SHIFT Invest
Overview
SHIFT Invest is a Dutch impact venture capital fund founded in 2009 that invests in early-stage companies with a positive environmental impact. The firm's investment themes include smart food & agriculture, green industries, energy transition, and sustainable mobility & logistics. SHIFT Invest supports startups from pre-seed to commercial stages and aims to achieve both financial returns and measurable sustainability outcomes. In July/August 2025, the firm announced the first close of its fourth fund, SHIFT IV, at €92 million, with a target of €150 million. The firm is classified as an SFDR Article 9 fund, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable investment goals.
Portfolio Companies
39
Website
shiftinvest.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYBORRE | Feb 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Revyve | Jan 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| volytica diagnostics | Sep 2023 | Series A | Lead |
| Mozaero | Sep 2012 | Series A | Lead |
| Thermeleon B.V. | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Guus Verhees
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SHIFT Invest based?
SHIFT Invest is headquartered in Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands.
When was SHIFT Invest founded?
Founding year information for SHIFT Invest is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SHIFT Invest have?
SHIFT Invest has 39 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SHIFT Invest's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BYBORRE, Revyve, volytica diagnostics, Mozaero, Thermeleon B.V..
What was SHIFT Invest's most recent investment shown here?
SHIFT Invest's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in volytica diagnostics in 2023.
What sectors does SHIFT Invest focus on?
SHIFT Invest focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SHIFT Invest focus on?
SHIFT Invest typically invests at the Early stage.
What is SHIFT Invest's AUM?
SHIFT Invest's assets under management are estimated between $218.2M and $280.8M.