Dealroom.co – State of Impact Startups, Oct 2025

The main theme of the report is related to the state of impact startups and their development in the context of global trends in social impact investing.

Key findings include a shift in investment focus from long-term environmental and social goals to aspects of security, sustainability, and independence. Geopolitical tensions and resource shortages impact investments. There is a decline in investments in companies working on Sustainable Development Goals and a growing interest in Peace Tech and Defense Tech startups. The Netherlands, particularly The Hague, plays a key role in technological innovation and creating a fair world.