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ABN AMRO Bank

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

ABN AMRO Bank, a prominent Dutch financial institution, extends its strategic reach into the startup ecosystem through ABN AMRO Ventures, its dedicated corporate venture capital arm. Established in 2017, this initiative serves as a crucial vehicle for the bank to identify, invest in, and collaborate with innovative technology companies. The primary objective of ABN AMRO Ventures is to foster innovation within the bank's core operations and services, focusing on solutions that can enhance its offerings in retail, private, and commercial banking.

ABN AMRO Ventures primarily targets early-stage (Series A and B) and growth-stage companies, seeking out ventures that align strategically with ABN AMRO's long-term vision. The fund specifically looks for opportunities in FinTech, PropTech, and other emerging technologies that can disrupt or improve financial services. Their typical first cheque sizes range from €1 million to €10 million, demonstrating a commitment to providing substantial capital to promising startups. This investment strategy is not merely financial; it aims to create synergistic partnerships, allowing the bank to integrate cutting-edge technologies and business models.

With a total fund size of €150 million, ABN AMRO Ventures has demonstrated significant commitment to its corporate venturing efforts. As of recent reports, the fund has deployed over €100 million across more than 20 companies, showcasing an active and diversified portfolio. These investments are designed to accelerate the development of new products and services, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance the overall customer experience for ABN AMRO's clientele. By engaging with the startup community, ABN AMRO Ventures positions the bank at the forefront of financial innovation, ensuring its continued relevance and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Investor Profile

ABN AMRO Bank has backed more than 39 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Software, Telecommunications.
  • Led 7 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (72%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (15%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (33%)
  • United Kingdom (31%)
  • United States (10%)
  • Sweden (5%)
  • Portugal (3%)
  • France (3%)
  • Argentina (3%)
  • Greece (3%)
  • China (3%)
  • Ireland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Software
  • Telecommunications
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Communications Infrastructure
  • Service Industry
  • Network Hardware
  • Electric Vehicle
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ABN AMRO Bank frequently co-invest with?

HSBC UK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Societe Generale
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Santander
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Boadilla Del Monte
Co-Investments: 3
UK Infrastructure Bank
Europe, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Wilmslow
Co-Investments: 4
Intesa Sanpaolo
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Turin
Co-Investments: 3
Natixis
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 6
NatWest Bank
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
ING Group
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 8
Asset Management Ventures (AMV)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does ABN AMRO Bank often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
LZ
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
AB
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ABN AMRO Bank?

Electra

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Electra is an electric vehicle charging company that specializes in deploying and operating charging points for electric vehicles.

AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJul 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $332,660,176
Zenobe Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJul 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $382,030,238
Crisp

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Crisp ingests and delivers daily, actionable retail data from different sources, providing brands with visibility into inventory and sales.

Business IntelligenceData IntegrationFood and BeverageRetail TechnologySaaS
Debt FinancingJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $32,453,421
CityFibre

London, England, United Kingdom

CityFibre operates as an independent provider of fiber infrastructure in secondary cities.

InfrastructureNetwork HardwareTelecommunications
Debt FinancingJul 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,300,747,794
Tiqets

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Tiqets is a ticketing platform where visitors can find, buy, and use tickets for museums and attractions.

Media and EntertainmentMuseums and Historical SitesTicketingTravel
Debt FinancingJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $29,363,401
Tritax Big Box

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Tritax Big Box is the only real estate investment company.

Impact InvestingReal Estate Investment
Post Ipo DebtJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $743,829,260
Avantium

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Avantium Technologies provides high-throughput R&D technologies for applications in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.

BiotechnologyChemicalPharmaceuticalRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,575,293
Believ

London, England, United Kingdom

Believ is an electric vehicle charge point operator that installs, operates, and maintains public and private charge points.

Customer ServiceElectric VehicleTransportation
Debt FinancingJun 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $407,182,703
Alight

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Alight is a solar Power Purchase Agreement provider in Europe.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $48,867,703
transferz

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Transferz operates a global B2B marketplace for ground transportation that believes in long-term success of all stakeholders.

B2BMarketplaceTransportation
Debt FinancingFeb 20, 2025