TIN Capital Fundiung News- Amsterdam’s TIN Capital Raises Additional €15Mm To Back European Cybersecurity Startups

This new investment adds to earlier commitments totaling tens of millions of euros. The fund is part of an ongoing fundraising round, with the final closing expected in the coming months. The fund aims for a total size of more than €80 million.

Public investors such as Invest-NL, InnovationQuarter, and ROM Regio Utrecht, along with private investors and family offices from the Netherlands, are supporting this funding round.

Their involvement underscores a shared belief that Europe must increase its investment in cybersecurity solutions developed within the region. In the Netherlands, there is a strong focus on strengthening digital systems and advancing technology with European origins.

Johan Stins of impact investor Invest-NL, says, “The geopolitical climate and increasing digital threats make it essential for Europe to strive for technological autonomy. This is something the Netherlands can and should play a key role in. By investing now in European cybersecurity  innovations, we are taking responsibility for safeguarding Europe’s digital future.”

Alex Bos of InnovationQuarter, adds, “This investment aligns perfectly with our focus on defence and security. Within a broad public-private ecosystem, in which we collaborate, among others with the Ministry of Defence, we are fostering technological innovation in the field of security. Cybersecurity is an increasingly important part of this.”

“Through our investment in TIN Capital’s fund, we provide European, and specifically Zuid-Holland-based, startups and scale-ups with access to the crucial growth capital that is still lacking in the cybersecurity sector.”

Jeffrey Williams from ROM Regio Utrecht, mentions, “With its central location, strong knowledge institutions, and a growing cluster of companies and talent, Utrecht Region is a natural driver of digital resilience. Our investment in TIN Capita’s fund aligns with that role and strengthens the  broader cybersecurity ecosystem.”

TIN Capital, a Dutch venture capital firm established in 1998, shifted its focus to cybersecurity investments in 2018 with the launch of its Dutch Security TechFund. In October 2023, the firm introduced its fifth fund, the European Cyber Tech Fund V, aiming to support European cybersecurity startups and scale-ups. This fund targets companies with scalable technologies, established intellectual property, and plans for international growth, particularly those seeking Series A and B funding rounds.

TIN Capital, a Dutch venture capital firm, has invested in several European cybersecurity companies, including Eye Security, BreachLock, EGERIE, EclecticIQ, and SignPath. The firm's recent support from Dutch investors reinforces its commitment to strengthening Europe's cybersecurity sector.

Speaking about the latest development, Michael Lucassen, Managing Partner at TIN Capital, says, “We are delighted with the trust of these Dutch investors. With our second cybersecurity fund, we are building on the success of our first, which supported several promising European cybersecurity companies. The Netherlands can take a leading role in making Europe more secure and in building strong European cybersecurity champions.”

About TIN Capital

TIN Capital, a Dutch venture capital firm established in 1998, is one of Europe's leading cybersecurity investors. The name "TIN" stands for "The Investors Network". TIN Capital launched its latest initiative, the European Cyber Tech Fund V, with a target size of €100 million.