Launching the Regenerative Capital Room to Progress the way we Fund, Own and Govern Innovations
By: WorldStartup with Capital House and StartupAmsterdam
Opening the doors to Impact Funding and Ownership
In a bold move to reshape the entrepreneurship and investment landscape, Capital House and WorldStartup have joined forces to launch the Regenerative Capital Room. Together, we aim to progress impact investing by fostering connections, mutual learning, and driving impactful funding models.
Addressing the Need for Change
“In a world where traditional investments often prioritise financial gain over social and environmental well-being, there is a need for regenerative capital initiatives. With a mission to champion funding models that deliver both financial returns and positive impact, we are thrilled to open up the Regenerative Capital Room in collaboration with Capital House. Within this space, we will ignite forward-thinking conversations, delving into innovative models of funding, governance, and business ownership designed to drive meaningful change.”
— Alice Pavin, Investment & Programme Manager at WorldStartup, and co-initiator of the Regenerative Capital Room
A Room for Collective Action and Collaboration
Serving as a space for community, learning, and collaboration, the Regenerative Capital Room invites anyone interested in transforming how we fund, own, and govern innovations that drive positive change: Impact startups, progressive investors, city representatives as well as impact entrepreneurship hubs, experts, researchers and other ecosystem players.
First Ecosystem: Amsterdam is Embracing the Conversation
Powered by StartupAmsterdam, the Regenerative Capital Room is set to launch in Amsterdam at A Beautiful Mess. Kicking off in October 2024, the room will start with a thought-leadership event series, which will invite participants to bring forward challenges related to the specific theme of each event in the series. Together with peers and experts, they will engage in collaborative discussions, and leave with actionable insights and strategies.
Learn more about and sign up for the first event: “Bootstrapping is not a survival strategy” with founder of The Good Roll Melle Schellekens, who successfully grew The Good Roll through bootstrapping. Sign up here.
Starting with an Event Series Built on Progressive Values
The event series is founded on three pillars:
- Progressive: Challenges the status-quo and inspires big-picture thinking.
- Inspirational: Conversations that spark new ideas and motivate action.
- Community: Informal, activity-based sessions fostering mutual learning.
And will explore topics such as:
- Alternative Funding Paths: Discuss new ways to fund impactful startups that go beyond traditional models.
- Progressive Ownership: Discover innovative ownership models and governance structures for equitable and sustainable growth, and how they can be applied.
Building a Brighter Future Together
The event series in Amsterdam marks the beginning of a larger series aimed at exploring regenerative capital pathways. As entrepreneurs, investors and entrepreneurship ecosystem players, we have the power to build a world where financial success goes hand in hand with social and environmental impact, creating a legacy that will endure for generations to come. Join us in this journey towards a brighter and more sustainable future.
Register now for the first event of the series here
Contact alice@worldstartup.co for general or partner inquiries.
Meet the Partners
About WorldStartup
WorldStartup offers a global platform to people who live and breathe social and impact-driven entrepreneurship. To trailblazers who care for nature and strive for equality.
We co-create remarkable and progressive experiences with and for changemakers to catalyse positive growth. We support social entrepreneurs, run innovation programmes like hackathons and challenges, and offer capacity building to stakeholders in entrepreneurial ecosystems. With a team in The Hague, we work on global and local programmes to support ambitious social entrepreneurs.
About Capital House
The agency supports purpose-driven founders & organisations by connecting them with knowledge, talent, funding, and networks for growth.
Since 2015, they’ve organized 100+ events in the Netherlands, with over 10,000 attendees. From unique experiences like startups sailing with investors to a deserted island to cycling around the city to meet investors, Capital House strives to foster meaningful connections.
In 2019, they introduced Amsterdam Capital House to further support founders and create a closely connected ecosystem where capital meets co-creation.
Sponsored by StartupAmsterdam
Amsterdam is leading the way as the top hub for startups, not just in the Netherlands but across Europe. With this position comes the responsibility to reimagine the startup landscape to make a positive impact on society. Startup Amsterdam is proud to support this series, dedicated to fostering innovation and meaningful contributions.
www.iamsterdam.com/en/business/startupamsterdam
About A Beautiful Mess
A Beautiful Mess is a social enterprise in the Netherlands that blends creativity with social impact. Their concept focuses on empowering people who have fled to the Netherlands by offering them training and employment opportunities in the hospitality and creative industries. Food is served from the chefs’ home countries, celebrating their diverse cultures while creating a vibrant space where these individuals can rebuild their lives and contribute their unique talents to society.
We are happy to host this event series at A Beautiful Mess, an organisation that in their own way aim to create system change by empowering people who once fled to the Netherlands. A beautiful mission aligned with our strive to support impactful and inclusive ventures.
