# Rabo Ventures

> Rabo Ventures is a VC fund in Amsterdam backing Biotechnology and AgTech. See 15 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Total investments: 15
- Last investment: Jun 2025
- Lead investor: 13%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rabo-corporate-investments/about/
- Website: http://www.raboprivateequity.nl

Rabo Ventures is a venture capital fund that focuses on fast-growing clean technology companies. The cleantech industry encompasses a broad range of technologies dealing with renewable energy generation and environmental issues such as clean water and clean air.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biotechnology | 4 | 27% |
| AgTech | 3 | 20% |
| Agriculture | 3 | 20% |
| Information Technology | 3 | 20% |
| Farming | 2 | 13% |

31 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 4 | 27% |
| Funding Round | 3 | 20% |
| Series A | 2 | 13% |
| Series C | 2 | 13% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 2 | 13% |

6 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 7 | 47% |
| Israel | 1 | 7% |
| Germany | 1 | 7% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7% |

6 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bar Rubin | Investment Analyst | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bar-rubin |
| Daniëlla Vellinga | Associate Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dani%C3%ABlla-vellinga |
| Florentine Fockema | Associate Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/florentine-fockema-andreae-fokma |
| Kieran Furlong | Venture Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kieran-furlong |
| Linda Boender | Director | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/linda-boender |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RootWave | RootWave is an electronics company that develops tools that kill weeds it enables farmers to control weeds on their farm. Its technology is an alternative substitute for herbicides and other weed control chemicals. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. | $12M |  | Jun 10, 2025 |  |
| OroraTech | OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their product, Wildfire Solution, powered by high-resolution thermal data from our proprietary and public space-based sensor system, is trusted worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022, OroraTech has established acomprehensive global monitoring network, delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, OroraTech is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with operations in Canada and Brazil. With a dedicated team of over 100 experts, OroraTech is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. More information: www.ororatech.com | $41.4M | Series B | May 14, 2025 |  |
| BioLumic | BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements incrops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013. | $8.3M | Series B | Apr 22, 2025 |  |
| Agurotech | Agurotech develops soil sensing technology. They offer products that include robust and highly reliable sensing technology, tailored irrigation recommendations, and continuous improvement of the irrigation process. | $2.3M |  | Jan 28, 2025 |  |
| EarthOptics | GroundTruth Ag is a soil cloud creator specializing in sustainable agricultural management. GroundTruth offers insights into soil management and health as well as near-real-time actionable data layers that cover the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the soil. This technology allows farmers to obtain accurate soil informationwhile also offering carbon creditors low-cost, hyper-accurate verification. | $24M | Venture - Series Unknown | Nov 19, 2024 |  |
| Arkea Bio | Arkea Bio develops technology to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the agricultural industry. | $26.5M | Series A | May 08, 2024 |  |
| Trace Genomics | Trace Genomics is specializing in soil health and microbiome analysis. They focus on providing advanced genetic insights into soil, helping farmers optimize their agricultural practices for better crop yield and sustainability.Trace Genomics utilizes next-generation sequencing technologies to analyze the microbial composition of soil, offeringinformation about the diversity and abundance of microorganisms present. This data can be valuable for farmers in making informed decisions about soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers and other inputs. The company aims to empower farmers with actionable information to enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to sustainable agriculture practices. | $10.5M | Series B | Feb 20, 2024 |  |
| ViAqua Therapeutics | ViAqua Therapeutics Ltd develops drugs and therapeutics for aquaculture. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Israel.ViAqua Therapeutics is developing the first orally administered treatment for aquaculture.The Company’s management bring a broad range of business development, technology development, management, and industrial biotechexperience. | $8.3M | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 05, 2023 |  |
| BioLumic | BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements incrops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013. | $13.5M | Series B | Jun 21, 2022 |  |
| BluWrap | BluWrap provides naturally extended shelf-life technology that has revolutionized fresh protein supply chains worldwide. | $12.6M |  | Nov 05, 2014 |  |

10 of 15 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Rabo Ventures invest in?

Rabo Ventures invests primarily in Biotechnology, AgTech and Agriculture startups, most often at Series B and Funding Round stage. Most of the 15 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Rabo Ventures?

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### Who are the partners at Rabo Ventures?

The team at Rabo Ventures includes Bar Rubin (Investment Analyst), Daniëlla Vellinga (Associate Director) and Florentine Fockema (Associate Director), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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