Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and early-stage impact investor based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on empowering purpose-driven founders in sectors such as energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart provides not only capital but also mentorship, market access, and community connections, facilitating collaboration among founders, co-investors, and partners. The firm has invested in over 350 startups, achieving a notable alumni valuation exceeding $1.7 billion. Rockstart supports various initiatives, including programs like Rockstart Impact Nepal, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in specific regions. The company's diverse portfolio includes successful exits, illustrating its commitment to driving positive change on a global scale.

Mark Durno

Managing Partner AgriFood

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Don Ritzen

Interim Managing Partner Energy Fund

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Rune Theill

Co-Founder, CEO

Past deals in Rotterdam

Fibersail

Seed Round in 2022
Fibersail is a technology company specializing in the monitoring of wind turbine blades through an advanced shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Fibersail provides real-time analysis of the shape, condition, and behavior of wind turbine blades. This innovative service enables wind turbine operators to optimize performance and enhance availability while reducing the risk of failures and lowering maintenance costs. By integrating fiber optic sensors along the entire length of critical structures, Fibersail offers a straightforward solution for continuous monitoring, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of wind energy infrastructure.

Fibersail

Seed Round in 2019
Fibersail is a technology company specializing in the monitoring of wind turbine blades through an advanced shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Fibersail provides real-time analysis of the shape, condition, and behavior of wind turbine blades. This innovative service enables wind turbine operators to optimize performance and enhance availability while reducing the risk of failures and lowering maintenance costs. By integrating fiber optic sensors along the entire length of critical structures, Fibersail offers a straightforward solution for continuous monitoring, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of wind energy infrastructure.

Crownstone

Seed Round in 2016
Crownstone is a company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializing in indoor localization and building automation. Its flagship product, the Crownstone power plug, automates the switching and dimming of devices and lamps based on user presence, enhancing energy efficiency and convenience. The Crownstone plugs react to users entering or leaving a space, turning lights and appliances on or off accordingly. Additionally, users can customize their wake-up experience by integrating the device with their existing bedside lamps, which can be controlled via smartphone. Crownstone not only targets the home automation market but also collaborates with OEM partners to integrate its technology into various products. Furthermore, the company offers its indoor localization and energy monitoring services to B2B clients across sectors such as healthcare and asset tracking, promoting smarter energy use and improved operational efficiency.
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