Looking for Funding?
Shaping Impact is an early-stage venture capital fund. We invest in companies building a more inclusive, fair and safe society.
Who we support
We focus on the “S” of ESG, investing in ventures where the social outcome is the business.
We invest in you when...
- the social outcome is in the business model, not just a feature;
- you’re contributing to a more inclusive and fair society. Think of sectors like education, employment, financial inclusion, gender equality, legal access, online safety, social inclusion or wellbeing;
- you have a product in the market with early evidence it's wanted (e.g. paying customers, real usage, or a waitlist that means something);
- you're based in Benelux or elsewhere in Europe.
We don't invest in
- impact as a story told to investors, instead of the reason your company exists;
- environmentally focused ventures with no direct social outcome;
- pre-product companies;
- donation- or grant-first models.
Our typical investment ranges from €250k to €1.5M.
What you get besides money
We ask for a seat at the table, and we use it. Founders lean on us for the unglamorous parts of going from Seed to Series A.
Hands-on support
We help you with hiring senior team members, getting your finance in order, sharpening go-to-market strategies
Credible impact measurement
KPIs, milestones and reporting that help you gain relevant insights.
Access to a network
Co-investors, operators, and founders solving similar problems.
Long-term partnership
We're not structured to exit at the first opportunity.
Send us your pitch
Your investment journey with us
We review your submission against our investment thesis, and let you know whether we’d like to talk. (~1–2 weeks)
We start with conversations to better understand you, your team, your vision, and the impact you aim to create. We ask a lot of questions, and we listen carefully.
If we see a fit, we work with you on a fair, transparent agreement that reflects our shared ambitions.
We dive deeper into your team, tech, finances and impact model. This step is about building mutual trust and clarity.
Once we invest, we stay hands-on. From strategic guidance to governance, network and impact strategy, we’re here to help you grow both your business and mission sustainably.
We think ahead with you about how to secure long-term impact, even beyond our involvement. Designing a meaningful exit is about continuity of purpose.
Ready to apply?
The early stage takes vision and a bit of courage. If you’re building solutions for a more fairer future, we’d love to hear from you.