At DOEN Ventures, we invest in sustainable and social startups that create positive impact. Sometimes our paths diverge because a company is able to continue growing without our support. In other cases, we unfortunately have to part ways because further growth proves unfeasible. In every case, we learn a great deal from our alumni. We no longer hold investments in the partners listed below.
Tommy Tomato
TommyTomato
TommyTomato provides hot school lunches to help children enjoy healthier meals together in the classroom. The meals are vegetarian, wholegrain and based on seasonal ingredients. TommyTomato works with sustainable packaging and creates employment opportunities through social workplaces. In doing so, the company contributes to a healthy, sustainable and socially inclusive world.
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Naïf
Naïf
Naïf believes in honest skincare. The Dutch brand develops natural, animal-friendly and ocean-friendly personal care products for children and adults. Since 2020, Naïf has been a certified B Corp.
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The Ketchup Club
The Ketchup Club
The Ketchup Club produces artisanal ketchup from tomatoes and mangoes that would otherwise go to waste. The company works with smallholder farmers in Kenya, pays fair prices and processes the harvest locally. In doing so, The Ketchup Club reduces food waste, strengthens farmers’ incomes and contributes to a fairer and more sustainable food system.
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PeelPioneers
PeelPioneers rescues orange peels from supermarkets and the hospitality sector and gives them a second life. The company extracts natural ingredients from the peels for use in food, cosmetics and cleaning products. This ensures that 100% of the peel is reused. Through innovations such as Finix, a citrus fibre ingredient, PeelPioneers helps reduce waste and contributes to a circular food system.
Protolabs (3DHubs)
Protolabs (3DHubs)
In 2021, Protolabs acquired 3D Hubs and helps companies rapidly manufacture custom parts, from prototypes to small production runs. Through a digital platform and a global network of manufacturing partners, the company produces parts using technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining. In doing so, Protolabs accelerates product development and innovation.
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Ecovative
Ecovative
Ecovative Design makes innovative use of agricultural waste (such as cottonseed hulls) and mushrooms to produce sustainable packaging and insulation materials.
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Nuventura
Nuventura develops cleaner, air-based switchgear as an alternative to conventional systems. These installations are used at connection points between the electricity grid and end users. Grid operators use them to connect and disconnect residential areas, industrial sites, and commercial buildings from the grid.
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GreenHome
GreenHome is a Dutch software company that develops digital solutions to make homes more sustainable and accelerate the energy transition. The company creates tools that help homeowners identify energy-saving measures, such as insulation and solar panels. Additionally, GreenHome supports municipalities with software for the transition to sustainable heating and uses AI to automate processes.
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VIBERS
VIBERS develops and sells sustainable alternatives to plastic, paper, and concrete made from elephant grass. These materials are affordable, versatile, and environmentally friendly. Elephant grass absorbs four times more CO₂ than a forest, requires no irrigation or pesticides, and grows on land that is not used for food production.
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