Patient capital for impact: 26 foundations actively investing in VCs and startups
22 Apr 2026
06:00
It’s no secret that fundraising is tough for VCs right now – especially for impact-focused funds.
Against that backdrop, patient sources of capital like foundations are more valuable than ever for GPs.
In this exclusive deep dive, based on manually curated data, you’ll find:
→ 26 foundations that have made multiple investments in European impact VCs and startups
→ The funds and sectors they’re backing
→ Why foundations are critical “first check” LPs for emerging managers
Against that backdrop, patient sources of capital like foundations are more valuable than ever for GPs.
In this exclusive deep dive, based on manually curated data, you’ll find:
→ 26 foundations that have made multiple investments in European impact VCs and startups
→ The funds and sectors they’re backing
→ Why foundations are critical “first check” LPs for emerging managers