Rubio Impact Ventures

Rubio Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2015. The firm specializes in mid to late-stage investments, focusing on growth capital for companies in the nutrition, fitness, and healthcare sectors. It targets investments that benefit vulnerable populations, including youth and the elderly, while also emphasizing education, employment opportunities, and environmentally sustainable practices. Rubio Impact Ventures avoids investing in start-ups, infrastructure, real estate, incubators, consulting firms, and government-backed entities. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from €0.5 million to €8 million, concentrating on companies located in the Netherlands.

Laura Cramer

Investment Manager

Machtelt Groothuis

Co-Founder and Chair Investment Committee

Anieke Lamers

Investment Manager

Warner Philips

Partner

Eske Scavenius

Senior Investment Manager

Helmer Schukken

Partner

Jelle van der Steeg

Partner

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Solasta Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Solasta Bio develops environment-friendly products that meet a global need for new and effective crop protection.

Sympower

Venture Round in 2022
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.

Wakuli

Seed Round in 2022
Wakuli is an online market place that connects single-origin coffee from small-holder farmers to global markets. It strongly believes in promoting the principles of the circular economy to revalue waste flows and reduce the environmental impact of the farm-to-cup principle. The company was founded in 2019.

Vytal

Series A in 2022
VYTAL Global GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a digital reusable system aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food industry. The company offers an application that enables consumers to select reusable bowls instead of disposable ones when ordering take-away or delivery food. Users can borrow bowls by displaying a QR code from the app or their membership card, and return them at any partner location or designated return boxes. VYTAL serves a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, restaurants, canteens, caterers, and municipalities. In response to the significant environmental impact of single-use packaging, which generates substantial waste and greenhouse gas emissions, VYTAL positions itself as a sustainable alternative, promoting a circular economy within the growing market for convenience and delivery food.

NOVAMEAT

Seed Round in 2022
NOVAMEAT develops cutting-edge technological solutions to feed the planet’s growing population with plant-based foods in order to overcome the challenges of today’s unsustainable and inefficient animal agriculture industry and create a healthy, efficient, humane and sustainable food supply system. NOVAMEAT's proprietary technologies allow producing plant-based meat substitutes with the same texture, appearance, taste and nutritional properties as a variety of animal meat products, including beef steaks. NOVAMEAT was recently featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, CBS, Techcrunch, Seeker, Mashable, Euronews, Newsweek, Mirror, El Pais, and was included on Peter Diamandis'​ list “5 Big Breakthroughs to Anticipate in 3D Printing” in 2019.

30MHz

Series B in 2021
We developed ZENSIE. A sensory system that enables you to get a better insight into your surroundings. Use this to unlock hidden potentials in any physical environment and realize higher profit margins or lower asset costs. Increase your productivity and learn how you can reduce overhead. To sum things up: sense more and be better.

Lingvist

Venture Round in 2021
Lingvist Inc. is a language-learning software company based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2013 by Ott Jalakas, Mait Muntel, Andres Koern, and Tanel Hiir. The company utilizes statistical analysis and adaptive machine learning algorithms to develop its language-learning tools, which aim to help users acquire new languages in approximately 200 hours. Lingvist's platform is accessible through both an online interface and mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. The software features a smart algorithm that monitors user progress and errors, adapting lessons in real time to align with individual learning levels and memory patterns.

OLIO

Series B in 2021
OLIO is a free app connecting neighbors so surplus food and other items can be shared, not binned. Its location-based app and website allows people to list and post a photo of unwanted food items to be shared with other people in the same neighborhood. OLIO was founded in 2015 and is based in London.

Arborea

Seed Round in 2021
Arborea Ltd. is a biochemical technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that focuses on developing bio-based system products for urban environments and the wastewater treatment industry. The company has created the BioSolar Leaf system, an innovative tiling technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide, generate breathable oxygen, reduce energy consumption for climate control in buildings, and purify the air. This proprietary technology allows for industrial-scale algae biomass production with improved yields and lower operational costs compared to traditional cultivation methods. Arborea's solutions are applicable across various settings, from urban developments to industrial applications, promoting sustainability and healthier food ingredient production. Founded in 2015, Arborea continues to advance its mission of enhancing environmental health and food sustainability through its cutting-edge technological innovations.

Incision

Series A in 2021
Incision is a developer of a medical education platform that aims to standardize the process of learning surgical procedures. The platform provides a structured approach, breaking down procedures into practical steps and sub-steps. By facilitating access to shared experiences, skills, and expertise, Incision enables medical students to prepare effectively for their roles in the operating room. This comprehensive preparation is designed to enhance the competencies and skills necessary for success in surgical environments.

