{"id":14759,"date":"2026-06-17T12:09:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/asn-energy-innovation-fund\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:37:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:37:23","slug":"asn-energy-innovation-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/funds\/asn-energy-innovation-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section\n    class=\"hero relative min-h-screen overflow-hidden flex flex-col justify-center\"\n    style=\"background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 72% 50%, var(--sg-medium-green) 0%, transparent 58%), var(--sg-darkest-green);\"\n    aria-label=\"Hero\"\n>\n\n    <!-- Background video (decorative, no audio, looping) -->\n    <video\n        class=\"hero__video absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover z-0 pointer-events-none\"\n        autoplay\n        muted\n        loop\n        playsinline\n        preload=\"auto\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        tabindex=\"-1\"\n    >\n        <source src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n    <\/video>\n\n    <!-- Dark overlay for text contrast over the video -->\n    <div\n        class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 pointer-events-none\"\n        style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,48,39,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,48,39,0.25) 70%, rgba(8,48,39,0.1) 100%);\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    ><\/div>\n\n    <!-- Main content -->\n    <div class=\"relative z-10 w-full max-w-[var(--max-width-site)] mx-auto px-6 md:px-[1.875rem] xl:px-[var(--px-desktop)] pt-36 pb-16 md:pt-44 md:pb-20 flex flex-col gap-6 md:gap-12\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-[18px] md:gap-12\">\n\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-[18px]\">\n\n                \n                <!-- Heading + body -->\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-5\">\n                    <div>\n                                                    <p class=\"font-bold leading-[1.1] text-[2rem] md:text-[3rem] text-white m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans);\">\n                                ASN Energy &amp; Innovation Fund                            <\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <p class=\"text-[1rem] md:text-[1.125rem] leading-[1.5] max-w-[563px] m-0\" style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\">\n                            In the Netherlands, the rise of clean energy sources such as solar and wind has progressed so far that the energy transition is entering its next phase. This new phase requires local investments in the right place, at the right time. In the generation, distribution, and storage of energy, and in all new ways of energy use in mobility, production, and the built environment.                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Buttons: stacked on mobile, row on md+ -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tekst-block py-[5rem] xl:py-[10rem]\"\n         style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-[var(--max-width-site)] mx-auto px-6 md:px-[1.875rem] xl:px-[var(--px-desktop)]\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col xl:flex-row xl:items-start gap-10 xl:gap-16\">\n\n            <!-- Heading + subheading + body + button -->\n            <div class=\"xl:flex-1 w-full\" style=\"max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n\n                                    <h2 class=\"m-0 mb-5 leading-[1.2]\" style=\"font-size: var(--h2-size);\">\n                                                    <span class=\"block italic\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                ASN Energy &amp; Innovation Fund                            <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/h2>\n                \n                \n                                    <div class=\"wysiwyg-body space-y-4 leading-[1.5] text-[1rem] md:text-[var(--fs-lead)]\"\n                         style=\"color: var(--sg-dark-green);\">\n                        <p>The ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund invests in proven new technology that is essential for the energy system of the future, such as energy storage, charging infrastructure, circular production, sustainable mobility, and energy-efficient buildings. The fund finances projects in the Netherlands through loans and equity investments. The combination of financing instruments (equity or debt) makes it possible to offer tailor-made solutions. This increases the opportunities for innovative initiatives to get off the ground and achieve lasting sustainable impact.   <\/p>\n<p><b>Goals:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The goals of the ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Accelerating the energy transition<\/li>\n<li>Driving innovation to promote a sustainable society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund contributes to the following Social Development Goals (SDGs): Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Climate Action (SDG 13).<\/p>\n<p>Due to its sustainable objectives, the ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund is an Article 9 fund within the meaning of the SFDR.<\/p>\n<p><b>For whom?<\/b><br \/>\nThe ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund finances projects and enterprises in the following domains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean energy generation, such as onshore wind, solar energy, and bio-energy<\/li>\n<li>Clean network technology such as energy storage, grid management, battery technology, and hydrogen<\/li>\n<li>Clean energy and circular production, such as fuel alternatives, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and circular manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable mobility, such as EV infrastructure, green hydrogen, and micro-mobility<\/li>\n<li>Built environment, such as heating\/cooling, energy efficiency, and construction technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This concerns proven new technologies that are essential for the energy system of the future.<\/p>\n<p><b>Financing instruments<\/b>:<br \/>\nThrough StartGreen Capital, the ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund offers a broad mix of financing instruments, tailored to the needs of sustainable projects and enterprises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Loans (senior debt):<\/strong><br \/>\nSuitable for projects with a stable risk profile and predictable income streams, such as operational solar and wind farms.<br \/>\nAdvantages: lower costs and longer maturities, ideal for sustainable projects with stable cash flows, as the financing is aligned with the long-term income and operational stability of the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subordinated loans (junior debt):<\/strong><br \/>\nFor projects requiring more flexibility in their financing structure, such as innovative technologies in the energy transition or circular construction concepts.<br \/>\nAdvantages: more flexibility in the financing structure and a greater chance of obtaining additional financing from other parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equity (project equity):<\/strong><br \/>\nFor accelerating and realizing sustainable initiatives from developers of sustainable projects.<br \/>\nAdvantages: financing certainty for project realization while preserving own resources, focus on growth and impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n                <!-- Button: directly below the text -->\n                                    <div class=\"mt-8\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/apply-for-asn-financing\/\"\n                           target=\"_self\"\n                                                      class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-7 py-[0.875rem] rounded-full text-white text-[1rem] font-medium transition-opacity hover:opacity-90\"\n                           style=\"background-color: var(--sg-cta-blue);\">\n                            \u2192 Apply for financing                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Foto: rechts op desktop, bovenaan (eerst) op mobiel -->\n                            <div class=\"order-first xl:order-none xl:flex-1 w-full xl:flex xl:justify-end xl:self-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PowerCrumbs_Foto-Wim-Roefs-8214-scaled.jpg\"\n                         alt=\"\"\n                         class=\"w-full md:max-w-[50vw] md:mx-auto xl:w-4\/5 xl:max-w-[24rem] xl:mx-0 h-auto object-cover\"\n                         style=\"border-radius: var(--radius-card); aspect-ratio: 3 \/ 4; object-fit: cover;\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"hoe-ondersteunen-block py-[5rem] xl:py-[7.5rem]\" style=\"background-color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-[var(--max-width-site)] mx-auto px-6 md:px-[1.875rem] xl:px-[var(--px-desktop)]\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-16 xl:gap-32\">\n\n            <!