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Ananda Impact Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$159 M

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Ananda Impact Ventures is the leading impact venture capital fund with a pan-European investment remit, managing ca. €200 million in four Core Impact Funds, with backing from notable institutional and private investors. Ananda backs technology businesses committed to having a positive impact that answers the most pressing social and ecological challenges of our time, in a way that is both scalable and sustainable. The active portfolio includes NatureMetrics(biodiversity monitoring & assessment), Close Loop Medicine (personalised medicine), OroraTech (wildfire detection & monitoring from space) and IESO Digital Health (online psychotherapy). Ananda is certified as a Level 2 firm under the Diversity VC Standard. Let’s drive more impact, together. At Ananda, we are always looking for exceptional founders creating the game-changing impact companies of tomorrow. Submit your pitch here: https://bit.ly/submityourpitch If you want to read more about how we measure impact, read our Impact Report here: https://bit.ly/AnandaImpact2022

Industry

HRTech HealthTech LegalTech CleanTech Energy MedTech AI Transportation Software Security Robotics Other Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Femtech SaaS

Ananda Impact Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Social Venture Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$7 M	January 2011
Social Venture Fund 2	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$25 M	July 2014
Core Impact Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$120 M	May 2022
Ananda V	Venture Capital (VC)	Other	Seed Series A Series B	Europe	$1-5 m	$80.3 M	January 2026

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Johannes Weber Founding Partner

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FAQs about Ananda Impact Ventures

Is Ananda Impact Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Ananda Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Ananda Impact Ventures located?

Ananda Impact Ventures is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

When was Ananda Impact Ventures founded?

Ananda Impact Ventures was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Ananda Impact Ventures invest in?

Ananda Impact Ventures invests in companies and startups in HRTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, CleanTech, Energy, MedTech, AI, Transportation, Software, Security, Robotics, Other, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Femtech, SaaS.

What is Ananda Impact Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Ananda Impact Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Ananda Impact Ventures typically invest in?

Ananda Impact Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Ananda Impact Ventures investment?

Ananda Impact Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Ananda Impact Ventures?

Ananda Impact Ventures has around $159m assets under management.

When was Ananda Impact Ventures last fund created?

Ananda Impact Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-01-16

Is Ananda Impact Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Ananda Impact Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Ananda Impact Ventures?

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