Wadden Fund
Overview
Established in 2007, the Wadden Fund is a Dutch fund dedicated to supporting sustainable and innovative projects in the Wadden Sea region. Its primary objectives include strengthening the ecology and landscape of the Wadden Sea area, reducing external threats to the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, and facilitating the transition toward a sustainable economy in the region. The fund also focuses on knowledge development to inform and guide conservation and development efforts. The Wadden Fund operates through various funding schemes tailored to different project scales. Small-scale innovative projects can apply for the Budget Local Innovations (BLI), offering subsidies up to €50,000. Medium-sized projects are eligible for the Subsidy Scheme Thematic Implementation Wadden Fund (STUW), providing up to €1,000,000 in funding. Large-scale, multi-year projects may qualify for the Investment Framework Wadden Area (IKW), with subsidies starting from €500,000. These funding opportunities are designed to support a wide range of initiatives, from local innovations to large-scale environmental and economic development projects. Over the years, the Wadden Fund has financed over 200 projects, contributing to the ecological preservation and sustainable development of the Wadden Sea region. Notable initiatives include the Marker Wadden project, which focuses on creating new natural reserves in the Markermeer, and the Green Shipping project, aiming to make the Wadden Sea fleet largely sustainable within ten years. The fund's investments span various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity protection, reflecting its commitment to fostering a sustainable and innovative economy in the Wadden Sea area.
Investment Focus
- Projects must align with the fund's objectives of ecological preservation and sustainable economic development in the Wadden Sea region.
- Applicants should demonstrate the potential for long-term impact and sustainability.
- Projects must be located within the Wadden Sea region, encompassing the provinces of North Holland, Friesland, and Groningen.
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Wadden Fund invest in?
Wadden Fund invests in Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Education, Research and Agriculture, and is based in Netherlands. Wadden Fund is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Wadden Fund invest at?
Wadden Fund backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 500K - 10M.
Which regions does Wadden Fund invest in?
Wadden Fund invests across Netherlands.
What companies has Wadden Fund invested in?
Wadden Fund's portfolio includes Groningen Seaports, Eekels Technology B.V., Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, Bredenoord, Salt Farm Foundation, Dutch Wave Power, Humade and Deltares.
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