Rubio Impact Ventures

Firm Name: Rubio Impact Ventures Investment Thesis: Partnering with entrepreneurs who drive systemic change through scalable, impact‑driven business models. Focus: CleanTech, HealthTech, FoodTech, PeopleTech (e.g., circular economy, workforce development, healthy systems) Stage: Seed to Series B Geography: Primarily Netherlands & NW Europe Notable Portfolio Companies: Sympower, Amber Electric, Renewaball, OpenUp, Female Invest Description: Rubio Impact Ventures is an Amsterdam‑based VC founded in 2013 by impact pioneer Willemijn Verloop, with a mission to back “world‑changing entrepreneurs” who blend strong societal or environmental impact with sustainable commercial growth. The firm deploys growth capital in clean technologies, healthy systems, circular solutions, and people‑empowering innovations across the Netherlands and NW Europe. Rubio invests from Seed through Series B, applying a unique model where 100% of carry is tied to independently validated impact KPIs—a first in the Dutch VC space privateequityinternational.com. Its €110 million second fund (2021 vintage) supports scalable solutions across sectors, with notable investments including grid‑flexibility software Sympower, smart home‑battery platform Amber Electric, recycling‑innovation Renewaball, mental‑health platform OpenUp, and female financial‑literacy startup Female Invest. Rubio offers value beyond capital, including ESG support, impact measurement, and deep sector networks—powered by a team with 150+ years of combined impact investing experience