Responsible investing

We are convinced that responsible investing with attention for people, planet and prosperity combined with a long-term view contributes to sustainable value creation for all stakeholders involved.

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With an eye for people, the environment and society and a long-term view

Hence our mission is “To create real, sustainable value for our companies and our investors by leveraging knowledge, resources and network.

We believe that responsible investment is much more about intentions and culture than about ticking off items on a list. As a company, investor or individual, do you make the right choice at the important moments? Taking into account the interests of all stakeholders, focussing on the long-term, aiming for a sustainable future for people, planet and prosperity? Bolster wants to be a valuable and reliable business partner that invests in long-term relationships and builds sustainable value creation, in good times and bad times. Everyone can keep us to that promise.

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is an integral part of all of Bolster’s investment activities, from research and due diligence phase to investment period and final exit.

ESG-reports

Every year, we use this report to update our investors and our companies about sustainability developments at Bolster and its portfolio companies. By also publishing our ESG reporting, we aim to be transparent about the steps we have taken on sustainability on the one hand and to inspire and motivate our stakeholders to make progress on issues that are important to them on the other.

Partners
FemaleXFinance
Bolster partnered with FemaleXFinance in 2022, the largest training and recruitment platform for female talent.
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Level 20
Bolster is a mentor-partner at Level 20, a program to promote the advancement of mainly female talent to the top of the sector.
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Magic Care
Since 2025, Bolster has been supporting Magic Care, a foundation with 50 magicians who volunteer to help vulnerable children develop their self-confidence and social skills. Through their special programs, they provide children with an unforgettable experience and a moment of joy. We are proud to contribute to this initiative and look forward to a great collaboration!
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Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen
As an active member of the Dutch Private Equity Association (NVP), we endorse the NVP code of conduct and NVP membership code.
Regreener
Bolster is partner of Regreener. As a partner, Bolster contributes to Regreener’s certified projects, supporting nature conservation, strengthening biodiversity, and supporting local communities.
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UN PRI
Bolster has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). The UN PRI is an international global network of asset managers, owners and service providers working together to put responsible investment into practice.
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Bolster in business

In this series, Dutch novelist Ronald Giphart tells the stories behind Bolster’s portfolio companies. About entrepreneurship, the choices that were made, and what it means to partner with an investor.

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