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Hooge Raedt Social Venture

Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Baarn

Description

Hooge Raedt Social Venture is a distinguished impact investor based in Baarn, The Netherlands, dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society through strategic capital deployment. The firm operates with a dual mandate, seeking both significant social impact and sustainable financial returns. Their core mission revolves around empowering underprivileged individuals by investing in businesses that address critical societal challenges. This commitment is evident in their focus on sectors such as education, employment, healthcare, and sustainable living, where they believe entrepreneurial solutions can create lasting positive change.

The firm primarily targets early-stage to growth-stage companies that demonstrate a clear path to both social betterment and financial viability. Hooge Raedt Social Venture is not merely a capital provider; they adopt an active, hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network. This collaborative model aims to accelerate the growth and impact of their portfolio companies, ensuring they achieve their social objectives while scaling their business operations effectively.

Hooge Raedt Social Venture typically deploys first cheques ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $2.7 million USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rates. This flexible investment range allows them to support a diverse array of ventures, from promising startups to more established enterprises seeking growth capital. Their portfolio currently features over a dozen companies, each contributing to their overarching goal of creating a more equitable and sustainable world. The firm's disciplined investment process ensures that each venture aligns with their stringent criteria for both social impact and financial performance, making them a key player in the European impact investing landscape.

Investor Profile

Hooge Raedt Social Venture has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Debt Financing, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Kenya, Tanzania, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, Organic Food, Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $2.7M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (40%)
  • Debt Financing (40%)
  • Seed (15%)
  • Series A (5%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (40%)
  • Tanzania (30%)
  • United States (15%)
  • India (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Agriculture
  • Organic Food
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Enterprise Software
  • Forestry
  • Industrial
  • Wood Processing
  • Food Delivery
  • Food Processing
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Who does Hooge Raedt Social Venture frequently co-invest with?

Mulago Foundation
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Ceniarth
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Global Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture Fund
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Novastar Ventures
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Segal Family Foundation
North America, New Jersey, United States, Watchung
Co-Investments: 1
ImpactAssets
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 1
CDC Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Kiva
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
FV
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
CG
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Hooge Raedt Social Venture?

YYTZ Agro-Processing

Newark, Delaware, United States

YYTZ Agro-Processing specializes in sourcing and processing cashew nuts.

Food DeliveryFood ProcessingOrganic Food
SeedMar 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,300,000
Farmoja

Kericho, Rift Valley, Kenya

FarmMoja is focused on developing integrated and inclusive value chains for crops.

AgricultureAgTechFarming
Debt FinancingJan 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $103,503
BioBuu

Murang'a, Central, Kenya

BioBuu focuses on the development of manufacturing capacity and environmentally sustainable production.

AgricultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
Debt FinancingJan 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $109,398
Vuma Biofuels

Migori, Nyanza, Kenya

Vuma Biofuels is an energy manufacturer that uses discarded sugarcane husks to produce biomass energy briquettes to replace firewood.

BiofuelBiomass EnergyEnergyManufacturingRecyclingSustainability
Debt FinancingJan 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $280,474
YYTZ Agro-Processing

Newark, Delaware, United States

YYTZ Agro-Processing specializes in sourcing and processing cashew nuts.

Food DeliveryFood ProcessingOrganic Food
Debt FinancingJan 1, 2020
KopaGas

Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

KopaGas is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and distributes environment-friendly cooking fuel.

ManufacturingOil and GasRenewable EnergySoftware
Series UnknownJun 26, 2018

The Lower Moshi Cattle Company is a start-up livestock business.

AgricultureAnimal FeedLivestock
Series UnknownJan 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $48,043
Jibu

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Jibu capitalizes and equips entrepreneurs to establish affordable access to basic necessities.

Social EntrepreneurshipWater
Debt FinancingJan 1, 2018
Komaza

Kilifi, Coast, Kenya

Komaza is a tech-driven sustainable forestry company revolutionizing the wood industry.

AgricultureEnterprise SoftwareForestryIndustrialSocial EntrepreneurshipWood Processing
Series ANov 29, 2017
Amount Raised: $9,910,000
Penda Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Penda Health is a primary and urgent care center that offers patients on-demand telemedicine.

FitnessHealth CaremHealthOutpatient CarePrimary and Urgent CareWellness
Series UnknownAug 1, 2016