BOM
BOM is the public regional development agency for the Dutch Province of Noord-Brabant, investing risk capital up to €5M, running innovation programs, and internationalizing the Brabant ecosystem across energy, medtech, food, deep tech, AI, and defence.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersTilburg, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What BOM does
BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij) is the regional development agency (ROM) for the Province of Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands, founded in 1983 and jointly owned by the Province of Noord-Brabant and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. It operates three integrated service lines: Developing (ecosystem programs, pilots, test facilities, and venture-building), Investing (risk-bearing capital up to €5M per company, more than 40 funds, and a network of 150+ co-investors with fund capital approaching €1B), and Internationalising (supporting Brabant companies abroad and attracting foreign companies to the region, with €625M in foreign direct investment pipeline and 38 foreign companies attracted in the recent reporting period). Its portfolio activity is structured around six declared focus areas: Decentralised Energy Systems, Medtech & Lifesciences, Plant-based Food, Deep Tech, AI-Tech, and Defence, and in 2024 it deployed €41M across 63 investments.
BOM's economic model is that of a public investment and ecosystem agency rather than a commercial enterprise: it is funded by its government shareholders and by returns on its investment portfolio, and does not sell products or services at market prices. It anchors the Brabant innovation ecosystem in partnership with knowledge institutions (TU/e, Tilburg University, TNO), regional agencies (Brainport Development, AgriFood Capital, Midpoint Brabant, REWIN), corporates (Philips, 3M), and international counterparts (Medical Alley in Minnesota, HighTechXL, DeepTechXL). Its investment portfolio spans energy-transition plays such as RIFT's Iron Fuel Technology (€83.1M Series B with PGGM), medtech such as Xyall and Salvia BioElectronics, agritech such as BBLeap, AI such as Avendar, and photonics such as Morphotonics, with exits demonstrated by the 2023 sale of its Synaffix stake to Lonza.
BOM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BOM
- Legal name
- Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij Holding B.V.
- Website
- https://bom.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- BOM is the public regional development agency for the Dutch Province of Noord-Brabant, investing risk capital up to €5M, running innovation programs, and internationalizing the Brabant ecosystem across energy, medtech, food, deep tech, AI, and defence.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BOM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Regional Development and Venture Investment Services
- NAICS
- Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities (523999)
- SIC
- Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Impact / ESG Venture Capital (FSANAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB), Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG), SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN), Impact Investment & Development Investment Funds (BPADACAO), SME Term Loans & Growth Capital (FSAKAGAB)
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Where BOM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tilburg
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
BOM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
BOM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BOM invests risk capital (up to €5 million per company) in innovative startups and scale-ups across six strategic focus areas (Decentralised Energy Systems, Medtech & Lifesciences, Plant-based Food, Deep Tech, AI-Tech, and Defence), and operates ecosystem development programs, pilots, and test facilities. It also provides internationalization services, helping Brabant companies expand abroad and attracting foreign companies to the region. Fund capital is approaching €1 billion, anchored by more than 150 co-investors and 40+ investment funds.
Product overview
BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij) is a Regional Development Agency (ROM) for the Province of North Brabant, Netherlands. Rather than offering a unified product platform, BOM provides three core service lines: Developing (ecosystem development and innovation acceleration through programs, pilots, and test facilities), Investing (risk capital financing up to €5 million for innovative startups and scale-ups), and Internationalising (support for international expansion and attracting foreign companies to Brabant). BOM operates across six strategic focus areas: Decentralised Energy Systems, Medtech & Lifesciences, Plant-based/Sustainable Food, Deep Tech, AI-Tech, and Defence.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ontwikkelen (Ecosystem Development) Ecosystem development services that help startups and scale-ups grow through programs, pilots, and test facilities, providing access to networks, knowledge institutions, and business opportunities. For innovative entrepreneurs operating in North Brabant.
- Investeren (Venture Financing) Risk-bearing capital financing up to €5 million per company for innovative startups and scale-ups, deployed via 40+ investment funds and a 150+ co-investor network with patient capital and venture development programs. For innovative entrepreneurs across energy, healthtech, agri-food, deep tech, AI, and defence.
- Internationaliseren (Internationalization) Internationalization services that support Brabant companies in exploring new growth markets, identifying international partners, accessing innovation clusters, and collaborating with foreign businesses. Also attracts foreign companies to North Brabant.
Companies that use BOM
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles2 records
BOM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
BOM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- 3D-PharmXchangecorePartner in BioVenture Builder accelerator program providing drug development expertise and support.
- OdgerscorePartner in BioVenture Builder accelerator for drug development startups, providing specialized services.
- AOMB Intellectual PropertycoreIP support partner in BioVenture Builder accelerator program for biotech startups.
- TU/ecoreTechnical University Eindhoven partner in AI Supercomputing Initiative providing supercomputer access and guidance.
- Tilburg UniversitycorePartner in AI Supercomputing Initiative offering AI supercomputer access to Brabant companies.
- TNOcorePartner in Brabant House of Cyber coalition developing Product Security Innovation Programme.
