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CAIA Netherlands
Financing Europe’s Future: Early-Stage VC in Healthtech & Deeptech

Join CAIA Netherlands for an event that brings together experienced practitioners from across the investment landscape to explore how venture capital is supporting Europe’s next generation of innovation. Through a concise overview of the Deeptech and Healthtech VC investment framework and a panel discussion featuring the GP, LP, and public stakeholder perspective, we will examine both the opportunities and the barriers in financing early-stage ventures and what it will take to scale them successfully in Europe.

Europe is home to some of the world’s most advanced research institutions, technical talent, and breakthrough innovation, particularly in healthtech and deeptech. Yet despite this strong foundation, translating early-stage innovation into globally scaled companies remains a persistent challenge. Access to capital, market fragmentation, and structural differences in the venture ecosystem continue to shape outcomes.

We will wrap up the event with summer drinks and networking.

AGENDA
16:30 - Registrations

17:00 - Opening remarks

17:05 - Keynote Presentation on  "Understanding the European VC Landscape for Healthtech & Deeptech: From Seed to Scale" by Robbin Hoogstraten - CCO at Upstream Festival

17:25 - Panel discussion on "Capital Meets Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities in Practice" in collaboration with:

• Bert-Arjan Millenaar - Founder and CEO at NLC Health Ventures
• Lissa Verbruggen - Investment Manager & Investor Relations at Innovation Industries
• Liz Duijves - Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL

Moderator:
Emke Bus, CAIA - CAIA Netherlands Chapter Head and Head of Investor Relations & Business Development at NLC Health

18:15 - Closing remarks by Monica Lira - Director, Chapter Relations & Marketing EMEA at CAIA Association

18:20 - Drinks and Networking
 

Important notes before the event:

• This event is organized by dedicated CAIA members, who generously volunteer their personal time. Should you decide to register, we greatly appreciate your commitment to attending.
• If you find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at least 48 hours before the event. Your timely cancellations enable us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist and help minimize food and energy waste
• Kindly note that registrations must be completed in advance, as walk-ins will not be permitted. Given the event's limited capacity, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot. If the attendance limit is expanded, we will promptly notify you.
• Registering a guest is possible but complete guest details must be filled in.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please contact CAIA EMEA Chapter Relations.