4impact capital

❔ How much do you know about data centres and how they are trying to reduce their emissions? 💡 Data centres are responsible for 2% of energy consumption globally, expected to grow to 3.2% in 2030 according to the International Energy Agency and the European Commission. 4impact capital portfolio company Coolgradient is successful in reducing energy usage by up to 40% in data centres around the world. ➡ If you are an investor based in Belgium, please join us on August 28 in Ghent to learn more! 🌱 Our co-founder and Partner Ali Najafbagy will share an overview and update on our venture capital fund and why we invested in Coolgradient, and Coolgradient co-founder Jasper de Vries will share why data centres are working with Coolgradient and what their plans are for a more sustainable future. 📈 We will be joined by 4impact investors Joost Van Meerbeeck, Hilde Debois and Paul Blomme amongst others. Please reach out to jessica@4impact.vc for more information as there are limited seats for this exclusive event. #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #software #sustainability #tech #startup #growthcapital #AI

🌍 Tech4Good in Belgium! 🌱 4impact capital has been a supporter of PYM - the Conscious Investors' Community for a long time, and on September 25, our Co-Founder and Partner Ali Najafbagy will be joining their Tech4Good event in Brussels to talk about how tech can enable a sustainable future, and how software is a crucial part of that transition. ➡ Read more about the event below and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eU8jYHty #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #tech4good #impact #software #sustainability  #tech #startup #growthcapital

🚀 Meet Wouter Holtslag, Founder of Horizon Ventures and Investor in 4impact capital! Spending most of his days deeply involved in the Dutch VC and startup ecosystem, Wouter has extensive experience when it comes to tech and investments. Before starting Horizon Ventures, he graduated from Delft University and spent several years at ASML, working with new product development. Read on to hear what Wouter thinks about current trends, VC, impact investing and 4impact! 📅 When is a Good Time to Invest in VC? "VC is one of the premier asset classes for value creation and returns. The best time to invest is after a market correction when valuations decrease, and many investors shy away from risk assets. As we move away from a low-risk environment with decreasing interest rates, the exit markets should improve in the coming years." 🌍 Given your background as an investor, how do you see software driving both social and environmental impact? "Software and technology can democratise and improve accessibility of knowledge and skills, leading to a more equitable society. Additionally, software provides data-driven insights and unbiased decision-making for social impact. In terms of environmental impact, software excels in ecological monitoring and asset optimization, often interacting with hardware due to the physical nature of environmental challenges." 💡For anyone considering investing in (impact) VC, what would you advise? "Starting with a fund is the best approach as it offers diversified exposure and a deep understanding of the ecosystem, setting the stage for making direct investments. Impact and VC investments are long-term commitments focused on fundamental value creation. It's about building the future with visionary founders and empowering people to make a difference." 🌟 Why did you choose to invest in 4impact? "I chose to invest in 4impact because of their strong expertise and vision in impact. My VC journey began with the launch of their first fund. They are dedicated to growing the impact VC ecosystem beyond their own fund, and they maintain a great team focused on financial returns and achieving impact. They also keep their doors open for sharing valuable knowledge about VC." #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #tech4good #impact #software #sustainability  #tech #startup #growthcapital #LP

Thanks for the shoutout, Hendrik Halbe, and the Unknown Group team! We’re thrilled to be part of the Impact Campus at #Titaan and invite new impact makers to join us. At 4impact capital, we are dedicated to investing in #Tech4Good startups in Northwestern Europe. Our mission is to empower ambitious entrepreneurs who accelerate the transition to a sustainable world and deliver robust financial performances. The impact-driven environment created by Unknown Group's campus and ecosystem plays a crucial role in realizing this mission, providing the perfect platform for innovation and growth. With our second fund, we’re excited to support ventures from Seed to Series A stages that embody sustainability and the synergy between impactful business practices and profitability. 🌍💡💪 If you're an investor interested in making a difference or know digital tech founders looking for capital and support, let's connect! 🤝 Together, we can build Europe's largest and most impactful campus. A big thank you to Unknown Group for fostering such an empowering and collaborative entrepreneurial environment! 🚀 #ImpactInvesting #Tech4Good #Sustainability #4impactCapital #DigitalTech #SustainableFuture #NorthwesternEurope #SeedtoSeriesA

🌟 Looking for the next star to join our team! We are now looking for a proactive and motivated Visiting Analyst to join our team! This is a 6 month full-time position starting in September 2024, and we are offering a unique opportunity to get first-hand experience in one of the leading early-stage impact funds in Europe. If you: ✅ Are passionate about making a environmental sustainability and social impact, with an interest in technology startups and venture capital, prior VC knowledge not required but beneficial ✅ Are a graduate with a Master’s degree - we welcome a variety of background and encourage applicants with relevant or technical backgrounds to apply (e.g business, finance, economics, engineering, sustainability)  ✅ Have relevant work experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g Start-up, Venture Capital, Consulting, PE, Investment Banking etc) ✅ Have a passion for analysing and understanding business models with excellent analytical skills, an eye for details, structured work approach and prioritising skills as well as problem-solving orientation and planning skills ➡ Then click on the link below to apply - no need for CV as we’re powered by Equalture! https://lnkd.in/dWjP9N_y Know someone who would excel in this role? Please tag them below! 🙏 #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #tech4good #impact #software #sustainability  #tech #startup #growthcapital #hiring #visitinganalyst

✅ Team Day in Delft! Prioritising time together with the team is crucial to build successful organisations and in our case, to be able to support ambitious impact founders. Yesterday, we gathered in Delft for a day full of tech learnings, discussions about team wellbeing with the help of Quan - employee well-being, and some strategy sessions, followed by the ultimate team exercise: rowing in an 8️⃣ at D.S.R. Proteus-Eretes! The evening ended with cheering for the Dutch football team - 4 out of 6 team members got the dress code right 🔶 #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #tech4good #impact #software #sustainability  #tech #startup #growthcapital

