VC-Verzeichnis

Seed KI-Investoren Verzeichnis

Kuratierter Index aktiver Venture-Capital-Fonds in Europa und Israel. Verfolge Investoren, Phasen und Ticketgrößen.

Garage Capital

CA

Garage Capital is a venture capital firm built by founders, for founders, with a focus on helping best-in-class Canadian and YC startups jump from garage to growth. The firm appears to invest broadly, with a particular emphasis on companies pushing boundaries and tackling ambitious problems, as evidenced by their "Moonshots" portfolio. The firm's website prominently displays a large portfolio across a multitude of verticals. The investment philosophy appears to prioritize supporting founders early in their journey, providing them with the resources and network necessary to scale their businesses. The "built by founders, for founders" motto suggests a commitment to understanding the unique challenges faced by early-stage companies and providing tailored support.

Early stage (pre-seed, seed)Nuclear fission energycustomer service AI chatbot

Graduate Entrepreneur

Rotterdam, Niederlande

Graduate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the Netherlands that partners with founders from day zero, from the first idea to scalable growth. They focus on backing ambitious founders who are turning breakthrough ideas into globally scalable companies. The firm combines early-stage capital with hands-on support and a powerful alumni network to accelerate the entrepreneurial journey. They aim to unlock the full potential of founders by providing not only funding but also access to experienced entrepreneurs, experts, and peers, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and shared insights. Their investment strategy centers on providing Pre-Seed and Seed stage funding to startups in the Netherlands. Beyond capital, Graduate Ventures emphasizes the value of its extensive network, comprising over 200 alumni. This network facilitates connections, knowledge sharing, and access to trusted discussions on critical topics like talent acquisition, funding strategies, and go-to-market approaches. The firm actively connects portfolio companies with high-profile individuals and ensures consistent access to the right resources and relationships, driving their businesses forward. Graduate Ventures' approach is community-driven, leveraging a unique combination of alumni, students, and professionals to support the fund's operations. Alumni serve as the backbone, bringing capital, knowledge, and network to the next generation of founders. The firm also involves a student investment team to provide a fresh perspective and support pre-seed fund operations. The firm highlights its experienced professionals with startup and investing expertise who manage the organization and seed fund.

Pre-Seed, SeedAgriTechTechnology

Greiner Innoventures

Wien, AT

Greiner Innoventures operates on the conviction that innovation thrives where there are no limitations on thinking. As a strategic investor, they focus on future-oriented themes and proactively implement them entrepreneurially, supporting start-ups in elevating their business ideas to the next level. They aim to bridge the gap between innovative start-ups and established industry, fostering opportunities where complementary ideas can generate new prospects. Operating independently from traditional corporate R&D, they provide a platform and foundation for individuals with ideas to develop them according to start-up principles. They are tasked with addressing challenges within and beyond Greiner's core business areas. Their investment strategy centers on fostering sustainable business ideas and innovative solutions within the Circular Economy, promoting a closed-loop system based on Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle principles. They seek to transform participations and spin-offs into new components of the Greiner portfolio. By investing in circular economy start-ups, they aim to rethink products and their usage, shifting from single-use to reusable, and from linear to circular models. Greiner Innoventures' overarching goal is to identify and nurture innovations that will be 'game-changers' in their respective industries. They believe in the importance of fundamentally rethinking products and their utilization to create more sustainable and circular business models.

Not explicitly mentioned, but implies early stage/seedCircular EconomyReduce

Greylock Israel Partners

Menlo Park, USA

Greylock Partners focuses on partnering with founders at the earliest stages, with over 80% of their investments being the first check into a company at the Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stage. They emphasize building partnerships with founders from the very beginning, often even before a formal idea or business plan is fully realized. They are particularly focused on AI-first companies and prioritize selective partnerships, deep engagement, and a commitment to excellence. Greylock's investment approach is centered on identifying opportunities where software can reshape existing industries and create entirely new ones. They achieve this through a deeply focused strategy concentrated on key domains. They provide bespoke support to founders through the Greylock Edge program, a 3-month company-building initiative that helps pre-idea, pre-seed, and seed-stage founders refine their foundational decisions from inception to product-market fit, including flexible financing options. They focus on founders and companies that are disrupting or creating markets. The firm also demonstrates a long-term perspective, often investing in companies that go on to become industry leaders. They emphasize the importance of a strong partnership between the firm and the founders, aiming to be more than just a source of capital.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series AAICybersecurity

GuruDev Capital

London, Großbritannien
G

GuruDev Capital is a network-powered venture capital firm that co-invests in startups founded by alumni of major technology companies. They focus on leveraging their extensive tech alumni network to provide support from seed to scale. They aim to unlock the potential of tech talents who are solving difficult problems. GuruDev's core strategy revolves around providing 'warm' access to potential customers, strategic partnerships, and a hiring advantage through their network. They focus on facilitating low-friction co-investments, offering expertise and support to founders only when asked.

