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SHIFT Invest

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Amstelveen · Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SHIFT Invest focuses on turning investments into measurable positive impact on climate and nature. It invests in early-stage companies and works alongside impact entrepreneurs to help them scale faster, aiming to combine financial returns with environmental and ecological benefits.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$270K – $3.3M
HQ
Amstelveen, NL
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Tracked investments
82

Team · 14 people

from curated & public directories
Jonas von den Driesch· Investment Managerin
Sophie van Weede· Associatein

What they invest in

from 62 of 82 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×28Energy ×17Hardware ×15New Materials ×15AI & Machine Learning ×14SaaS ×14Circular Economy ×13Climate Tech ×13

HQs:Netherlands×34Belgium×2France×1United Kingdom×1Italy×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 23 portfolio companies
74%
solo founders
17 of 23 mapped founding teams
30%
repeat founders
of 23 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×43 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with education data

Delft University of Technology ×4Technical University of Munich ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×10Engineering ×7Design & Architecture ×3Physics ×3Computer Science ×2Humanities ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 23 founders with career history

Peoplehouse ×2Technische Universiteit Delft ×2

3 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 24 with degree data)

Investments · 82 tracked

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Kriya Materialskriya-materials.com✓ verified

Kriya Materials develops nanoparticle-based coating systems and dispersions for optical applications, covering functions such as anti-reflection, anti-static, anti-fouling and hardcoats.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsNuth, NL

Co-investorsChemelot VenturesHolland CapitalBrightlands Venture Partners

Magnetomagneto.systemsin✓ verified

Magneto develops sustainable heating and cooling technology with zero greenhouse gas emissions and higher energy efficiency, replacing traditional methods that contribute to climate change.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareDelft, NL

Ivo Dusek(Founder & Managing Director)inDr. Michael Maschek(Founder & Director Materials)inDr. Bowei Huang(Founder & Director Product)

Co-investorsAlive VenturesImpact Ventures PSMLatin Leap

OneThirdonethird.ioin✓ verified

OneThird provides shelf-life prediction technology for fresh produce using spectroscopy and data analysis, helping growers, distributors, and retailers reduce food waste across the supply chain.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechFoodTechEnschede, NL

Co-investorsOost NLPymwymic

30MHz30mhz.comin𝕏

30MHz is a data analytics platform for greenhouse operators that integrates with existing climate control systems to provide real-time monitoring, weather forecasts, and crop insights.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTSaaS

Co-investorsRubio Impact Ventures

Aiir Innovationsaiir.nlin

Aiir provides an AI platform that analyzes aircraft engine borescope inspection (BSI) footage in real time, automates defect detection, report generation, and AMM/EM look-ups, and enables secure sharing and archiving of inspection data.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS

Bart Vredebregt(CEO)inMiriam Huijser(CTO)in

Co-investorsBorski Fund

AirFiairfi.aeroin

AirFi provides portable inflight entertainment and connectivity systems along with mobile point-of-sale and in-seat ordering tools that let airlines engage passengers and generate onboard retail revenue.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Laura Rösges(CEO)Jalal Zirouil(Managing Director)

Astrapeastrapenetworks.comin

Astrape Networks builds Effiniti, a self-configuring, in-band distributed network fabric that unifies scale-up, scale-out and scale-across, composing virtual racks, pods and clusters on demand across single or multiple datacenters.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsBOMPhotonVentures

Basilisk Self-Healing Concretebasiliskconcrete.comin

Basilisk develops self-healing concrete products that autonomously repair damage in both new and existing concrete structures.

Circular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsRotterdam, NL

Bart van der Woerd(Managing Director)in

Bio-based chemicalsnaturesprinciples.euin
BYBORREbyborre.comin

BYBORRE is a textile innovation company that produces custom on-demand knitted textiles for interiors, mobility, and fashion applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials

Borre Akkersdijk(Founder)inMijke van Ballegooijen(Chief Executive Officer)in

C Teleportcteleport.comin

C Teleport is a business travel management platform that allows teams to instantly book, change, or cancel flights without penalties or manual intervention.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Dmitrii Beliakov(Founder)Petr Kirilov

Co-investorsLeta Capital

C1Connectionsc1connections.comin

C1 Connections manufactures fasteners and connection systems for wind turbine towers, enabling developers and fabricators to build high-capacity tubular steel connections with local production flexibility.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware

Canopus Drilling Solutionscanopusdrillingsolutions.comin

Canopus develops directional steel shot drilling (DSSD) technology for constructing geothermal wells and borehole heat exchangers at shallow, deep, and ultra deep depths.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyDelft, NL

Jan Jette Blangé(Founder)in

Co-investorsUnderground VenturesSHIFT

Caspercasper.aeroin𝕏

Casper provides aviation environmental monitoring software for airports, including tools to measure and analyze aircraft noise, track flights, and manage noise complaints.

