Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)
The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) invests in innovative companies that contribute to major transitions in four key themes: Sustainable Food, A Healthy Future, Climate-Neutral Energy, and Promising Key Technologies. BOM aims to accelerate growth, strengthen the innovation climate, open international doors, and attract companies to Brabant that add real value. BOM's investment strategy focuses on supporting startups and scale-ups with capital, knowledge, and network, building a strong, sustainable, and leading Brabant. BOM operates through three main pillars: Developing strong ecosystems, Investing in innovative entrepreneurs, and Internationalising Brabant-based companies. In the 'Developing' pillar, BOM fosters growth in ecosystems, accelerates innovation through programs, pilots, and test locations, promotes collaborations, and facilitates access to partners and capital. The 'Investing' pillar provides funding to innovative entrepreneurs, with investments up to €5 million, patient capital, investments in funds, and a broad network of co-investors. The 'Internationalising' pillar helps companies explore new markets, identify international partners, discover innovation clusters, collaborate with foreign companies, and leverage international promotion of Brabant. BOM actively works towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by investing in companies that contribute to goals such as Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life on Land. The organization aligns its investment strategy with the ROM-Code, which provides clarity about the role and responsibility of supervisory board members nominated by a ROM.
Forward.one
Forward.one invests in smart, defensible innovations that target large markets, with exceptional teams hyper-focused on scaling. Their investment strategy centers around backing resilient founders with a strong emphasis on commercialization, speed, and pragmatism. They aim to partner with ventures that possess a competitive edge, offer solutions that customers find indispensable, and address sizable, expanding markets. The firm prefers to enter at the early seed stage but will support winning companies through further rounds. Forward.one positions itself as more than just an investor, acting as a true partner to its portfolio companies. They prioritize transparency, direct communication, and cooperation with entrepreneurs and limited partners (LPs). With a team comprising diverse skills and backgrounds across engineering, business development, and finance, they aim to understand and navigate the complexities of scaling innovative ventures effectively. The firm looks for companies that can become European tech champions. This involves identifying and supporting businesses with strong foundations and the potential for significant growth and impact in their respective industries. They are ambitious, like the entrepreneurs they invest in, and actively work to unlock stellar returns for their investors. Forward.one demonstrates a commitment to long-term success and alignment with LPs and GPs. They look for innovative ventures that align with sustainability goals, evidenced by investments in climate tech and energy storage. This focus showcases a dedication to creating a positive impact through their investments, driving Europe towards energy efficiency, reduced dependence on external resources, and significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
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.
Partners in Equity BV
Partners in Equity is an impact investment firm founded in 2003 with a mission to support companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges. They are building a portfolio of investments in sustainable agriculture and food systems, circularity, and climate solutions, partnering with organizations whose missions and values align with theirs and remaining committed for the long term. The firm aims to be a partner of choice by entrepreneurs, funds, and impact investors. Their vision is of a world that is inclusive, just, and sustainable, where humans reconnect with nature and understand that their well-being and prosperity are linked to the wellbeing of the planet. They envision an economic system that prioritizes environmental protection, social inclusion, and financial sustainability, believing in the critical role of investing in the right people and solutions to make this vision a reality. Partners in Equity focuses on three key areas: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Circularity, and Climate Solutions. These areas are interconnected through their shared focus on restoring ecosystems, reducing waste, and mitigating climate change. They aim to shape a global food system that ensures equitable access to nutritious food for all, while staying within ecological limits. They also strive to advance a circular economy that reduces resource demand and environmental impact through investing in models that promote reuse, limit waste, and extend resource life cycles. Additionally, they are committed to tackling climate change by accelerating the shift to renewable energy and technologies to reduce emissions. Partners in Equity invests equity via sector-focused funds and direct investments in later-stage growth companies. They actively seek partnerships with teams that share their sense of urgency regarding environmental challenges. They are engaged partners who have a holistic approach to investment management, believing that positive social and environmental impact and financial returns are inherently linked.
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.