SeedTechnologygeneralist

HAX

Newark, USA

HAX is a hands-on venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed startups solving hard problems with hard tech. They operate at the intersection of science and engineering, addressing real-world, industrial-scale problems that require more than just software. HAX seeks founders tackling significant physical challenges in areas such as plasma, critical minerals, climate infrastructure, chemistry, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. They provide more than just capital, building an entire engineering organization around the startups they invest. HAX offers a six-month residency at their 35,000 square-foot facility in Newark, NJ, providing access to space, tools, and technical expertise to help founders turn research into prototypes and prototypes into real products. Complementing the Newark operation are design, engineering and manufacturing experts in Pune and Shenzhen. They believe in investing not just in startups, but in the infrastructure, expertise, and ecosystems that support them. HAX also developed the HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton, NJ, to give founders access to world-class plasma physics expertise, supporting innovations in manufacturing, materials, semiconductors, and energy. As part of SOSV, the world’s most active pre-seed deep-tech venture capital firm, HAX leverages SOSV's global network and resources. Their approach is to provide hands-on support for hard-tech founders through rapid prototyping, de-risking technology, and achieving traction. HAX aims to bridge the gap with experience and infrastructure, bringing together engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs to support early-stage hard tech startups. HAX supports early stage startups working on hard tech. They have brought together the people, resources, and investment capital with the goal of enabling the next generation of hard tech startups. HAX startups include Verdex Technologies, 3DK Tech, ACiiST Smart Networks Ltd., and Aeromutable.

Pre-seed, Seedplasmacritical minerals

HAX (SOSV)

Newark, USA

HAX, a part of SOSV, is a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed startups solving challenging real-world problems with hard technology. The firm emphasizes bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial-scale application, providing hands-on support for founders working at the intersection of science and engineering. HAX aims to tackle significant physical challenges in areas like plasma, critical minerals, climate infrastructure, chemistry, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, recognizing that these areas demand more than just software solutions. Their strategy involves de-risking technologies through rapid prototyping, access to specialized resources, and technical expertise, and assisting founders in achieving market traction. HAX offers more than just capital; they build an entire engineering organization around their portfolio companies. This support includes a six-month residency at their 35,000 square-foot facility in Newark, NJ, providing access to tools, space, and technical depth necessary for turning research into prototypes and prototypes into viable products. Complementing the Newark operation are HAX's design, engineering, and manufacturing experts located in Pune and Shenzhen, offering a global reach for their support infrastructure. The firm's unique approach involves a hands-on approach, addressing the specific needs of hard tech startups, differentiating it from traditional venture capital firms. HAX's focus extends to building ecosystems that support deep tech innovation. An example of this is the development of the HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton, NJ, in partnership with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. This initiative aims to provide founders with access to world-class plasma physics expertise, facilitating advancements in manufacturing, materials, semiconductors, and energy. By creating dedicated infrastructure and access to experts, HAX aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of plasma-based technologies and other hard tech ventures. HAX seems to invest in companies that have a focus on the future of industry and global challenges such as decarbonization and energy transition. They look for female founders and companies based in specific locations that they are working to build up as hubs.

Pre-seed, SeedPlasmacritical minerals

HBAN

IE

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) is an angel investing network operating across the island of Ireland. Their investment thesis revolves around connecting angel investors with high-potential startups, fostering a thriving angel investment ecosystem focused on deal flow, policy advocacy, education, and promoting inclusivity and diversity. They aim to provide access to curated deal flow, best-in-class education, and a network of like-minded investors. HBAN's strategy includes building a strong network of startup hubs and partnerships across the island, enabling access to a large startup community and a continuous pipeline of investment opportunities. HBAN's activities extend beyond simply providing capital. They actively advocate for policies that benefit angel investors, representing their views to the government and providing data-informed policy recommendations. They also offer comprehensive angel education programs, catering to both new and experienced investors. These programs aim to equip investors with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed investment decisions. HBAN facilitates various events, including networking sessions, educational workshops, and fireside chats, to further connect and educate the angel investor community. Their mission encompasses deal sourcing, investor education and government relations. The firm also champions inclusivity and diversity within their investment activities. They support startups across various sectors and investment stages, typically focusing on pre-seed to Series A rounds. Through their activities, HBAN aims to stimulate innovation, support economic growth, and contribute to the development of a vibrant startup ecosystem in Ireland.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series AICTGreenTech

