Rockstart

Firm Name: Rockstart Investment Thesis: Empowering purpose-driven founders to drive positive change by providing early-stage capital and deep accelerator support across key impact sectors Focus: Energy, AgriFood, and Emerging Technologies including sustainable energy, circular economy, food innovation, and climate tech Stage: Pre-seed to Series B (initial tickets €100K–€350K, follow-on up to €2M) Geography: Headquartered in Amsterdam with programs and investments across Europe and globally Notable Portfolio Companies: SolarMente, eAgronom, iClinic, Energyworx, Orderlion Description: Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Rockstart is a leading European early-stage investor and accelerator focused on energy, agri-food, and emerging impact-driven technology. The firm invests in and supports founders from day one, running structured accelerator programs and deploying initial investments ranging from €100K to €350K, with the ability to follow-on up to €2M. Rockstart combines hands-on mentorship, ecosystem access, and an extensive network of partners and investors to help startups rapidly scale and achieve global impact. Their portfolio features startups like SolarMente (solar energy), eAgronom (agritech), iClinic (healthtech), Energyworx (energy data), and Orderlion (food supply chain). With a mission to invest in and empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs, Rockstart is a key catalyst for innovation in Europe’s impact tech landscape.