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Thuja Capital

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2007

AUM

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Location

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 28 October, 2026

Profile

Thuja Capital is a venture capital firm based in Leiden, Netherlands, founded in 2007 by Harrold van Barlingen. The firm is focused on investing in life science companies, particularly within the biotech and medtech sectors. Their team includes experienced venture partners like Michel Briejer and Evan Castiglia who bring extensive backgrounds in healthcare investments and operations. Thuja Capital's approach is notable for its hands-on strategic and operational support along with its deep network in academia and industry.

The firm targets early-stage investments in companies that address significant unmet medical needs through groundbreaking science and technology. Their typical stages of investment include pre-seed and seed, with a focus on regions such as Europe.

Notable investments by Thuja Capital include CardiacBooster, a medtech company focusing on cardiovascular solutions, NightBalance, acquired by Philips, and other ventures in biotechnology and medtech spaces. Their portfolio reflects their commitment to translating scientific research into clinical practice, leveraging their sector expertise and collaborative approach.

Industry

HealthTech MedTech Medical Devices Healthcare Services Digital Biotechnology

Thuja Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Magnolia MedTech Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Digital
Healthcare Services
MedTech
Pre-seed
Europe
$0-1 m
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October 2026

Contacts

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Evan Castiglia Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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Michel Briejer Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Thuja Capital

Thuja Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Thuja Capital is located in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands.
Thuja Capital was founded in 2007.
Thuja Capital invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, MedTech, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Digital, Biotechnology.
Thuja Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Thuja Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
Thuja Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Thuja Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-27
Yes, Thuja Capital is impact investor.
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