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𝑵𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝑰𝑭𝑺 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝟓𝟎 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒋𝒆 𝑹𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏 We are proud to announce that our Director of Impact & Communications Marije Rhebergen has been nominated for the longlist of the WIFS Top 50 Women in Sustainable Finance 2024. This is a Dutch list that recognizes women who are making substantial contributions to sustainability in the financial sector, showcasing their impact and positive influence in this area. Marije’s commitment to sustainable progress and positive impact are cornerstones of her career, and this nomination reflects her dedication and passion. She has become an invaluable member of our team, and together we are advancing our impact-first strategy by deepening our expertise in impact investments and sharing that knowledge with our network to foster more positive impact together. With a total of 167 nominations composing the longlist, we eagerly await the launch of the final list at the Dive In Festival on 25 September 2024, in Zeist.  This is the third year of the WIFS (the Netherlands) Top 50, and the second time VP Capital has been featured, following Astrid Leyssens' inclusion in the final list two years ago. This event will spotlight and celebrate the meaningful work of women advancing sustainability in the financial sector, inspiring further progress towards a more sustainable future. Read more about Marije’s recent nomination and how her dedication to sustainability has shaped her career, along with the impactful steps she and VP Capital are taking to drive positive change. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dQF537CK #WIFS #top50womeninsustainablefinance #changemakers #vpcapital #drivenbyimpact #sustainablefuture

𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒗𝒆-𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 Sustainability and impact are two topics we have been interested in for a long time. After our previous five-year investment strategy concluded, we received the family's support to pivot towards sustainable solutions, aiming to inspire other family offices and investors to join us. Our objective was clear: to leverage our capital and network for sustainable progress, ensuring a secure future for generations to come. Since embarking on this journey in 2018, we have made significant strides. Our commitment to driving sustainable progress is reflected in our recently released Progress Report 2023. This report measures and documents our impact investment over the past year and the strategic period from 2019 to 2023. Here are some key results from the past five years’ work: ✅ Improved our Progress Score from 5.8/10 in 2018 to 7.9/10 in 2023, showcasing our positive impact on people and the planet. ✅ Increased our impact investments, resulting in 58% of our capital being invested in impactful ventures by the end of 2023, which is 13% above our target goal. ✅ Proudly became a member of the B-Corp community ✅ Achieved our goal of engaging with 90% of our portfolio on ESG and impact. As a family office, we are dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges faced by our planet today. To do this, we aim to drive meaningful, widespread change by openly sharing our goals, ambitions and lessons learned. We extend heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to shaping this report and propelling our journey towards a sustainable future. Explore the full report at the link below 👇 #progressreport #drivenbyimpact #impactinvesting #familyoffice #sustainableprogress

𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆-𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 Innovative start-ups and scale-ups are the key to driving sustainable progress, yet they often struggle to access capital. Countless research inventions are never used on a large scale. As a family office with a long-term perspective, we are uniquely positioned to bridge this gap. That's why we are proud to participate in the first round of the BigCircle Ventures fund. The fund actively scouts promising greentech ventures and transforms them into successful enterprises aimed at addressing global climate and circularity challenges. All with the aim to have significant impact on reaching a climate-positive, circular and toxicity-free economy by 2050.   In the upcoming year, BigCircle Ventures aims to establish the first five of 30 intended greentech ventures and provide them with the necessary initial funding from this first round of the fund.   VP Capital’s involvement with BigCircle Ventures highlights our shared ambitions and offers significant potential to enhance our collective efforts to contribute to circular, net-zero and toxicity-free solutions.   Read the full press release in the link below. 👇   #bigcircleventures #vpcapital #drivenbyimpact #impactinvesting #sustainablefuture

