StartGreen Capital

StartGreen Capital is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2007. It specializes in investing in seed, early, and expansion-stage companies, particularly in the cleantech and sustainable energy sectors. The firm focuses on alternative energy resources, hydroelectric power generation, water purification, and technologies related to water reduction and desalination. StartGreen Capital typically invests between €0.1 million and €1.5 million in its portfolio companies, with an investment horizon of four to six years. In addition to equity investments, the firm provides loans and crowdfunding options. As one of the largest fund managers in the Dutch cleantech segment, StartGreen Capital aims to support entrepreneurs in advancing their innovative and sustainable technologies while ensuring profitable returns to sustain business continuity. Its approach includes not only capital provision but also active involvement in the growth and success of the companies it invests in, leveraging its market knowledge and extensive network.

Radboud Dood

Investment Manager

Erica van Eeghen

Investment Manager

Daan Kause

Investment Analyst

Jakoba van der Mei

Senior Investment Manager

Jonathan Moed

Investment Manager

Nienke Rijpstra

Investment Director

Laura Rooseboom

Managing Partner

Anthony Viellevoije

Investment Director

Coenraad de Vries

Managing Partner

Erhan Yildiz

Investment Director

20 past transactions

Brouwerij de 7 Deugden

Venture Round in 2017
Brouwerij de 7 Deugden is a brewery located in the west of Amsterdam, specializing in the production of beers crafted from herbs and spices. The brewery focuses on creating customized beers using biological raw materials, emphasizing natural flavors. Additionally, it features a tasting room that provides employment opportunities for individuals who may face challenges in securing traditional jobs. This approach not only enhances the experience for beer enthusiasts but also fosters inclusivity within the community. Through its unique offerings, Brouwerij de 7 Deugden aims to deliver a distinct tasting experience while supporting social responsibility.

ChainCraft

Series B in 2017
ChainCraft is a developer of mixed culture fermentation technologies that aim to produce sustainable bio-based chemicals for the chemical, food, and feed industries. The company focuses on waste mitigation by processing low-grade organic residues, such as food waste and agricultural byproducts, to create high-value fatty acids. By converting biobased organic waste streams into valuable chemical building blocks, ChainCraft offers a solution that enables industries to compete with traditional chemical production methods while promoting environmental sustainability.

Streekpellets

Venture Round in 2017
Streekpellets

PV Energie Finance Holding

Venture Round in 2017
PV Energie Finance Holding

WOAB

Venture Round in 2017
WOAB Overijssel is a social enterprise focused on reducing CO2 emissions and combating climate change. The organization offers housing subscription services aimed at enhancing the comfort and energy efficiency of existing private homes without requiring additional investments or payments from homeowners. By providing operational packages that include measures for energy savings and generation, as well as the replacement of outdated household appliances, WOAB enables private homeowners to adopt sustainable living practices in a simple and affordable manner.

BeGreen Energy

Venture Round in 2016
BeGreen is a renewable energy company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focused on developing, financing, and constructing sustainable energy projects. The company provides local renewable heating solutions, replacing traditional gas plants with alternatives such as wood energy, geothermal energy, and hydrogen derived from biomass residual flows. BeGreen's services cater to various sectors, including office parks, community pools, nursing homes, and residential areas across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Emphasizing transparency and sustainability, BeGreen ensures that customers understand the origins and workings of their heating solutions. With the support of private equity investor Momentum Capital, BeGreen aims to advance its growth strategy and further its commitment to transitioning away from gas-based systems.

S4 Energy

Venture Round in 2016
S4 Energy is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in developing and delivering customized energy storage solutions aimed at stabilizing the supply and demand of renewable energy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rotterdam, S4 Energy collaborates with grid operators, energy consumers, and renewable energy sources. The company offers a range of services, including frequency containment reserve services for the Dutch grid operator TenneT TSO, and it manufactures KINEXT units in Almelo. S4 Energy provides comprehensive solutions encompassing design, construction, and maintenance, along with software that analyzes energy flows for optimized management. Its hardware offerings include various storage technologies such as kinetic storage (flywheels), chemical storage (batteries), electrolytic storage (capacitors), and power conversion systems. By integrating innovative technologies with economic insights, S4 Energy focuses on delivering reliable and cost-effective energy solutions for energy generation, transport, distribution, industrial consumers, and public infrastructure.

