Investeringsfonds Groningen (IFG) has committed a total of €34 million in fund capital, of which slightly less than €13,5 million is invested in the funds: Carduso Capital (2015), Acquisitiefonds Groningen (2016), G-Force Capital (2017), Pharma Connect Capital (2017), Berk Partners Groeifonds (2018) and NextGenVentures (2020). These funds have financed 36 companies, with 346 jobs at present, 170 of which are in the province of Groningen. There are 7 female managers and 33 male managers. The commitments and investments through IFG have attracted over €150 million in external capital.
Expectations are that the total number of participating interests in companies by all funds together will be 35 in 2020, representing around 375 direct jobs. The first exits are expected at the end of 2020/beginning of 2021.
