September 26, 2024 - At VP Capital, we believe that the right investments can drive meaningful change. That is why we are excited to welcome SI3 to our portfolio—a fund dedicated to addressing social inequality by investing in companies that foster equal opportunities.
SI3 is the third fund launched by Shaping Impact Group (SIG), a fund manager with a proven track record of driving social impact. SI3 is a €20 million Article 9 fund under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), based in Belgium and focused on creating equal opportunities towards an inclusive society. The fund targets start-ups and scale-ups that are committed to generating social impact in areas such as education, debt reduction, poverty alleviation, combating polarization, reducing income inequality, and improving access to work. Through financial backing and strategic support, SI3 aims to amplify the effectiveness of these initiatives, driving substantial social change.
Our investment in SI3 aligns seamlessly with our impact-first strategy, particularly in tackling one of our key challenges: social equality. One of the core areas we prioritize is fostering inclusivity—a goal that SI3 actively pursues. "We are particularly excited about SI3 because they focus on creating sustainable solutions that address societal issues at their roots," says Marije Rhebergen, Director of Impact & Communications. "What makes this investment even more meaningful is that SI3 is not only focused on social impact in Belgium and the Netherlands, but also leverages its strengths in tech and digital solutions to achieve a broader impact across various communities."
Shaping Impact Group’s current portfolio closely aligns with our focus on creating a society with equal participation and opportunities for all; through our commitment to the fund, we hope to further expand their impact in this space. “In our opinion, SI3 can be seen as a frontrunner in their deep understanding of social equality, combined with their robust methodology for measuring such Social Returns on Investments made (SROI) alongside financial returns,” explains Mathijs van der Knaap, Manager Finance & Investments.
