Positron Ventures

Positron Ventures operates as a pre-seed fund dedicated to nurturing European science startups. The firm provides capital and hands-on support to scientist-entrepreneurs who are translating outstanding research into viable companies. It specializes in backing teams from their earliest stages, offering guidance across various aspects of venture building for those pursuing solutions to significant global challenges.

The firm was co-founded by Joseph Peeraer and Gijs van der Hulst, driven by an insight that exceptional scientific research needs dedicated support to transition into successful commercial enterprises. Peeraer brings a background in launching multiple ventures, including a successful energy and telecom retailer, while van der Hulst leverages his experience from Google and extensive work in fundraising for Dutch science startups, demonstrating a shared commitment to fostering deep tech innovation.

Positron Ventures targets scientist-entrepreneurs across the natural sciences, focusing on ventures with the potential for substantial societal impact. Their vision centers on empowering these founders to develop "moonshots" that address the world's most pressing issues, particularly within planetary and human health. The firm aims to be the initial catalyst, transforming groundbreaking scientific discoveries into enduring companies that contribute to a better future.