Impact Shakers Microfund II

Belgium
Pre Seed
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About Impact Shakers Microfund II

Early-stage, impact tech (climate, inclusion, circular economy, diverse founders). Pre-seed, seed up to €150k initial + follow-on.

Investment Focus

Location / RegionBelgium
Funding StagePre Seed
Industry Focus
Circular Economy
Climate Sustainability

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Diverse-led European impact startup, idea to scale

diverse-led startups
impact investing
inclusive entrepreneurship
Europe focus
idea-to-scale

Bullish Signals

€20M venture fund launchedexternal
Top 100 women in EU VC 2026external
Microfund + angel programme activeexternal
Top 50 diverse startups list openexternal
Full idea-to-exit ecosystem builtexternal
Top 50 nominations open Apr 2026website
Platform: Europe #1 impact app formwebsite

Contrarian Signals

Niche diverse-founder mandate limits dealflowexternal
€20M fund — small check sizes onlyexternal
Multiple programmes may dilute focusexternal

Founder Do's

Be a diverse or underrepresented founder
Show clear societal or environmental impact
Apply via platform to get on radar
Nominate startup for Top 50 list
Consider Impact Angel Programme for early-stage

Founder Don'ts

Don't pitch without impact angle
Don't skip platform application step
Don't ignore diversity criteria

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Fund Overview

Fund Size€2.5M
Saves0

Key People

Yonca Braeckman

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