{"id":14845,"date":"2026-04-23T10:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/for-scale-ups\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T12:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:52:51","slug":"for-scale-ups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/for-scale-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"For scale-ups"},"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                                    <!-- Eyebrow \u2014 hidden on mobile -->\n                    <p class=\"hidden md:block text-white font-extrabold text-[0.875rem] uppercase tracking-widest leading-[1.3]\">\n                        For scale-ups                    <\/p>\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                                Capital and network                            <\/p>\n                                                                            <p class=\"italic leading-[1.1] text-[2rem] md:text-[3rem] m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                for companies scaling impact                            <\/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                            StartGreen Capital invests in companies building an inclusive and sustainable economy \u2014 providing capital, a network, and active involvement to grow to the next phase.                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Buttons: stacked on mobile, row on md+ -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row flex-wrap gap-3\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/apply-for-financing\/\"\n                                                      class=\"inline-flex items-center justify-center px-7 py-[0.875rem] rounded-[6.25rem] text-[1rem] font-medium text-white transition-opacity hover:opacity-90\"\n                           style=\"background-color: var(--sg-cta-blue);\">\n                            Apply for investment                        <\/a>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\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                                When growth                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block italic\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                requires more than just capital                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff; max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n                        Many companies with strong propositions and proven traction reach a point where further growth requires external financing to scale up.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nStartGreen Capital invests specifically in this phase \u2014 where companies are ready to grow but do not always have access to the right shareholders and network.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWe do not just invest capital; we actively help build the next phase of your company. We combine financial strength with substantive involvement and strategic support.                    <\/p>\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                            Our approach                        <\/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                                        Active shareholding                                    <\/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                                        Involvement in strategic choices                                    <\/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                                        Support for growth, governance, and structure                                    <\/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                                        Access to our network of investors and partners                                    <\/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                            Investment types                        <\/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\/pie.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                                        Equity investments                                    <\/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\/heart.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                                        Minority interests                                    <\/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\/plant.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                                        Focused on long-term growth and value creation                                    <\/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\/about-startgreen\/\"\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 More about StartGreen                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"woi-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 md:gap-24 xl:gap-32\">\n\n            <!-- 1. 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                                In which companies                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block italic\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                we invest                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff; max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n                        The type of company we invest in varies by fund.                    <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- 2. Fondskaarten (1 col mobile\/tablet, 3 cols desktop with square aspect) -->\n                            <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 xl:grid-cols-3\" style=\"gap: 12px;\">\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-12 xl:gap-0 xl:justify-between xl:aspect-square overflow-hidden\"\n                             style=\"border-radius: 12px; background-color: rgba(62,204,157,0.1); padding: 2rem;\">\n\n                            <!-- Top: uploaded image, fallback to placeholder icon -->\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EFO.svg\"\n                                     alt=\"\"\n                                     style=\"display: block; width: auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 64px; object-fit: contain; object-position: left top; flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                            \n                            <!-- Naam + beschrijving -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-blue-light);\">\n                                        Energiefonds Overijssel I                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sg-off-white);\">\n                                        We invest in companies developing scalable solutions within the Province of Overijssel in the fields of climate &amp; circular economy                                    <\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-12 xl:gap-0 xl:justify-between xl:aspect-square overflow-hidden\"\n                             style=\"border-radius: 12px; background-color: #134d3f; padding: 2rem;\">\n\n                            <!-- Top: uploaded image, fallback to placeholder icon -->\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Borski.svg\"\n                                     alt=\"\"\n                                     style=\"display: block; width: auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 64px; object-fit: contain; object-position: left top; flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                            \n                            <!-- Naam + beschrijving -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-blue-light);\">\n                                        Borski Fund                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sg-off-white);\">\n                                        We invest with a gender lens in companies developing scalable solutions within the sectors of climate tech, women&#039;s health, and future society tech                                    <\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-12 xl:gap-0 xl:justify-between xl:aspect-square overflow-hidden\"\n                             style=\"border-radius: 12px; background-color: rgba(62,204,157,0.1); padding: 2rem;\">\n\n                            <!-- Top: uploaded image, fallback to placeholder icon -->\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Layer_1.svg\"\n                                     alt=\"\"\n                                     style=\"display: block; width: auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 64px; object-fit: contain; object-position: left top; flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                            \n                            <!-- Naam + beschrijving -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-3\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-blue-light);\">\n                                        PDENH                                    <\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sg-off-white);\">\n                                        The Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland invests in innovative companies and projects that contribute to the energy transition, circular economy, and sustainable mobility in the Province of North Holland.                                    <\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- 3. Criteria + sectoren: heading left, two list cards right -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col xl:flex-row xl:items-start xl:justify-between gap-16 md:gap-24 xl:gap-6\">\n\n                <!-- Left: bold heading -->\n                                    <h2 class=\"m-0 shrink-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--h2-size); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: #ffffff; max-width: 26rem;\">\n                        We focus on companies                    <\/h2>\n                \n                <!-- Right: two rounded cards stacked -->\n                <div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 37.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;\">\n\n                    <!