Climate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

CEYASceyas.techin

CEYAS builds yard automation technology that automates trailer shunting — moving trailers between parking zones and loading docks — using automated driving software, localization, and real-time perception on low-cost, vehicle-agnostic vehicles managed by a fleet dispatch and remote-monitoring system.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

Chaincraftchaincraft.cominSep 2022

ChainCraft converts organic waste streams into medium-chain fatty acids, circular chemical alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based chemicals.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Niels van Stralen(Founder & Chief Growth Officer)in

Co-investorsNV NOMStartGreen Capital

ChainCraftchaincraft.nlSep 2022

ChainCraft uses non-GMO fermentation and chain elongation technology to upcycle organic food residues into biobased fatty acids, offering an alternative to fossil- and palm oil-based chemicals.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

CoolSemcoolsemtechnologies.comin

CoolSem develops wafer-level thermal management technology for semiconductor and photonic devices, using its patented WaLTIS engineered substrate to replace the original device substrate and reduce thermal resistance and mechanical stress in chips such as GaN, GaAs, InP and SiC.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Robbert van der Waal(Founder)in

Co-investorsBOMHigh Tech Gruenderfonds

Demand-responsive transportridetandem.comin𝕏

RideTandem operates a corporate shuttle service that reduces employee commuting emissions and provides clients with carbon footprint tracking data to support their ESG goals.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSManchester, GB

Alex Shapland-Howes(CEO)Tatseng ChiamHuw McLeod

Co-investors1818 Venture Capital

E-magye-magy.cominFeb 2021

E-magy develops nanostructured silicon materials for lithium-ion batteries, serving electric vehicle and energy storage manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationNew MaterialsBroek op Langedijk, NL

Casper Peeters(CEO)in

Co-investorsStartGreen CapitalInvest-NL

Exit Digitizing assets MIFundagrid.comin

Undagrid develops intelligent, connected solutions combining energy-harvesting and wireless sensor technologies for logistics, aviation, healthcare, and smart buildings.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsInnovation Industries

Exit Snow harvest machinery MIFsnocom.comin

SNOCOM makes the Snowcuber, a machine that compresses snow so it can be removed with fewer truck movements, reducing clean-up time, storage, and CO2 emissions.

CleantechClimate TechHardware

Foamlabfoamlab.coin

Foamlab develops bio-nanocellulose foam grown by microorganisms through fermentation, offering compostable, tunable alternatives to oil-based plastics and foams.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew Materials

Co-investorsIcos Capital

Foamplantfoamplant.nlin

Foamplant develops and produces fully circular foam materials, marketed under its moorefoam® and growfoam® brands.

AgTechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsGroningen, NL

Co-investorsFFFFuture Food Fund

FononTechfonontech.comJul 2023

Fonontech develops advanced semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing technology using additive manufacturing techniques to create smaller, more efficient components with significantly reduced environmental impact and energy consumption.

CleantechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsBOMIn-Q-TelBSFInnovation IndustriesPrime Ventures

Food demand forecastingfoodforecast.comin

Foodforecast provides AI-based demand forecasting for ultra-fresh food products, delivering intraday production plans and daily order optimization to automate in-store production and replenishment.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail Tech

Justus Lauten(Founder)in

Co-investorsCollateral GoodFuture Food Fund

Friday Energyfridayenergy.nlin

Friday Energy manufactures modular battery storage systems with liquid-cooled CATL cells designed for renewable energy applications and grid management.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoT

FUL Foodsfulfoods.comin

FUL Foods produces FUL BLU, a natural blue extract derived from spirulina microalgae containing phycocyanin, engineered for heat and pH stability across food, beverage, supplement, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

Climate TechFoodTechNew Materials

Sara Guaglio(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsFlying Fox VenturesMandalay Venture PartnersRadar Ventures

GRASPgrasp-innovations.comin

GRASP builds data-driven software to optimize and automate passenger security checkpoints at airports and to automate repetitive security tasks for access control in complex environments.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

