Shaping Impact Group is a consultancy firm that specializes in providing strategic advice, sustainability solutions, and impact investing services. They aim to support organizations in achieving sustainable growth and creating positive social and environmental impact.

Shaping Impact Group

Shaping capital towards maximum societal impact.

We enable investors, philanthropists, funds and foundations to generate maximum societal impact with their available resources. Our mission is to direct capital towards impact creation and generate the highest possible societal return. 

We are the fund managers of impact-first investment funds SI3 Fund Equal Opportunities, SI2 Fund and INZET. 

Shaping Impact Group is formerly known as Shaerpa .

The Portfolio Pulse: Company features 🚀 

Today, we are excited to highlight Mentech, a key player in our INZET portfolio. 

Mentech, in collaboration with several healthcare institutions, developed HUME, an innovative tool that measures and visualizes stress levels using sensors and artificial intelligence. This system provides crucial insights into a client’s stress level, allowing for early intervention and the prevention of escalation. 

HUME has made a significant impact, with results showing a 46% reduction in fixations and over 5441 fewer hours of stress in 2023 alone. This not only improves the quality of life for clients but also enhances the well-being of care staff by helping them manage their own stress levels more effectively. This dual benefit leads to happier clients and staff and reduces turnover among care workers. 

HUME is already in use by many care institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium, helping to understand and manage misunderstood behaviors often caused by stress, especially in individuals with dementia or intellectual disabilities. By providing real-time data, HUME enables care workers to identify the causes of such behaviors and prevent stress-related escalations. Furthermore, HUME supports organizations by offering anonymous insights into staff stress levels, enabling better management of workplace stress and enhancing overall employee resilience. 

At Inzet, we are dedicated to investing in care innovations that not only improve daily life for those in need but also contribute to preventing chronic health issues. HUME represents a significant step towards sustainable long-term care solutions, making Mentech a perfect fit for our portfolio. We are proud of our partnership with Mentech and look forward to the positive impact we will continue to achieve together. 

Erwin Meinders Reon Smits Eric Riegen

#PortfolioPulse #Inzet #Mentech #HealthTechInnovations #HUME #Healthcare #ImpactInvesting #SocialEnterprise #PositiveImpact

The Portfolio Pulse: Company features 🚀 

Today, we will focus on the impact of Bluesquare, one of our SI2 Fund portfolio companies!   

Bluesquare is a global data company focused on digital health in low- and middle-income countries. They support governments and organizations to make smarter, more timely decisions through better data and stronger data management. Their mission is to ensure resources reach where they matter most, fostering efficiency, equity, and impact across public services. Through cutting-edge systems and tools, Bluesquare empowers users with crucial performance data, bridging the gap between financing and tangible results. Their impact resonates across borders, touching the lives of over 60 million individuals in 18 countries and counting. 

Last week, on World Malaria Day, they proudly celebrated a monumental breakthrough in the battle against malaria. In Cameroon, the successful integration of a new malaria vaccine into routine immunization marks a significant milestone. This achievement, highlighted in a recent BMJ paper, underscores the pivotal role of Bluesquare's innovative platform, #IASO, which is an open source geostructured data collection system developed by Bluesquare. This dynamic tool played a pivotal role in enabling real-time monitoring of vaccine rollout progress through tailor-made dashboards. Decision-makers leveraged these insights to generate monthly immunization reports, seamlessly integrating them into routine systems. 

Bluesquare's contribution represents more than just technological innovation; it's a testament to the power of collaboration and the pursuit of impactful solutions. At SI2 Fund, we seek out social enterprises that offer innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges, and Bluesquare exemplifies this mission. Their transformative initiatives not only address urgent social challenges but also pave the way for sustainable, long-term impact. Through their work, Bluesquare contributes to building resilient communities and fostering inclusive development pathways.  

