4impact.vc

4impact is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in European digital technology ventures that generate a positive impact on both the planet and its people, alongside strong financial returns. The firm's investment philosophy centers on the belief that companies prioritizing sustainable and financial returns will outperform those solely focused on profit. They specifically target early-stage software startups that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular emphasis on environmental impact, social inclusion, and health & wellbeing.

The firm was founded in 2019 by Pauline Wink and Ali Najafbagy, driven by a desire to increase the purpose of their work and contribute to a more sustainable world. They aim to act as a catalyst for change by backing tech4good ventures with funding, knowledge, experience, and an extensive network. Both founding partners bring significant experience from senior corporate VC roles, including their time together at Goldman Sachs, providing a strong foundation in venture capital and operational expertise.

4impact's portfolio showcases a diverse range of impactful companies. Notable investments include Circularise, which focuses on traceability and circular economy solutions; Solar Monkey, providing insights for the solar market; Envision, developing smart personal assistance for accessibility; carbonfuture, specializing in long-term carbon removal; Regulate, a breathwork platform for workplace performance and wellbeing; exnaton, an AI platform for new energy products; GreenShift, dedicated to sustainable cloud computing; suena, offering algorithmic optimization for energy storage; Etpa, an independent platform for short-term electricity trades; and Coolgradient, which uses AI to reduce energy consumption in data centers.

The 4impact team comprises experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in venture capital, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Key team members include Founding Partners Pauline Wink and Ali Najafbagy, Partner Victor Straatman, Principal Yasmin Venema, Associates Daniel Uusitalo and Sophie Millenaar, and Analyst Julius Wallinger. Their collective expertise and global mindset enable them to provide strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, accelerating both their growth and their positive impact.