Rockstart is a European venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2011, investing in purpose-driven startups from pre-seed to Series B. With offices in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Bogotá, the firm focuses on three domains: AgriFood, Energy, and Emerging Technology. Rockstart combines capital with intensive, mentor-driven accelerator programs that run twice per year, providing startups with domain-specific expertise, corporate partnerships, and market introductions. The firm has invested in 368 startups to date, with alumni value totaling €506 million and $1.7 billion raised by portfolio companies. Notable exits include HUBS (acquired by Protolabs for $280M), iClinic (acquired by Afya for €27.9M), and successful scale-ups like Sympower (€22M raised) and Dexter (€23M Series C). Rockstart's corporate programs include partnerships with Ørsted, New Energy Challenge, and Leapsprong, accelerating routes to commercial partnerships for founders. Rockstart's investment strategy emphasizes regenerative and sustainable solutions: in AgriFood, backing startups working on soil/ocean restoration, circular food systems, and accessible nutrition; in Energy, supporting the energy transition; and in Emerging Tech, focusing on breakthrough technologies that drive positive global impact.

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