Invest-NL invests in the social sector through Rubio Impact Ventures' third impact fund

Rubio Impact Ventures Fund III begins with € 70 million in committed capital. This funds approximately thirty ambitious companies developing scalable solutions for the climate crisis and social inequality, two of the major societal challenges of our time.  

The fund allocates about half of the capital to social themes, such as mental health, equal opportunity, and inclusive innovation. This makes it a valuable addition to the current focus of Invest‑NL. Rubio is one of the few Dutch VC funds actively investing in this social domain and thereby an important player in strengthening this market.

Pioneer in impact investing

Since 2015, Rubio has been a pioneer in impact investing in Europe. It currently manages a portfolio of more than forty innovative companies that combine impact with financial return. Included among the supported companies are:  

• Sympower: deploying smart technology to balance the electricity grid.
• NoPalm Ingredients: a local, sustainable alternative to palm oil.
• OpenUp: making mental healthcare accessible to everyone.

Mobilising capital together

Fund III is supported by a strong coalition of existing and new investors, including successful entrepreneurs and families, the European Investment Fund (EIF), Oost NL, BOM, ING, NN Social Innovation Fund, RVO, and Invest-NL.

At Invest-NL, we believe in the potential of innovative companies with real solutions for global challenges. With this investment, we are building the most valuable companies of the future together with Rubio Impact Ventures.