What an event! Last week, 4impact capital's Victor Straatman and Pauline Wink participated in the TNW 2024 conference, sharing their expertise and experience in impactful entrepreneurship and impact investment. 💬 Victor Straatman spearheaded an insightful roundtable on the future of impact-driven entrepreneurship and impact investing. We appreciate the valuable contributions from Radu Cristian Benga, Magdi Amin, Daniella Sachs, Vivienne Ming, Maria Kinkina, Elizabeth Kleinveld and Jaap Strengers to our discussion on the evolving landscape of purpose-driven investments. 🏅 Pauline judged the TNW Sustainable Futures Pitch Battle together with Marc Wesselink, Ilonka Jankovich and Claire Tange. Thanks to all pitching startups for presenting their innovative ideas and solutions, and congratulations to SeaO2 on their victory! Witnessing the vibrant innovation at TNW 2024 and connecting with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and leaders has been exciting. TNW provided an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, supporting the growth and success of impact-driven entrepreneurs. Did you miss us at TNW? Connect with us here on LinkedIn, and let's drive impactful change together! #ImpactInvesting #Entrepreneurship #TNW2024 #4impact #PurposeDriven #Innovation #Tech4Good

🚀 4impact capital in action at TNW 2024 Conference: Supporting Impact Driven Entrepreneurs! 🌍 🌟 Today, our very own Victor Straatman moderated a dynamic roundtable discussion on the future of impact-driven entrepreneurship and impact investing at TNW 2024. 💡 Thanks to all participants for a compelling conversation on the evolving ecosystem of impactful entrepreneurship and the growing emphasis on purpose-driven investment. We discussed: 🎯 Impact Driven Entrepreneurs: The power of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and their unique role in driving positive change are instrumental in addressing complex social and environmental challenges. 🤝 Ecosystem-Wide Collaboration: Close collaboration among investors, regulators, and entrepreneurs is critical to ensure start-ups have access to the proper channels to grow their impact-driven businesses. 📈 Scaling Impact Ventures: The challenge of empowering purpose-driven startups to scale purpose-driven businesses requires more elaborate knowledge sharing to capture its unique opportunities. Thanks to TNW for the opportunity to share our expertise and engage with thought leaders on the potential of impact-driven start-ups to create a better future for all. Conversations like these are vital in the progression for purpose-driven entrepreneurs to use Tech 4️⃣ Good. We want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on the future of impact-driven entrepreneurship? How can we better support purpose-driven startups to achieve both profitability and meaningful impact? Share your insights in the comments below! 👇 #ImpactInvesting #Tech4Good #TNWConference #4Impact #SustainableFuture #PurposeDriven #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechEcosystem #ProfitAndImpact #Collaboration

🌟 Meet Joost Van Meerbeeck, Managing Director at Sustinvest and investor in 4impact capital! ♻Before founding Sustinvest in 2015, Joost spent several years at HAL investments, growing the investment group from 600 million USD to 13 billion euro, and the team from being the third employee to around 30 people. 💼Later, as the CEO of HAL-subsidiary Royal Ahrend, he was part of scaling the company and growing the EBITDA with more than 10 million euro. Nowadays, he spends his days at Sustinvest, supporting companies and funds with a focus on sustainability and impact. 🚀His decision to invest in 4Impact was driven by the quality of the team and their strategic focus on software solutions. 4Impact stood out due to their team's background, experience, and their targeted strategy aligning perfectly with his investment philosophy. Curious to hear what Joost, with his wealth of experience, thinks about the VC, technology, and impact investing landscape? Read on! 👇

🌟 4impact capital Partners Speaking at TNW 2024 🌟 We are thrilled to be participating in The Next Web Conference 2024, happening from June 19th to June 21st! Our team is eagerly looking forward to engaging with dynamic entrepreneurs and industry leaders, and we invite you to join us for two standout events featuring our esteemed partners. 🚀 TNW Pitch Battle 🚀 🗓️ When: Friday, June 21st, 14:10-15:10 🏅 Who: Our Founding Partner Pauline Wink, who will be a part of the distinguished jury alongside Marc Wesselink, Co-Founder & Chief Entrepreneur at venturerock, Ilonka Jankovich, Partner at Rubio Impact Ventures and Claire Tange, Founder & CEO at Joanna Invests. Witness the promising startups from the TNW for Startups program as they compete in the pitch battle. These entrepreneurs will present their innovative ideas and solutions, aiming to capture the interest of investors, industry leaders, and the audience. This is a unique opportunity to observe the emerging trends and future directions of the tech industry. 💡 Impact Investing Insights: Changing the World Through Dynamic Entrepreneurs 💡 🗓️ When: Thursday, June 20th, 13:30-14:30 📍 What: An exclusive roundtable discussion moderated by our partner Victor Straatman. Explore the evolving landscape of impact investing and the growing emphasis on purpose-driven investment. Join us for a discussion on the changing dynamics between founders and the role of collaboration in shaping the European tech ecosystem. This session will provide insights into balancing profitability with meaningful impact and the potential of purpose-driven initiatives to drive positive change. 🔗 Sign up for the Round Table here! https://lnkd.in/dkEH4nAS Join us at these impactful sessions and engage with our partners Pauline Wink and Victor Straatman to learn more about how we’re driving change in the tech and investment world. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, inspire, and be inspired! 📅 Save the Dates and come find us at The Next Web Conference 2024. Let's shape the future together! #TNW2024 #ImpactInvesting #TechInnovation #Startups #VentureCapital #PurposeDriven #Networking #Entrepreneurship