Rabo Foundation
Overview
Rabo Foundation is the corporate foundation of Rabobank, a global leader in food and agriculture lending. It invests in the self-reliance of smallholder farmers by working with small and medium-sized enterprises and farming cooperatives in over twenty countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The foundation supports projects that promote economic participation and self-sufficiency in the Netherlands and internationally, focusing on access to finance and small producer support.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| hiveonline | Oct 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Exotic EPZ Limited | - | Debt | Co-investor |
| Tiny Library | Feb 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Elevarm | Jul 2024 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Rize | May 2025 | Debt | Lead |
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Key People
Abbey Vollenberg
Risk Control Partner Digital
Angelie van Roosmalen
Risk Control Partner
Bouke Ax
Risk Control Partner Corporate Cliënts Nederland (Risk Manager CCN)
Dennis Negerman
Risk Control Partner
Frank Burhorst
Risk Control Partner Wonen
Harriët S.
Risk Control Partner
Janise Cilliers
Risk Control Partner
Jeroen Ransdorp
Risk Control Partner
Marco Remmerswaal
Risk Control Partner Wonen
Nadine Van Buuren
Risk Control Partner
Pam Wilke
Risk Control Partner
Rianne Leenknegt
Risk Control Partner Bedrijven, Retail NL
Sophie Mutsaerts
Risk control partner
Sydnee Kopke
AVP, Compensation Partner
Simone van Gendt
Executive Director Loan Capital Markets, Executive Director, Executive Director, Head of Export & Project Finance Markets, Senior Vice President Export & Project Finance
Lenneke Hensing
Investment Manager Rabo Partnerships
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Rabo Foundation based?
Rabo Foundation is headquartered in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
When was Rabo Foundation founded?
Rabo Foundation was founded in 1974.
How many portfolio companies does Rabo Foundation have?
Rabo Foundation has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rabo Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include hiveonline, Exotic EPZ Limited, Tiny Library, Elevarm, Rize.
What was Rabo Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
Rabo Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rize in 2025.
What sectors does Rabo Foundation focus on?
Rabo Foundation focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Rabo Foundation focus on?
Rabo Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Rabo Foundation's AUM?
Rabo Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.