Invests in impactful startups and funds for systemic change.
Aurum Impact is a German-based impact investing firm, backed by the Goldbeck family and part of the Goldbeck Family Office. Founded in early 2023, the organisation is dedicated to catalysing positive systemic change by investing in ambitious impact-driven founders and venture capital funds across Europe. The focus areas of Aurum Impact include Circularity & Materials, Climate & Energy, Ecosystems, and Stable & Equitable Societies. The firm typically invests in early-stage startups (from pre-seed to Series A) and also commits capital to impact-focused funds. Aurum Impact positions itself as a long-term partner, supporting portfolio companies with strategic guidance on impact measurement, ESG policies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Aurum Impact collaborates closely with prominent co-investors such as Lowercarbon Capital, Planet A, AENU, and other established impact players. Recent direct investments include startups like UNDO (enhanced weathering for carbon removal), Cyclize, and Voltfang, as well as in funds such as Planet A Ventures, Revent, and Systemiq Capital. The firm also invests in the broader impact ecosystem by supporting talent initiatives and promoting best practices in impact management. While specific financial details on available resources or typical project financing amounts are not publicly stated, Aurum Impact targets innovative ventures that demonstrate strong potential for sustainability and social impact, with a robust commitment to ESG and measurable outcomes. The main criteria for receiving funding include alignment with Aurum Impact’s focus areas and demonstrable capacity to drive tangible, long-term system change.