Nick van Breda Consultancy

About The Fund

Nick van Breda Consultancy is a fund that focuses on supporting social enterprises with big impact measurements, particularly those that aim to create a positive change in society. They place a strong emphasis on initiatives that address societal challenges while providing tools and platforms for individuals to learn entrepreneurship skills and turn their activism into actionable skills for making a positive impact. With a commitment to helping one million people before the age of 30 to leverage their activism and insecurities into capabilities for fostering abundance and societal betterment, they are geared towards facilitating a large-scale transformation led by empowered individuals.The firm is not interested in investing in people who are solely driven by personal financial gain and who possess a 'big ego'. They are action-oriented and align their investment philosophy with the ethos of altruism and community development. Nick van Breda, the face behind the consultancy, is recognized as a changemaker, having received acknowledgment as Forbes' under 30 changemaker and thrice as T500 Young Digital Talent of the year.The firm's investment specialties lie in Pre-Seed and Seed stage ventures, indicating a preference for early-stage businesses that can demonstrate potential for substantial societal impact. Their investment range is between $10,000 and $500,000, with a sweet spot of $5,000.They have an extensive background in organizing and supporting hackathons, with more than 85 hackathons credited to them that focus on creating innovative solutions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), business challenges, and educational innovation. The consultancy actively engages in training, coaching, and speaking at various international conferences, discussing topics pertinent to the future of work, health, education, and more.In terms of methodology and operational philosophy, the firm is involved with ExoWorks to help multi-billion-dollar companies transform their actions to save our planet. Nick van Breda is also associated with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies as a developer and promoter, supporting a sustainable transportation future. The consultancy's founder preaches and practices a digital collaboration approach, cultivating flat organizational structures for business innovation and efficiency.Furthermore, the fund values the integration of technology such as 3D printing, virtual reality, and EEG scanners into various sectors including education and healthcare, showcasing a sharp focus on modern tools to revolutionize industries and societal functions.