SHIFT Invest Secures €92 Million for Sustainability Initiatives
Amsterdam, Friday, 25 July 2025.
SHIFT Invest has raised €92 million for a new fund targeting early-stage investments in climate solutions, supported by notable backers like Invest-NL, aiming to reach €150 million.
Strategic Investments for a Greener Future
SHIFT Invest, a Dutch venture capital firm based in Amstelveen, has taken a significant step in sustainability finance by securing €92 million in the first closing of its impact fund. Known as SHIFT Invest IV, this fund is specifically focused on scaling innovations that address climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. The outcome of these investments could profoundly impact the ecological landscape in the Netherlands and Northwestern Europe, where the fund is focused [1][2][3].
Diverse and Committed Backers
The €92 million raised for SHIFT Invest IV is backed by several high-profile institutions. Notable among these contributors is Invest-NL, which has invested €7.5 million in this initiative. Other backers include the European Investment Fund, Rabo Investments, and regional partners such as Oost NL and the Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij. This consortium of investors is aligned in its vision to foster impactful solutions that address imminent environmental challenges [1][2][3].
Innovative Focus Areas
SHIFT Invest IV seeks to empower startups offering novel technologies across various sectors including energy, industry, mobility, food, and agriculture. The fund aims to invest in technology-driven propositions ranging from circular materials and precision agriculture to smart energy solutions. Typical investment ticket sizes range from €250,000 to €4 million, and the firm plans to maintain these investments over a period ranging from four to seven years [1][2].
Filling the Funding Gap
Founded in 2009, SHIFT Invest has been a pioneering force in directing capital toward sustainable enterprises. With a track record of over 60 investments, its portfolio includes companies like Maxem and Whiffle, which are reshaping the fields of e-mobility and precision forecasting. By leveraging financial and sector expertise, SHIFT Invest aims to bridge the existing funding gap faced by green startups, thereby fostering innovations that might otherwise remain underfunded or untested [1][2][3].