Mainport Innovation Fund

Mainport Innovation Fund (MIF) is a venture capital firm focused on accelerating innovation in the logistics, transportation, and aviation industries. Founded in 2009 and restructured with MIF II in 2015, the fund was initiated by prominent Dutch entities including Schiphol Group, KLM, Delft University of Technology, NS Dutch Railways, and the Port of Amsterdam, managed by NBI Investors. The fund specializes in early-stage investments with initial ticket sizes ranging from EUR 200,000 to EUR 3 million, and it has the capacity to participate in follow-on rounds, committing up to EUR 10 million per company. MIF supports startups by combining venture capital funding with the expertise and global network of its founding partners, which can also serve as pilot partners or launching customers. In 2022, MIF merged with SHIFT Invest to form the largest climate impact-oriented venture capital fund in the Netherlands, expanding its focus to sustainable aviation, mobility, and logistics with a strong emphasis on climate impact. This new fund, SHIFT Invest III, targets companies working on sustainable infrastructure, multi-modal transport, energy transition, and digitalization. Some notable investments from MIF include startups like RazorSecure, Aiir Innovations, and GRASP Innovations, which are making significant strides in their respective fields. The fund continues to drive innovation by leveraging its extensive network and deep industry expertise to support the growth of groundbreaking startups.