SHIFT Invest IV Achieves First Close at 90+ Million

We are proud to announce the successful first close of our fourth fund, SHIFT Invest IV, raising €92 million in committed capital. This marks a significant milestone in our fund’s journey toward its €150 million target, reinforcing our position as a leading impact investor in Northwestern Europe.

The fund launch comes at a time of heightened global awareness around environmental challenges. Climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss continue to demand urgent and coordinated action. SHIFT Invest IV is designed to meet these challenges head-on by supporting entrepreneurs who are developing innovative, technology-driven solutions with the potential to deliver both environmental impact and strong financial returns.

We have been active in the impact investing space for over 15 years, backing ventures from early-stage development through to successful exits. The fund is aligned with SFDR Article 9, underscoring our commitment to driving systemic change across key sectors.

SHIFT Invest IV will focus on early-stage investments, including proof of concept, seed, and Series A rounds. It will target companies with software, hardware, or hybrid business models that offer unique, scalable technologies. The fund’s sectoral focus includes energy, industry, mobility, and food & agriculture, with a geographic emphasis on the Netherlands and Northwestern Europe. Initial ticket sizes will range from €250,000 to €4 million.

The first close was made possible through the support of a diverse group of investors and ecosystem partners. These include the European Investment Fund (EIF), Rabo Investments, Invest-NL, and corporate partners such as Royal Schiphol Group. Regional development agencies including Oost NL, BOM, ROM Utrecht Region, NVNOM, LIOF, and Investeringsfonds Groningen (IFG) also contributed, alongside knowledge institutions such as Delft Enterprises B.V., TNO Ventures, and Wageningen University & Research. Several family offices and entrepreneurs have also joined the fund.

We extend our gratitude to all partners for their trust and support. With SHIFT Invest IV, we continue our mission to build a resilient and regenerative economy through strategic investment in transformative ventures. 

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