Human.
Connected.
Entrepreneurial.

We invest in teams, in partnerships and in solutions that last. We take calculated risks when the potential for impact is high.

Why we invest

At Alphatron, we believe impact starts with people. Real change happens when entrepreneurial minds come together and act. That’s why we invest in ways that feel close and personal. We act where our expertise, capital, and network make a difference.

What drives us? Great ideas, partnership, and the entrepreneurial energy to turn ambition into action.

What we invest in

Through our investments, we back entrepreneurs tackling essential challenges. Our impact pillars, Climate, Oceans, Regenerative Agriculture and Africa, guide where we focus our capital and expertise.

From Seed to Series A, we partner early, stay involved, and support scalable solutions that are intentional and built to last.

How we invest

We build together

Fast, close to the people who make ideas real, and always aiming for long-term value.

We support founders and partners

We stand alongside founders and partners. We listen first, and act with purpose. We immerse ourselves in their world, their challenges, and their goals. Because progress isn’t a theory. It’s action.

We move quickly

We are a compact, curious team. We move quickly through business cases, challenge assumptions and test feasibility, so that good ideas actually work. Sound judgement, experience and close collaboration define our approach.

We offer more than capital

We are a knowledgeable partner committed for the long term. We share our insights, and our due diligence findings with co-investors where appropriate, and learn together. We back new ideas early and help teams build momentum.

Impact investments

Characteristics we look for in direct investments‍

Location

Europe, the US or Africa

Polycapital

Preference for strategic partnerships, where we bring more than just capital.

Stake

5–20% equity stake

Traction

The business model and unit economics are clear, and revenue has already been generated.

Moment

Seed to Series A

Ticket size

EUR 500k to EUR 2 million

Team

Impact-driven team, founders and business model.

Impact

Aligned with our impact pillars: Climate, Oceans, Regenerative Agriculture, Africa or related to sectors in which the Alphatron companies are active.

Characteristics we look for in fund investments

Location

Global

Role

Active LP. We value access to the manager and the portfolio, and co-investment rights.

Ticket size

EUR 1 million to EUR 2.5 million

Track record

Fund II or later, or a first-time fund with a team that has a demonstrable investment and exit track record together.

Stage

Venture capital, growth and lower mid-market buyout funds and impact private credit funds

Fund size

EUR 25 to 500 million

Team

Experienced, impact-driven team with skin in the game (meaningful GP commitment), aligned incentives and a diverse partnership.

Impact

Article 9 fund or an equivalent impact framework, with measurable impact KPIs reported alongside financial returns. Aligned with our impact pillars: Climate, Oceans, Regenerative Agriculture or Africa. Or related to sectors in which the Alphatron companies are active.

Returns

Market-rate financial returns

Fund-of-funds

We do not make new fund-of-funds commitments.

INVESTMENT PARTNER

Emilie Röell (Doh Eain)

“Alphatron has been fantastic in assisting us with both advice and action. Throughout uncertain times in Myanmar, they have always been there for us. I truly see Alphatron as a sustainable partner for the long term.”

INVESTMENT PARTNER

Michiel Lenstra (Wire Group)

“We are very pleased to have Alphatron as an investor in the Wire Thrive Fund. We find them to be a highly engaged investor with a strong impact ambition. We are proud to build a portfolio of impact funds on behalf of Alphatron.”

Alphatron milestones

Alphatron invests in funds, ventures and philanthropy, with long-term impact across 15+ countries.

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Countries invested in

Highlighted: Mama Taxi

Mama Taxi provides 100% electric taxi transport in Rotterdam and strives to empower Rotterdam women and women worldwide, to enhance their opportunities, rights, and economic independence. The Mama Taxi Foundation offers an intensive education program, where women with a migration background who are far from the labour market can further develop their skills and personal development. The ultimate goal is to form a powerful international community that changes the lives and future of women worldwide. Alphatron has assisted Mama Taxi, among other things, by taking over the lease cars and restructuring their balance sheet, thus providing Mama Taxi with a financially healthy starting position for its future.

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