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Key people at Ship2B.
Ship2B operates as an accelerator and investment platform fostering the impact economy. It identifies, accelerates, and finances startups addressing social and environmental challenges, advising corporations on impact innovation strategies. Connecting talent with capital, Ship2B directs resources to ventures in healthcare, clean technology, energy, and wellness, bridging social purpose and economic viability.
The Ship2B Foundation, co-founded by Maite Fibla, began in Barcelona in 2013. It arose from the insight that a dedicated ecosystem was vital to channel entrepreneurial drive and investment toward scalable social and environmental solutions. This platform generates financial returns and measurable positive impact, professionalizing impact entrepreneurship.
Ship2B serves impact-driven startups, corporations integrating social innovation, and socially conscious investors. Its vision cultivates a robust, interconnected impact ecosystem, leveraging market mechanisms to solve societal issues. Fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors, Ship2B drives systemic change, ensuring economic growth contributes to a sustainable, equitable future.
Key people at Ship2B.
Ship2B has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.3M Seed in AgroSingularity in April 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | AgroSingularity | $1.3M Seed | Ship2B, Pedro DE Alava, Tokavi Activos | Diego Recondo, Emilio Nicos, Javi Lopez, Marc Ferran, Toubkal Partners |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Devicare | $3.0M Series A | Abel ANG | Juan Knuth |
| Dec 4, 2019 | IMA Contigo | $760K Crowdfunding / Seed | — | Economistesban, Enisa, ESADE BAN |
Ship2B is an impact investment firm and accelerator focused on boosting the Impact Economy, where startups, businesses, and investors aim to maximize both profitability and positive social and environmental impact. Their mission centers on accelerating and financing impact-driven startups, promoting innovation strategies for large companies, and driving impact investment to address urgent societal challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and quality of life improvements. Ship2B supports startups that provide innovative solutions across sectors like circular economy, digital health, and environmental regeneration, fostering a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to measurable social impact alongside business growth[2][5][6].
Founded as a foundation, Ship2B brings together leaders from business and social sectors to promote social entrepreneurship and impact investment as tools for societal change. Over the years, it has evolved to combine acceleration programs with investment activities, building a team of over 30 professionals and collaborating with more than 200 companies across Spain and Europe. Their approach integrates rigorous impact measurement and a strong commitment to transformative projects that address complex global challenges[3][5].
Ship2B rides the global trend toward impact investing and sustainable innovation, responding to increasing market and regulatory pressures for businesses to demonstrate social and environmental responsibility. The timing is critical as investors and consumers demand more ethical and sustainable solutions, and governments push for climate action and social equity. Ship2B influences the ecosystem by nurturing startups that integrate technology with impact, thus accelerating the transition to an economy where profit and purpose coexist. Their work helps mainstream impact investing and fosters collaboration between startups, corporations, and public institutions[2][3][6].
Looking ahead, Ship2B is poised to expand its influence by scaling its portfolio companies and deepening its impact measurement capabilities. Trends such as digital transformation, climate tech, and social innovation will shape their journey, with growing demand for solutions that address systemic challenges. As impact investing matures, Ship2B’s role as a bridge between capital and purpose-driven entrepreneurship will likely strengthen, positioning it as a key player in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive economy[5][6]. Their continued commitment to rigorous impact evaluation and ecosystem building will be crucial to maintaining leadership in this evolving sector.
