{"id":2064,"date":"2026-01-08T14:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/terug-en-vooruitkijken\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:42:35","slug":"terug-en-vooruitkijken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/en\/terug-en-vooruitkijken\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2728Looking back to 2025 and forward to 2026\u2728\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new year starts with energy and ambition \u2014 and it\u2019s the perfect moment to reflect on what we have built together. For Value Factory, the past year was defined by focus, growth and further professionalisation. We strengthened our foundation in AgriTech and FoodTech and sharpened our ClimateTech focus, with additional attention for sustainable building innovations. We also realised exits and generated solid returns. With a strengthened team, we are now even better positioned to support founders with focus and accelerate impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A\u00a0sharper\u00a0investment\u00a0strategy:\u00a0AgriTech\u00a0&\u00a0biobased\u00a0innovation\u00a0reinforce\u00a0each\u00a0other<\/span><\/b>
\nIn 2025, we further refined our strategy with a clear focus on the intersection of AgriTech and sustainable, biobased innovation.\u00a0 These domains are inherently connected \u2014 a key insight reinforced through our investments in Dealin.Green<\/a> and FC-I<\/a>. Agriculture produces the raw materials needed for biobased building materials, which the construction sector urgently needs. The built environment faces major challenges, from sustainability to affordability, and biobased materials are an essential part of the solution. By connecting these markets, we unlock an economic opportunity while creating meaningful societal impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More and better\u00a0dealflow<\/span><\/b>
\nWe also saw clear progress at the front end of the fund. Over the past year, we assessed a large number of leads \u2014 significantly more than in previous years \u2014 and the quality clearly improved. Propositions increasingly matched our focus and the profile where Value Factory adds value. At the same time, we further strengthened our due diligence process, with additional attention to teams through our Founder\u00a0DNA-scan<\/a>. And with a structured methodology to zoom in on technology, financials and commercial viability, we can assess even more sharply whether a startup has strong potential.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Progress\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0portfolio<\/span><\/b>
\nWe\u00a0continued\u00a0expanding\u00a0our\u00a0portfolio\u00a0and\u00a0made new\u00a0investments\u00a0in,\u00a0among\u00a0others, FuelFWD<\/a>,\u00a0Cano-ela<\/a>,\u00a0ThuysVers<\/a> and Struck<\/a>. We\u00a0also\u00a0reinvested in Proba<\/a>,\u00a0Corvus<\/a>, FC-I<\/a>, and Growficient<\/a> to prepare them for the next phase. At the same time, we had to say goodbye to one portfolio company \u2014 a painful but unavoidable reality in venture capital, where learning and sharpening are part of building a strong fund.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Several companies made important progress this year in product development, market validation and commercial traction \u2014 supported by focused input from our Value Makers<\/a>. From strategy and fundraising to financial control and commercial strategy, we help founders move faster and make better decisions. We also mapped the SDG contributions of all our ventures, further embedding our impact vision into fund policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exits\u00a0and\u00a0returns<\/span><\/b>
\nThis year, we also achieved a successful exit from an early investment that no longer matched our investment focus. In addition, investors received the first returns from our biobased investments \u2014 an important confirmation that financial value and sustainable impact can reinforce each other.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SPV \/\u00a0deal-by-deal\u00a0structure<\/span><\/b>
\n2025 was\u00a0also\u00a0the\u00a0year\u00a0we\u00a0introduced\u00a0our\u00a0new SPV (special\u00a0purpose\u00a0vehicle), or deal-by-deal\u00a0structure.\u00a0This\u00a0enables\u00a0investors\u00a0to\u00a0participate\u00a0in\u00a0specific\u00a0opportunities\u00a0alongside\u00a0the fund. Healthy\u00a0Fridge<\/a> was our first SPV investment and marks an important step in expanding our investment capabilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Team\u00a0and\u00a0organisation<\/span><\/b>
\nWithin the team, several changes took place as well. We said goodbye to our legal student team members Hadassa and Maarten, who made a valuable contribution. At Value Factory, they were given the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop further before moving on to the next step in their careers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the meantime, we welcomed Babette and Eva as new legal student team members. Sander<\/a> joined at the start of 2025; he takes on CFO roles within our portfolio companies and also supports the fund. Lastly, Jolanda Ravenek<\/a> joined early last year as Managing Partner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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