Netherlands Enterprise Agency
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) supports organizations in developing and scaling sustainable solutions across energy, agriculture, climate tech, and innovation. Focuses on funding, policy alignment, and international partnerships to drive systemic change in sustainability and economic growth.
Orange Wings
Orange Wings Investments backs brave founders who disrupt industries with bold ideas, combining financial support with hands-on guidance to drive transformative change. Focused on high-impact ventures that push boundaries, particularly in biotech and sustainability.
PGGM
PGGM is a cooperative pension execution organization operating without a profit motive. Their primary mission is to ensure good, affordable, and sustainable pensions for their clients, which are pension funds and their participants. They manage and administer pensions for 5.6 million participants associated with various pension funds, including Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn, Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek, Stipp, Bpf Schilders, and Bpf Koopvaardij. PGGM acts as a cooperative pension investor in the Netherlands, offering fiduciary management and asset management services to support pension funds. They emphasize a collaborative approach to pension management, believing in sharing costs and risks to achieve the best outcomes for everyone involved. They aim to have a positive impact on society and the environment through their activities. PGGM is focused on generating returns and managing risk for their pension fund clients. They invest in a range of asset classes, including infrastructure and alternative investments to promote long-term sustainable growth. They publish expert opinions and annual reports to provide transparency and insights into their operations and investment strategies.
PSV
PSV invests in founders building companies that matter, leveraging its legacy as a state-funded tech investor with deep Danish ecosystem insights. The venture house combines capital, operational support, and long-term partnership to accelerate meaningful innovation. With a hybrid model (PSV Foundry, PSV Lab, PSV Tech, and PSV Hafnium), it adapts to diverse needs while maintaining a shared vision of patient, impact-driven capital.
Partners in Equity BV
Partners in Equity invests in companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges, focusing on sustainable agriculture, circularity, and climate solutions. They prioritize long-term partnerships with mission-aligned teams to drive systemic change and financial returns.
Pymwymic
Pymwymic is an impact venture capital investor focused on restoring broken systems within the food and agriculture sectors. With over 30 years of experience, they invest in visionary entrepreneurs who are rethinking how we grow, produce, and consume food. Their goal is to scale regenerative solutions that work in harmony with nature, empower farmers, and create lasting impact. They prioritize making impact practical and tangible, embedding it into day-to-day operations to drive real decisions and actions, going beyond ESG-influenced reporting. Pymwymic has cultivated a pioneering ecosystem of impact investors and entrepreneurs since 1994, connecting founders with the support needed to grow. They bring deep sector expertise, honing go-to-market strategies for precision ag-tech solutions and key impact measurement tools, such as reductions in chemical inputs and food waste. The firm believes that capital can be a force for positive change. Their investment approach is rooted in the principle of "Put Your Money Where Your Meaning Is Community," and they are determined to uphold and champion this principle. The firm's structure reflects their belief that businesses should serve a greater purpose, with a foundation as their ultimate owner to protect their mission for the long term and ensure profits serve their purpose. They aim to pave the way for institutional capital to follow by taking on more risk and funding the future. Pymwymic's core values include making positive change, daring to innovate, going above and beyond expectations, and fostering a spirit of companionship. They seek to fix what is broken, embrace innovation, exceed expectations, and prioritize service before self, believing that they have more fun working together. They are active in rolling up their sleeves and getting their boots on the ground to drive meaningful change in food systems.
