We are the EU's cleantech innovation pioneers. For the last two decades, we have been investing in the early-stage technologies that will get the world to net zero and create long-term prosperity for the EU. The innovative companies we grow are high-risk, often capital-intensive and need significant support to scale up. We are on a mission to create a cleaner, fairer economy, and we are in it for the long run.
what we believe in
EU leadership in the race to net zero
The climate crisis is growing more urgent by the day. The EU has the technologies and will to lead the world in the clean transformation. Scaling EU cleantech innovation is the key to industrial and climate leadership.
Innovation and increased industrial competitiveness
In recent decades, the EU has lost out to other regions in sectors like first-generation solar and digital consumer technologies. We now have an opportunity to lead the clean industries of the 21st century. We believe building competitiveness requires investment, dedication and bold policy-making.
High quality jobs and a just transition
The transition will not succeed if it is not just and equitable. Scaling cleantech innovation will create high-quality, long-term jobs.
what we aim for
A green demand shock
The scale up of clean technologies depends on strong and stable demand signals for green solutions. Creating sectoral transition plans, establishing a fair and predictable carbon price and leveraging green procurement are tools the EU can use to get to scale faster.
A step-change in cleantech investment
We call for the creation of at least 10 EU cleantech growth funds, directing more institutional funds to the sector, ramping up funding of non-dilutive instruments and improving access to public markets for EU cleantech innovators.
The rise of EU-wise cleantech champions
Harmonise policies, regulations and standards between member states to help cleantech companies scale faster across the EU. Support the creation of cross-border funds and partnerships to expand accessible markets of portfolio companies.
who we are
2150
Denmark
Backing technologies to make the built world sustainable and resilient
A/O
Luxembourg
A/O's purpose is to transform the built world and make it more digital, climate-conscious & efficient by applying innovative technologies and business models.
ALANTRA / KLIMA
Spain
Klima backs early growth companies in the energy transition sectors
ASTER
France
Invests in early-stage ventures to transform the energy, mobility and industry 4.0 sectors
BEAMLINE ACCELERATOR
Estonia
Accelerating cleantech start-ups in Estonia and the broader region
CAPRICORN PARTNERS
Belgium
Investing in promising companies in sustainable chemistry, cleantech, health-tech and digital
DEMETER IM
France
Major player in venture capital and private equity for the ecological transition
ENERGY IMPACT PARTNERS EUROPE
Germany
Investing in the energy transition towards a cleaner, better energy future
EURAZEO SMART CITY
France
Supporting progress in energy, mobility, proptech, logistics and Industry 4.0
EUREKA! FUND I
Italy
Invest in proof-of-concept, spinoffs and start-ups enhancing the value of Italian research
Green European Tech Fund
Germany
The Green European Tech Fund (GET Fund) invests in start-ups that develop technologies with a positive ecological impact. The focus is on hybrid business models in the fields of energy, ag&food, industry and mobility
INVEN CAPITAL
Czech Republic
Invest in fast-growing start-ups in the cleantech and new energy sector
KIKO
Sweden
Invest in breakthrough innovators creating scalable climate technology solutions
MATTERWAVE VENTURES
Germany
Focusing on deep tech in industry 4.0, resource efficiency, industrial AI, IoT and more
Mito
Italy
Progress Tech Transfer is an investment fund that supports the development of technologies and intellectual property from Italian research institutions (universities and PROs, in general).
NORDIC ALPHA PARTNERS
Denmark
Growth investor in the industrial, digital and green transformation
PLANET A
Germany
Partners with start-ups building scalable businesses with a measurable impact on our planet
Planet First
Luxembourg
Planet First Partners is a growth equity platform that invests in and partners with disruptive entrepreneurs to scale tech-enabled businesses that combine a purpose-driven mission, profitable growth, and a people-centric culture.
ROCKSTART ENERGY
Netherlands
Supporting start-ups working towards making buildings, cities, mobility, or grids smarter
RUBIO IMPACT VENTURES
Netherlands
Rubio impact Ventures supports entrepreneurs solving societal issues with a clear business model
SET VENTURES
Netherlands
Investing in the energy system transition
Trill Impact
Germany
Trill Impact is a pioneering Impact House with around EUR 1,2 billion in assets under management
VERDANE
Sweden
Helps growth businesses based out of Northern Europe scale their operations.
Vireo Ventures
Germany
Vireo Ventures is a seed- and pre-seed-stage VC
WORLD FUND
Germany
Backing founders using tech solutions to tackle the climate crisis
Xista Science Ventures
Austria
Xista Science Ventures is a seed fund for deep-tech and science-based startups and spin-offs
eCAPITAL
Germany
eCAPITAL is a venture capital firm that provides early to growth stage funding to technology companies in the fields of software & information technology, cybersecurity, industry 4.0, new materials and cleantech
