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Mentha Impact Fund I

Geography
Netherlands
Stage
Series A
Fund size
€153M
Focus
AI/ML and Climate & Sustainability
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N°01 / About

About Mentha Impact Fund I

Mentha Impact Fund I is a venture capital firm based in Netherlands, focusing on Series A stage investments. The fund actively supports founders building innovative solutions in AI/ML, Climate & Sustainability, providing strategic guidance and capital to help startups scale.

N°02 / Thesis

Investment Focus

Location / RegionNetherlands
Funding StageSeries A
Industry Focus
AI/ML
Climate & Sustainability

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Profitable SME founder seeking growth partner in DACH/Benelux

SME buyouts
DACH + Benelux
buy-and-build
family business
growth acceleration

Bullish Signals

25+ transactions per yearexternal
Active since 2007, strong track recordexternal
International + buy-and-build expertiseexternal
Sustainability + human factor focuswebsite
Market consolidation track recordwebsite
Operational transformation expertise confirmedwebsite
Targets NL, BE, DK, DE explicitlywebsite
Kitchen table to strong collective — proven scalingwebsite
Organic growth, international expansion, M&A focuswebsite
Active hands-on approach with true entrepreneurshipwebsite
Founding entrepreneurs + family business specialistswebsite
Growth acceleration + transformation mindsetwebsite
25+ international transactions annually confirmedwebsite
Dreams and goals realization focuswebsite

Contrarian Signals

No early-stage or VC-style investingexternal
Operational involvement requiredexternal
Growth ambition must be ambitious-scalewebsite

Founder Do's

Be profitable, established SME
Have clear organic growth path
Open to operational partnership
Based in NL, BE, DK or DE
Family/founder-owned businesses welcome

Founder Don'ts

No early-stage startups
No unprofitable ventures
No outside DACH/Benelux focus

25 signals on Mentha Impact Fund I

14 bullish · 3 contrarian · 5 pitch do's · 3 don'ts, each with its source. From €9/month, cancel anytime.

Facts

Fund Overview

Fund Size€153M
Saves0
People

Key People

Edo Fennings

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