Ship2B Foundation

Ship2B Foundation is an ecosystem-building organisation focused on the Impact Economy, founded in 2013. Its stated objective is to support ventures and institutions that generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Rather than operating as a conventional venture fund, the foundation works across four connected activities: startup acceleration, corporate value-chain integration, transformation of social organisations, and the channeling of finance through an investor network and venture-philanthropy activity.

Accelerator activity is the largest component by volume. Ship2B Foundation has accelerated 233 impact startups through tailored programmes that include alliances, mentoring, impact measurement and access to investors and corporate partners. On the corporate side, more than 30 large companies have been accompanied in integrating social and environmental impact into their value chains through innovation. A further 98 social organisations have been supported in moving toward more innovative and economically sustainable operating models.

On capital, the foundation reports more than €100 million mobilised in funding for impact startups, channeled via its investor network and venture-philanthropy activity. Specific fund size, cheque size, stage focus and portfolio ownership are not disclosed. The operating model is collaborative and convening in character: startups, corporations, investors and social organisations are connected through alliances and mentoring rather than structured as a single investment vehicle.

Sector coverage spans impact investing, startups, corporate innovation, venture philanthropy and social organisations. Culture signals point to a mission-driven team oriented around ecosystem building and stakeholder connection. Headquarters, team size and geographic footprint are not specified in the available information.