Rabo Ventures

Rabo Ventures is a prominent venture capital fund based in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializing in investments in rapidly growing clean technology companies. Founded in 2002, Rabo Ventures focuses on a wide array of technologies aimed at addressing renewable energy generation and environmental challenges, including clean air and clean water. As part of Rabo Corporate Investments, the firm aligns its activities with Rabobank's mission of "Growing a Better World Together," providing capital solutions such as equity, subordinated debt, and scale-up financing. Rabo Ventures not only supports clients within the Netherlands but also extends its impact globally, contributing to sustainable development in the agriculture and food sectors, among others.

Laura Alberga-Berendsen

Director

Ilias Benjeddi

Director

Ilse Brouwer

Associate

Jan Droste

Managing Director

Kars Hillenius

Associate

Sjoerd Hopman

Associate

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

Boyd Meijer

Associate

Jorn van der Poel

Executive Director

Malaya van Ruitenbeek

Associate Director

Martijn Scholtes

Managing Director

Shishir Sinha

Director

Lizette Sint

Managing Director

Bas Verlee

Executive Director

Aukje Wolbert

Executive Director

Astrid van der Zanden

Associate

24 past transactions

Axis

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a mobile payment platform designed to provide a digital banking alternative for small businesses. The company's platform seamlessly manages employee payroll and salary advances, as well as business payments to suppliers, contractors and vendors and allows them to send and receive money from any mobile wallet, enabling small business founders and solopreneurs to empower with the tools and resources to compete and thrive.

BioLumic

Series B in 2022
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

Protix

Private Equity Round in 2022
Protix B.V. is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in the production of functional insect proteins and lipids for animal feed, particularly for cattle, fish, and pets. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Dongen, with an additional production facility in Bergen op Zoom, Protix converts organic residual streams, such as food scraps from meat, fish, and dairy, into high-quality protein meals and insect fats. These products serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal and are designed to enhance feed solutions while promoting a more balanced food system. Through its innovative approach, Protix aims to provide clients with eco-friendly and organic nutrients that contribute to the transition toward sustainable agriculture.

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 is committed to developing sustainable genetic solutions that address both current and future challenges in the animal protein sector. With a strong portfolio of leading product brands, Hendrix Genetics offers expertise and services to producers across more than 100 countries. The company operates activities and joint ventures in 24 countries and employs over 2,500 individuals globally, positioning itself as a key player in meeting the increasing global demand for food.

Livekindly

Venture Round in 2021
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

Livekindly

Funding Round in 2021
Livekindly, also known as LK, is a Vancouver-based media platform dedicated to promoting sustainable living through informative content related to health, ethics, and the environment. The company publishes news articles, press releases, and features that focus on plant-based lifestyles, including vegan recipes, restaurant recommendations, and family vacation ideas. Additionally, Livekindly operates Kindmind, a service offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert consultations. The organization is committed to transforming the global food system by collaborating with innovative poultry production companies to develop plant-based alternatives. As part of its mission, Livekindly encompasses a collective of brands that includes The Fry Family Food Co. and LikeMeat, aiming to create delicious plant-based food while minimizing reliance on animal agriculture and natural resource depletion.

Protix

Venture Round in 2021
Protix B.V. is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in the production of functional insect proteins and lipids for animal feed, particularly for cattle, fish, and pets. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Dongen, with an additional production facility in Bergen op Zoom, Protix converts organic residual streams, such as food scraps from meat, fish, and dairy, into high-quality protein meals and insect fats. These products serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal and are designed to enhance feed solutions while promoting a more balanced food system. Through its innovative approach, Protix aims to provide clients with eco-friendly and organic nutrients that contribute to the transition toward sustainable agriculture.

The Kingfish Company

Venture Round in 2020
The Kingfish Company N.V., established in 2015 and based in Kats, the Netherlands, specializes in the production and sale of seafood products within the European Union. The company is known for its Dutch Yellowtail Kingfish, a high-quality, antibiotic-free marine finfish species, which is delivered daily across Europe. Utilizing advanced Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS), The Kingfish Company ensures a sustainable and controlled production environment. As of 2020, the company operates a facility with a capacity of 650 tons and is actively expanding its operations in the Netherlands while pursuing permits for a site in the United States.

