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Mainport Innovation Fund

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Mainport · Seed–Growth · 20 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SHIFT Invest, the successor to MIF II, invests in entrepreneurs combatting climate change, biodiversity loss, and natural resource depletion. The fund focuses on sustainable infrastructure and materials, multimodal transport, energy transition, sustainable aviation, and digitization within the mobility, logistics, and aviation sectors. Entrepreneurs receive venture capital funding combined with expertise and networks from anchor investors including KLM, NS, and Royal Schiphol Group, who may also serve as pilot or launch customers. The fund invests across both B2B and B2C opportunities.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
Check
$275K – $3.3M
HQ
Mainport, NL
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
AUM
$121M
Tracked investments
23

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website
Guus Verhees· Managing Partner NBI Investors
Arlette van der Veer· Project Manager Radical Innovation, KLM Airlines
Carolijn Schoofs· External Innovation Lead, Schiphol
Eric Warners· Manager Corporate Strategy, Port of Amsterdam
Floris Nilting· Strategy & Innovation, NS
Jan Egbertsen· Manager Strategy & Innovation, Port of Amsterdam
Jeroen Erdman· Director Mergers & Acquisitions, KLM Airlines
Martine Nieuwenhuizen· Investment Manager, TU Delft
Silke Wesselink· Manager Innovatie, NS
Thijs Smit· Innovatieadviseur, NS
Thomas Liebrand· Manager Corporate Finance, Schiphol Group

Investments · 23 tracked

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Aiiraiir.nlin
Airfiairfi.aeroin
Ampyxpowerampyxpower.com
C Teleport

Automates flight booking processes for the marine travel industry, enabling rapid booking, cancellation, and modification.

Calendar42calendar42.com
Caspercasper.aeroin𝕏

Provides solutions to reduce environmental impact of airport operations and advance sustainable aviation.

Cteleportcteleport.comin
Eyeonaireyeonair.nl
Grasp Innovationsgrasp-innovations.comin
Mobianmobian.globalin

Platform connecting mobility solutions to busy destinations to enable seamless travel experiences across cities.

Mpsmps.aeroin
Multi Pilot Simulations BV

Designs and manufactures flight simulators for professional flight training.

Razorsecurerazorsecure.comin
Robinradarrobinradar.comin
Snocomsnocom.comin
SupplyStacksupplystack.com

Helps shippers and logistics service providers improve margins through real-time transport management and visibility.

Text Linksynple.eu
Undagridundagrid.comin
Versaversa.company
Viricitiviriciti.com
We4Seawe4sea.comin𝕏

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Mainport Innovation Fund invest at?
Mainport Innovation Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Mainport Innovation Fund's typical check size?
Mainport Innovation Fund typically writes checks of $275K – $3.3M.
What sectors does Mainport Innovation Fund focus on?
Mainport Innovation Fund focuses on Cleantech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
Where is Mainport Innovation Fund located?
Mainport Innovation Fund is headquartered in Mainport, NL.
Does Mainport Innovation Fund lead rounds?
Yes, Mainport Innovation Fund leads investment rounds.

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