Amsterdam-based Rubio Impact Ventures has secured over €70 million for its third impact fund, backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF), Invest-NL, Oost NL, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij, ING, and the NN Social Innovation Fund. The Dutch government’s RVO agency also supported the fund through an innovation loan under its Seed Capital scheme.
The new fund will invest in around 30 impact-driven companies tackling climate and social challenges, bringing Rubio’s total assets under management to €220 million.
About Rubio Impact Ventures
Founded by Machtelt Groothuis and Willemijn Verloop, Rubio focuses on supporting entrepreneurs developing scalable technologies and business models with measurable impact. The third fund will continue to invest around three thematic pillars: circular economy, people power, and healthy systems.
The portfolio already reflects these companies:
- Sympower improves grid flexibility and reduces reliance on fossil fuels using peak-shaving technology,
- NoPalm Ingredients develops circular palm oil alternatives to protect rainforest ecosystems,
- Renewaball produces low-footprint sports equipment from recycled materials.
What’s next
Rubio plans to expand its model across Europe and strengthen collaboration with mainstream venture funds. The firm aims to make impact investing a mainstream asset class by 2030, and will require acquirers of its portfolio companies to honour impact commitments after exit.
