--- title: Impact.RvanZanten --- [Skip to content](https://hif.nlc.health/impact.rvanzanten#main-content) ![Logo white](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20white.png?width=200&height=52&name=Logo%20white.png "Logo white") ## You don't need to trade return for impact  By investing in healthcare, you can achieve both [BECOME AN IMPACT INVESTOR](https://form.typeform.com/to/nyLUDm6d?typeform-source=hif.nlc.health&hsCtaTracking=5056473d-d7e7-4e23-9fab-4faf3502a701%7C101cbf72-484a-4ca3-8407-9bd0353ab569&utm_campaign=HIF&utm_source=Landing%20page%20remco&utm_medium=FD&utm_term=Become%20an%20impact%20investor%20today&utm_content=Typeform%20link) ![DSC07958_by_Isabel Janssen -- Outsider.i](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC07958_by_Isabel%20Janssen%20--%20Outsider.i.jpg?width=2000&height=3000&name=DSC07958_by_Isabel%20Janssen%20--%20Outsider.i.jpg "DSC07958_by_Isabel Janssen -- Outsider.i") ### Impact Investing: A Smart Financial Move for the Future *Remco van Zanten, investor and CEO, and board member of tech and    * *impact-led companies is on a mission to show how impact-driven companies are not just good for the world - they're also the future of successful business.* **In your view, what makes impact investing attractive?** Over the past 15 years, placing the customer at the forefront and innovating in a highly iterative way was the path to success.  It was actually this holistic consumer-centric transformation that made these companies successful, not just through pure digital/technology focus. Similarly, I'm convinced that the next 15 years will belong to those companies that are society-centric, leveraging disruptive organizational models and (AI) technology to address societal challenges. By making it their first priority to ‘have a positive impact’ on society and then innovating, I am starting to see similar patterns emerge for these companies. It's at this impact intersection where I believe the true winners of tomorrow are created.  So, not surprisingly I'm passionate about supporting those startups and scale-ups that disrupt traditional industries, introduce new technology, and make a positive impact on the world. And that’s exactly what impact investing is about. You invest in companies that are tackling pressing societal issues, which are frequently also the biggest blue ocean investment opportunities. Basically, inventing the better future you want. [BOOK A MEETING](https://calendly.com/info-59899/health-impact-fund-information-call?month=2024-03&utm_campaign=HIF&utm_source=Landing%20page%20Remco&utm_medium=FD&utm_term=Book%20a%20meeting&utm_content=Calendly%20link) **What makes the healthcare sector an appealing investment opportunity?** Healthcare is facing some significant challenges in the future.     With populations aging and healthcare demands skyrocketing, the traditional methods of delivering care are simply not sustainable. This presents a massive opportunity for disruption and innovation and thus creates a fertile ground for investment. The biggest challenges of today signal the biggest opportunities of tomorrow, specially for companies developing solutions that address these urgent needs. And for investors who are looking to build a healthier future, – both for themselves and for society as a whole    – there is no better place to be than healthcare. **Why did you specifically choose to invest in NLC Health Ventures?** My journey as an executive through the tech and e-commerce sectors, particularly with innovators like Booking.com taught me the importance of disruptive organizational and operating models and the impact they can have. More recently, having been part of impact-led companies like Vinted, Prodigy Finance, and Tiny Miracles showed me that applying this same innovative approach in       profit-through-purpose businesses can unlock a wide blue ocean space. Next to being fun and exciting. It's this background that informs my investment philosophy today. NLC stands out as a prime example of such an opportunity. In addition, over the last seven years, NLC has created an unprecedented ecosystem of experts, academics, medics, and investors that support the NLC mission. This team doesn't just envision change; they have the skills and determination to execute on it, making the impossible happen. **BOOK A MEETING** ![Group 103](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20103.png?width=150&height=151&name=Group%20103.png "Group 103") Ready to shape the future of healthcare? Book a meeting with our experts and start your impact investment journey today. [Contact](https://eu1.hubs.ly/H08fzNd0) **NLC HEALTH IMPACT FUND** ![HIF-2](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/HIF-2.png?width=150&height=151&name=HIF-2.png "HIF-2") Explore the NLC Health Impact Fund and discover how your investment can drive innovation in healthcare. [Learn more](https://hif.nlc.health/info?utm_campaign=HIF&utm_source=Landing%20page%20Remco&utm_medium=FD&utm_term=Learn%20more&utm_content=HIF%20Landing%20page&hsLang=en) **CUSTOMIZE YOUR IMPACT** ![Group 100](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20100.png?width=150&height=151&name=Group%20100.png "Group 100") Tailor your investment preferences and align your portfolio with your vision for a healthier tomorrow.         [Sign-up](https://form.typeform.com/to/nyLUDm6d?typeform-source=hif.nlc.health&hsCtaTracking=5056473d-d7e7-4e23-9fab-4faf3502a701%7C101cbf72-484a-4ca3-8407-9bd0353ab569&utm_campaign=HIF&utm_source=Landing%20page%20Remco&utm_medium=FD&utm_term=Sign-up&utm_content=Typeform%20investment%20preferences) ![Mask group](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20group.png?width=228&height=228&name=Mask%20group.png) “I see over 200 investment opportunities per year as an investor and Board member. And I love businesses that find the sweet spot of combining a successful business model disruption with having a real and significant positive impact on society. These companies (and investments) are the winners of the future. NLC is clearly in that category of combining great societal benefits with a great financial return. I have invested in a previous round and decided to double down on the company given the trajectory I have seen in that period. NLC is only at the beginning… its flywheel is going, with on top of that many fundamental (health) tail winds that will enable NLC to grow much faster and bigger. Therefore, NLC is in prime position to be the industry leader that reshapes the playbook.” **REMCO VAN ZANTEN** Former board member Booking.com [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/remco-van-zanten-26369b/) ![image 55](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/image%2055.png?width=228&height=228&name=image%2055.png) “After my journey as founder and Chairman of Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries to become world's second largest private donor, I founded Phase2.earth to support scale-ups striving for a positive global change.  This is how I came across NLC, a company with a mission contributing to a better world. Phase2.earth invested in NLC in 2021. We love to be part of this inspiring ecosystem. I've since witnessed the remarkable growth and recommend anyone who seeks to combine a significant positive impact with a sound investment to come on board.”   **BOUDEWIJN POELMANN** Founder of Phase2.earth and founder and Ex-Chairman of Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/boudewijn-poelmann-4b37727/) ![image 56](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/image%2056.png?width=228&height=226&name=image%2056.png) "With over 20 years of experience in finance and sustainability, NLC impressed me as a unique opportunity. NLC has developed an innovative model to drive innovation, creating societal and financial benefits for all stakeholders. Their venture building method involves sourcing and selecting the most viable ideas, connecting them with entrepreneurs to transform them into businesses, and attracting finance to bring their solutions to market, impacting hundreds of thousands of patients. As an investor, NLC's innovation platform offers an excellent way to invest in healthcare innovation, allowing me to diversify my portfolio with one single investment. Furthermore, as a board member, I am very familiar with NLC's team and can attest to the organization's unique atmosphere, filled with energy and enthusiasm while forging a new path toward a better world. NLC is truly exceptional!” **ANTOINETTE VAN LIER** Co-Founder and ex-partner at Ownership Capital [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinette-van-lier-b68173/) ![image 54](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/image%2054.png?width=228&height=228&name=image%2054.png) "I invested in NLC because it has built a disruptive platform for investment in the (pre)seed phase, generating both high societal impact and high return. For me it is an exciting novel asset category, I am pleased to be part of this journey." **IVO LURVINK** Founder of True Value Partners and ex-partner at CVC Capital Partners [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-lurvink-4baaa47/) ![peter](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/peter.png?width=228&height=228&name=peter.png) “I have been working in the financial industry since the late 1990s and have come across many different initiatives. What I really like about NLC and what triggered my investment in the company is the strong culture and the quality of the team. NLC is able to de-risk the innovation cycle by building ventures at scale, thereby playing a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare. I strongly believe that NLC is poised to have a lasting impact, and I am excited to be a part of this." **PETER VELDMAN** Advisor and previous Deputy Head of Fund Operations at EQT Group [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterveldman/) ![image 58](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/image%2058.png?width=228&height=228&name=image%2058.png) "As an impact investor, I consider the medical sector to be very attractive. However, without the right expertise, a solid network, and sufficient diversification, the risks can be significant. As a venture builder, NLC removes these barriers and creates an attractive opportunity for me to participate as an investor in this sector." **MAURITS SCHOUTEN** Impact investor and Board Member of PYM [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurits-schouten-a1b88920/) [![NLC LOGE RED](https://hif.nlc.health/hs-fs/hubfs/NLC%20LOGE%20RED.png?width=1665&height=884&name=NLC%20LOGE%20RED.png "NLC LOGE RED")](https://nlc.health) [Follow us on Facebook](mailto:info@nlc.health) [Give us a call](tel:+31202440623) [Follow us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nlc-european-healthtech-venture-builder/) [www.nlc.health](http://nlc.health) Paasheuvelweg 25-D5 1105 BP Amsterdam The Netherlands ![certified-b-corporation-vector-logo](https://hif.nlc.health/hubfs/certified-b-corporation-vector-logo.svg "certified-b-corporation-vector-logo") © 2026 NLC Health Ventures