ABOUT
Tackling Systemic Change
One Venture At A Time
Welcome to Enviu
Enviu is a non-profit venture-building studio on a mission to create a better world. Since 2004, we’ve been pioneering innovative, circular solutions that address global environmental and social challenges at their root.
Today we have a portfolio of over 20 ventures that show a better way of doing things is possible.
MISSION
Building
a future where people and planet thrive
Our mission is to create ventures that tackle social and environmental challenges head-on. Through systemic innovation, we challenge the norm, empower communities, and inspire industries to embrace sustainable, inclusive practices.
With our partners, we’re building a future where entrepreneurship drives the shift to a circular economy and a thriving planet for everyone.
OUR APPROACH
An Innovative Formula
For Systemic Change
Enviu’s Theory of Change is our unique approach to venture building, designed to address systemic global challenges by creating impactful and scalable businesses.
By identifying necessary business interventions along the value chain, we validate and develop sustainable business models through collaboration, testing, and iteration—whether by creating, replicating, or accelerating ventures.
Our Theory of Change
System Failure
We identify root causes, leverage points and opportunities.
New Business Models
We ideate and validate multiple potentialy system-changing models.
Impact-driven companies
We build companies that create direct positive impact.
Market Change
These companies influence and inspire market participants by showcasing new models.
Sustainable System
This drives the economy towards a ‘new’ normal, serving people and planet.
Our Focus is Fixed on 4 Key Domains
Enviu Agrifood
Preventing 4 million kilograms of food loss, we pioneer regenerative food value chains while serving over 13,000 smallholder farmers.
Enviu Textiles
Promoting circular and fair value chains in textiles by diverting 989 metric tonnes of waste from landfills and creating 277 jobs.
Enviu Mobility
Breaking the cycle and building greener, circular and more resilient solutions for the mobility sector.
Enviu Zero Waste
Through successful ventures like Alner, we’ve prevented over 25 million+ single use plastics (SUPs) from leaking into the environment.
Our Impact
“Since I began managing waste and running the DWCC, we have created 60 green jobs and stopped over 200 tons of textile waste from reaching landfills. Without a textile waste system, this impact wouldn’t be possible.”
KRISHNA
Waste Picker at Dry Waste Collection Center at Domlur
Waste Picker at Dry Waste Collection Center at Domlur
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CO2 eq mitigated
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total waste reduced
“My customers find fresh and healthy produce; it no longer rots. I make very good money and I can take care of my family.”
A farmer working with SokoFresh
(an Enviu Agrifood venture)
(an Enviu Agrifood venture)
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lives reached
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jobs created
Our Commitment
Goes Beyond Numbers
Enviu proudly contributes to these Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Why Partner With Us?
Partnering with Enviu means joining a bold movement to reshape the world for the better. Whether it’s funding programs, investing in ventures, or sharing expertise, your support directly contributes to systemic change.
Let’s Create Impact!
Join us in shaping a future where systemic change is
the norm, not the exception.
the norm, not the exception.
Dieuwertje Nelissen
Chief Program Officer
Executive Board
Chief Program Officer
Executive Board