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ABN AMRO Fund

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

The ABN AMRO Digital Impact Fund (ADIF) serves as the dedicated corporate venture capital arm of ABN AMRO, a prominent Dutch bank. Established to foster innovation and strategic partnerships, ADIF primarily invests in early growth stage companies across Europe, with a particular focus on the Benelux region, the UK, and Germany. The fund's mandate centers on identifying and supporting startups and scale-ups that are strategically relevant to ABN AMRO's core business, specifically within the FinTech, PropTech, and broader Impact sectors. This strategic alignment ensures that their investments not only seek financial returns but also contribute to the bank's digital transformation and future-proofing initiatives.

ADIF targets companies that have demonstrated initial traction and are poised for significant growth, typically participating in Series A, B, and C funding rounds. Their initial ticket size for investments generally ranges from €1 million to €5 million, which translates to approximately $1.08 million to $5.4 million based on recent exchange rates. Beyond capital, ADIF positions itself as an active and value-adding shareholder, leveraging ABN AMRO's extensive network, deep industry expertise, and resources to support the development and scaling of its portfolio companies. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth of their ventures and facilitate potential collaborations with the bank.

The fund's investment thesis emphasizes solutions that enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, or introduce new business models relevant to financial services and real estate. By backing innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, ADIF contributes to ABN AMRO's broader commitment to digital leadership and societal impact. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, from those revolutionizing lending and data analytics to firms focused on sustainable energy and digital identity. This strategic investment vehicle underscores ABN AMRO's proactive stance in navigating the evolving landscape of financial technology and sustainable development.

Investor Profile

ABN AMRO Fund has backed more than 59 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (37%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Debt Financing (12%)
  • Private Equity (8%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Seed (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (44%)
  • The Netherlands (20%)
  • United Kingdom (15%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Norway (3%)
  • Sweden (2%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • Hong Kong (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Spain (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • E-commerce
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Enterprise Software
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ABN AMRO Fund frequently co-invest with?

Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 4
Forbion Capital Partners
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Naarden
Co-Investments: 6
Bain Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
Oxford Bioscience Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 6
JP Morgan
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Giza Venture Capital
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 4
Techno Venture Management
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
BNP Paribas Private Equity
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
CIBC
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does ABN AMRO Fund often collaborate with?

BC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PV
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
GK
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MD
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
JA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NN
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
LM
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
LT
North America, California, United States, Sacramento
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ABN AMRO Fund?

Mowi

Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

Mowi, a seafood company, produces and supplies farmed salmon products worldwide.

AquacultureFarmingFood and BeverageMarketingSales
Post Ipo DebtJun 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,005,148,050
Zenobe Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $520,607,816
Zenobe Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJan 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $186,790,007
IGNIS Energía

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

IGNIS Energía is a company specialized in the management and representation of cogeneration plants.

Information Technology
Debt FinancingSep 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $357,464,118
NorSun

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Private EquityAug 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,630,941
Seepje

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Seepje is a 100% vegetable and fairtrade detergent from Nepal.

Food and Beverage
Series UnknownJan 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,586,610
Exasun

The Hague, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Exasun is an innovative Dutch SolarPV manufacturer. It produce Glass-Glass solar panels with high efficiency and long life.

ManufacturingSemiconductorSolar
Series UnknownSep 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $9,014,522
In Ovo

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

In Ovo combines animal welfare and efficiency by offering biotechnological solutions to the poultry industry.

BiotechnologyHealth CareSustainabilityVeterinary
Series BMar 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $37,849,482
Envision

The Hague, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Envision builds AI based tools that enable visually impaired people to access visual information around them independently.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Assistive TechnologyBig DataConsumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronicsHardwareMobile AppsSoftware
SeedMay 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,833,380
Picnic

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Picnic is a fast-growing tech company that has developed a mass-market home delivery system for fast moving consumer goods

Consumer GoodsDelivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryRetail
Debt FinancingNov 27, 2019
Amount Raised: $55,025,780