Simpact Ventures

Overview

Simpact Ventures is Poland's first impact-focused venture capital firm, established in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in scalable startups that tackle pressing social and environmental issues, aiming to generate both financial returns and positive societal impact. Simpact Ventures supports founders from the early stages of development, offering investments ranging from €500,000 to €2 million, with a preference for seed-stage deals. The firm is backed by strong partners, including the European Investment Fund. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as MedTech, EdTech, AgriTech, Cleantech, AI, Circular Economy, and Impact Tech. Simpact Ventures focuses on companies that combine strong business models with measurable social or environmental impact. The firm defines specific key performance indicators (KPIs) for social objectives in each portfolio company, ensuring that impact is a central aspect of their investment approach. Since its inception, Simpact Ventures has made significant strides in the impact investing landscape. In 2021, the European Investment Fund became a leading investor in Simpact 2.0, the firm's second fund. By 2024, Simpact Ventures had completed a record year in terms of investment amounts, reflecting its growing influence in the venture capital sector. The firm's portfolio includes companies like ChargeEuropa, Pogaduszki, and Nutrix, which are contributing to positive change in their respective industries.

Investment Focus

• Strong positive social impact
• Scalability
• Committed team
• Clear exit strategy
• Tech-driven startups addressing social or environmental challenges
• Scalable business models with high growth potential
• Measurable social or environmental impact

Portfolio Companies