Investors in Lean

BVP is a venture capital fund manager that invests in innovative start-up companies that provide solutions for complex societal challenges related to sustainability and health. "We believe that start-ups have a crucial role to play in future-proofing the chemical, agricultural and healthcare industries." "Our mission is to support such start-ups by providing them with access to growth capital, our deep sector expertise, and decades of investment experience, as well as our vast network." "We were an impact investor well before impact investing became a buzzword. It is in our DNA." "BVP manages four funds with € 120 million committed capital:" "Limburg Ventures is a € 15 million fund that was founded in 2004." "We are a high-conviction investor. We invest in a limited number of companies in which we have a strong belief." "Actively support our portfolio companies by adding strategic value leveraging our deep sector expertise and vast investing experience."

Value Factory Ventures invests in pioneering agrifood, climate, and circular economy startups that develop disruptive deep-tech technologies to combat climate change and enhance food security. We focus on early-stage startups from pre-seeding to seeding stages, providing initial investments ranging from €200k to €1 million. Our approach combines capital infusion with hands-on support, leveraging our extensive network to propel startups to the next level. We prioritize scalability, aiming for profitability within three to five years, and seek startups with innovative solutions using technologies like robotics, AI, blockchain, and drones. Our commitment lies in creating new value not only for startups and investors but also for society and future generations, embodying a down-to-earth ethos in everything we do.

Glass Frog Ventures is a collaborative team of four seasoned entrepreneurs and business angels dedicated to investing in early-stage growth companies. With diverse backgrounds in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, product development, and extensive networking, we provide more than just funding—we offer hands-on engagement and strategic support to ignite the success of early-stage ventures. We are committed to leading or participating in follow-on investments to further bolster the growth of our portfolio companies.

IEF specializes in backing visionary entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas aimed at global expansion. They go beyond financial backing, offering strategic guidance and leveraging their network to empower founders. With a flexible investment approach and a willingness to take calculated risks, IEF ensures rapid decision-making and sustained support for growth. Their investment strategy focuses on forging enduring partnerships, whether as lead investors or alongside like-minded collaborators, committing €250k to €1m initially to drive impactful outcomes in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Shamrock Ventures is a pre-seed and seed impact fund investing in tech companies that build a sustainable future. Areas of focus include circular economy, cleantech, sustainable mobility and food & agritech. Shamrock Ventures provides ambitious founders with their first professional capital combined with operational and technical advice from our experienced team. Initial ticket size ranges between EUR 100,000 and 250,000 per investment.

The Textile Innovation Fund (TIF) invests in innovative textile companies across the Benelux and beyond, focusing on technologies from fibers to software, recycling, e-commerce, and more. TIF seeks visionary entrepreneurs driving sustainable and digitally transformative solutions in textiles. With a minimum investment of €500,000, TIF provides growth capital to scale-up enterprises with proven technological and commercial achievements, offering expertise, network, and additional capital alongside management teams to foster success and mutual learning within its €5 million fund, potentially expanding with strategic partners.

The Sharing Group is difficult to put in a box and that is how we like it. We are not a classical investment club, nor an ordinary impact investor. We started as entrepreneurs and successfully built a large scale profitable tech business. From there, we started investing in mobility and energy to accelerate the transition towards a better planet.

Urban Impact Ventures is a transformative investor on a mission to improve urban quality of life. We target the funding gap for sustainable transformation of small and mid-sized cities and the opportunity to support entrepreneurs seeking to apply technology to urban infrastructure in Europe. The catalogue of urban solutions and innovations that cities are working on is wide-ranging. We focus on decarbonization and circularity in the urban environment.

VP Capital, the investment company of the van Puijenbroek family, prioritizes sustainable progress with a legacy spanning over 150 years in the textile industry. Today, their team of 13 professionals deploys capital and expertise to drive positive impact through investments and active engagement in biodiversity, climate change, and societal equality. VP Capital aims to foster sustainable solutions, using their business as a force for good and supporting impactful initiatives through strategic investments and donations.

Arket Ventures, a venture capital firm, focuses on investing in innovative startups with high growth potential across various industries. They provide strategic capital and expertise to support entrepreneurial endeavors, aiming to foster innovation and drive impactful advancements in technology and business models.

Blume Equity is a growth equity firm specializing in climate-tech investments. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are dedicated to driving sustainable outcomes for the planet and people. Blume Equity provides growth capital and strategic support to help these companies scale their operations, expand their impact, and achieve sustainability goals. By backing climate-tech ventures, Blume Equity aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy and promote innovations that mitigate environmental impacts. The firm plays a critical role in supporting and empowering companies that are pioneering solutions to global climate challenges.

Curiosity VC is a specialized venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in AI-driven B2B software companies across the Benelux, Nordics, and Baltics regions. With a keen eye on innovation, the firm seeks out startups developing cutting-edge solutions in sectors such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, and data analytics. By providing capital during Seed and Series A funding rounds, Curiosity VC supports entrepreneurs in validating their technology, refining their market strategies, and scaling their operations effectively. Beyond financial backing, Curiosity VC offers strategic guidance and access to a robust network of industry experts, aiming to empower startups to achieve market leadership and drive meaningful industry impact. Through their targeted approach, Curiosity VC contributes to the growth and advancement of AI technology within the European business landscape.