ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund
We are investing in a world in transition
If you are active in one of our key transition sectors as an owner, manager or intermediary of a company looking for an experienced investment partner, let’s start a conversation. E-mail us via the yellow button.
The ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund is one of the largest private impact funds in the Netherlands and invests in companies that have a positive impact on the environment, climate or society. With a commitment of EUR 500m, funded and managed exclusively by ABN AMRO, we invest through direct equity investments in key transition sectors, and focus on energy transition, the built environment, and sustainable consumption.
Our investment areas
Energy Transition
Accelerate the transition to net-zero energy solutions.
Built Environment
Accelerate the transition to net-zero solutions in the buildings and construction sector.
Sustainable Consumption
Accelerate the decarbonisation of consumer value chains.
The True Value of Impact Investing
ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund presents the second edition of its report, ‘True Value of Impact Investing’. Measured impacts over 2023 for 14 companies, and new insights into measuring and managing impact. Positive and negative impacts, direct and indirect, hidden societal costs and benefits, in Euros. Impact measurement as a tool for transition, useful for CSRD and beyond.
Our Way of Working
We accelerate high growth business models
Growth potential
We search for companies with significant growth potential, organically or through acquisitions.
Leading companies
We invest in market-leading companies in their respective markets.
High-Quality Management
We strongly believe that management teams with a clear strategy will outperform the market.
Good visibility of future CFs
We like recurring cash flows or high visibility of future cash flows.
Impact focused companies
We aim for companies that have a proven track record in making a positive impact, with the aim of accelerating the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy while achieving financial returns.
Our value creation philosophy
Pursuing growth initiatives
Supporting regional / international sales and expansion through investments or acquisitions.
Supportive approach
Close interaction with management through a balanced supportive approach.
Enhancing purpose
Supporting management in strengthening the purpose of the company.
Planning for growth
Formalizing processes and implementing a comprehensive business improvement plan to drive value creation.
Disciplined usage of debt
Using prudent leverage to allow for an appropriate level of operational flexibility and facilitating value creation initiatives.
Creating impact value
Managing sustainable & social goals and costs by adequate impact measurement and reporting.
Our range of benefits for entrepreneurial companies
Bespoke capital
- We focus on accelerating growth, rather than on cash dividends during our investment period.
- We can bring along co-investors for larger tickets or specific expertise.
- We are happy to assume minority positions in capital structures.
- We have no hard investment horizon.
- We focus on impact and financial goals.
Network
We have an extensive network comprising of:
- Co-investors
- ABN AMRO Bank sector experts, research and client relationships
- Friends of the house
- (Former) portfolio companies
- Leading impact organisations
who can assist companies (e.g. as board members) in strategic, managerial and/or other needs.
Knowledge
ABN AMRO has substantial knowledge of the energy transition, circular economy and social impact which we make available to our investment companies.
We have specific financial know-how and are typically involved in M&A, refinancing and assisting in the execution of the strategic plan.
Investment principles
| Ticket size | EUR 5m - EUR 30m (initial ticket dependent on phase of business) |
| Stakes | Majority or minority (relevant stake) |
| Financials |
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| Development phase | Strong commercial traction and good unit economics |
| Focus | > 50% revenue within relevant transition |
| Governance | Strong management and team (> 10 FTE) |
| Geography | North-Western Europe |
| Impact | Measurable impact, with the financial performance of the company directly related to the level of impact made |
