PARTNER
DIIF (Donor Impact Invest Fund)
DIIF supports Dutch social enterprises during their riskiest early stages by providing investment capital sourced entirely from donations. It champions a circular, trust-based model that bridges the ‘valley of death’ between concept and financial viability.
Partner Type
Organisation
Location
Netherlands
Funded Since
2023
ABOUT
DIIF
Founded in 2014, DIIF helps impact-first companies—organisations that prioritise social or environmental mission over profit—by investing with donated funds. These investments are recycled: once repaid, the capital is re-invested into new startups. DIIF focuses on enterprises committed to themes like health, food/agriculture, education, and energy, and often supports those working within steward-ownership structures. DIIF also evaluates startups based on their alignment with the Earth Charter principles and SDGs.
Contribution of Mustardseed Trust
Mustardseed Trust provided funding to signal collaboration and trust in pioneering legal and financial structures.
DIIF pioneers a regenerative funding model by…
bridging financing gaps for mission-first enterprises.
100% of donor funds are recycled into new investments (rotating model)
Focus on early-stage support for social enterprises with mainstream potential.
Active in 4 thematic sectors: education, agri/food, health, and energy.