Impact VC, The Hague

4impact capital

Venture capital firm · The Hague · Founded 2019

Quick read

4impact capital is an impact-focused VC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. The firm backs early-stage European digital tech4good startups at Seed to Series A, writing initial cheques of €250k–€2.5M and targeting market-rate returns alongside measurable positive impact (SFDR Article 9). In November 2024 it closed its second fund at €68 million.

Key facts

Founded
2019
Founders
Pauline Wink, Ali Najafbagy
Employees
10-24
Sectors
climate, saas, ai
Website
www.4impact.vc

Investment thesis

4impact capital backs early-stage (Seed to Series A) European digital tech4good startups with international growth ambitions and commercial traction, targeting highly scalable software businesses that deliver measurable positive impact for people and planet (SFDR Article 9) alongside market-rate financial returns.

Recent activity

  • Mar 2026press
    Daniel Uusitalo, investor at 4impact capital, was profiled by Seedcue discussing pre-seed to Series A deal criteria and the firm's focus on Planet & People startups across Europe. seedcue.com
  • Mar 2026press
    4impact capital announced participation in the Europe-wide Female Founder Office Hours on April 23rd 2026, co-hosted with Playfair, with applications closing March 16th 2026. nl.linkedin.com
  • Nov 2025investment
    4impact capital made a follow-on investment in Coolgradient, the Amsterdam-based AI data center optimisation software startup. PitchBook records this as the firm's most recent deal, dated 1 November 2025. pitchbook.com
  • Nov 2024fundraise
    4impact capital held the final close of Fund II at €68 million, backed by the European Investment Fund and Invest-NL, targeting approximately 25 companies with a focus on BeNeLux, Nordics, and DACH. 4impact.vc
  • May 2024investment
    4impact capital invested in Coolgradient, an Amsterdam-based AI software startup optimising cooling and power infrastructure in data centers, reducing energy use by up to 40%. Clients include Digital Realty. 4impact.vc
  • Jan 2024investment
    4impact capital joined the cap table of Deftpower, an Arnhem-based EV charging software platform, alongside Proeza Capital, Twickelborg, Cosmic Cat, Rethink Ventures, and Koolen Industries. 4impact.vc
  • Apr 2023fundraise
    4impact capital launched Fund II with a first close completed and a target size of €100 million, focused on Seed to Series A digital tech4good ventures across Europe. 4impact.vc
  • Oct 2025press
    4impact capital published a thesis piece on AI in physical work environments — factories, warehouses, and construction sites — identifying software investment opportunities. Written by Sophie Millenaar and Hadin Alkatiri. 4impact.vc
  • Oct 2025press
    4impact capital published analysis on EU digital sovereignty moving from political rhetoric to procurement reality, authored by Associate Daniel Uusitalo. 4impact.vc
  • Sep 2025investment
    4impact capital participated in suena energy's €8 million Series A round, led by Eneco Ventures. Existing investors InnoEnergy, J.O.S.S., Santander, and Energie 360° also joined. suena energy builds AI-driven trading and optimization software for energy storage systems. 4impact.vc
  • Nov 2024fundraise
    4impact capital closed Fund II at a final total of €68 million. The fund is classified as SFDR Article 9 and targets early-stage digital and sustainability ventures across north-western Europe. 4impact.vc
  • Jan 2024investment
    4impact capital invested in Deftpower, an Arnhem-based EV charging software startup that provides white-label solutions to mobility service providers and integrates EV battery capacity into the energy grid. 4impact.vc

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Ali Najafbagy · Founding Partner
    LinkedIn
  • Pauline Wink · Co-Founder & Partner
  • Kate Mullord · Partner
  • Victor Straatman · Partner
  • Sophie Millenaar · Investor
    LinkedIn
  • Pieter Witteveen · Managing Partner

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Frequently asked

What is 4impact capital?+

4impact capital is an impact-focused VC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. The firm backs early-stage European digital tech4good startups at Seed to Series A, writing initial cheques of €250k–€2.

Where is 4impact capital headquartered?+

4impact capital is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

When was 4impact capital founded?+

4impact capital was founded in 2019 by Pauline Wink, Ali Najafbagy.

What sectors does 4impact capital invest in?+

4impact capital focuses on climate, saas, ai. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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