# Warner Philips

> Warner Philips is a seed investor at Rubio Impact Ventures backing Apps and Internet. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Rubio Impact Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rubio-impact-ventures-nl)
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Aug 2023
- Lead investor: 67%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warner-philips-63a7073

Warner Philips is an independent cleantech entrepreneur and investor. In 2002, Warner co-founded Tendris, an initiator, operator and investor into cleantech start-ups: together with his partners he has started 5 companies since 2002, all focused on the cleantech consumer, proving that sustainable lifestyles are attractive, rewarding and improve thequality of life on earth for all, a paradigm many believed to be impossible at the time. Such companies included the renewable energy retailer Durion (later Oxxio, sold to Centrica), carbon neutral credit card affinity program Climacount and LED lighting pioneer Lemnis. In 2006, Warner moved from Amsterdam, Netherlands to San Francisco, CA to grow the Tendris businesses. All of these consumer-centric companies have gone international and were thriving when Warner left Tendris Group in 2012. Prior to Tendris, Warner led a strategic turnaround in 2001-2002 of Amsterdam-based apparel group Secon. From 1996-2001 Warner worked for NeSBIC, the independently run venture capital and private equity group that was part of Fortis bank: Warner made investments in all industries (from food to fashion, from trade to services) and all development stages, lastly serving on the board of Refresco, a leading European private label manufacturer of soft drinks and fruit juices. Warner also serves several non-profits, such as Empowered by Light and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovations Institute, and is an advisor to the Netherlands government regarding cleantech private-public partnerships through Orange Goes Green.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apps | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Software | 1 | 33% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 33% |
| Employment | 1 | 33% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Valyuu.com | At Valyuu, we’re shaping the future of commerce by empowering brands to embrace circularity and sustainability. From seamless trade-in programs to full-stack recommerce solutions, we’re helping businesses meet growing consumer demands for environmentally friendly practices. Join us on our mission to create a circular-first world where products aregiven new life and businesses unlock new revenue streams, all while reducing their environmental footprint. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future!Backed by Techstars, Slingshot Ventures, Rubio Impact Ventures and Golden Egg Check Capital. | $2.6M | Seed | Aug 29, 2023 |  |
| SkillLab | Skilllab develops application that helps job seekers to search jobs, showcase their knowledge and find career path as per their skills. | $1.8M | Seed | Jan 26, 2021 |  |
| GoodUp | GoodUp provides a scalable SaaS solution for companies that are on a journey to become more purpose-driven. |  |  | Nov 29, 2016 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Golden Egg Check Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/golden-egg-check-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Slingshot Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/slingshot-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Techstars](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/techstars) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Techstars](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/techstars-metro-retail) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Rubio Impact Ventures

VC Fund · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Rubio Impact Ventures is a venture fund focused on early and growth stage enterprises with a positive impact on society and the environment.

5 contacts available at Rubio Impact Ventures.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eske Scavenius | Investment Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/eske-scavenius |
| Helmer Schukken | Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/helmer-schukken |
| Tijl Hoefnagels | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tijl-hoefnagels |
| Warner Philips | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/warner-philips |
| Willemijn Verloop | Co-Founder and Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/willemijn-verloop |

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## FAQ

### What does Warner Philips invest in?

Warner Philips invests primarily in Apps, Internet and Software startups, most often at Seed and Funding Round stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in The Netherlands. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Warner Philips last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Warner Philips closed in Aug 2023. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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