Fuel the next generation of changemakers
At Impact<> Investor Office Hours we connect Europe’s most impactful founders with top tier investors.
Building on the Success of IIOH #1, we’re excited to announce the launch of our 2nd edition, extending the initiative across Europe. The online event kicks off end of March, with an exciting in-person pitch competition in London to follow in early April.
We’re seeking sponsors eager to champion the impact investment ecosystem and connect with 600+ high-growth impact startups determined to create scalable solutions for a planed in need of change.
A major obstacle is the perception that return on investment and the creation of positive impact are incompatible. Data shows this is a myth.
Our mission is to close the perception gap between purpose and profit and fast-track Europe’s most impactful founders towards investment.
During IIOH, we connect 100 high-growth impact founders with Europe’s most active VC funds giving founders the chance to gather high-quality feedback, build important relationships and take crucial first steps towards investment.
IMPACT INVESTING ACCOUNTS FOR LESS THAN 2.5% OF ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT IN EUROPE
IIOH #1 - RESULTS
399
APPLICANTS
103
FINALISTS
52
VC FUNDS
195k
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
SPONSORED BY
IIOH #1 - SPONSOR ROI
1. Outperformed on Lead Target by 406%
For one of our sponsors, we exceeded conversion targets by 406%, thanks to a strategic approach tailored to founders' purchase journeys. This success was driven by three custom email flows designed to address the unique needs of different user segments. For new users, we crafted onboarding flows that highlighted the value of sponsor’s services, building trust and encouraging first-time conversions. For existing users, we focused on upselling by showcasing premium offerings and advanced features that aligned with their growth goals.
2. Conversion Targets Reached in One Single Email
We successfully reached one sponsor’s targets with a single, impactful email campaign. This campaign was strategically timed to maximise engagement and highlighted four key benefits and applications of their services for startup founders. By tailoring the message to address the specific needs and interests of the IIOH applicants, the email achieved exceptional resonance. The response was highly positive, reaching the lead target within just a few hours of release.
3. Hundreds of Custom Data Insights Unlocked
IIOH unlocked hundreds of valuable data points for our sponsors, offering deep insights into the startup ecosystem. Through the application process for IIOH, founders provided detailed responses on topics such as business stage, amounts raised to date, and more. Sponsors gained access to this rich data set, tailored to their specific package. Notably, our headline sponsor leveraged the opportunity to ask a series of custom questions to all 399 applicants, gathering precise insights into user behaviour, purchase patterns, and competitor dynamics.
IIOH #1 - FINALISTS
Sealeo is on a mission to eliminate waste in the pharmaceutical industry by revolutionizing last-mile vaccine delivery.
Biofonic develops sensing technology to quantify our least understood and most diverse ecosystem - Soil.
TRUSS provides unparalleled transparency into fashion by cataloging every product, its origins, provenance and market history.
MyPocketSkill's vision is to create a financially empowered GenZ by helping young people develop skills and earn, save and learn about money.
Whering is revolutionising fashion one wardrobe at a time, making circular solutions accessible via an app on your phone.
BoobyBiome's mission is to o ensure every baby benefits from the health-boosting bacteria found in breast milk - regardless of how they're fed.
Morrow's mission is to craft astonishingly good coffee-free coffee that doesn’t just taste amazing but has a positive impact on the planet and the coffee industry for generations to come.
Future Greens is a start up developing modular, high-performance anaerobic digesters. Using the power of microbes, They enable onsite waste-to-energy for farms and food & drink manufacturers.
Serious Tissues is UK's first carbon-neutral toilet paper brand. It is made in the UK from 100% recycled paper with zero plastic and they plant a tree for every roll sold.
Unrest in 130 seconds
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ALUMNI COMPANIES
3000+
IMPACT COMMUNITY
500+
INVESTOR NETWORK
Meet the Team
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Co-FounderPan has over 10 years of experience in strategy and operations roles within high-growth startups. Before joining Unrest, he led the Fund and Global Operations for Entrepreneur First, Europe's leading deep-tech accelerator and fund.
As one of the two co-founders of Unrest, Pan is responsible for the process of selecting the UK's most ambitious impact founders to join the program and is also overseeing plans to raise Unrest's own VC fund.
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Sourcing & SelectionLiesa is a growth marketing strategist with a strong background in brand and design, having worked for global lifestyle brands such as Matchesfashion, Zara, and Bumble.
Over the past decade, she has held senior marketing roles at startups and scale-ups across various sectors, including Dating, Greentech, and Fintech.
At Unrest, Liesa is responsible for sourcing and selecting the most impactful startup founders to join Unrest's flagship accelerator program.
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Co-FounderOrr brings over 10 years of senior consumer marketing leadership, with experience spanning from large FMCG giants like L'Oreal and Procter & Gamble to high-growth scaleups such as Little Moons (Series B) and Vertical Future (Series A).
Orr also serves as an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of consumer startups, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight to help these companies navigate their growth journeys.
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Associate Director
Anas has over 20 years of experience helping businesses tackle complex strategic challenges, particularly in the financial services/fintech, manufacturing, and sports sectors.
Since joining Unrest in January 2021, he has played a key role in building and delivering the program, as well as contributing to the sourcing and evaluation of cohort companies, investor outreach, and other strategic initiatives.