De Groene Aggregaat

Venture Round in 2016
Maru Systems is an innovative company, located in the Amsterdam area in The Netherlands, specialized in off-grid systems and renewable power supply solutions. Its experience of a number of years in various fields has resulted in a broad knowledge with regard to energy savings. This knowledge has lead to innovative products such as The Green Generator, that saves up to 60% fuel.

Wocozon

Venture Round in 2016
Wocozon is a non-profit organization founded in 2012, dedicated to providing social tenants with access to solar power. Established with the support of TNO and the Doen Foundation, Wocozon focuses on financing, installing, and maintaining solar panels on homes owned by housing cooperatives. The organization aims to reduce energy costs for tenants while helping housing associations meet their sustainability goals. With a diverse team of professionals, Wocozon is committed to making renewable energy accessible and affordable for those in social housing.

Brouwer Biocentrale

Venture Round in 2016
Brouwer Biocentrale BV, founded by brothers Paul and Henk Brouwer, is a family-owned business focused on environmentally sustainable energy solutions. The company specializes in the production of steam and electricity generated from burning wood chips, providing a green alternative to natural gas. This energy is supplied to the grid and is utilized by clients, such as FrieslandCampina, which benefits from a significant reduction in natural gas usage—5.5 million cubic meters replaced by steam. Brouwer Biocentrale's commitment to green projects underscores its role in promoting clean energy and supporting the transition to more sustainable practices in the community.

PM Investment

Venture Round in 2016
PM Investment, founded by Prem S. Mangtani, has been providing financial planning services for over 20 years in Ulhasnagar Town. Recognized for its expertise in mutual fund investments, the firm emphasizes professional management to achieve high returns while prioritizing client satisfaction. As an independent and unbiased financial investment company, PM Investment carefully selects from a diverse range of over 900 mutual fund, life, health insurance, and fixed deposit schemes to align with clients' financial objectives. The firm caters to a wide spectrum of clients, from those who prefer to manage their investments independently to those seeking expert guidance for comprehensive financial planning. PM Investment's commitment to treating all clients equally, regardless of their investment size, underscores its dedication to helping individuals achieve their lifetime financial goals.

FiberCore Europe

Venture Round in 2015
FiberCore Europe B.V. is a Dutch company based in Rotterdam that specializes in manufacturing fiber-reinforced composite structures for the construction and infrastructure sectors. With a focus on sustainable technology, the company leverages expertise acquired from the aviation and aerospace industries to deliver innovative solutions in civil engineering. FiberCore Europe has successfully completed over 450 projects, including notable achievements such as the world's largest carbon long-span bridge and the largest fiber-reinforced polymer lock gates, all branded under InfraCore® Inside. The company's products, which are made from recycled materials, offer a robust and low-maintenance alternative to traditional concrete structures, making them a cost-effective and environmentally friendly choice for modern infrastructure projects.

Solesta

Venture Round in 2015
Solesta B.V., located in Barendrecht, the Netherlands, is a solar energy company known for its innovative Silverline system, which generates both solar heat and electricity. This patented system is designed to be easy to install, durable, and cost-effective, making it suitable for both new and existing homes. The Solesta system enables households to reduce their annual energy consumption by 25% to 50%. It features solar collectors that convert sunlight into heat for domestic hot water (DHW) heating, with the heat stored in a module equipped with a heat exchanger. This process allows for efficient water heating without compromising the capacity of traditional combi boilers, leading to reduced gas consumption and CO2 emissions. The system is expandable, allowing for the addition of more collectors or modules, and can integrate photovoltaic solar panels for electricity generation. Solesta's technology has been successfully implemented in hundreds of homes, including notable installations such as the Ronald McDonald House in Valkenburg, and has expanded its market presence into Germany and Belgium.

