Hivos
Overview
Hivos is an international development organization founded in 1968 and guided by humanist values. It works with partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to achieve just, inclusive, and life-sustaining societies. Hivos acts as an impact investor through various funds it has established, such as the Hivos-Triodos Fund and funds managed by Hivos Impact Ventures, which focus on sectors like sustainable food, renewable energy, and creative industries. These funds aim to create social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. The investments in Ecozen Solutions and SunCulture were made via the Hivos-Triodos Fund.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
hivos.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kencoco Ltd. | Jan 2015 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| SolarTurtle | Feb 2015 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| TileGreen | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Plstka | Dec 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Twiga Foods | Oct 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Hivos based?
Hivos is headquartered in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands.
When was Hivos founded?
Founding year information for Hivos is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Hivos have?
Hivos has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Hivos's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kencoco Ltd., SolarTurtle, TileGreen, Plstka, Twiga Foods.
What was Hivos's most recent investment shown here?
Hivos's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TileGreen in 2024.
What sectors does Hivos focus on?
Hivos focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Hivos focus on?
Stage focus information for Hivos is not publicly available.
What is Hivos's AUM?
Hivos's assets under management are estimated between $62.9M and $108.0M.