About us

The partner of game changers

about us_ROM InWest development company

At ROM InWest we focus on game changers: ambitious start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs that, with their innovations, are able to accelerate the food transition, the energy transition, digitalisation and/or the transition to a circular economy.

Who we are

ROM InWest is the regional development company for North Holland. Our team of over thirty driven professionals, based in Haarlem, supports startups, scale-ups and SMEs whose innovations contribute to the food transition, energy transition, Life Science & Health, digitalisation and circular economy. We help with finding external financiers and invest look at these companies yourself. In addition to financing, ROM InWest supports entrepreneurs with various programmes in scaling up and making their solutions bankable. For offering knowledge and networks, we work closely with parties in and outside the region.

Janet Nieboer CEO ROM InWest

Our vision
in North Holland

We believe that innovative entrepreneurs are crucial accelerators of today's major transitions. By stimulating innovative entrepreneurship in North Holland, we want to make the regional economy more sustainable, with equal opportunities for everyone - both for the world of tomorrow and for the generations after us. 

Which transitions are we accelerating?

Impact-driven as we are, we at ROM InWest do not just help any entrepreneur. We only invest in your company if you are an ambitious startup, scale-up or SME entrepreneur with an innovation that is able to accelerate the food transition, energy transition, care transition and/or transition to a circular economy. Through these transitions we work on our mission: a sustainable regional economy with equal opportunities for everyone - both for the world of tomorrow and for the generations after us. 

How we
make
impact

Where and how much impact we make as ROM InWest depends entirely on the companies and entrepreneurs we support. Your innovations make the difference. Our compass for our ultimate impact are the so-called Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the seventeen goals to make the world a better place in 2030. For example, with regard to poverty, education and the climate. 
Illustration of ROM InWEST's focus SDGs.

With what money
are we investing?

ROM InWest invests mainly from the SME Fund and the Transition Fund in companies. Our total investment budget varies from year to year, as does the distribution between the two sources of money. The SME Fund is intended for growing SME companies that work on innovations in general, while the Transition Fund is specifically aimed at entrepreneurs who contribute to the energy transition, the food transition and the transition to a circular economy. 
Circular diagram with ROM InWEST Target capital SME fund is 60 million and Transition fund is 100 million

Our
Core values

Our three core values determine how we work and interact with each other at ROM InWest. We use them not only as a guideline for ourselves, but also as inspiration for entrepreneurs, our partners and society. Our core values are: 

Entrepreneurial and impact-driven

The entrepreneur is at the heart of everything we do. We offer professional, effective and flexible support with social impact as the main driver. 

Connecting & curious

Innovation comes from entrepreneurship, knowledge, money and a network. That is why we are open to others and want to learn continuously. We work transparently and in close cooperation with regional companies, knowledge institutions and governments to achieve results quickly and effectively.

Inclusive

We believe in a society in which everyone can fully participate, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual preference, age or education. Based on our conviction that more diversity leads to higher quality, we not only want to be a diverse organization ourselves, but we also like to invest in inclusive companies. 

we are growing
fast and
solid

Since the establishment of ROM InWest in 2021, the Netherlands has a nationwide network of regional development companies. Our organization is growing rapidly and thoroughly, in line with our mission: everyone at our company wants to make a real social impact. The fact that many of our colleagues have been entrepreneurs themselves makes us a strong discussion partner for entrepreneurs. 
map of the Netherlands with the Gamechangers from ROM InWEST

If you want to know more, please get in touch.

Game changers about us

A selection of the experiences of companies that have been helped by ROM InWest.

Amplio Pharma

“We don't just receive financial support from ROM InWest, but also help in areas where a small company can't yet invest, such as professional external communications. We really appreciate that.”

Marguerite Mensonides
CEO and Co-founder

Healthplus.ai

“With ROM InWest as an investor, it became more attractive for other investors to participate as well. Thanks to ROM InWest, we were able to raise the amount to take new steps.”

Bart Geerts
CEO and Co-founder

How
we help
you

ROM InWest helps innovative entrepreneurs become fundable faster, find funding, and grow healthily. Our assistance is conditional on your business being located in North Holland and your service or product delivering not only financial but also social returns.

We support you in two ways:

1

Is it time to make a real impact with your innovation and enterprise? Our business developers will help you develop a strong business case with which you can your...

2

Do you have a smart solution that demonstrably makes a social impact for the world of tomorrow? And are you looking for a professional investment partner to bring your innovation to the market?

For ROM inWest, innovation is the engine that drives everything
1

We help you focus and make the right decisions so that your business becomes investable and can scale up faster. 

2

We connect you with potential investors and also invest in your company where necessary.

Let you
Inspire

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