Rabo Investments

Established in 2002, Rabo Investments is the captive investment arm of Rabobank, headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands. It provides capital solutions such as venture capital, private equity, and growth capital to support innovative and sustainable companies globally, with a focus on food & agri, healthcare, energy transition, and circular economy sectors.

Laura Alberga-Berendsen

Director

Ilias Benjeddi

Director

Ilse Brouwer

Associate

Jan Droste

Managing Director

Kars Hillenius

Associate

Sjoerd Hopman

Associate

Arjan van der Hout

Executive Director

Arjan van der Hout

Director

Peter Jansen

Associate

Rosan Jansen

Associate Director

Jorg Jentjens

Associate Director

Mai Karas

Associate Director

Ronald Klein

Financial Director

Rogier Leenheers

Executive Director

Elena Makina

Director

Roelant Mantel

Executive Director

Pieter van der Meché

Managing Director - Rabo Ventures

Jorn van der Poel

Executive Director

Francis Quint

Global Head Rabo Investments

Malaya van Ruitenbeek

Associate Director

Lizette Sint

Managing Director

Bas Verlee

Executive Director

Joost Vogels

Executive Director

Bas van Vugt

Venture Partner, Corporate Venturing

Aukje Wolbert

Executive Director

Astrid van der Zanden

Associate

Floris Onvlee

Director Corporate Venturing

16 past transactions

Agurotech

Venture Round in 2025
Agurotech develops soil sensing technology, offering products that include robust sensors for reliable measurements, tailored irrigation recommendations, and continuous improvement of the irrigation process. Their platform provides a sensor-based weather station to offer local measurements of temperature, wind speed, direction, rainfall, and optimizes farm irrigation for crops and soils using farm data and local weather stations.

The Kingfish Company

Post in 2024
The Kingfish Company specializes in the sustainable production of high-value marine seafood, primarily focusing on Yellowtail Kingfish. Utilizing innovative land-based recirculating aquaculture system technology, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the aquaculture industry. With a vertically integrated operation based in the Netherlands, The Kingfish Company is committed to producing and supplying seafood that is sustainable, safe, and of high quality. Its target markets include Western Europe, Southern Europe, and various regions worldwide, reflecting its objective to be a first-mover in technology-driven aquaculture while meeting the growing demand for responsibly sourced seafood.

ThreatFabric

Seed Round in 2024
ThreatFabric is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting banks and their customers from fraud and malware threats. The company offers two primary solutions: Mobile Threat Intelligence (MTI) and Client Side Detection (CSD). MTI combines dark-web investigations and malware analysis to empower users with the necessary tools to detect and mitigate known and unknown threats. CSD provides a balanced approach to risk assessment and malware detection, ensuring secure online transactions for various financial services. Through these solutions, ThreatFabric aims to simplify the response to complex cyber threats, making it efficient and effective for banks to protect their customers from fraudulent activities.

TRACT

Funding Round in 2024
TRACT is an innovative platform for measuring sustainability performance that was created by and for the agriculture and food industries.

Hawk

Series B in 2024
HAWK:AI GmbH is a fintech company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing a money laundering detection and investigation platform that leverages machine-learning techniques to assist financial institutions in combating financial crime. HAWK:AI supports the end-to-end financial crime compliance process, encompassing transaction monitoring, investigation, filing, and maintaining audit trails. By focusing on effective information sharing, the platform enhances the capabilities of anti-money laundering and fraud surveillance teams within banks, payment companies, and fintech organizations, ultimately improving their efficiency and effectiveness in addressing financial corruption.

Axis

Seed Round in 2023
Axis is a digital banking alternative for small businesses and solopreneurs in Egypt. It offers a seamless payment management system that handles employee payroll, salary advances, and business payments to suppliers and vendors. Axis's fully interoperable mobile wallet enables users to send and receive money from any mobile wallet in Egypt.

GIGA Storage

Venture Round in 2022
GIGA Storage specializes in developing large-scale sustainable energy storage systems. It aims to optimize energy markets and alleviate grid congestion by connecting more individuals, businesses, and renewable energy producers.

