Sustainable Growth in North Holland Powered by Early Investments

2025-08-07 green

Amsterdam, Thursday, 7 August 2025.
PDENH, integrated into ROM InWest, drives sustainable growth in North Holland by supporting socially responsible enterprises through early investments, impacting economy and society significantly.

Catalyzing Sustainable Enterprises

The Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH) has become a vital force in advancing sustainable enterprises in North Holland since its integration into ROM InWest in 2024. Leendert van Waart and Anthony Viellevoije, leaders of the fund, emphasize the necessity of bold initial investments in companies that target societal challenges such as energy transition and sustainable mobility. Their investment strategy includes backing companies with significant societal impact that often face difficulties in securing market funding due to long exit timelines or high technological maturity requirements [1].

A Portfolio of Strategic Innovations

PDENH’s investment philosophy supports early-stage companies such as Sympower and Dexter, contributing to their growth from fewer than 20 employees to over 150 full-time equivalents (FTE) each, with a more than 20-fold increase in revenue. By taking calculated risks on companies like the deep-tech startup Thorizon, PDENH has played a crucial role in nurturing what is now recognized as one of Europe’s most promising modular nuclear energy companies [1].

A Long-term Approach to Sustainability

Embracing a long-term vision, PDENH ensures continuous support through follow-on funding rounds and management transitions, empowered by a robust supervisory framework. This sustained commitment underlines PDENH’s ability to attract further investments, ensuring that innovative ideas translate into sustainable enterprises, an essence highlighted by their involvement in companies like Fairphone, which positively impacts working conditions globally [1].

Challenges and Future Directions

Despite the geopolitical developments and shifting political priorities, PDENH remains committed to creating long-term sustainable impacts. They focus on ensuring strategic autonomy for Europe amidst evolving energy policies, advocating for business models that contribute to a better society while adapting to new challenges. Sustainability, although sometimes perceived as a lesser priority politically, remains central to PDENH’s mission [1].

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