Positron Ventures

Positron Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage European science and deep-tech startups tackling major global challenges in areas such as climate technology, biotechnology, advanced materials, energy systems, and planetary health. Founded by Joseph Peeraer and Gijs van der Hulst, the firm specializes in supporting scientist-entrepreneurs emerging from universities and R&D laboratories, often investing at the pre-seed or seed stage before traditional venture investors become involved. Positron has developed a reputation for backing highly technical “moonshot” innovations requiring long development timelines and operational support. Its flagship fund is repo...