Criteria DOEN
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
1. The DOEN Programmes. In the case of new investments and follow-up investments, DOEN Participaties first looks at the objectives of the DOEN Foundation.
Source: https://doenventures.com/criteria-doen/
Funding Details
- Funder
- DOEN Ventures (DOEN Participaties B.V.)
- Funding Goal
- To achieve positive impact on society by investing in early-stage sustainable and socially inclusive startups, accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and socially inclusive society.
- Funding Amount
- €50,000 - €500,000 initial investment, with capacity for follow-on funding. Convertible loans and equity. (50.000 € – 500.000 €)
- How to Apply
- Companies interested in investment should send their pitch deck to info@doenparticipaties.nl. DOEN evaluates proposals based on four criteria: (1) alignment with DOEN Foundation programmes (circular entrepreneurship, sustainable energy, sustainable food, social inclusion), (2) impact assessment and scale potential, (3) DOEN's added value beyond capital (network, portfolio fit), and (4) geographical fit (Netherlands, India, East Africa preferred).
- Target Region
- Netherlands, India, East Africa
- Contact
- General: info@doenparticipaties.nl (Katinka Ros). Press: rolinda@doen.nl (Rolinda Ferron). Office: Beethovenstraat 200, Amsterdam. Mailing: PO box 75621, 1070 AP Amsterdam.
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 21:35
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Summary
DOEN Ventures is the investment arm of the DOEN Foundation, funded by the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. With over 25 years of experience, it has established itself as the Netherlands' leading impact investor for startups in sustainability and social inclusion. The organization manages 68 portfolio companies (47 in the Netherlands, 21 internationally) with €143 million invested across direct equity investments, convertible loans, and fund investments. The investment focus areas include circular entrepreneurship, sustainable energy, sustainable food systems, socially inclusive initiatives, and blue economy. Initial investments typically range from €50,000 to €500,000, with capacity for follow-on funding. DOEN operates primarily in the Netherlands, India, and East Africa, and explores other regions through fund-based investments where it lacks local knowledge. DOEN Ventures prioritizes social benefits over financial returns and takes a patient approach to exits, maintaining holdings as long as companies advance the foundation's objectives. Beyond capital, DOEN provides network support and strategic value. Interested companies can apply on a rolling basis by sending their pitch deck to the contact email. The organization evaluates proposals based on alignment with DOEN Foundation objectives, potential impact, DOEN's added value, and geographical fit.
Historical Context
DOEN Ventures has been operating for over 25 years as the Netherlands' leading impact investor. It is fully owned and managed by the DOEN Foundation, which is funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij. The organization also runs the Green Challenge, a competition for sustainable startups. Currently manages €143 million across 68 portfolio companies.
Sources
- https://doenventures.com/criteria-doen/
- https://doenventures.com/
- https://doenventures.com/about-us/
- https://doenventures.com/support/
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