4impact

What is 4impact?

4impact is a venture capital firm based in The Hague, Netherlands, that invests in European software startups with a focus on creating tangible positive impacts in environmental, health, or inclusion sectors. They are committed to supporting businesses that strive to address significant global challenges while also achieving strong financial returns.

As an impact VC, they believe in the synergy between sustainable and financial gains, asserting that companies centering on both will outperform those solely profit-driven. 4impact targets early-stage tech ventures, particularly in the domains of tech4good, reflecting a philosophy that technology can accelerate the transition towards a sustainable world.

Their portfolio showcases a broad range of innovative companies that align with this mission, including solutions for accessible technology for the visually impaired, sustainable fashion, carbon removal, objective hiring practices, and renewable energy management, among others. The firm's investment focus aligns with businesses that have the potential for international scaling, with an emphasis on Benelux, Nordics, and German-speaking countries in Europe.

They provide initial funding ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million and reserve capital for follow-on investments, supporting startups from seed to Series A stages. 4impact is dedicated to discovering and empowering ambitious entrepreneurs who harness digital technology for good, aiming to balance ecological values with economic opportunities.

Their latest Fund II, focused on early-stage digital and sustainability ventures, indicates their commitment to driving digital innovation in the sustainability sector.

What they say:

We invest in European software startups that achieve tangible positive impact in environment, health, or inclusion.