We are an early stage impact fund that backs European companies already shaping a better, brighter future for people and planet.
what we do
how we do it
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.
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.
Mark Peters
Co-Founder and
Managing Partner
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”.)
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.
who we invest in
our impact 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
John Chapman
Venture Partner
Faye Walsh Drouillard
Founder and
Managing Partner
the team
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Member of the Practitioner Community
impact expert network
Andrew Parish
Energy Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Fund Manager
Laura Heuston
Sustainable Finance
Cécile Sevrain
Impact Expert
Guido Levie
Serial Impact Entrepreneur
Sumi Nadarajah
IP Lawyer
investment portfolio
Fiona Nangle
Fund Management
Aideen O'Hora
Clean Tech & Policy
Deirdre Mortell
Social Entrepreneur & Leader
our associations
Matias Wibowo
Investment Manager
fund advisors
Kelly Kirkpatrick
Fund Management
Deirdre Mortell
Social Entrepreneur & Leader
Fiona Nangle
Fund Management
Cartoef van Panhuys
Fund Management
Laura Heuston
Sustainable Finance
Cécile Sevrain
Impact Expert
sustainability & impact advisors
portfolio company catalysts
Samira Kaissi
MedTech and Healthcare Entrepreneur
Guido Levie
Serial Impact Entrepreneur
Sumi Nadarajah
IP Lawyer
Aideen O'Hora
Clean Tech & Policy
Karen O'Neill
Brand Strategist & Entrepreneur
our impact report
Read Impact Innovation Report 2022 by TechIreland sponsored by WakeUp Capital.