ESG and the impact from our investments

It is inherent to the type of companies that Qbic is funding that them being successful will positively impact the world. We are proud to partner with our knowledge partners and their research labs to valorize cutting-edge research and build impactful companies with sustainability as a core common denominator.

40

Portfolio companies

> € 300M

Total funding into these companies

~ 1000

Jobs created

Qbic's investment process takes Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors into account and how the target company's activities align with and impact the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our effort does not stop at the time of investment, rather we will actively work with management throughout our journey together to monitor and improve our portfolio companies' ESG rating, as we believe this to be an important long-term value creation axis for our companies.

To formalize our commitment to responsible investment, Qbic became a UN PRI signatory.

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Environmental

We strive to positively impact the environment through our portfolio companies.

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Social

We feel strongly about conducting our business in a socially-responsible manner and work with our companies to do the same, with the aim of contributing meaningfully to the communities in which we operate. 

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Governance

We adhere to the highest governance standards and collaborate actively to implement these within our companies.

Because facts speak louder than words.
Some numbers on Qbic II ...

32%

Female CEOs

84%

First-time CEOs

>500M

Patients possibly benefitting

12

SDGs supported

Zero hunger
Zero hunger
Good health and well-being
Good health and well-being
Gender equality
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Clean water and sanitation
Decent work and economic growth
Decent work and economic growth
Affordable and clean energy
Affordable and clean energy
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable cities and communities
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Responsible consumption and production
Life below water
Life below water
Life on land
Life on land
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Peace, justice and strong institutions