VLIEGWIEL
Accelerating Impact Together
We empower early-stage startups tackling the world’s most pressing challenges by providing capital, expertise, and access to a strong network.
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Looking for a partner that invests and thinks alongside you?
Even the most promising companies face growth barriers. At that stage, capital alone isn’t enough, and strategic support becomes essential. At Vliegwiel, we provide both: funding and access to a network of seasoned experts who help entrepreneurs move forward.
Rather than spreading our capital widely, we deliberately focus on a select number of investments. This allows us to engage deeply and be more than just a financial partner. Our investors aim for long-term impact, which is why we apply a flexible exit strategy, tailored to what each company needs to truly scale.
What we bring
Invest Capital – €100,000 – €250,000 per venture
Activate Network – co-investors, advisors and future clients
Provide Expertise – strategic, financial and sustainability guidance
Our Impact Focus
Our investments revolve around four key pillars that drive measurable impact?
Investing in solutions that eliminate waste, extend product lifecycles, and promote resource efficiency.
Supporting the shift to a low-carbon economy through clean energy, decarbonization, and climate resilience.
Example: Renset
Protecting and restoring ecosystems, soil health, and natural resources vital for life and livelihoods.
Enabling access to nutritious, sustainable, and equitable food systems, from farm to fork.
Who We Back
We support mission-driven founders and teams that are collaborative, resilient, and complementary.
Our preferred funding range is €100,000–€250,000, typically for early-stage (pre-seed to seed) ventures with some revenue traction.
Founder & Team Profile:
- Mission-driven mindset
- Team-oriented and open to feedback
- Complementary skills and diverse strengths
- Resilient and adaptable when challenges arise
Portfolio Highlights
Back to Battery
Recycling used lithium-ion batteries into high-purity materials closing the loop for Europe’s circular battery economy.
Renset
Powering emission-free construction sites with clean, mobile battery systems that replace diesel generators.
Greendustry
Transforming grey industrial areas into green, climate-resilient business parks that benefit both nature and enterprise.
“Vliegwiel voegt meer toe dan kapitaal – ze helpen ons de juiste keuzes te maken voor duurzame groei”
