
ABN AMRO Fund
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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