Heat Matrixheatmatrixgroup.com

Heat Matrix designs and builds turnkey heat recovery systems that capture waste heat from industrial flue gases, baking vapors, and warm air streams to cut energy costs and CO2 emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy

Heex Technologiesheex.ioin𝕏Jan 2024

Heex Technologies offers a data management platform that automatically extracts the most relevant data at the edge, helping engineering teams move from Big Data to Smart-Data for AI development.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureRoboticsSaaSWellness & FitnessParis, FR

Bruno Mendes Da Silva(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapDecisif ManagementKaristaTechstarsBpifrance

HR energyhr-energy.comin

HR energy offers a PVT heat pump system that combines solar panels and heat pump technology to generate electricity and heat for homes, providing heating, cooling, hot water, and energy storage without an outdoor unit.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Jungle AIjungle.aiin𝕏

Jungle.ai provides machine learning models that analyze grid constraints and curtailment in renewable energy operations, helping energy companies optimize wind farm performance.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsEDP Ventures

Maxemmaxem.ioin

Maxem provides energy management software and charging infrastructure solutions to support organizations in their electrification transition.

CleantechEnergyIoTSaaS

Meatlessmeatless.nlin

Meatless produces textured plant-based protein ingredients for food manufacturers, serving the vegetarian and plant-based food industry.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials

Jos Hugense(Founder)in

Mobianmobian.globalin

MOBIAN offers a Park & Ride mobility service where users book a parking spot and last-mile transport in one step, with access to MOBIHUB locations via an app.

Mobility & Transportation

MPSmps.aeroin

MPS manufactures aircraft flight simulation systems, repurposing retired aircraft components into high-fidelity training simulators powered by renewable energy.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Capt. Philip Adrian(Chief Executive Officer)Michel van der Pijl(Chief Operating Officer)inMartijn Niekerk(Chief Technical Officer)in

MuteSkinmuteskin.eu

MuteSkin develops passive, retrofittable add-ons for wind turbine blades that reduce turbine noise (up to 12 dB in lab tests), enabling more continuous energy production at noise-constrained sites.

CleantechEnergyHardwareDelft, NL

NutriLeadsnutrileads.cominSep 2020

NutriLeads employs in-house experts with backgrounds in food technology, microbiology, nutrition, and health across academic and industry sectors.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessWageningen, NL

Co-investorsdsm-firmenich VenturingIcos CapitalOost NLThuja Capital

Omrtomrt.techin

OMRT provides a software platform for real estate developers that uses parametric design and advanced analytics to accelerate development from concept to completion while improving design quality and sustainability.

Climate TechConstruction TechPropTechSaaS

Jasper Spiegeler(Founder & CEO)inAndreja Andrejević(Founder & CP/CO)in

OTIVotiv.aiinJan 2023

OTIV develops assisted, remote-control, and autonomous technology for rail freight operations to improve safety and efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and congestion.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

Niels Van Damme(Founder)Sam De Smet(Founder)

Co-investorsFinindusimec.istartPitchdrive

Pelagenpelagen.bio

Pelagen engineers animal-free leather by cultivating skin tissue from cells, aiming to match the quality of conventional leather without the environmental or animal-welfare impact.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew Materials

Abdoel el Ghalbzouri(CSO)

Co-investorsUNIIQ

Pieter Potpieter-pot.nlin

Pieter Pot is an online grocery retailer offering package-free food products through a zero-waste food system model in the Netherlands.

Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTech

Co-investorsFFFETF PartnersFuture Food Fund

Protix Biosystemsprotix.euin𝕏

Protix produces insect-derived protein, lipid, and puree ingredients for pet food, aquaculture feed, and livestock feed, as well as frass and larvae-based products for plant care and breeding.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech

Kees Aarts(Founder)in

Co-investorsAqua SparkBOMEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundInvest-NLMiller Capital Corporation

Rablerable.comin

RABLE manufactures self-supporting mounting systems for solar panels on flat roofs, designed to minimize or eliminate ballast and roof anchors through tension cables and truss-based frameworks.

CleantechEnergyHardwareDelft, NL

RazorSecurerazorsecure.comin

RazorSecure provides cybersecurity solutions for the rail industry, protecting connected trains and infrastructure for rail operators and train manufacturers.