Quantum Delta NL
Quantum Delta NL (QDNL) is a national initiative in the Netherlands aimed at developing a world-class quantum technology ecosystem. Their investment thesis revolves around accelerating quantum technology development in the Netherlands and establishing a collaborative ecosystem that fosters international collaborations with top scientific institutions, businesses, students, and professionals. QDNL aims to drive long-term economic impact, societal value, and cement the Netherlands' position at the forefront of global quantum innovation by taking quantum technology from lab to market. They are focused on scaling, industrialization, and creating sustainable economic growth. Their vision includes the development of infrastructure, a talent base, and an innovation pipeline to responsibly develop quantum applications for societal transformation. QDNL's strategy involves focused programs, national collaboration through Delta Hubs in Delft, Amsterdam, Leiden, Eindhoven, and Twente, and a global ambition to unite regional strengths and drive breakthroughs. Phase 3 (2025-2028) of their plan focuses on productization, commercialization, and manufacturing readiness to ensure global competitiveness. They are building on a foundation of strong science, talent, and startups, and aim to empower the next generation of quantum technologies. The initiative also emphasizes the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of quantum technology, aiming to make the Netherlands 'Quantum Ready' and quantum 'Society Ready'. This includes initiatives like the National Quantum Course, designed to educate the public and foster dialogue around quantum technology's impact. The initiative emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive approach, fostering a people-centered ecosystem. This is achieved by bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers. QDNL operates through a dedicated team of experts and aims to turn bold ideas into real-world quantum innovation. Their activities range from supporting research and innovation to nurturing talent and careers, securing business and funding opportunities, and exploring societal applications. They also actively engage in communication and outreach efforts to share stories and information about the quantum community. QDNL is committed to responsible quantum development, ensuring that the technology benefits society at large. By integrating ethical considerations and societal dialogue early on, they aim to mitigate potential risks and ensure that quantum technology is used for good. Through various programs and initiatives, they strive to create a future where the Netherlands remains a global leader in quantum advancements, driving economic growth and societal value while addressing the ethical and societal implications of this transformative technology.
ROM InWest
ROM InWest supports innovative entrepreneurs in North Holland by accelerating their growth through financing, expertise, and network access. They focus on companies that deliver both financial returns and societal impact, particularly in circularity, digitalization, energy transition, food/agrifood, and healthcare.
Rabo Investments
Rabo Investments supports Rabobank’s mission of growing a better world by investing in companies and funds that drive transitions in food systems, sustainability, and energy. Leveraging Rabobank’s global network, deep industry expertise, and long-term partnership approach, Rabo Investments accelerates impactful innovations that address climate challenges and build resilient businesses.
SHIFT Invest
SHIFT Invest is a venture capital fund dedicated to investing exclusively in innovative enterprises with significant positive environmental impact potential. Recognizing the critical role of innovation and entrepreneurship in restoring the balance between nature and society, SHIFT Invest operates as an impact investor, willingly embracing financial and impact risks that traditional investors may avoid. This proactive approach allows the firm to contribute meaningfully to the sustainability transition by providing promising environmental startups with access to vital growth capital, a valuable network, and over 13 years of impact investment experience. The firm's investment strategy revolves around identifying and supporting companies that actively address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. SHIFT Invest aims to foster a world where business success is intrinsically linked to positive environmental outcomes. By carefully selecting and nurturing innovative startups, the fund seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions that benefit both the planet and society. SHIFT Invest's commitment extends beyond mere financial investment. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network of partners and providing hands-on guidance. This collaborative approach ensures that startups have the resources and expertise they need to scale their operations and achieve their environmental impact goals. With a long-term investment horizon, SHIFT Invest is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies grow and thrive, ultimately creating a more sustainable and resilient future.
Standard Investment
Standard Investment combines the roles of entrepreneur, investor, and manager to drive sustainable growth in portfolio companies. Their approach emphasizes collaboration, pragmatism, and operational involvement to create lasting impact and long-term value.
Startupbootcamp Inclusive Fintech & DeFi
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Startupbootcamp’s Inclusive FinTech & DeFi accelerator empowers startups to develop sustainable, impact-driven products by connecting founders with mentors, investors, and corporate leaders. The program focuses on fostering growth through mentorship, capital access, and exclusive partnerships (e.g., Amazon, HubSpot, SendGrid). The accelerator is designed for 3 months, offering hybrid support, networking, and investment opportunities to scale inclusive financial solutions globally.
Unknown Group
Unknown Group focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who are building solutions for a better world. They are constructing what they claim to be the largest impact campus in Europe, centered around a leading university for entrepreneurs. Their strategy includes identifying exceptional founders through initiatives like "Get in the Ring" and supporting their growth through campus facilities and university programs. They emphasize providing a physical space for founders to work, connect, and test solutions, alongside educational opportunities to further develop their businesses. The core of their investment and support strategy involves creating an ecosystem designed to foster the development of impactful and sustainable businesses.