Sympower

Series B in 2021
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.

Wakuli

Seed Round in 2020
Wakuli is an online market place that connects single-origin coffee from small-holder farmers to global markets. It strongly believes in promoting the principles of the circular economy to revalue waste flows and reduce the environmental impact of the farm-to-cup principle. The company was founded in 2019.

Vandersat

Series A in 2020
Vandersat observes water and temperature at field scale across the globe using satellites. VanderSat turns satellite-derived climate data into valuable soil moisture information across all sectors. Whether you operate regionally, nationally or globally. VanderSat provides the highest resolution, cost-effective and information-rich soil moisture data in the world. With daily observations you can make better, more informed decisions at any scale - whether you are monitoring crops, predicting the weather, performing predictive analysis, or preventing forest fires.

SkinVision

Venture Round in 2020
SkinVision is an awareness and tracking solution that supports individuals with the early recognition of melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and precancerous actinic keratosis. SkinVision is the first certified skin cancer application globally based on extensive clinical trials in partnership with the university clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich in 2013, published in the JEADV in 2014. The company has built up a customer portfolio of 1,200,000 users globally and a database of 3,5 million pictures of suspicious skin conditions.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Sama

Series A in 2019
Sama provides data annotation services for machine learning, specializing in image, video, and sensor data. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has locations in various countries including Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Kenya, Uganda, and Singapore. Sama's offerings include automated annotation solutions such as sensor fusions, bounding boxes, semantic segmentation, and video object training, which enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data processing. The company caters to diverse sectors, including transportation, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, and has established partnerships with prominent organizations like Walmart, Google, and Nvidia. By delivering high-quality training data, Sama supports the development of reliable machine learning models for its clients.

Sympower

Series A in 2019
Their service integrates seamlessly with the operation of smart heating and cooling appliances, so the comfort and convenience of the household are not negatively impacted.

Black Bear Carbon

Venture Round in 2018
Black Bear Carbon BV specializes in converting waste tires into carbon black and green energy, operating primarily in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Nederweert, the company utilizes a circular economy model to transform end-of-life tires into sustainable products. Its carbon black, a form of elemental carbon produced through controlled pyrolysis and partial combustion, is employed in various applications, including tires, technical rubber products, plastics, and paints. Additionally, Black Bear Carbon powers its tire shredding operations with electricity generated on-site, while also supplying excess energy to local industries and grids. By providing a renewable resource that reduces reliance on oil and lowers carbon dioxide emissions, the company promotes environmentally friendly practices in the manufacturing sector.

Goodfuels

Venture Round in 2018
GoodFuels B.V. engages in the storage, trading, and distribution of oil and oil-related products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As of January 6, 2020, GoodFuels B.V. operates as a subsidiary of Finco Fuel Holding B.V.

TheSocialMedwork

Seed Round in 2018
TheSocialMedwork BV is a Netherlands-based company that facilitates access to approved medicines through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company focuses on managing the sourcing, delivery, and access of medications to patients worldwide. It offers a range of medicines for various diseases, including oncology, neurology, dermatology, hepatology, infectiology, pulmonology, and rheumatology. Patients can obtain prescriptions from their treating doctors and subsequently order their medications online, thereby improving the speed at which they can access essential treatments, especially in regions where these medicines may not be readily available.

SpinDye

Series A in 2018
SpinDye AB is a Swedish company based in Stockholm that specializes in providing polyester yarns and fabrics for the fashion and apparel industry. The company has developed an innovative water-free dyeing technology that allows for a clean and traceable coloring method for textiles. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of their products but also meets the growing demand for environmentally responsible practices within the fashion sector. By focusing on these advanced textile solutions, SpinDye aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in the industry.

Marqt

Venture Round in 2017
Marqt B.V. is a supermarket operator based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company runs a chain of supermarkets that provide a variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, and dairy. Marqt is focused on delivering quality food items to its customers, emphasizing fresh and sustainable options within its offerings.

Bomberbot

Seed Round in 2017
Bomberbot is game created by Studio Krok, Dutch based company, in which players develop computational thinking skills and understand how computer programming languages work in a fun, visual and simple way, encouraging them to have a creative and limitless mind. Bomberbot aims to bring standard and affordable programming education to children all around the world.

Afval Loont

Seed Round in 2016
Afval Loont specializes in waste management. It is based in the Netherlands.

Taxi Electric

Venture Round in 2014
Taxi Electric offers taxi services in electric cars. It is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.