Amstelveen-based SHIFT Invest has announced the first close of its fourth impact fund, SHIFT Invest IV, at €92 million.
The fund targets a total of €150 million and will focus on early-stage ventures tackling climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss.
SHIFT Invest IV will back startups across the Netherlands and Northwestern Europe, providing initial tickets between €250,000 and €4 million. The fund will invest in sectors including energy, industry, mobility, food, and agriculture—supporting software, hardware, or hybrid models with measurable environmental impact.
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Backed by major institutions and public-private partnerships
Investors in this first close include Rabo Investments, Invest-NL, Royal Schiphol Group, Oost NL, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM), ROM Utrecht Region, NV NOM, LIOF, IFG, and research-linked institutions like Delft Enterprises, TNO Ventures, and Wageningen University & Research. European funding bodies, family offices, and individual entrepreneurs are also among the backers.
Fay Kitzen, investment analyst at Invest-NL, commented: “We’re enthusiastic about SHIFT Invest because they’re true pioneers in impact investing. They’re willing to invest early on, when the risks are still high but the impact potential is substantial.”
Founded in 2009, SHIFT Invest is aligned with the EU’s SFDR Article 9, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance. With this new fund, the firm aims to continue bridging capital and innovation to restore the balance between nature and society.