CybersecurityIoTMobility & Transportation

Alex Cowan(CEO)

Co-investorsFrontier Development Capital

RESONIKSresoniks.comin

RESONIKS provides AI-powered non-destructive testing that uses acoustic resonance analysis to detect cracks, pores, weld flaws and structural faults in manufactured parts.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareThe Hague, NL

Fabian Oberndorfer(Founder)in

Co-investorsFaberTechFoundersKvanted

Robinrobinradar.comin

Robin Radar Systems applies radar technology originally developed to detect bird strikes on aircraft, repurposing it for commercial applications in aviation safety and other sectors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoT

Siete Hamminga(CEO)

Co-investorsInkef

Roboatroboat.techin

Roboat develops vessel-automation systems that retrofit existing passenger ferries to autonomously perform repetitive operations like crossing, docking, and dynamic positioning while crew members supervise.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsAmsterdam, NL

Rens Doornbusch(Founder)inJoshua Jordan(Founder)inYnse Hendrik Deinemain

SAIA Agroboticssaia-agrobotics.comin

SAIA develops robotics for automated greenhouse harvesting of crops such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechRoboticsEde, NL

Co-investorsCheck24 VenturesOost NLNavus Ventures

Scopescopebio.comin

Scopebio develops on-site molecular diagnostic assays for detecting crop pathogens, enabling rapid pathogen identification directly in the field.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Niek Savelkoul(Founder)in

Co-investorsIndex Ventures

SOLHOsolho.euin

SOLHO designs, builds, and operates large solar thermal systems (its SPRHOUT unit) that convert solar energy into heating and cooling for medium and large industrial and residential clients, and also offers photovoltaic and renewable energy community installations.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyRome, IT

SupplyStacksupplystack.com

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

Alex Lisitzky(Founder)in

SusPhossusphos.comin

SusPhos produces circular products from waste streams using zero-waste technology, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers and construction materials.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsLeeuwarden, NL

Marissa de Boer(Founder)in

Co-investorsNV NOM

Sustainable ingredientstimetravellingmilkman.comin

A Dutch foodtech company that produces Oleocream, a specialty plant-based ingredient made from sunflower-seed oleosomes that adds dairy-like creaminess and texture to plant-based products.

AgTechFoodTechNew MaterialsWageningen, NL

Co-investorsEvercuriousVC

Teeptrakteeptrak.comin𝕏

TeepTrak provides real-time OEE monitoring and production analytics for manufacturers, using plug-and-play sensors that capture machine stops, micro-stops, slow cycles and scrap without PLC integration or an MES overhaul.

Advanced ManufacturingIoTSaaS

François Coulloudon(Founder)in

Co-investorsXAngeEDF Pulse Ventures

The Renewal Workshoprenewalworkshop.com

A company that recovers and refurbishes damaged apparel and unsellable returns from brands for resale to consumers and retailers.

Nicole Bassett(Founder)in

Co-investorsBuckhill CapitalVTF CapitalIrishAngels

Thermeleonthermeleon.nlin

Thermeleon builds a heat battery ("Warmtebatterij") for greenhouses that stores surplus heat during the day and releases it at night to provide cooling and heating, reducing energy demand and CO2 use.

AgTechCleantechEnergyRotterdam, NL

Jildou de Jong(Founder)in

Torwashtorwash.com

TORWASH converts industrial waste streams—including wastewater sludge, biodegradable plastics, and agricultural residues—into reusable raw materials for energy production and manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Jan Pels(Inventor of TORWASH)Pavlina Nanou(Scale-up Lead)Levien de Legé(Venture Lead)

Co-investorsBOM

Vandebronvandebron.nlin

Vandebron supplies renewable gas to Dutch consumers, offering energy contracts with options for local investment in renewable sources.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsStecc Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CEVAP TechnologyExit Airborne wind energyExit Alternative proteinsExit Animal healthExit Healthy lifestyleExit Smart tracking solutions MIFExit Spray drift reductionExit Trace detection equipment MIFExit Waste water treatmentFoodforecastGreenAMulti Pilot SystemsMuTechRideTandemScope BiosciencesSnowcom

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SHIFT Invest made?
SHIFT Invest has 82 tracked investments.
What stage does SHIFT Invest invest at?
SHIFT Invest invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is SHIFT Invest's typical check size?
SHIFT Invest typically writes checks of $270K – $3.3M.
What sectors does SHIFT Invest focus on?
SHIFT Invest focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Retail Tech.
Where is SHIFT Invest located?
SHIFT Invest is headquartered in Amstelveen, NL.
Does SHIFT Invest lead rounds?
SHIFT Invest typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does SHIFT Invest co-invest with?
SHIFT Invest most often shares deals with BOM, FFF, Invest-NL, among 37 tracked co-investors.

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