Rubio Impact Ventures

Rubio Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2014. The firm specializes in mid venture, growth capital, late venture, and emerging growth investments, focusing on sectors such as nutrition, fitness, healthcare, and education technology. Rubio Impact Ventures is particularly dedicated to supporting enterprises that create positive social and environmental impacts, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations, including the young and the elderly. The firm typically targets equity investments ranging from €0.5 million to €8 million in companies based in the Netherlands. Unlike many venture capital firms, Rubio Impact Ventures does not engage with start-ups, infrastructure, real estate, incubators, consultants, or government-backed entities. Through its investments, the firm strives to foster innovation and sustainability in a variety of industries.

Tijl Hoefnagels

Venture Partner

Helmer Schukken

Managing Partner

Willemijn Verloop

Co-Founder and Partner

Eske Scavenius

Investment Director

Past deals in Recycling

Vytal

Venture Round in 2025
Vytal provides software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage industry. The company offers a reusable container system and accompanying container management software designed to support sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers. Vytal's platform allows businesses and individual consumers to access high-quality reusable packaging at a pay-per-use price that is more economical than disposable options. Users can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thereby facilitating a circular approach to packaging and contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.

Vytal

Venture Round in 2024
Vytal provides software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage industry. The company offers a reusable container system and accompanying container management software designed to support sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers. Vytal's platform allows businesses and individual consumers to access high-quality reusable packaging at a pay-per-use price that is more economical than disposable options. Users can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thereby facilitating a circular approach to packaging and contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.

Renewaball

Series A in 2024
Renewaball produces sustainable Tennis balls made of wool instead of nylon by separating a used tennis ball into clean and separate parts of felt and rubber and Recycling them.

Vytal

Series A in 2022
Vytal provides software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage industry. The company offers a reusable container system and accompanying container management software designed to support sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers. Vytal's platform allows businesses and individual consumers to access high-quality reusable packaging at a pay-per-use price that is more economical than disposable options. Users can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thereby facilitating a circular approach to packaging and contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that focuses on manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with leading brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into viable products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including jackets, hoodies, dresses, and swimwear, as well as luggage and gift cards. By integrating renewal services for apparel and home goods, The Renewal Workshop aims to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices within the fashion industry. Its operations not only generate revenue for clothing brands through resale but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with textile waste. The products are available through both physical stores and online platforms.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2019
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that focuses on manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with leading brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into viable products. The company offers a diverse range of items, including jackets, hoodies, dresses, and swimwear, as well as luggage and gift cards. By integrating renewal services for apparel and home goods, The Renewal Workshop aims to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices within the fashion industry. Its operations not only generate revenue for clothing brands through resale but also contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with textile waste. The products are available through both physical stores and online platforms.

SpinDye

Series A in 2018
SpinDye provides polyester yarns and fabrics in the fashion and apparel industries.They deliver a clean, traceable coloring method for yarns and textiles.They engaged in the coloration of the recycled material before it was extruded into fiber and spun into yarn.

Afval Loont

Seed Round in 2016
Afval Loont is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in waste management and recycling services. It operates a program that incentivizes households to separate and return various types of household waste, including plastic, metal, beverage cartons, cardboard, textiles, electrical gadgets, and frying oil. By offering monetary rewards based on the weight of waste turned in, Afval Loont encourages consumers to participate in responsible waste disposal. This initiative not only helps in recycling efforts but also contributes to the circular economy by transforming a portion of household waste into raw materials for new products. Through its services, Afval Loont aims to foster community engagement and promote environmental sustainability.
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