Shamrock Ventures

Firm Name: Shamrock Ventures Investment Thesis: First professional capital for impact-driven founders, combining early capital with hands-on support to build a sustainable future. Focus: Circular economy, clean tech, sustainable mobility, food and agritech; tech-based solutions with positive environmental and social outcomes. Stage: Pre-seed to seed rounds (approximately €100K–€250K initial check). Geography: Based in Amsterdam; invests exclusively in Dutch-headquartered startups. Notable Portfolio Companies: BIYU, Bringly, CircularIQ, Peerby, Seenons, Pickler, Tap Electric, Tiny Library, VOOD Description: Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Shamrock Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage impact VC focused on tech startups building a sustainable future. With an early-stage investment mandate, they aim to be the first professional partner founders bring on board, writing checks between €100K and €250K and intentionally leading rounds. The fund targets solutions across circular economy, cleantech, sustainable mobility, and food and agritech—measuring success not only in business traction but also in positive environmental or societal impact, aligned with EU SFDR Article 9 principles. Beyond funding, Shamrock prides itself on providing deep operational guidance through a network of experienced founding partners embedded in their ventures. Its active portfolio includes impactful companies like BIYU (rental economy), Bringly (eco-shipping), CircularIQ (circular software), Peerby (sharing platform), Seenons (waste management), Pickler (packaging footprint), Tap Electric (EV charging), Tiny Library (baby gear rental), and VOOD (plant-based meals, exit 2024). Shamrock Ventures stands out for closing a critical funding gap in the Dutch early-stage ecosystem while embedding sustainability and tech rigor into every investment.