Forbion
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2006
AUM
$5 000 M
Location
Naarden, North Holland, Netherlands
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Forbion is a leading global venture capital firm with deep expertise in Europe. We invest in innovative biotech companies, managing just over €5 billion across multiple fund strategies that cover all stages of (bio-) pharmaceutical drug development. In addition, we leverage our biotech expertise beyond human health to address ‘planetary health’ challenges through our BioEconomy fund strategy, which invests in companies developing sustainable solutions in food, agriculture, materials, and environmental technologies.
Industry
Forbion Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund I
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Fund of funds
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Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Robotics
HealthTech
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Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$360 M
|
April 2021
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Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund II
|
Fund of funds
|
Fashion/Beauty
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
|
Seed
Series A
Series B
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$470 M
|
June 2022
|
|
Forbion Ventures Fund VI
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Robotics
SaaS
Sports/SportsTech
Energy
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$750 M
|
April 2023
|
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Forbion Ventures Fund VII
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Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Sports/SportsTech
Energy
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$890 M
|
October 2024
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FAQs about Forbion
Is Forbion a venture capital or private equity firm?
Forbion is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Forbion located?
Forbion is located in Naarden, North Holland, Netherlands.
When was Forbion founded?
Forbion was founded in 2006.
What sectors and industries does Forbion invest in?
Forbion invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, MedTech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Robotics, Life Sciences, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Fashion/Beauty, SaaS, Software, Transportation, Sports/SportsTech, Energy.
What is Forbion geographical focus of investments?
Forbion invests in companies and startups in Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Forbion typically invest in?
Forbion invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Forbion investment?
Forbion usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Forbion?
Forbion has around $5 000m assets under management.
When was Forbion last fund created?
Forbion last fund was created/launched in 2024-10-24
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