Falckstaete

Venture Round in 2014
Falckstaete BV is a company that offers information technology, administrative, and financial services specifically tailored for sustainable energy firms. Established in 2010, it is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands. The company's focus on the sustainable energy sector reflects its commitment to supporting businesses in this growing industry through specialized services.

Rodenburg Biopolymers

Private Equity Round in 2013
Rodenburg Biopolymers B.V. specializes in the development, production, and sale of biodegradable biopolymer products derived from natural resources, including reclaimed potato, grain, and seed-based flours. The company offers a range of products, notably Solanyl, which serves various markets such as horticulture, food packaging, shopping bags, and leisure items. Their Solanyl products cater to diverse manufacturing processes, including injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming, with applications focused on flexibility, tear resistance, and high-density requirements. Additionally, Rodenburg Biopolymers provides FlourPlast pre-compound building blocks, various Optinyl masterbatches designed to enhance the properties of biopolymer products, and custom biodegradable compounds. Their offerings also extend to starch-based drilling additives for the oil and gas industry, along with products for the paper market. Rodenburg's products are distributed through an extensive network both in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, and maintains subsidiaries and collaborations in São Paulo, Brazil, and Carberry, Canada.

Evening Breeze

Venture Round in 2012
Evening Breeze B.V. specializes in manufacturing and delivering climate control systems tailored for hotels, resorts, and private clients. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, the company offers innovative products such as CANOPI, which allows users to customize their sleeping environment, and ORIGINAL, which features an integrated climate system designed for four-poster beds. Evening Breeze aims to provide a smart alternative to conventional air conditioning by creating a cool, draft-free sleeping atmosphere while maintaining the natural state of the surrounding room. The company markets its offerings through a network of dealers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Curacao, and internationally, emphasizing energy efficiency and comfort in its designs.

Eshgro

Funding Round in 2011
Eshgro is a service provider specializing in online workplace solutions, established in 1997 and headquartered in Boxmeer, Netherlands. The company focuses on delivering cloud computing services that allow users to access applications, files, desktops, and telephony from any location at any time. Eshgro's platform is designed to assist channel partners, enabling them to offer tailored cloud solutions to their customers. It facilitates the integration of secure cloud services into existing technical environments, helping resellers and managed service providers transition from project-based pricing to a subscription-based business model.

Kinly

Series A in 2009
Kinly is a developer of a communication platform that specializes in video conferencing and collaboration solutions tailored for various sectors, including education, government, corporate, and judicial markets. The company offers a diverse range of services, including video conferencing systems, digital collaboration tools, meeting room solutions, and unified communications platforms. Kinly aims to provide a seamless and reliable experience, enabling individuals and organizations to communicate and collaborate effectively, irrespective of their location. By focusing on enhancing connectivity, Kinly helps businesses engage with their employees, partners, and customers more efficiently.

Intivation

Venture Round in 2009
Intivation is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of solar-powered mobile phones, chargers, and battery packs, serving handset manufacturers and network operators. Originally founded as True Solar Autonomy in 2003, it rebranded to Intivation in 2009. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Intivation also maintains offices in Hong Kong and Nairobi, Kenya. The company has developed direct current (DC) converters that enhance the power output of solar cells, integrating power management services for embedded solar power and low power energy harvesting. This enables clients to create optimally integrated products with greater ease.

Frog AGV Systems

Venture Round in 2007
Frog AGV Systems specializes in the development and marketing of automated guided vehicle systems alongside navigation hardware and software. The company's product offerings include box runners for transporting small loads, pallet movers for heavy items like pallets and glass bottles, and specialized carriers for unusual sizes. Additionally, Frog AGV manufactures various components such as the FrogBox Light for sensory connections, Touch Screen Terminals for easy information access, and the Magnetruler MMS MKII for magnetic position detection. Their product line also features advanced sensors like the Frog Gyro MKII and Bejo sensor, as well as data transmission devices. Beyond manufacturing, Frog AGV offers consultancy services to evaluate the feasibility and operations of automated guided vehicle systems and provides maintenance services. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including
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