Econic

Venture Round in 2022
Econic improves the sustainability of homes and buildings by installing and maintaining sustainable heat and energy systems for a fixed monthly fee. Homeowners no longer need to invest in costly equipment such as heat pumps, solar panels, home batteries, and EV charging stations thanks to its various (finance) solutions. It also allows project developers and building owners to drastically cut construction costs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Protix

Private Equity Round in 2022
Protix is an industrial-scale producer of high-quality insect proteins and lipids, aimed at providing sustainable alternatives for animal feed. The company focuses on cultivating insect proteins using a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products. By doing so, Protix supports the transition to a more balanced food system that aligns with ecological principles. Its products not only offer low-impact protein solutions but also deliver essential lipids and micro-nutrients, contributing to a more sustainable and organic food supply chain.

Hendrix Genetics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, is a prominent company specializing in animal breeding, focusing on a diverse range of species including laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, pigs, salmon, trout, and shrimp. The company aims to provide sustainable genetic solutions to address the increasing global demand for food, while also tackling contemporary and future challenges in the animal protein sector. With a robust portfolio of leading product brands, Hendrix Genetics offers expertise and services to producers across more than 100 countries, operating through activities and joint ventures in 24 countries and employing over 2,500 people worldwide.

Livekindly

Venture Round in 2021
Livekindly is a Canadian company that operates a news and media platform focused on sustainable living, food, health, and cruelty-free beauty. It publishes informative and thought-provoking content, including news stories, vegan recipes, and expert advice, to promote a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle. Additionally, Livekindly runs a subscription-based service, Kindmind, offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. The company also produces and distributes plant-based food products, partnering with forward-looking poultry production companies to transition towards more sustainable options. Livekindly's portfolio includes brands like The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, and it aims to transform the global food system by embracing plant-based alternatives.

Protix

Venture Round in 2021
Protix is an industrial-scale producer of high-quality insect proteins and lipids, aimed at providing sustainable alternatives for animal feed. The company focuses on cultivating insect proteins using a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products. By doing so, Protix supports the transition to a more balanced food system that aligns with ecological principles. Its products not only offer low-impact protein solutions but also deliver essential lipids and micro-nutrients, contributing to a more sustainable and organic food supply chain.

The Kingfish Company

Venture Round in 2020
The Kingfish Company specializes in the sustainable production of high-value marine seafood, primarily focusing on Yellowtail Kingfish. Utilizing innovative land-based recirculating aquaculture system technology, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the aquaculture industry. With a vertically integrated operation based in the Netherlands, The Kingfish Company is committed to producing and supplying seafood that is sustainable, safe, and of high quality. Its target markets include Western Europe, Southern Europe, and various regions worldwide, reflecting its objective to be a first-mover in technology-driven aquaculture while meeting the growing demand for responsibly sourced seafood.

Oatly Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Oatly AB, founded in 1985 and based in Malmo, Sweden, specializes in producing oat-based beverages and food products. The company's offerings include a variety of oat drinks—such as whole, semi, and chocolate options—as well as oatgurt in multiple flavors, creamy oat products, and a range of ice creams. Oatly aims to provide products that deliver high nutritional value while minimizing environmental impact. The company distributes its products primarily through health stores and serves markets across Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, North America, Finland, and other regions. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from the EMEA region. Oatly operates as a subsidiary of Cereal Base Ceba AB.

Protix

Private Equity Round in 2020
Protix is an industrial-scale producer of high-quality insect proteins and lipids, aimed at providing sustainable alternatives for animal feed. The company focuses on cultivating insect proteins using a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products. By doing so, Protix supports the transition to a more balanced food system that aligns with ecological principles. Its products not only offer low-impact protein solutions but also deliver essential lipids and micro-nutrients, contributing to a more sustainable and organic food supply chain.

GO Sharing

Venture Round in 2020
GO Sharing is an electric mobility startup focused on providing accessible e-scooter sharing through a user-friendly mobile app. The company aims to facilitate a shift from traditional, individualistic modes of transportation to sustainable and environmentally friendly shared mobility. By offering a platform that allows users to easily book and collect e-scooters from nearby service areas, GO Sharing enables convenient and cost-effective transportation for short distances. Its approach promotes a greener future by making shared mobility options readily available to a broader audience.
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