Investor Spotlight: Helmer Schukken

Brighter Future interviewed Rubio’s Helmer Schukken, to explore Rubio’s unique approach to venture capital: tying impact directly to returns and driving systemic change in industries.

From tackling industrial heat with RIFT’s iron powder technology to transforming data annotation with Sama’s social-first approach, the conversation touched on some of the most pressing planetary and social challenges—and how Rubio is addressing them.

In the interview, Helmer shares:

💡 Insights on navigating today’s economic landscape
📈 Practical advice for startups on aligning with market needs
🌱 Why overlooked sectors like biodiversity and (industrial) heating & cooling hold the key to systemic impact

Helmer also discusses the delicate balance between regulation and market-driven solutions, emphasizing the need for scalable, cost-competitive innovation.

📖 Want to know more? You can read the full interview here: https://www.brighterfuture.studio/blog/investor-spotlight-helmer-schukken-rubio-impact-ventures