4impact

What they do

Founded in 2019 by former Goldman Sachs professionals Pauline Wink and Ali Najafbagy, 4impact capital is a prominent early-stage impact investor focused on the intersection of digitization and sustainability. Positioned as an SFDR Article 9 fund, the firm backs "tech4good" ventures in Northwestern Europe that address global challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on the pillars of "Planet" and "People". They are highly regarded in the European climate tech ecosystem for their hands-on partnership approach, deep operational expertise, and strict focus on software-first, scalable solutions rather than hardware-heavy climate tech.

What they look for

4impact invests in European digital tech ventures that make a positive impact on the planet and people combined with strong financial returns. Their core philosophy is that companies focusing on both sustainable and financial returns will ultimately outperform purely profit-led companies, and that digital technology is the key driver for accelerated impact at scale.

Stage

Seed, Series A

Sectors

Climate, SaaS, AI, Healthcare

Based

The Hague, NL