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑫𝒐 𝑾𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆? This question was the focal point during the first day of the "Let's Meet in the Field" event, organised by Ardo and held on the fields of VP Landbouw, a direct participation of VP Capital. The focus of the day was to discuss the impact of climate change on the agricultural sector and explore the latest developments in sustainable and regenerative farming.    The day began with a warm welcome from Ardo, followed by an introduction to their vision and sustainability ambitions, with a particular emphasis on future-proof vegetable cultivation. Our colleague Jobien Laurijssen, Sustainability Manager at VP Capital, also spoke and shared some insights into VP Landbouw’s journey towards regenerative agriculture.   After the presentations, guests enjoyed a tour around the demonstration fields where they saw a variety of cover crops, innovative techniques for soil management and regenerative farming methods for crops like spinach, beans and carrots. This included a demonstration by Simon Brouwer de, Farm Manager at VP Landbouw. Some sustainable approaches to mechanical weeding and irrigation were also highlighted.    We would like to congratulate Ardo for organising such an engaging and inspiring event, and we are pleased that VP Landbouw could be part of it.    #ardo #vplandbouw #vpcapital #letsmeetinthefield #agriculture #sustainability #regenerativefarming

𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒈𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅? At VP Capital, we believe they can. Even better, we have witnessed this firsthand over the past few years and have been able to expand our positive impact. To further this mission, we recently welcomed the like-minded impact fund, Impact Expansion, to our portfolio. The fund aims to support a dozen profitable SMEs in the Benelux, France and across Western Europe, seeking €5 to €30 million of capital to accelerate their development and increase their impact. Impact Expansion’s theory of change has identified three sectors in Western Europe that require urgent solutions: the environment (renewable energy and energy efficiency), healthcare (prevention, mental health, and accessibility) and skill development and lifelong training (especially for segments of the population such as young people, people with disabilities, older people and minority groups). Impact Expansion's specific targets also align with various themes and solutions within our impact strategy, such as climate action, social equality and renewable energy. We are confident that their strategic approach complements our own and enhances our ability to drive meaningful change. Their commitment to addressing critical issues in these sectors makes them an ideal partner for us at VP Capital. We are happy to join other investors, including family offices, in fostering greater sustainable progress. Together, we can leverage our collective expertise and resources to create positive impact on society and the environment. Discover more about Impact Expansion and dive into the full press release at https://lnkd.in/g6npZvW9    #impactexpansion #vpcapital #familyoffice #impactfund #drivenbyimpact

𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒈 That is exactly what the VP Capital team did during our annual VP Capital team walking day recently. Host and tour guide Onno Warns, along with Els Corporaal, an urban ecologist in Amsterdam, led us on an inspiring city walk. Els shared her valuable knowledge about nature-inclusive design and promoting biodiversity in the city. She challenged us to view the city from the perspective of a hedgehog. What do hedgehogs need to prosper? Can hedgehogs find food in the city? Can they climb out of the water (nature-friendly banks)? And can they discover safe living places (ecological connections)? In addition, Onno enriched our walk with his extensive knowledge of the history and historical value of various places and buildings in Amsterdam. All of their stories inspired us not to just walk by, but to really look around us and experience the city. We stopped at Wakuli, where co-founder Lukas Grosfeld told us all about their futureproof regenerative coffee production, while we enjoyed a cup of their delicious coffee. Their initiative contributes to enhancing soil and biodiversity, reducing CO2 emissions, addressing the impacts of climate change and promoting social equality. After the walk, we boarded an electric boat and enjoyed Amsterdam from a completely different perspective on the canals. It was great to gain insights and share new experiences together. Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to this unforgettable day! #teamouting #amsterdam #teambuilding #ecology #naturebasedsolutions #strongertogether

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 We are delighted to unveil our Progress Report 2023 - a comprehensive annual publication that showcases our progress and results over the past year. It offers detailed insights and valuable lessons learned as we continue our journey as a dedicated family office committed to driving meaningful change. Our Progress Report 2023, what to expect: ✅ A detailed overview of our achievements and milestones throughout 2023. ✅ The successful conclusion of our 2019-2023 strategy period, highlighting key outcomes and lessons learned. ✅ Our ambitious 2024-2028 impact-first strategy, which marks a pivotal moment as we prioritise impactful outcomes at the core of every decision. Setting ambitious targets was just the beginning. Our journey extends beyond numbers. It's about learning and growth. While we celebrate our successes, we also acknowledge the areas where we've faced challenges and gained invaluable insights. Sharing these valuable learnings with other family offices and partners is integral to our mission of collective progress. With our new strategy, we are eager to continue driving positive change through sustainable investments and initiatives. We deeply appreciate the dedication and contributions of the entire VP Capital team, as well as all the companies and funds in our portfolio and our partners, whose invaluable teamwork has shaped this report. Together, our collaborative efforts and transparent approach have propelled our progress, and we look forward to achieving milestones together along the sustainable path ahead. Read the full article and download the Progress Report 2023 to explore our journey to drive change together: https://lnkd.in/exiKr_ty #progressreport #sustainableprogress #impactinvesting #vpcapital #drivenbyimpact #familyoffice 

