Foundation or philanthropic investor

The IMAS Foundation

Compiled from public sources

The IMAS Foundation, established in 1998 and based in Leiden, Netherlands, is a Dutch foundation primarily focused on managing and growing its financial assets. The foundation invests in a diverse range of private equity and venture capital funds, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development and impact. It allocates significant portions of its portfolio to projects and companies that focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy transition, aiming to generate long-term returns while contributing to societal well-being. It achieves its charitable objectives by financially supporting INGKA Foundation, which in turn funds the IKEA Foundation.

Investment focus

Sectors
Energy and power
Stages and strategies
GrowthFund investmentsProject finance
Regions
Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa

Fund commitments

Sources

  1. Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
  2. https://climatefundmanagers.com/2021/11/11/ci2-first-close/, climatefundmanagers.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 15 November 2026.