Impact Shakers

Impact Shakers is a Belgium-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage impact startups led by underrepresented founders across Europe. The firm operates a six-month accelerator program annually, providing initial equity investments of €150,000 and follow-on reserves up to €1.5 million per company. Impact Shakers has raised just over €5 million towards its €20 million target fund, with anchor investor Victrix, a Belgian family office, contributing to its capital. It aims to invest in 6-8 companies per annual cohort, supporting portfolio companies like Vested Impact, led by Founder & CEO Kimberyley Abbott. The organization, co-founded by Yonca Braeckman, its CEO, began running incubator and accelerator programs in 2018, officially launching its microfund in 2022. Its business model centers on raises funds from impact-focused family offices and individuals to invest in startups via its accelerator and venture program.