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 We are delighted to unveil our Progress Report 2023 - a comprehensive annual publication that showcases our progress and results over the past year. It offers detailed insights and valuable lessons learned as we continue our journey as a dedicated family office committed to driving meaningful change. Our Progress Report 2023, what to expect: ✅ A detailed overview of our achievements and milestones throughout 2023. ✅ The successful conclusion of our 2019-2023 strategy period, highlighting key outcomes and lessons learned. ✅ Our ambitious 2024-2028 impact-first strategy, which marks a pivotal moment as we prioritise impactful outcomes at the core of every decision. Setting ambitious targets was just the beginning. Our journey extends beyond numbers. It's about learning and growth. While we celebrate our successes, we also acknowledge the areas where we've faced challenges and gained invaluable insights. Sharing these valuable learnings with other family offices and partners is integral to our mission of collective progress. With our new strategy, we are eager to continue driving positive change through sustainable investments and initiatives. We deeply appreciate the dedication and contributions of the entire VP Capital team, as well as all the companies and funds in our portfolio and our partners, whose invaluable teamwork has shaped this report. Together, our collaborative efforts and transparent approach have propelled our progress, and we look forward to achieving milestones together along the sustainable path ahead. Read the full article and download the Progress Report 2023 to explore our journey to drive change together: https://lnkd.in/exiKr_ty #progressreport #sustainableprogress #impactinvesting #vpcapital #drivenbyimpact #familyoffice 

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆? HOF36, an innovative and sustainable residential district in Leiden, has recently been completed. Developed by Schroders Capital and constructed by De Vries en Verburg, HOF36 consists of five buildings with a total of 444 units, including 126 dedicated to social housing. From July 1, the doors will be wide open to welcome the first residents. VP Capital has invested in these affordable housing units at HOF36. By doing so, we are driving sustainable urban development that addresses urgent housing needs. The apartments are gas-free, powered entirely by solar energy and use heat and cold storage (WKO) for heating and hot water. This creates an eco-friendly living environment with low energy costs for residents. The complex has a green rooftop garden that enhances social cohesion among residents and contributes to biodiversity. Additionally, the inner courtyard helps to retain water efficiently. The sustainable design and energy-efficient features of the buildings contribute to global climate objectives and support the transition towards more sustainable construction practices. At VP Capital, we are committed to ensuring access to safe and affordable housing for everyone. This belief drives our support for projects like HOF36, which not only offers sustainable living solutions but also promotes social equality. By investing in social housing, we are contributing to an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to live in a sustainable and green environment. Learn more about HOF36 at https://lnkd.in/epquiuCk #socialhousing #sustainablebuilding #impactinvesting #leiden #vpcapital

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆? HOF36, an innovative and sustainable residential district in Leiden, has recently been completed. Developed by Schroders Capital and constructed by De Vries en Verburg, HOF36 consists of five buildings with a total of 444 units, including 126 dedicated to social housing. From July 1, the doors will be wide open to welcome the first residents. VP Capital has invested in these affordable housing units at HOF36. By doing so, we are driving sustainable urban development that addresses urgent housing needs. The apartments are gas-free, powered entirely by solar energy and use heat and cold storage (WKO) for heating and hot water. This creates an eco-friendly living environment with low energy costs for residents. The complex has a green rooftop garden that enhances social cohesion among residents and contributes to biodiversity. Additionally, the inner courtyard helps to retain water efficiently. The sustainable design and energy-efficient features of the buildings contribute to global climate objectives and support the transition towards more sustainable construction practices. At VP Capital, we are committed to ensuring access to safe and affordable housing for everyone. This belief drives our support for projects like HOF36, which not only offers sustainable living solutions but also promotes social equality. By investing in social housing, we are contributing to an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to live in a sustainable and green environment. Learn more about HOF36 at https://lnkd.in/epquiuCk #socialhousing #sustainablebuilding #impactinvesting #leiden #vpcapital