-- Header: heading left + intro right -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col xl:flex-row xl:items-start xl:justify-between gap-8 md:gap-16 xl:gap-6\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"m-0 shrink-0\" style=\"font-size: var(--h2-size); line-height: 1.2; max-width: 26rem;\">\n                                                    <span class=\"block font-bold\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: #ffffff;\">\n                                Criteria                            <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/h2>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Two cards + optionele knop -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-6\">\n\n            <!-- Two cards -->\n            <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2\" style=\"gap: 12px; align-items: stretch;\">\n\n                <!-- Card 1: check items -->\n                <div style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem;\">\n                                            <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: #ffffff;\">\n                            For equity                        <\/p>\n                                                                <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;\">\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The investment must contribute to the sustainability objectives.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The ticket size is between EUR 1,000,000 and EUR 10,000,000. In certain cases, the maximum may be exceeded.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The investment is structured as a passive investment (limited control) with sufficient minority protection.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The investment can only be provided to enterprises and projects in the Netherlands.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Card 2: selectable icons (alleen tonen als er content is) -->\n                                <div style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem;\">\n                                            <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: #ffffff;\">\n                            For loans                        <\/p>\n                                                                <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem;\">\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The financing must contribute to the sustainability objectives.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The ticket size is between EUR 1,000,000 and EUR 10,000,000. In certain cases, the maximum may be exceeded.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        Loans have a maximum term of 20 years for senior debt and 10 years for subordinated debt.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/check.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\n                                         style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\">\n                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        The financing can only be provided to enterprises and projects in the Netherlands.                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Optionele blauwe knop, rechts uitgelijnd -->\n                            <div class=\"flex justify-end\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/apply-for-asn-financing\/\"\n                       class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-7 py-3 rounded-full text-white text-sm font-medium transition-opacity hover:opacity-90\"\n                       style=\"background-color: var(--sg-cta-blue);\">\n                        \u2192 Apply for financing                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tekst-block py-[5rem] xl:py-[10rem]\"\n         style=\"background-color: var(--sg-dark-green);\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-[var(--max-width-site)] mx-auto px-6 md:px-[1.875rem] xl:px-[var(--px-desktop)]\">\n\n        <div class=\"\">\n\n            <!-- Heading + subheading + body + button -->\n            <div class=\"\" style=\"max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n\n                                    <h2 class=\"m-0 mb-5 leading-[1.2]\" style=\"font-size: var(--h2-size);\">\n                                                    <span class=\"block italic\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">\n                                Fund Advisor                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block font-bold\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                StartGreen Capital                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                \n                \n                                    <div class=\"wysiwyg-body space-y-4 leading-[1.5] text-[1rem] md:text-[var(--fs-lead)]\"\n                         style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\n                        <p>ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund is a sub-fund of the investment company with variable capital ASN Beleggingsfondsen AIF N.V.<\/p>\n<p>StartGreen Capital is mandated as \u2018investment advisor\u2019 and provides services overseeing investment selection and the management of the provided financing. With years of experience in sustainable finance and an extensive network, we help projects achieve their impact goals. <\/p>\n<p>We invite project developers, project entrepreneurs, and project advisors to contact us to discuss financing options.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n                <!-- Button: directly below the text -->\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Foto: rechts op desktop, bovenaan (eerst) op mobiel -->\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta-verder-block relative overflow-hidden py-[10rem] xl:py-[14rem]\" style=\"background-color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n\n    <!-- Background video (decorative). preload=metadata since this block is below the fold. -->\n    <video\n        class=\"cta-verder__video absolute inset-0 w-full h-full object-cover z-0 pointer-events-none\"\n        autoplay\n        muted\n        loop\n        playsinline\n        preload=\"metadata\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        tabindex=\"-1\"\n    >\n        <source src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/04-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n    <\/video>\n\n    <!-- Dark overlay for text contrast \u2014 matches original 80% deep-green tint -->\n    <div\n        class=\"absolute inset-0 pointer-events-none\"\n        style=\"background-color: rgba(15,63,52,0.80); z-index: 1;\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    ><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"relative z-10 max-w-[var(--max-width-site)] mx-auto px-6 md:px-[1.875rem] xl:px-[var(--px-desktop)]\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col items-center text-center gap-8 max-w-[37.5rem] mx-auto\">\n\n            <!-- Heading + tekst -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col items-center gap-3\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"m-0 leading-[1.2]\" style=\"font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 4rem);\">\n                                                    <span class=\"block font-bold\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: #ffffff;\">\n                                Looking                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block italic font-normal\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                for financing?                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"cta-verder__tekst leading-[1.5] text-[1rem] md:text-[1.25rem] text-white\">\n                        <p>Would you like to be considered for participation by the ASN Energy &#038; Innovation Fund? 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