VP Capital Expands Impact Through Investment in Phitrust

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Tackling Europe’s pressing challenges together

November 18, 2024 - VP Capital is pleased to announce its investment in Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion fund. Phitrust is a renowned French impact investment fund manager dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship and creating a sustainable, inclusive economy. This partnership reinforces our commitment to addressing some of Europe's most pressing social and environmental challenges, driving positive, long-term change.

Tackling pressing challenges

The world faces a range of complex social issues, including unemployment, financial exclusion, and educational inequality. Barriers that further complicate challenges for rural communities, people with disabilities and youth. Phitrust addresses these issues in Europe by investing in companies that create inclusive opportunities and provide access to essential resources, fostering economic participation and dignity for all.

"We are thrilled to support a fund that focuses on addressing key social challenges through impactful investments," said Marije Rhebergen, Director of Impact & Communications at VP Capital.

Leading social and environmental impact

More specifically, Phitrust Partenaires Inclusion invests in companies that empower underserved communities by enhancing their access to essential goods, services, and dignified work. A key priority is fostering inclusion through work, creating opportunities for meaningful employment for individuals facing employment challenges. Their investments promote social entrepreneurship, ensuring that marginalized groups benefit from affordable housing, healthcare, and energy solutions. Phitrust’s philosophy of integrating social inclusion with environmental sustainability is perfectly aligned with VP Capital’s mission to drive impactful and responsible investment.

“Having VP Capital as investor-partner strengthens Phitrust’s European footprint and fuels our mission to drive innovation and cross-fertilization among social entrepreneurs across borders,” highlighted Gaëtan Herinckx, Investment Director at Phitrust Partenaires.

Aligning Investments

Phitrust not only addresses social issues but also integrates environmental priorities into its strategy; besides the social focus, the fund’s investments largely align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets areas like the circular economy, net-zero, biodiversity, and waste management. This alignment with global goals ensures that Phitrust’s portfolio contributes to both social inclusion and the planet’s sustainability.

"Phitrust’s focus on social and environmental impact perfectly mirrors our approach to creating long-term value," noted Mathijs van der Knaap, Manager of Finance & Investments at VP Capital.

Driving Measurable, Lasting Impact

By employing a rigorous impact measurement framework, balancing qualitative and quantitative assessments, Phitrust ensures its investments deliver measurable results. The fund provides strategic and operational support to its partners, fostering sustainable growth. This focus on accountability and engagement closely matches VP Capital’s investment philosophy, where impact and transparency are key drivers of success.