-- Criteria card: hardcoded check icons -->\n                                            <div style=\"background-color: rgba(31,127,99,0.1); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem; 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\"\n                                         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                                        With a proven business model                                    <\/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\"\n                                         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                                        With market traction                                    <\/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\"\n                                         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                                        That are ready to scale up                                    <\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Sectoren card: selectable icons -->\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n    .fondsenaanbod-block .fonds-row:hover { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); 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line-height: 1.2;\">\n                                                            <span class=\"block font-bold\"\n                                      style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--sg-brand-green);\">\n                                    Through which funds                                <\/span>\n                                                                                        <span class=\"block italic\"\n                                      style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-dark-green);\">\n                                    we invest                                <\/span>\n                                                    <\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"xl:flex-1 xl:min-w-[16rem]\">\n                        <p class=\"m-0\"\n                           style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sg-dark-green); opacity: 0.6;\">\n                            Our investments are made through specialized funds, each with its own focus, strategy, and risk profile.                        <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Fund sections \u2014 zichtbaarheid per blok via 'Toon secties' -->\n                        <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-16 md:gap-32\">\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Optionele foto onderaan -->\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"opsomming2-block py-[5rem] xl:py-[7.5rem]\" style=\"background-color: var(--sg-brand-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 items-end\" style=\"gap: 3rem;\">\n\n            <!-- Two-column row -->\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col xl:flex-row xl:items-start xl:justify-between gap-16 xl:gap-6 w-full\">\n\n                <!-- Left: heading + optionele subtekst -->\n                                    <div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-size: var(--h2-size); line-height: 1.2;\">\n                                                                    <span class=\"block font-bold\"\n                                          style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: #ffffff;\">\n                                        Does your company fit                                    <\/span>\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"block italic\"\n                                          style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                        with StartGreen?                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/h2>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                \n                <!-- Right: checklist card -->\n                                    <div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 37.5rem; background-color: var(--sg-medium-green); border-radius: 20px; padding: 2rem; 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\"\n                                     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                                    Your company has a proven product\/market fit                                <\/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\"\n                                     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                                    There is clear revenue or traction                                <\/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\"\n                                     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                                    You are ready for the next growth phase                                <\/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\"\n                                     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                                    Your proposition contributes to an inclusive or sustainable economy                                <\/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\"\n                                     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                                    There is a need for both capital and strategic partnership                                <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Button right-aligned -->\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/apply-for-financing\/\"\n                   class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-2 rounded-full text-white font-medium transition-opacity hover:opacity-90\"\n                   style=\"background-color: var(--sg-cta-blue); padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; white-space: nowrap;\">\n                    \u2192 Pitch your company                <\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\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                                More than                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block font-bold\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--sg-dark-green);\">\n                                money                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                \n                                    <p class=\"m-0 mb-4 leading-[1.5] text-[var(--fs-subheading)]\"\n                       style=\"color: var(--sg-dark-green);\">\n                        Our involvement goes beyond financing. We combine investment discipline with entrepreneurship and sector knowledge.                    <\/p>\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><strong>Our added value<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth experience in impact investing<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of the challenges in growth phases<\/li>\n<li>Access to a relevant network of investors and partners<\/li>\n<li>Experience in scaling companies<\/li>\n<li>Long-term commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Connection to the StartGreen ecosystem<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of StartGreen, companies benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to broader financing structures<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge from project financing and market development<\/li>\n<li>Connection to other funds and ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n                <!-- Button: directly below the text -->\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\/Shanx.png\"\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);\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"investeringsproces-block py-[5rem] xl:py-[7.5rem]\" style=\"background-color: var(--sg-brand-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-12\">\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                                Our                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"block italic\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                investment process                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/h2>\n                                                    <p class=\"m-0\" style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #ffffff; max-width: 37.5rem;\">\n                        We work with a structured process, focused on speed, diligence, and mutual fit.                    <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Stappen -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-6\">\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                01                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Quick scan                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                02                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Submit pitch deck &amp; business plan                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                03                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Initial introduction \/ pitch                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                04                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Selection and initial assessment                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                05                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Term Sheet                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                06                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Due diligence                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                07                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Structuring and contract negotiation                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 pb-6\"\n                             style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,63,52,0.15);\">\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem]\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                08                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"text-[1.75rem] md:text-right\"\n                                  style=\"font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sg-deep-green);\">\n                                Investment and collaboration                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\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); 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We would be happy to discuss how we can build scalable impact together.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Buttons -->\n                            <div class=\"flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center gap-2\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/apply-for-financing\/\"\n                           class=\"inline-flex items-center justify-center 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 investment                        <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14845","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14845"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14847,"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14845\/revisions\/14847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/startgreen.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}