Together, we continue to shape a future where every individual has access to essential services and opportunities. We are very proud to have Bluesquare as part of our SI2 Fund portfolio! Join us on this journey towards a brighter and more equitable world. 🤝 

Learn more about Bluesquare's impactful initiatives: https://bit.ly/44bHCdn   

#PortfolioPulse #SI2Fund #Bluesquare #Innovation #Socialimpact #Socialenterprise #Datadrivensolutions #Globalimpact #Publichealth #Malariaelimination  

Nicolas de Borman Sarah Unger Martin De Wulf

The Portfolio Pulse: Company features 🚀 
 
We are excited to kick off Part 2 of the Portfolio Pulse series! In part two, we will focus on the impact our various portfolio companies are making within society. We begin with Welcome app, a recent addition to the portfolio of our SI3 Fund!  

The goal of Welcome app is to build a society in which no one is left behind. Their platform removes municipalities of burdens while empowering newcomers to take charge of their integration process. Newcomers can access Dutch contacts, up-to-date information, and local events with just one click. 
 
Welcome app is more than just an application; it serves as a lifeline for immigrants, a link between communities and cultures, and a ray of hope during difficult times. Newcomers can access all kinds of information, and even a helpdesk in one convenient location with a single click.  But it goes beyond mere practical support. They foster a community of solidarity and connectivity, where newcomers feel supported in their pursuit of a new life. It is a place where they are not just welcomed, but also encouraged to find their own place in Dutch society. Not only are they accepted there, but they are also encouraged to find their own place in Dutch society. 

The impact of the Welcome app cannot be overemphasized.  Since 2019, it has helped create over 17,190 worthwhile connections between newcomers, residents, and organizations, with over 1,000 active users per month, over 150 affiliated organizations, and partnerships with five municipalities. 

Their success extends beyond numbers alone. It is about the stories of individuals who have found a home in the Netherlands thanks to this platform. It is about communities growing stronger through the inclusion of newcomers. And it's about Welcome app's vision, where every newcomer is welcome and can feel at home. 

With SI3 Fund, we invest in a society where everyone has a place, can fully participate, and be themselves. Welcome app's commitment to empowering newcomers and facilitating their integration into Dutch society embodies our vision of inclusivity and diversity. We are excited about the positive impact Welcome App will continue to make, and we are proud to have them as part of the SI3 Fund family. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive society—let's invest in a future where everyone belongs and thrives. Together, we can make a difference. 🤝 

🌐 Interested in our SI3 Fund? Visit our website for more information https://bit.ly/45BQJ7n  

🌐 For more info about Welcome app visit their website! https://bit.ly/49F6Xxo  

Christina Hiemstra Julius Weise 

#PortfolioPulse #SI3Fund #Welcomeapp #Inclusivity #Diversity #Communitybuilding #Socialimpact #Impactinvesting

🎧 Gisteren bij BNR Nieuwsradio Zakendoen van Thomas van Zijl was het weer tijd voor pitches. Ondernemers met een bedrijf dat Max 3 jaar geleden is opgericht vertellen in een minuut wat ze aan het doen zijn en waarom hun bedrijf zo bijzonder is. Deze keer Giels Brouwer  van Akela Hub: Een platform voor het scouten en analyseren van bedrijven en Puck Middelkoop van HulaLoop.gr die de verspilling van babykleertjes tegen gaat door maximaal hergebruik.
Twee boeiende start-ups met potentie, tof om ze aan de tand te voelen over hun plannen.

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📢 We are proud to announce we are investing in Welcome app, together with Fair Capital Partners on behalf of Oranje Fonds.
Welcome app is an all-in-one solution for newcomers, empowering them to take control and actively engage in societal integration.

For municipalities, Welcome app offers a valuable solution, especially considering the recent implementation of the Dutch Integration Dispersal Act (Spreidingswet).

Through the platform, municipalities make integration services accessible to newcomers, thus reducing administrative burden, promoting efficiency, and enabling newcomers to immediately commence with finding their way in their new community. 

We are very excited to work with the Welcome App team, who are aiming at making Welcome app available in every municipality!
Christina Hiemstra Loes Ansems Maarten P. Kappert Carlijn den Boer

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