Dutch VC 4impact on the hunt for Nordic startups – ‘A lot of exciting opportunities’

Ali Najafbagy, founding partner of 4impact. Photo: 4impact. Graphic: Impact Loop.
25 juni 2025
08:55
Dutch impact investor 4impact is setting aside over €20m from its latest fund to invest in Nordic startups tackling sustainability and social challenges with software.

Co-founder Ali Najafbagy tells Impact Loop why Europe’s future lies in digital-first solutions – and which companies they’re keeping an eye on:

"There are a lot of exciting opportunities in that space", he says about one particular sector.

After carving out a niche by investing solely in impact-focused software solutions, 4impact closed its third fund last year at €68m.

Now, about a third of that is being set aside for investing in Nordic startups, founding partner Ali Najafbagy tells Impact Loop.

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