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henQ
Investment Thesis
Choosing the roads less travelled and investing in the 'odd ones out'.
About henQ
henQ is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2004, focusing on early-stage B2B software startups across Europe, particularly those in overlooked or 'boring' markets with atypical business models. They provide initial investments from €1M to €10M and emphasize concentrated support for a select few companies annually, typically three, to drive efficient growth to 10M ARR with less dilution. The firm backs exceptional European founders pursuing unproven problems, offering strategic assistance in hiring, fundraising, and operations.
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Notable Investments
Mews, Mendix
Verified 29 March 2026 · Sources: company website, Fusion42 review
Frequently asked questions
- What does henQ invest in?
- henQ invests in B2B software at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.
- Which geographies does henQ focus on?
- henQ focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Netherlands.
- What is henQ's typical check size?
- henQ typically writes checks of $1M to $10M.