Investeringsfonds Groningen (IFG) is currently participating in five investment funds:
Carduso Capital (2015), Acquisitiefonds Groningen (2016), G-Force Capital (2017), Pharma Connect Capital (2017) and Berk Partners Groeifonds (2018).
IFG has committed a total of €34 million in fund capital, exceeding the expectations formulated at the time it was established. Carduso Capital, Acquisitiefonds Groningen, G-Force Capital, Pharma Connect Capital and Berk Partners Groeifonds have financed 23 companies, with 248 jobs at present, 143 of which are in the province of Groningen. The commitments and investments through IFG have attracted over €136 million in external capital.
Based on the current pipeline, it is considered to be highly likely that a new fund investment can be reported in Q 3 2019. There is a prospect of more fund investments. Expectations are that the total number of participating interests in companies by all funds together will exceed 30 in 2019, representing around 275 direct jobs. The first exits are expected in 2020.
