ESG BY DESIGN: BUILDING ENDURING COMPANIES
PIONEERING ESG SINCE 2019
At HV Capital, we aim to support entrepreneurs in their efforts to build innovative companies that will deliver outstanding results for our LPs. A few years ago, we decided to integrate ESG into everything we do. This approach was based on our conviction that all companies that want to grow significantly will need to take responsibility for their actions.
HV Capital's leadership launches incubation of ESG at HV Capital
HV Capital backs Leaders for Climate Action (LFCA)
Anna Ott is hired as HV VP People. Responsible for driving DEI
HV Capital partners with St. Gallen University to roll out the Rose Framework for 20 portfolio companies
HV Capital joins the Steering Committee of VentureESG
Diverse and inclusive recruitment process begins at HV Capital
HV Capital team receives ESG training from Invest Europe
HV Capital launches its ESG policy code of conduct & whistleblowing tool
HV Capital creates an Inclusion Card Desk and shares it with the portfolio companies and beyond
Marie Bos is hired as VP ESG
HV Capital integrates ESG into the investment process
HV Capital's ESG governance structure is created
HV Capital's Investment team ESG training from VentureESG
HV Capital carries out an annual ESG performance evaluation for Fund VIII
HV Capital Closes Fund IX, an SFDR Article 8 fund with two ESG goals
HV Capital develops an ESG incident reporting protocol
HV Capital releases its ESG Guide for Startups and shares it with over 100 portfolio companies
TURNING THE FLYWHEEL OF CHANGE
We're not claiming to save the world, but we're committed to doing our bit. With ESG by Design' at our core, we aim to make a positive difference, and we encourage the portfolio companies to do the same.
EMBRACING ESG BY DESIGN MEANS BRINGING ABOUT A CULTURE SHIFT THAT CANNOT BE REVERSED.
It can be a lengthy process requiring patience and a certain amount of humility. But make no mistake: it’s definitely worth the effort! ESG isn’t just an ethical choice; it makes sound business sense as it forms part of companies’ core culture and growth.
That’s why HV Capital’s ambition is to fuel the ESG by Design flywheel of change in our market and beyond.
For this flywheel to turn faster, it's essential that we constantly learn by sharing ideas and experiences across all levels. HV Capital strives to support and contribute to this process by enabling the exchange of best practices. That way, everyone benefits.
01 HV CAPITAL
We ensure that ESG considerations are part of our investment decisions while we consistently work on enhancing our own practices. This balanced focus helps us responsibly grow while aiming to create meaningful, sustainable value.
02 PORTFOLIO
We strive to demystify ESG for startups. There is a lot of confusion about what it is and how to get started. ESG as we know it from public markets is not fit-for-purpose for startups. Yet, done well, it can drive value and set founders up for long-term success.
03 THE VC ECOSYSTEM
VentureESG and Included VC have played a key role in raising awareness of ESG in the venture capital industry. VentureESG provides a blueprint for ESG best practices and move the ecosystem towards ESG integration for long-term value creation while Included VC brings diversity to the VC industry.