EU-Inc proposal draws mixed response from impact investors: ‘On paper, this looks great’
20 mars 2026
06:00
European impact investors have cautiously welcomed the European Commission’s long-awaited EU-Inc proposal.
But while many see it as a step in the right direction, some warn the plan falls short of delivering a truly unified European system – and may do little to address the deeper barriers facing impact startups.
“It's a missed opportunity to think more deeply about what kind of startups we want to succeed," Thijs van der Burgt, CEO and co-founder of Norrsken Amsterdam, tells Impact Loop.
But while many see it as a step in the right direction, some warn the plan falls short of delivering a truly unified European system – and may do little to address the deeper barriers facing impact startups.
“It's a missed opportunity to think more deeply about what kind of startups we want to succeed," Thijs van der Burgt, CEO and co-founder of Norrsken Amsterdam, tells Impact Loop.
European impact investors are cautiously optimistic following the European Commission’s long-awaited proposal for EU-Inc – but caveats remain.
The new corporate entity promises to let founders register a company online, in 48 hours, for €100, with full access to the EU single market from day one.