We are an early stage impact fund that backs European companies, shaping a better,
brighter future for people and planet. 
what we do
We are an early stage impact fund intent on accelerating positive, systemic change that benefits people and planet. We achieve this by backing visionary entrepreneurs with funds to fuel their mission and expertise on how to sustain and measure their success.
At WakeUp Capital, profit is part of the bigger picture; together with our founders and partner investors, we’re on a mission to build a cleaner, healthier and fairer future for everyone.
how we do it
The companies we back already have a strong business model; we bring funding and deep expertise, helping founders translate their vision into tangible impacts they can measure and scale.
As a fund, we measure our success based on our social and environmental impact targets alongside our financial return, because we know they go hand in hand.
who we invest in
We Invest in companies utilizing innovative technology to evolve current practices and combat social and environmental challenges arising due to climate change, biodiversity loss, unsustainable food system, plastic consumption, mass inequality, food insecurity and inadequate healthcare systems.
The founders we back are reimagining how we eat, live, work and learn while serving the unmet needs of communities in Europe and beyond.
investment portfolio
our investment themes
Sustainable Production and Consumption
Re-engineer existing supply and value chains of businesses and legacy industries for a healthier, cleaner, nutritious and sustainable future.
Target Sectors:
Agri-Tech and Food-Tech; Circular Economy; Smart Energy and Sustainable Energy Solutions
Inclusive and Accessible Services
Catalyse systemic shifts in basic services to enable undervalued populations to become equal and independent contributors to society and the economy.
Target Sectors:
Early Diagnosis, Detection and Prevention; Fem Tech; Financial Inclusion; Mobility; Future of Work; DEA&I
the team
Faye Walsh Drouillard
Founder and Managing Partner
Mark Peters
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Andrew Parish
Partner
John Chapman
Venture Partner
Matias Wibowo
Investment Manager
impact advisory committee
Deirdre Mortell
Social Entrepreneur & Leader
Aine Kelly
Impact Investment Expert
Sajjad Sabur
Private Equity Advisor
sustainability & impact advisors
Laura Heuston
Sustainable Finance
Aideen O’Hora
Clean Tech & Policy
Cécile Sevrain
Impact Expert
Guido Levie
Serial Impact Entrepreneur
Caroline Casey
Inclusion Advisor
Get in touch
We are shifting humanity’s trajectory to a brighter future – and we seek like-minded investors and founders to join us, use the form to contact us (and if you’d like to be added to our newsletter simply type “Newsletter”.)
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