Donor Impact Invest Fund

What they do

The Donor Impact Invest Fund (DIIF) is a Dutch foundation that bridges the gap between philanthropy and venture capital. Founded by Margaret van Beuningen-McGovern, it originated within the Pymwymic ecosystem before becoming an independent entity. DIIF collects tax-deductible donations and invests 100% of that capital into early-stage Dutch social enterprises struggling to find traditional financing. Operating on a 'revolving' model, financial returns from its portfolio are recycled back into the fund to support new startups. The fund strongly advocates for 'Steward Ownership,' prioritizing a company's mission over shareholder profit maximization.

What they look for

DIIF’s primary mission is to help social enterprises survive the 'Valley of Death'-the critical early phase where a company has a proven concept but lacks the revenue or scale to attract commercial VCs or banks. They invest in 'impact-first' companies where the societal mission is the primary driver, not just a byproduct. Key criteria include a mission-first approach, potential for scalable impact, and a financially viable business model that can eventually repay the investment to keep the fund revolving. They explicitly support Steward Ownership to prevent mission drift.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Healthcare, Edtech, Climate

Based

Amsterdam, NL