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Onera Health announced its €30 million Series C funding today, with Invest-NL contributing a follow-on investment of €5 million. This investment in Onera Health supports the accessibility of healthcare and enhances the quality of life for patients with sleep disorders. Additionally, Onera Health's solution is set to reduce healthcare costs for hospitals and clinics.

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To ensure the future of healthcare remains affordable, accessible, and sustainable, Invest-NL invests in healthcare innovation through capital, market development, proposition guidance, and financial product development. One of the key pillars in this effort is addressing healthcare inequality, which contributes to the fact that life expectancy for individuals with a minimum income is lower than that of the rest of the Netherlands.

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The future of Dutch healthcare is under significant pressure due to increasing demand for care and a severe shortage of staff. Invest-NL investigated how cross-domain networks in healthcare, which bring together care professionals from different sectors, can be funded. A social business case identifies all stakeholders and opens the door to collaboration and funding, which is crucial for a sustainable and affordable healthcare system.

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To reduce Europe’s reliance on other regions for the energy transition, Invest-NL, in collaboration with TKI Urban Energy and Roland Berger, has mapped out the costs and strategic challenges of establishing a European solar industry. The Solar Panel Manufacturing Cost Comparison report outlines the requirements for creating a strong European production base for solar panels and achieving strategic independence. In the accompanying vision document, Invest-NL emphasizes that smart investments, effective government policies, and European collaboration are essential for building a sustainable and competitive solar industry. This research builds on earlier studies exploring opportunities for the solar industry in the Netherlands and Europe.

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Entrepreneurs, after the startup and scaleup phases, often rely on private equity, debt financiers, or an acquisition through M&A advisors. However, the characteristics of companies with a circular business model do not always align well with the practices of these parties, while the entrepreneurs are insufficiently prepared for this financing phase. According to research conducted by Route Circulair on behalf of Invest-NL, financiers, policymakers, and companies with a circular business model must collaborate to make follow-on investment and financing possible. The report, titled "Closing Loops, Opening Opportunities," provides an extensive analysis of the current state of circular economy investments and identifies critical factors influencing the financeability of sustainable and innovative enterprises.