Utrecht Health Seed Fund
Utrecht Holdings Seed Fund (UHSF) invests in science-based startups originating from or closely linked to Utrecht University (UU) and University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU). The fund builds upon the success of the UtrechtHealthSeed Fund (UHSF I). Their primary aim is to translate scientific research into broader societal impact by providing early-stage funding to innovative companies. They are committed to supporting ventures that address pressing challenges in healthcare and sustainability, with a focus on creating impactful solutions leveraging cutting-edge research and technologies from UU and UMCU. The fund's investment strategy reflects the research strengths of its investors, primarily focusing on Life Sciences/MedTech, Digital Innovation, and Sustainability. UHSF seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application by providing crucial seed funding to spin-offs and startups that have demonstrated a clear potential for scalability and positive impact. They are actively looking for opportunities where the innovations are deeply rooted in scientific breakthroughs. The fund invests in companies located in the Netherlands, particularly those connected to the Utrecht ecosystem. They are especially interested in innovations coming from and linked to Utrecht University and University Medical Center Utrecht. The firm intends to foster an environment where early-stage ventures can thrive by providing not only financial backing but also leveraging the vast network, knowledge base, and infrastructure of Utrecht Holdings, Utrecht University and UMCU. The goal is to advance translational science, fostering the growth of innovative businesses and contributing to economic development in the region. UHSF is managed by Utrecht Holdings, the Knowledge Transfer Office of the UU and UMCU, further cementing the alignment with the strategic research priorities and ensuring a close relationship with the source of innovative technologies. The fund seeks to create an ecosystem where academic research can be translated into tangible benefits for society and is actively involved in nurturing and mentoring companies in the early stages. They operate with a collaborative mindset, partnering with other investors and stakeholders to maximize the chances of success for their portfolio companies.
Voordegroei
Voordegroei provides loans to Dutch SMEs (midden- en kleinbedrijf), offering an alternative to traditional banks for companies in their 2nd and 3rd growth phases. They focus on financing companies for growth, innovation, sustainability, and international expansion. Voordegroei collaborates with capital providers such as De Goudse, OHV Vermogensbeheer, Invest-NL, and the European Investment Fund (EIF). They have launched the Fresh Dutch SME Fund and the Fresh Closed SME Fund to facilitate these financings. The Fresh Dutch SME Fund is a tradable investment fund investing in SME loans. The Fresh Closed SME Fund focuses on companies accelerating and scaling to the next phase, requiring funding for expansion, innovation, sustainability or international growth. Voordegroei aims to help entrepreneurs realize their ambitions by providing necessary financial resources through the Fresh SME Funds. The recent announcement of €40 million in additional capital from the EIF, Invest-NL, and De Goudse for the Fresh Closed SME Fund II demonstrates their commitment to supporting Dutch SMEs with a focus on growth, innovation, and sustainability. Furthermore, De Goudse's increased stake in Voordegroei from 10% to 22% signals strong confidence in the partnership and Voordegroei's approach to SME financing. They have also partnered with Nh1816 to launch a fund for intermediaries called VoordeAdviseur.
Waterland
Waterland is a European private equity firm that partners with ambitious entrepreneurs to build future-proof companies. Their investment strategy focuses on strengthening companies' competitive positions and driving sustainable growth through tailored buy-and-build strategies. With over 25 years of experience and a history of more than 1,300 investments, Waterland emphasizes a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach that combines collaboration, efficiency, responsibility, and thoughtful execution. They aim to create lasting success for their portfolio companies, leading to measurable results and attractive returns for investors. Waterland distinguishes itself by building long-lasting relationships with entrepreneurs, adding their experience to companies, and enriching their strategies to enhance resilience. They actively integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their investment processes and portfolio, demonstrating a commitment to responsible investing and sustainable growth. Their local teams across Europe provide dedicated support to help companies achieve their growth ambitions. Waterland's investment strategy also appears to involve forming strategic partnerships between portfolio companies to facilitate expansion and market leadership, as evidenced by the strategic partnership between Palletways and Waterland, and the formation of strategic alliances like the Specialty Ingredients Distribution Group (SIDG). They actively pursue add-on acquisitions for their portfolio companies to create larger, more competitive entities, like SIDG's acquisition of i-ingredients and Deimos Group. They also occasionally exit investments through sales to larger companies or strategic partners.
