9.5 Ventures

Ninepointfive, also known as 9.5 Ventures, operates as a venture capital fund dedicated to co-investing alongside corporations in technology-driven startups. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting ventures that deploy disruptive technologies, particularly those impacting the industrial value chain, guiding them through development with strategic corporate acceleration. Its model centers on building and scaling corporate ventures, facilitating the integration of innovative solutions into established industries.

The firm was founded by Pieter Van de Velde and Paul van Emmerick, with its primary fund vintage dating to 2019. Their insight stemmed from the perceived need to bridge the gap between nascent tech startups and established corporate entities, leveraging corporate resources to propel early-stage companies from pre-seed funding to commercial maturity. Pieter Van de Velde brings a background in both tech startups and corporate venturing, informing the firm’s unique collaborative approach.

Ninepointfive serves both the startups it invests in and the large corporations it partners with, enabling founders to access significant corporate acceleration benefits. The company's overarching mission is to foster innovation that contributes to a more digital and sustainable industrial landscape across Europe. It aims to empower its portfolio companies to realize their full potential by strategically aligning with corporate partners.