Borski Fund

Firm Name: Borski Fund Investment Thesis: Narrowing the gender funding gap by investing in female–led and gender‑diverse tech startups. Focus: Female founders or products for women in healthcare, circular energy, femtech, retail, and future societies. Stage: Seed to Series A. Geography: Based in Amsterdam; investing across the Netherlands and broader Europe. Notable Portfolio Companies: Soft Revolt, VivArt‑X, CarbonX, ANTENNEX, The Selection Lab. Description: Founded in 2019 by Simone Brummelhuis and Laura Rooseboom, Amsterdam‑based Borski Fund addresses the stark imbalance where only around 1% of VC capital goes to all‑female teams. With a mission to champion female and gender‑diverse entrepreneurs, they back startups in impactful sectors like femtech, healthcare, circular energy, and inclusive consumer tech. Borski makes seed and Series A investments, typically funding tech ventures with strong social impact. In 2025, they reached a hard-cap of 50 million euros, including a 9 million euro anchor commitment from global investor M&G Investments. Their portfolio includes notable names like Soft Revolt (lingerie), VivArt‑X (biomaterials for breast reconstruction), CarbonX (sustainable battery materials), and newly funded ANTENNEX (antenna measurement systems). Borski Fund stands out through its active, hands‑on support, leveraging a strong network, market insights, and knowledge-sharing from female entrepreneurs and partners in StartGreen Capital and The Next Women. Situated at Mauritskade, Amsterdam, Borski is a leading force for inclusive innovation and closing the gender capital gap in Europe.