PDENH fund

Sustainable investing in North Holland

At the Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH) we are committed to a sustainable and robust North Holland economy. Since our establishment in 2014, more than €70 million has been invested in companies that accelerate the energy transition, circular economy and sustainable mobility. Thanks to these investments, we actively contribute to a more sustainable and innovative North Holland.

With what money
are we investing?

Since September 2023, PDENH is a closed-end fund that focuses on follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies.

Impact
and results

70

million euros invested

€70 million invested in sustainable innovation.

900

kiloton CO2 savings

More than 900 kilotons of CO2 savings achieved by portfolio companies (as of 2022)

566

new jobs created

566 new jobs created in North Holland

230

million euros co-investment

More than €230 million in co-investments attracted.

PDENH fund
game changers

The production of electronic devices, such as smartphones and wireless earbuds, has a major impact on the people and communities involved, as well as on the environment. Short life cycles...

The growing share of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, requires smart solutions to keep the electricity grid stable and reliable. S4 Energy responds to this with innovative energy storage systems that...

Fund management

As of April 2, 2024, the Province of North Holland has transferred fund management to ROM InWest. For continuity in fund management, ROM InWest will continue to work closely with KplusV and StartGreen, the fund managers until 2024. For the existing portfolio companies, this means stability and consistency in investment policy and that they can continue to count on our support in their growth path.

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