Unknown Group
- Type
- Finance provider / Investor
- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Industries
- Alternative proteins, Food ingredients & products, Food waste tech, Protein fermentation, Plant-based, Food & drinks discovery, Food discovery / recipe apps & experiences
- Technologies
- Smart & digital, Information technology, Platform technology, Platform & Service technologies
About Unknown Group
Unknown Group is an early-stage venture capital and business development firm based in the Netherlands. It supports founders and industry leaders in bringing innovations to market through what it calls its Venture Engine® approach, combining ecosystem building, scouting, dealmaking, scaling, and open innovation support.
The company positions itself around purpose-driven ventures that address major global transitions, including food, energy, healthcare, and mobility. It also operates broader founder-support platforms such as Unknown Campus, Unknown University, and Get in the Ring, which are designed to help entrepreneurs connect, learn, gain exposure, and scale their solutions.
Core Values
- Impact-driven entrepreneurship: Unknown emphasizes ventures that aim to create a better world and contribute to major societal transitions.
- Collaboration: The company highlights the importance of connecting founders, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation.
- Scaling real-world solutions: Its approach focuses on helping promising ideas move beyond concept into traction, adoption, and measurable market results.
- Global ambition: Unknown presents itself as internationally oriented, with a footprint and network that support founders across regions.
Unique Aspects
- Venture Engine® methodology: Unknown combines ecosystem, intelligence, business, and portfolio activities into a structured model for turning venture collaborations into commercial outcomes.
- Founder and industry-leader bridge: The company explicitly works on both sides of the market, helping startups find traction while helping corporates access innovation.
- Broader founder infrastructure: Beyond investing, Unknown operates a campus, university programs, and Get in the Ring, giving it multiple ways to support entrepreneurs.
- International reach: The dossier describes local offices in Europe, Southeast Asia, the US, and Latin America, indicating a geographically broad platform for venture support.