M&G Investments has made a significant commitment of €9 million to Borski Fund, aiming to bridge the funding gap for women-led startups in the Netherlands.

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Borski Fund is an innovative venture capital firm located in Amsterdam, founded in 2019 by industry leaders Simone Brummelhuis and Laura Rooseboom. The firm concentrates on addressing the significant funding gap for women-led startups, actively promoting gender diversity in entrepreneurship. With a strategic focus on transformative sectors such as healthcare, circular energy, and future societies, Borski Fund invests in businesses that feature female (co)founders or those developing products and services tailored for women.

The firm has recently gained a reputation for its commitment to fostering diversity and innovation, with notable investments in companies like Soft Revolt, which challenges traditional lingerie norms; VivArt-X, a leader in biomaterials for personalized breast reconstruction; and CarbonX, known for creating sustainable alternatives in electric vehicle battery production.

Industry Overview in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has emerged as a vital hub for venture capital, characterized by a dynamic ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship. The country hosts a growing number of initiatives aimed at enhancing access to capital for di