Exor Ventures
Exor's primary strategy appears to be building and managing great companies for the long term. They focus on creating value through active ownership and strategic management of their portfolio companies. They look for established businesses with strong market positions and growth potential, rather than solely focusing on early-stage ventures, although they do engage in some early-stage activities through affiliated entities. Their letter to shareholders emphasizes a commitment to growth and working with exceptional people. The core focus seems to be on increasing Net Asset Value (NAV) and outperforming the MSCI World Index over time. They directly invest into mature companies that are already established in their respective markets. Exor holds significant equity stakes and voting rights in a diverse portfolio of global companies. Their involvement spans various industries, including automotive (Ferrari, Stellantis, CNH, Iveco Group), healthcare (Philips, Institut Mérieux), sports (Juventus Football Club), and technology (Via Transportation). The level of economic and voting rights varies across these investments, suggesting a tailored approach to governance and influence. Exor also founded Lingotto in 2023, a long-term investment management company, and John Elkann is also a trustee of MoMA showing investment and involvement in culture. They approach investments with a long-term perspective, emphasizing sustainable growth and value creation. This is evident in their involvement with established brands like Ferrari and Philips. While they mention an "investment approach" and a detailed checklist of financial and business issues, the specific criteria for new company investments are not explicitly detailed on the website, suggesting a case-by-case evaluation process.
Holland Capital
Holland Capital focuses on supporting growth in companies with technologies that have a substantial economic impact within the fund's term. These technologies should make existing activities more efficient or create entirely new economic activities. They also invest in innovative healthcare entrepreneurs who aim to bring a sustainable impact in healthcare; go-getters who possess the right amount of expertise in care processes and the power to implement. The firm has a clear investment strategy and aims to capitalize on multi-year trends in attractive growth markets, focusing on Healthcare and Technology. They combine successful entrepreneurship with extensive investment experience and an international network of industry leaders. Holland Capital seeks ambitious founders in scaling their company. They target products and technologies that have a substantial impact for customers in terms of efficiency, productivity, or strategic enablement. In healthcare, they look for entrepreneurs with knowledge of care processes, implementation power, and perseverance to improve the quality of care and manage healthcare expenditures. The firm has been investing responsibly and successfully in promising Dutch SMEs with growth ambitions for over 40 years. Their investment strategy involves a focus on Healthcare and Technology, providing growth financing and buy-out capital, and offering active (hands-on) support. The team strives for open, sustainable, and professional relationships with management teams, with the shared goal of achieving optimal growth.
Icos Capital
Icos Capital invests in breakthrough technologies that can deliver reduction and/or avoidance of 1 GT CO2e by 2050. They focus on Climate Tech, a rapidly growing market, and aim to achieve their target by bringing fast-growth innovators together with sector-leading corporations through their Collaborative Venturing Platform. This platform facilitates growth financing, engineering and production expertise, infrastructure, and market access. They look for ventures with sustainable profitability in line with expectations from top-tier venture capital funds, with an emphasis on research, due diligence, and working with portfolio companies to achieve financial and sustainability success. Icos Capital accelerates sustainability by investing in companies that address annual global greenhouse gas emissions. They recognize the multi-trillion market opportunity in Climate Tech and the growing number of companies with net-zero targets. The firm leverages a Collaborative Venturing Platform (CVP) to facilitate partnerships between startups and established corporations, offering growth financing, engineering expertise, production capabilities, infrastructure, and market access. The CVP program aims to accelerate sustainability. Their strategy focuses on decarbonizing to net-zero, a complex challenge they address by combining fast-growth innovators with sector-leading corporations. They are able to facilitate growth financing, engineering and production expertise, infrastructure and market access through their Collaborative Venturing Platform. Icos Capital emphasizes high-quality research and due diligence, performed by technologists, sector experts, and collaborative partners. They seek to invest in driven individuals with the potential to build best-in-class businesses and work with portfolio companies and corporate partners to ensure financial and sustainability success.
