Ananda Impact Ventures

Ananda Impact Ventures, established in 2009, is a leading European venture capital firm dedicated to impact investing. The firm operates primarily in the DACH region, the UK, Benelux, and Scandinavia, focusing on early-stage investments from Seed to Series A rounds. Ananda manages around €200 million in assets across multiple funds, including their latest €108 million fund launched in 2023. Ananda invests in companies that address significant social and environmental challenges, aligning their business models with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Their portfolio includes companies like OroraTech, which uses satellite technology to monitor wildfires, and NatureMetrics, which provides biodiversity data solutions through eDNA technology. The firm's investment strategy is built on their unique Impact Termsheet, which ties financial success to measurable impact outcomes. This model ensures that the impact is integral to the business, fostering long-term sustainability and growth. Ananda also emphasizes diversity and founder health, supporting entrepreneurs with robust resources and a hands-on approach to partnership. Founders appreciate Ananda's supportive and mission-aligned investment approach, which combines financial backing with strategic guidance to help scale impactful innovations. The firm prides itself on its deep commitment to creating positive societal change through venture capital.