- TNOcoreDeveloping multi-year Product Security Innovation Programme to embed security into digital products from design phase.
- Brainport DevelopmentcorePartner in Brabant House of Cyber coalition investing €14.5M in cybersecurity for Brabant businesses.
- AvanscoreEducation partner in Brabant House of Cyber coalition for regional cybersecurity innovation.
- Other ROMs (LIOF, NOM, Impuls Zeeland, InnovationQuarter, Horizon Flevoland)coreNationwide network of 9 regional development agencies jointly investing €80M annually in innovation policy and supporting Dutch economic future-readiness.
- Medical Alley (Minnesota)coreMoU signed with Medical Alley for medical technology cooperation between Minnesota and Dutch ecosystems.
- Brainport DevelopmentcorePartner in innovation declaration with Defense, EZK, and Province Noord-Brabant to leverage Brainport ecosystem for defense innovation.
- PhilipscorePartner in HealthTechXL venture building program for startups in advanced medical technology in Brainport Eindhoven.
- HighTechXLcorePartner in HealthTechXL program for healthcare and MedTech startups in Brainport Eindhoven region.
- DeepTechXLcorePartner in HealthTechXL venture building for advanced medical technology startups in Brainport region.
- AgriFood CapitalcorePart of five regional development agencies covenant for intensified cooperation under joint Brabant Agenda.
- Midpoint BrabantcorePart of five regional development agencies covenant for intensified cooperation under joint Brabant Agenda.
- REWINcorePart of five regional development agencies covenant for intensified cooperation under joint Brabant Agenda.
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BOM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Invest-NL: Dutch national impact investor with a mandate to finance the transition to a sustainable, innovative economy. Direct peer to BOM in providing risk-bearing capital to Dutch growth-stage companies with impact mandates, and a frequent co-investor alongside BOM (e.g., RIFT).
- Oost NL: Regional development agency (ROM) for the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. Operates the same Dutch ROM model as BOM — providing risk capital, business development, and internationalization support to innovative companies in its region — and is a frequent co-investor (e.g., RIFT).
- LIOF: Limburg Development Agency (ROM) providing financing and business development to SMEs and startups in Limburg. Direct structural peer to BOM within the Dutch ROM network, with the same public-mandate investment model.
- NOM: Investment and Development Company for the Northern Netherlands. Sister ROM to BOM, applying the same public-private regional development model in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe.
- InnovationQuarter: Regional development agency for South Holland (Zuid-Holland). Sister ROM to BOM with overlapping mandate in risk capital, innovation acceleration, and internationalization of regional companies.
- Innovation Industries: Dutch deep-tech and hightech venture capital firm investing from Series A onward in semiconductor, medtech, and photonics — directly comparable to BOM's Deep Tech and Medtech focus and a frequent co-lead (e.g., Morphotonics, Salvia BioElectronics).
- Capricorn Partners: Belgium-based independent venture capital and growth capital manager with deep-tech and healthtech funds. Led Xyall's €7.6M round alongside BOM, making it a directly comparable investor in the regional Medtech/cleantech deal flow.
Emerging players
- LUMO Labs: Eindhoven-based early-stage VC and venture builder focused on AI, robotics, and emerging tech. Operates in the same Brainport Brabant ecosystem as BOM and has co-led rounds with BOM (e.g., Avendar €2.2M seed).
- Yield Lab Europe: Pan-European agrifood impact venture fund. Co-invested in BBLeap's €5M precision spraying round with BOM, sharing a focus on sustainable food and agritech — directly comparable in mission and ticket size.
Broad incumbents
- PGGM: One of the largest Dutch pension fund managers, deploying large-scale private capital into cleantech, energy transition, and impact strategies. Led RIFT's €83.1M Series B alongside BOM, making it both a co-investor and a structural benchmark for impact capital scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BOM social profiles
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BOM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
BOM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BOM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments151 records
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Frequently asked questions about BOM
What does BOM do?
BOM invests risk capital (up to €5 million per company) in innovative startups and scale-ups across six strategic focus areas (Decentralised Energy Systems, Medtech & Lifesciences, Plant-based Food, Deep Tech, AI-Tech, and Defence), and operates ecosystem development programs, pilots, and test facilities. It also provides internationalization services, helping Brabant companies expand abroad and attracting foreign companies to the region. Fund capital is approaching €1 billion, anchored by more than 150 co-investors and 40+ investment funds.
Is BOM a public or private company?
BOM is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was BOM founded?
BOM was founded in 1983. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BOM based?
BOM is headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
Who are BOM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Invest-NL, Oost NL, LIOF, NOM, InnovationQuarter, Innovation Industries and Capricorn Partners. Emerging players are LUMO Labs and Yield Lab Europe. PGGM is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does BOM have an API?
No public API is recorded for BOM.
What industry is BOM in?
BOM's product category is Regional Development and Venture Investment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSANAAAG, Impact / ESG Venture Capital, with a secondary code of FSANAAAB, Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B). Its NAICS code is 52394 and its SIC code is 6282.