# VitalFluid

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vitalfluid

- Industry: Agribusiness
- Headquarters: Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Website: www.vitalfluid.com
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 14, 2026)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, founded in 2014, VitalFluid B.V. operates as a developer of plasma activated water applications that offer a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides and fertilizers. The company was co-founded by Paul Leenders and Polo van Ooij. Currently Erik Hertel serves as the CEO as of 2026. In August 2026, VitalFluid B.V. raised EUR 14.5 million in series A funding co-led by Invest-NL and Alder Tree Investments, with participation from Horticoop, BOM Brabant Ventures, Future Food Fund, Graduate Entrepreneur, Innovation Industries, VDL Group, and Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds. The round was part of a larger EUR 17.2 million equity and debt funding.

The company’s product line includes Freya Unit, a system to produce natural nitrogen for hydroponic growers, vertical farming, and fertigation; Aegir PAW Unit, a system for seed treatment, natural plant protection, and other cleaning applications; VF Water Treatment, a water treatment system for hydroponic growers, vertical farming, and fertigation; and PAW Lab Unit, a system for feasibility and proof-of-concept testing for disinfecting applications. VitalFluid serves multiple industries, including agriculture, medicine, and cleaning.

The company plans to use the August 2026 funding to scale its crop protection operations in the UK and expand into the U.S. market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 14, 2026, $17M — VDL Group, BOM Brabant Ventures, Innovation Industries, Future Food Fund, Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds, Invest-NL, Graduate Entrepreneur, Horticoop, Alder Tree Investments
- Seed, Apr 18, 2024, $5.3M — VDL Group, BOM Brabant Ventures, Innovation Industries, Future Food Fund, Graduate Entrepreneur

## Investors

- VDL Group — Seed, Series A
- BOM Brabant Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bom-brabant-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Innovation Industries (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovation-industries) — Seed, Series A
- Future Food Fund — Seed, Series A
- Graduate Entrepreneur (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/graduate-entrepreneur) — Seed, Series A
- Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goeie-grutten-impact-fonds) — Series A
- Invest-NL — Series A
- Horticoop — Series A
- Alder Tree Investments — Series A