Prime Ventures
Prime Ventures invests in hypergrowth European tech companies solving real pain points with strong market fit, scalable business models, and competitive advantages. They focus on long-term partnerships, hands-on support, and leveraging their network to help founders scale globally.
QDNL Participations
QDNL Participations focuses on accelerating the quantum information age by providing funding and commercial support to early-stage quantum technology startups globally. The firm addresses the lack of specialist investors and experienced commercial support that often hinders the growth of brilliant quantum scientists and their innovations. They aim to bridge the gap between the grant-giving phase of quantum research and the 'patient capital' phase of venture investment, transforming potentially great technical ideas into investable companies. By investing in category-defining quantum technology companies, QDNL Participations seeks to become the definitive investor in the quantum technology space, driving the commercialization of quantum computing, quantum security, and other quantum applications. The firm's investment strategy centers on providing impactful business and commercial support to help technical founders organize leading talent and bring their ideas to market for the benefit of humanity. They target idea-stage founders before company incorporation, helping them assess the viability of their ideas and navigate the initial barriers to company formation and investment. Additionally, they support early-stage founders with existing companies who are seeking venture funding, mitigating common risks that investors find in research-led organizations and enhancing their governance. QDNL Participations aims to remove the worries and knowledge gaps founders face, increasing their financial and leadership confidence for success. QDNL Participations differentiates itself by providing specialized expertise in the quantum technology sector, recognizing the unique challenges and requirements of quantum companies. Their team includes quantum computing pioneers, specialist quantum VCs, and special advisors with deep expertise in AI, quantum technologies, and academic research. This expertise allows them to identify and support the next wave of global leaders in quantum technology, offering value beyond capital through strategic guidance and network access. The firm believes that a generalist or hands-off investment model is insufficient for the highly specialized quantum space.
The Sharing Group
Investing in companies that combine profitability with societal impact, particularly in energy transition, smart mobility, and urban sustainability. Focus on scalable solutions that benefit both businesses and society at large, fostering inclusive growth through shared ownership and collaborative innovation.
Volta Ventures
Volta Ventures invests in ambitious B2B SaaS companies in the Benelux region. They focus on early-stage venture capital, specifically seed and early-stage rounds. They aim to support innovative startups building scalable solutions for business customers. Their investment range is between €100k and €1M, with substantial follow-on potential. They provide support and belief in entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth, offering strategic support. They look for companies with strong product-market fit and potential for rapid scaling. Volta Ventures sees themselves as a long-term partner for their portfolio companies, offering guidance and resources to help them succeed. They actively seek out tools to enhance their own operations, indicating a data-driven approach to investing.
Level2 Ventures
Level2 Ventures focuses on supporting founders with capital and managerial expertise to achieve global success. They recognize the challenges founders face and aim to provide more than just capital, offering managerial experience, talent recruitment, marketing, training, and operational support. The firm invests in startups at early development stages, providing a second level of support beyond initial funding. Level2 Ventures emphasizes genuine partnership and aims to help startups scale and navigate subsequent funding rounds. Their Development 4Startups Program helps founders and managers of their portfolio companies to quickly strengthen managerial competencies in key areas for the startup's development. Level2 Ventures looks for innovative and interesting ideas, led by founders who are passionate and committed and believe their solutions will change the world for the better. They aim to partner with founders demonstrating determination and a willingness to learn from trials and mistakes. They look for strong teams with potential for growth and are hands-on in providing strategic and operational guidance. They invest in startups that address significant market needs and have the potential to scale globally. The firm actively develops a support environment encompassing strategy, management, finance, marketing, HR, and operability. They focus on building competencies in strategic, operational, and managerial aspects of the portfolio companies. The firm's prior success in scaling companies, coupled with its experience across diverse industries, positions it to provide valuable insights and guidance to its portfolio companies. Level2 Ventures also focuses on structuring VC processes and assisting with subsequent funding rounds for their startups. The firm seeks to build long-term relationships with founders and aims to be a valuable partner throughout their entrepreneurial journey.