Michiel Scheffer

Active Investor

President of European Innovation Council at European Commission

Brussels, Belgium

Michiel Scheffer, President of European Innovation Council at European Commission is an active investor based in Brussels, Belgium. This profile covers what Michiel Scheffer backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Michiel Scheffer serves as President of Board & Principal Advisor at European Innovation Council. He is a Dutch national with over 20 years of professional experience in the innovation field, will bring his extensive network and expertise to the position. He has worked in business, academia, and public policy and is the founder and CEO of Polisema BV, which provides advice and investment to start-ups. The starting date of Mr.Scheffer's appointment is still to be determined. Since 2000, Mr.Scheffer is the Founder and CEO of Polisema BV, which worked as an adviser and investor for start-ups in various fields including ICT, technical textiles, medical textiles, medical devices, energy storage, and biorefinery. He was also the Founder and CEO of Noéton Policy in Innovation BV from 2000 until 2015. As the regional Minister of Gelderland, he was nominated for the best regional politician in the Netherlands in 2018. He collaborated with over 20 universities and more than 200 partners across the EU in large R&D Projects. Furthermore, he authored over 100 publications, which include scientific articles, edited books, and newspaper opinions. He also completed his PhD dissertation at Utrecht University, which focused on 'Trading Places, fashion, retailers, and the changing geography of clothing production,' examining the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the UK.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage VentureLate Stage Venture
Invests in: Healthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CClimate & EnergyEdTech
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Typical check: $3.8M
Past investments: 7

Notable investments

Polisema BVPhortman MedicalDr. Michiel Scheffer Policy in Innovation BVIntelligence Network InternationalDutch Circular Textile ValleyTumbolinoMODINT

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