COFIDES invests €1,5M in Impact Shakers for impact startups in Spain -

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COFIDES, through its Social Impact Fund (FIS), has committed 1,5 million euros to the European fund Impact Shakers Ventures I. The operation seeks to strengthen the Spanish ecosystem of impact startups in pre-seed and seed stages, attracting international capital and supporting projects in areas such as climate technology and inclusion.

COFIDES has formalized, through its Social Impact Fund (FIS), an investment of 1,5 million euros in the European fund Impact Shakers Ventures IThe goal is to strengthen the Spanish ecosystem of impact startups in their earliest stages, covering the funding needs of disruptive projects and consolidating the position of España as a social innovation hub.

The operation channels resources from FIS towards a vehicle specializing in startups in stages pre-seed y seedThe fund is managed by the Belgian firm Impact Shakers, which complements the capital injection with a customized acceleration program, designed to integrate impact into the core of the business model and scale operations sustainably.

An alliance for early-stage growth

This investment aligns with the strategy of Social Impact Fund to build an inclusive and competitive innovation ecosystem in EspañaThe investment thesis of Impact Shakers Ventures It focuses on three strategic verticals: climate technologies (climate tech), technologies that facilitate inclusion e impact infrastructuresThese areas are consistent with the challenges identified by the Theory of Change. FIS, which range from the green transition and the circular economy to social cohesion and the employability of vulnerable groups.

Ángela Pérez, President and CEO of COFIDES, has emphasized the importance of the operation, stating that "it represents a step forward in promoting social innovation and the impact economy in España"Providing support to startups in their early stages, which need more robust and specialized support."

For their part, the members of Impact Shakers, Yonca Braeckman y Alina KlarnerThey highlighted the potential of the domestic market: «España It has a very dynamic ecosystem of impact-oriented entrepreneurs. We provide capital ready to support them from the earliest stages and a broad international network from day one. This investment allows us to do just that, also offering the close operational support that pre-seed and seed-stage companies need to grow responsibly.”

Catalytic effect and initial investments in Spain

The participation of FIS This fund generates a significant catalytic effect, with a mobilization ratio of 1 to 2. According to COFIDESFor every euro contributed by the public fund, two euros are attracted from new public and private investors. This mechanism not only strengthens the vehicle's financial capacity but also attracts international capital to the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering a more diverse and resilient pipeline of projects.

From the investment commitment of FIS, Impact Shakers It has already made four investments in Spanish startups, demonstrating a rapid deployment of capital in different regions and key sectors.

Company	Headquarters	Area of Activity
Bel	Barcelona	EdTech platform with AI for personalized tutoring.
BZero	Valencia	Development of ultra-thin and compostable bioplastics.
Feniria	Barcelona	Solutions for GPU energy efficiency in AI.
Humara	Ourense	SaaS software for optimizing waste management.

The value of these types of alliances is endorsed by the entrepreneurs themselves. Laura Rodríguez Álvarez, CEO and founder of Humara Waste, has highlighted that «the investment of Impact Shakers en España It is extraordinarily valuable for startups like ours. The team not only supports a wide diversity of entrepreneurs in the earliest stages, when access to capital is still difficult, but also acts as a trusted pan-European partner throughout our growth process.”

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