Antennex extends funding round for Borski Fund as new shareholder
Borski Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to closing the funding gap for women-led startups.
Published on April 4, 2025
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Antennex, a pioneer in advanced antenna measurement solutions, has secured additional funding from Borski Fund to boost its international growth and innovation. This investment aligns with Borski Fund’s commitment to support diverse entrepreneurship and transformative industries.
Antennex specializes in antenna testing through a compact tabletop-sized measurement system utilizing reverberation-chamber technology for hardware containing antennas such as for applications in telecom, automotive, and the aerospace and defense sectors.
The startup's flagship product, The Wireless Connector, offers a faster, more efficient alternative to traditional antenna testing methods, operating across the 5-170 GHz range. Antennex won a Gerard & Anton Award in 2023.
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Founded in 2023 (after a longer period as a scientific project at Eindhoven University of Technology), Antennex has transformed decades of academic research into commercial success. The company plans to use the new funding to enhance its product offerings and meet growing global demand.
Founder Anouk Hubrechsen, CEO of Antennex: “This investment enables us to expand our operational and commercial activities for customers worldwide. Borski Fund’s support of our team and impact is very complementary to the current investors BOM and Value Creation Capital and invaluable in developing our company. Their diverse team bring a great addition to our cap table.”
Antennex team after securing the Borski funding
Anieke Lamers, Operating Partner of Borski Fund: “Antennex clearly shows the innovative spirit we aim to support with Borski, and we were amazed with the tech capabilities of the Antennex team. This, combined with the fact that there is a rare combination of a strong tech and commercial female CEO, made this a desirable investment. Their cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries, and we are excited to be a part of their growth journey.”
Founded in 2019 by pioneers Simone Brummelhuis and Laura Rooseboom, Borski Fund is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam. Dedicated to closing the funding gap for women-led startups, Borski Fund invests in businesses with female (co)founders or those creating innovative products and services designed for women. Focusing on sectors such as healthcare, circular energy, and future societies, Borski Fund promotes inclusive innovation and equitable access to capital.