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Key people at 4impact capital.
4impact capital was founded in 2017 by Ali Najafbagy (Co-founder).
4impact capital operates as a venture capital firm, strategically investing in European digital ventures within the Tech4Good sector. The firm targets early and growth-stage companies whose innovations address critical challenges related to environmental sustainability and societal well-being. By providing both capital and expertise, 4impact capital supports the development of scalable technology solutions that deliver both financial returns and measurable positive impact.
The firm was co-founded in 2017 by Ali Najafbagy and Pauline Wink-Zaanen. Their founding insight stemmed from a conviction that businesses prioritizing sustainable and societal outcomes are poised to outperform traditional profit-driven enterprises. They established 4impact capital with a mission to channel their experience and resources into companies capable of leveraging technology to solve some of the world's most pressing problems.
4impact capital partners with founders of purpose-driven software companies across Europe. The firm's long-term vision is centered on cultivating a portfolio of impactful businesses that not only achieve commercial success but also contribute significantly to a better future. They aim to demonstrate that investing in companies with strong positive impact metrics leads to superior long-term value creation.
Key people at 4impact capital.
4impact capital was founded in 2017 by Ali Najafbagy (Co-founder).
4impact capital has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.3M Seed in Coolgradient in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Coolgradient | $3.3M Seed | Murat Aktihanoglu | Avesta Fund, Mitsubishi Electric, NEW Climate Ventures, Stepchange Ventures |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Carbon Equity | $6.3M Series A | Pauline Brunel | — |
| Apr 1, 2022 | The Fabricant | $14.0M Series A | Greenfield ONE | AngelList, Casa Verde Capital, CoinFund, Dawn Capital, Global Founders Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Mechanism Capital, NOT Boring Capital, ParaFi Capital, Pioneer Fund, Robot Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Solana Ventures, Sound Ventures, True Ventures, Weekend Fund, Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Cornelius Boersch, Jess Sloss, Prakash Somosundram, Ryan Tedder, Sina Habibi, Stani Kulechov, Stefan George, Tamar Menteshashvili, Tegan Kline, Trevor Mcfedries, Tyler Scott Ward, Alex Amsel, Angel XU, Anoop Kansupada, Benny Giang, Chad Knight, Marc Weinstein, Richard MA, Sebastien Borget, Shari Glazer, Stefano Rosso, Victoire Maureau, Borski Fund, Koji Capital, RED DAO, Sfermion, Slingshot Ventures |