Mustard Seed Maze

MSM invests in fast-growing European ventures with global potential that solve social and environmental challenges. They focus on businesses where impact and financial returns work together to drive success.

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Focus Areas

Healthtech, Climate Cleantech, Energy

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Investment Thesis

MSM is an impact VC fund that believes impact is actively created rather than passively found. Their philosophy centers on the belief that social and environmental outcomes and financial returns are mutually reinforcing. They partner with founders to help them grow both their business and their social/environmental impact simultaneously, positioning impact as a competitive advantage rather than a trade-off.

What Sets Them Apart

Impact-first approach: explicitly states 'Impact is made, not found' - suggesting proactive impact integration rather than retrospective impact assessment
Mutually reinforcing model: emphasizes that impact and financial returns are 'mutually reinforcing' rather than competing objectives
European focus with global ambition: targets European ventures with 'global lock-step potential'
Data-driven sourcing: employs data-driven approaches to source impact opportunities, as evidenced by their Medium article on improved sourcing methodology
Product-focused impact framework: develops 'impact toolbox for product managers,' suggesting impact is embedded in product development strategy