Oatly

Venture Round in 2020
Oatly AB, based in Malmo, Sweden, specializes in producing a diverse range of oat-based products, primarily oat drinks, including various flavors and formulations such as whole, semi, and organic options, as well as specialty drinks like chocolate and matcha lattes. The company also offers oatgurt in multiple flavors, creamy oat products, oat spreads, and ice cream. Founded in 1985, Oatly aims to provide products that deliver maximum nutritional value while minimizing environmental impact. Its offerings are available through health stores and are distributed across various markets, including Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, North America, and Finland. The majority of Oatly's revenue comes from the EMEA region, reflecting its strong presence in Europe. As a subsidiary of Cereal Base Ceba AB, Oatly continues to focus on making healthy, sustainable food choices accessible to consumers.

Oatly

Private Equity Round in 2020
Oatly AB, based in Malmo, Sweden, specializes in producing a diverse range of oat-based products, primarily oat drinks, including various flavors and formulations such as whole, semi, and organic options, as well as specialty drinks like chocolate and matcha lattes. The company also offers oatgurt in multiple flavors, creamy oat products, oat spreads, and ice cream. Founded in 1985, Oatly aims to provide products that deliver maximum nutritional value while minimizing environmental impact. Its offerings are available through health stores and are distributed across various markets, including Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, North America, and Finland. The majority of Oatly's revenue comes from the EMEA region, reflecting its strong presence in Europe. As a subsidiary of Cereal Base Ceba AB, Oatly continues to focus on making healthy, sustainable food choices accessible to consumers.

Protix

Private Equity Round in 2020
Protix B.V. is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in the production of functional insect proteins and lipids for animal feed, particularly for cattle, fish, and pets. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Dongen, with an additional production facility in Bergen op Zoom, Protix converts organic residual streams, such as food scraps from meat, fish, and dairy, into high-quality protein meals and insect fats. These products serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal and are designed to enhance feed solutions while promoting a more balanced food system. Through its innovative approach, Protix aims to provide clients with eco-friendly and organic nutrients that contribute to the transition toward sustainable agriculture.

GO Sharing

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of a micro-mobility ridesharing platform designed to provide e-scooter sharing on demand. The company's platform offers booking of e-scooter via the application and collecting e-scooter from designated service areas nearest to the user along with simplified payment options, enabling users to transport smaller distances in a cost-friendly manner.

Aidence

Series A in 2019
Aidence B.V. develops and delivers a software platform for radiologists that automatically detects, classifies, and tracks the disorder on multiple imaging modalities. The company provides artificial intelligence solution that enables computer to read medical images and automatically provide structured reports. Aidence B.V. was founded in 2015 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Olive Bar & Kitchen

Private Equity Round in 2017
Olive Bar & Kitchen Pvt Ltd. is a prominent restaurant operator based in Mumbai, India, with locations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in a diverse culinary experience that blends Mediterranean influences with local flavors. Olive Bar & Kitchen manages nine distinct brands, including Olive Beach, Olive Bistro, and Guppy by ai, among others. The establishments offer a range of food, wine, and beverages, catering to various tastes and occasions. In addition to its restaurant operations, the company also provides outdoor catering services, enhancing its presence in the culinary landscape. Through its commitment to quality and ambiance, Olive Bar & Kitchen creates spaces where good food, laughter, and culture converge.

BluWrap

Venture Round in 2014
BluWrap provides shelf-life technology and solutions for fresh food supply chains worldwide. The company's fuel cell technology system uses its oxygen management techniques to create and maintain an all-natural controlled atmosphere environment that extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins. Its technology allows suppliers of fresh protein products to ship by ocean. BluWrap was formerly known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc. and changed its name to BluWrap in September 2013. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California with operations in Talcahuano, Chile.

Kipp & Zonen

Acquisition in 2014
Kipp & Zonen B.V. specializes in the research, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of instruments for measuring solar radiation and atmospheric properties. Its product range includes pyranometers, pyrheliometers, sun trackers, albedometers, UV radiometers, net radiometers, and various sensors, catering to sectors such as meteorology, climatology, hydrology, agriculture, renewable energy, and public health. The company also offers calibration services and advanced instruments like DustIQ for soiling monitoring and RaZON+ for measuring irradiance. Founded in 1830 and based in Delft, the Netherlands, Kipp & Zonen operates additional offices in France, the United States, and Singapore, distributing its products globally through a network of distributors. The company was formerly known as Kipp & Zoon until it changed its name in 1865 and has been a subsidiary of OTT Hydromet GmbH since December 2017.

