Coronet Ventures Netherlands lands in Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam Square is proud to announce the arrival of Coronet Ventures Netherlands, a new venture fund from California based Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures, in Rotterdam. This landing marks a significant step forward in strengthening the Life Sciences and Health ecosystem of Rotterdam. The arrival of Coronet Ventures in Rotterdam has been made possible through a strong collaboration between the Municipality of Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Erasmus Enterprise, CIC Rotterdam, Invest in Holland, InnovationQuarter and Rotterdam Square.

“The arrival of Coronet Ventures Netherlands is a major boost for Rotterdam. It strengthens our position as a leading Life Sciences & Health hub, attracts international talent and investment, and creates new opportunities for innovative startups to grow and thrive right here in our city,” shares Robert Simons, Vice Mayor, Municipality of Rotterdam.

Coronet Ventures Netherlands explicitly chose Rotterdam for its main office due to the strong Life Sciences & Health-ecosystem, excellent connectivity and a collaborative network of innovation partners. With the strong support of Rotterdam Square and the Erasmus MC Incubator, Coronet Ventures is well positioned to be in close contact with startups and spinoffs working alongside researchers and clinicians.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Sleijfer, Chairman Executive Board, Erasmus MC highlights: “The landing of Coronet Ventures Netherlands in Rotterdam is highly valuable for Erasmus MC. Being close to an international venture fund allows our researchers and clinicians to bring innovations from the lab to the market faster, fostering healthcare solutions that can truly make a global impact.”

“We are proud to welcome Coronet Ventures Netherlands to Rotterdam. This strengthens our ecosystem, connects international expertise with local talent, and opens new opportunities for startups to scale and succeed in the global healthcare market”, adds Ellen Smit, Managing Director, Rotterdam Square.

Coronet Ventures strategically established its office at CIC Rotterdam, a global leader in building startup hubs and a key player in connecting the Rotterdam community to their global Life Sciences & Health innovation ecosystem.

James D. Laur, JD, President of Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company and Chairman of the Board of Coronet Ventures shares, “A base in Rotterdam places us at the heart of a dynamic Dutch health innovation community. This location allows us to deepen collaborations, support mission-driven founders, and build strong bridges to the U.S. healthcare ecosystem through Cedars-Sinai, all with the shared goal of advancing transformative solutions for patients.”

Coronet Ventures Netherlands

Coronet Ventures Netherlands is the Dutch venture arm of Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company (CSIP). Their mission is to advance the delivery of quality healthcare by empowering pioneering medtech, biotech, and healthtech startup companies that drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. By bridging Dutch innovation with U.S. commercialization pathways, they accelerate the development of technologies that can transform patient care globally.

Strengthening Rotterdam’s Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

Rotterdam Square brings together experts in healthcare, science and technology from academia and industry, to accelerate Health&Tech innovations and create healthcare solutions for the future.

As the campus organization of the Erasmus MC Campus, located in the vibrant heart of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Square fosters an innovative ecosystem where medical, social, and technological sciences converge with research, education, and business. The campus serves as a central hub for collaboration with Erasmus MC, Erasmus University, and Delft University of Technology, driving progress in health and technology while working closely with the Municipality of Rotterdam.

Learn more about Coronet ventures Netherlands: https://www.coronetvc.com/netherlands

Learn more about Rotterdam Square: https://rotterdamsquare.nl/

Date: December 11, 2025