Investors in Lean

Yarrow Capital specializes in backing early-stage entrepreneurs focused on building disruptive technologies and high-growth businesses. With a strong emphasis on innovation and strategic investment, Yarrow Capital supports visionary founders in realizing their potential and scaling transformative ideas. By providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance, Yarrow Capital plays a crucial role in nurturing innovation and driving forward the next generation of groundbreaking ventures.

DGI connects knowledge, networks, resources, and creativity, initially focusing on real estate development, management, and advice. Expanding into DGI Ventures, the company now also supports participations, new ventures, and start-ups. The organization comprises a board, CEO, CFO, and various managers, working with a network of about 25 specialists and providing opportunities for starters and interns.

Disruptive Technology Ventures is a privately held investment firm in disruptive technologies. We believe groundbreaking technologies can help resolve the big challenges the world is facing and can improve our lives. Our mission is to bring the most promising, unique and groundbreaking new technologies to the market in their optimal business model in order to deliver the impact these technologies deserve.

Fairtree Elevant Ventures is a Netherlands-based European growth equity fund, backed by Fairtree Capital Europe, focused on scaling ambitious companies in consumer and industrial sectors through technology and sustainability. Their mission is to accelerate the growth of enduring businesses, providing capital and support to entrepreneurs across Europe.

280ppm, a HAL Investments subsidiary, invests in European scale-ups addressing climate change through sectors like food, agriculture, energy, and materials. They prioritize series B or later stages with proven technology and commercial traction, aiming for profitability within 2-3 years. Their goal is to support future market leaders with sustainable competitive advantages.

Knop Ventures distinguishes itself as an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to fostering positive change for future generations. Operating within the framework of a family office, they maintain a long-term investment perspective, prioritizing startups that align closely with their core values. Their proactive approach involves providing strategic support and financial backing to innovative ventures poised to make a meaningful impact on society and the environment.

The regional investment and development company in the Northern Netherlands supports economic growth by investing in companies and aiding entrepreneurs through specialized programs like Market and Investor Readiness. They foster networking opportunities within broad networks and specific industry hubs like Smart Industry Hub and Chemport Europe, aiming to promote the region under the TopDutch label.

Orange Wings Investments is an impact-driven VC fund. With capital, advice, and hands-on support, we guide innovative scale-ups to accelerate faster and smarter, helping them become scalable businesses that positively impact nature and society.

Stecc Capital collaborates closely with visionary entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to fostering positive global change. Our focus is on nurturing and investing in companies that drive the transition towards a sustainable planet. We specialize in building purpose-driven enterprises across sectors such as renewable energy, cleantech, waste reduction, and impactful innovations. By leveraging our network and expertise, we aim to support ventures that not only deliver financial returns but also make significant environmental and societal contributions.

Techfront Ventures is a privately held investment ans consutancy company specialized in supporting IT/Fintech related (startup) companies with expanding their businesses internationally. Techfront is actively supporting with funding, coaching and creating a steady growing business atmosphere. All partners are experienced entrepreneurs with a variety of specialties an all have an extended and accessible network of enthusiastic business partners to boost the ventures'​ business.

Kiko Ventures, we are an evergreen venture investor focused on cleantech and climate tech. Launched by the FTSE 250 listed investment firm IP Group, our mission is to leverage our flexible capital structure to create new possibilities for a regenerative future. We pride ourselves on being a highly flexible investment platform that can serve as a long-term partner to climate tech innovators, tackling some of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities in the sector.

Humanity will always depend on medicines. Continuous innovation in the biotech sector is a given. Bringing better medicines to the market all the time. The Aescap Life Sciences and Aescap Genetics funds invest in highly innovative publicly traded biotech/life sciences companies. These companies are developing tomorrow’s medicines. Investing in Aescap funds offers the possibility to achieve excellent returns over the medium term, without taking large risks. Both funds have a focused portfolio, based on deep fundamental analyses and a strict buy and sell discipline. The Aescap funds act under the Article 8 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and operate under a AIFM license.