Voltea

Series C in 2013
Voltea B.V. specializes in the development and commercialization of capacitive deionization (CapDI) systems, which utilize innovative water desalination technology to effectively remove dissolved salts from brackish water. Founded in 2006 and operating from Sassenheim, the Netherlands, Voltea's systems cater to a range of applications, including enhancing the sustainability of cooling systems, recycling wastewater for agricultural purposes, domestic water softening, and desalinating groundwater for agricultural and residential drinking needs. Additionally, the company provides solutions for water reuse in commercial laundry facilities. Backed by Unilever Ventures, Voltea's technology ensures low chemical usage, facilitates easy scalability to accommodate growing water demands, and allows for the return of unrecovered water to the ecosystem, thereby lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact.

Ceradis

Venture Round in 2012
Ceradis B.V. is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of environmentally friendly solutions for plant nutrition and crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, Ceradis also offers crop formulation services. The company's products feature patented formulations that ensure optimal activity of ingredients and provide excellent handling characteristics for users. Ceradis serves the agricultural industry both in the Netherlands and on an international scale.

Kanters BV

Acquisition in 2012
Kanters BV provides construction, renovation, management and maintenance of wastewater systems. Its products include sewage pumps, Operating Systems, KantersNet and Telemetry. The firm offers its services to the government, municipalities & provinces, water authorities, cleansing properties, consulting & engineering firms, developers & contractors and several small & large companies.

Voltea

Series B in 2011
Voltea B.V. specializes in the development and commercialization of capacitive deionization (CapDI) systems, which utilize innovative water desalination technology to effectively remove dissolved salts from brackish water. Founded in 2006 and operating from Sassenheim, the Netherlands, Voltea's systems cater to a range of applications, including enhancing the sustainability of cooling systems, recycling wastewater for agricultural purposes, domestic water softening, and desalinating groundwater for agricultural and residential drinking needs. Additionally, the company provides solutions for water reuse in commercial laundry facilities. Backed by Unilever Ventures, Voltea's technology ensures low chemical usage, facilitates easy scalability to accommodate growing water demands, and allows for the return of unrecovered water to the ecosystem, thereby lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact.

Voltea

Series A in 2010
Voltea B.V. specializes in the development and commercialization of capacitive deionization (CapDI) systems, which utilize innovative water desalination technology to effectively remove dissolved salts from brackish water. Founded in 2006 and operating from Sassenheim, the Netherlands, Voltea's systems cater to a range of applications, including enhancing the sustainability of cooling systems, recycling wastewater for agricultural purposes, domestic water softening, and desalinating groundwater for agricultural and residential drinking needs. Additionally, the company provides solutions for water reuse in commercial laundry facilities. Backed by Unilever Ventures, Voltea's technology ensures low chemical usage, facilitates easy scalability to accommodate growing water demands, and allows for the return of unrecovered water to the ecosystem, thereby lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact.

Terra-Gen Power

Debt Financing in 2010
Terra-Gen Power is a renewable energy company focused on geothermal, wind and solar generation. Terra-Gen Power owns 831 MW (net equity) in twenty-one operating renewable energy projects across the Western United States. Wholly owned subsidiaries, Terra-Gen Operating Company and Coso Operating Company, operate and manage most of the projects. The company primarily sells the output of the renewable energy projects to load serving entities under long-term power purchase agreements. Terra-Gen Power plans to expand operations in renewable generation through a combination of acquisitions of operating projects, development of new projects and partnering on mid and late stage development opportunities.

GET Holding NV

Series C in 2009
GET is one of the first companies in the world that has successfully combined WEB 2.0 and B2B community technology with a daily business functionality: World wide fresh products, prices and trade. GET is in the business of building and providing a worldwide information and trading platform and community for the fresh industries. The platform is accessible by means of a membership (no commissions) and it provides direct contact between buyer and seller. GET follows a build & buy strategy. GET acquires portals in the fresh industries and relevant technology companies.

XunLight

Series C in 2008
Xunlight Corporation is a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo that engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity.
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