DOEN Participaties Overview
DOEN Participaties aims to achieve a positive societal impact by supporting new sustainable or socially inclusive entrepreneurs. Over the past 25 years, it has become the largest impact investor for sustainable and socially inclusive startups in the Netherlands, with a portfolio consisting of 50 equity investments and convertible loans, and 18 fund investments.
Is DOEN Participaties the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with DOEN Participaties, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
DOEN Participaties
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
- Western Africa 1 / 16
- Eastern Africa
Industries / verticals
- Creative / Design
- Energy
- Food & Beverage
- Waste Management / Recycling
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€50,000 - €500,000
How to approach funds like DOEN Participaties
When reaching out to DOEN Participaties, founders should highlight the measurable societal or environmental impact of their business model, demonstrating clear pathways to scale that align with impact metrics. Emphasize how your solution addresses systemic challenges and show traction with underserved communities or sustainability outcomes. Articulate a vision for long-term change, backed by evidence of early adoption or partnerships that reinforce your mission-driven approach.
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