SHIFT Invest Overview
SHIFT Invest is a Dutch impact venture capital fund founded in 2009, focusing on early-stage investments in companies developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The firm targets sectors such as energy, industry, mobility, and food & agriculture, aiming to restore the balance between nature and society by supporting entrepreneurs with scalable technologies that deliver both environmental impact and financial returns.
Is SHIFT Invest 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 SHIFT Invest, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
SHIFT Invest
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe
- North America
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
- Drugs / Pharma
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Mobility / Transportation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€250,000 - €5,000,000
Contact information
ESG Director
Bjoern Aarts
Impact investing
Matthijs Albrecht
Head Group Strategy & Busdev. - member ExCo
Tarique Arsiwalla
Impact investing
Janneke Bik
Investment Analyst
Julie Brink
How to approach funds like SHIFT Invest
When reaching out to SHIFT Invest, founders should highlight the measurable environmental impact and scalability of their solution, demonstrating a clear pathway to both ecological and financial returns. Emphasize traction in sectors like energy, industry, mobility, or food & agriculture, and be prepared to discuss how your technology addresses systemic sustainability challenges. Articulate your team's domain expertise and commitment to impact, as SHIFT values founders who combine technical excellence with a mission-driven mindset.
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