HBAN Medtech Syndicate

IE

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) connects angel investors and syndicates to startups across the island of Ireland, focusing on fostering a thriving angel investment ecosystem. Their strategy centers on providing curated deal flow, best-in-class education, and a strong network to both investors and startups. They aim to create value by offering access to early-stage investment opportunities, supporting policy advocacy for angel investors, and providing educational resources to enhance investment decision-making. HBAN's impact is demonstrated through significant investments to date, a large membership of angel investors, and backing notable exits and promising ventures. HBAN operates across multiple hubs in Ireland, ensuring deep integration within local startup ecosystems. Their team has strong connections with accelerators, universities, VCs, and incubators, which allows them to provide premium deal flow to their members. The network also focuses on inclusivity and diversity, demonstrated by the portion of companies receiving investment being led or co-led by women. Furthermore, HBAN acts as a bridge between startups and a broad range of resources. They help startups get pitch-ready and guide them through the investment process. The network actively promotes government policies that support angel investors by working with ScaleIreland and other organizations. HBAN also facilitates events, networking opportunities, and fireside chats to connect investors and startups. Their investment strategy often includes participation in pre-seed to Series A rounds, targeting ventures with large and growing market opportunities. HBAN emphasizes the importance of early-stage angel support, focusing on insight, belief, and creating an advantage for the next generation of founders, as exemplified by their investment in Jarvio. They also support follow-on rounds and portfolio companies.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series AICTGreenTech

HEARTFELT_/APX

Berlin, Deutschland

APX is an earliest-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, backed by Axel Springer and Porsche. The firm focuses on supporting and partnering with ambitious pre-seed startups from Europe and beyond, often acting as their first investor. APX invests in exceptional founder teams building startups with digital business models. They emphasize being a long-term partner to their portfolio companies, providing support beyond just capital. The firm aims to be one of Europe's leading earliest-stage VCs, cultivating a growing family of startups and founders. Their investment strategy focuses on identifying promising digital business models and providing the resources and network necessary to help these startups succeed from their earliest stages. They operate as a pre-seed investor, helping startups at the very beginning of their journey.

Pre-seedDigital business models

HSG

Hong Kong, HK
H

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. They focus on nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation, backing companies with transformative technologies, disruptive business models, and high-growth potential. HSG aims to help founders and companies build enduring companies while generating superior returns for their limited partners. HSG operates as a fully integrated investment platform, spanning seed, venture, growth, buyout, infrastructure, and public equities investment. This comprehensive approach enables them to partner with companies at all stages of their growth. Their investment strategy also involves leveraging an unparalleled network and ecosystem, allowing portfolio companies to benefit from their vast network of entrepreneurs and partners, along with deep industry expertise. They actively seek to identify and partner with outstanding entrepreneurs and companies to help them achieve lasting success.

Seed, Venture, Growth, Buyout, Infrastructure, Public EquitiesTechnologyHealthcare

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

Bonn, Deutschland

HTGF invests in tech founders who have the courage to shape the future. They focus on pre-seed and seed stages, providing a strong network in business and science, experience in scaling startups, and in-depth tech know-how. Their mission extends beyond their track record, aiming to sustainably strengthen the technological backbone of Germany as a business location and create international market leaders. They invest across all major tech fields from software to hardware: From AI, deep tech to biotech. They have over 300 years of investment experience. They believe that long-term success is only possible if the impact of technologies and business models are considered from the start and managed responsibly, integrating ESG measures into their processes since 2019. HTGF contributes at the fund level, including active risk management, measuring and offsetting carbon footprint, vegetarian catering, and environmentally friendly travel policies. They also provide a healthy work environment for their employees, with flexible working hours, company bicycle leasing, subsidized sports memberships, and the maximum employer subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. They actively advocate for practical requirements for founding teams in relevant areas within their network, ensuring standardization and transparency in ESG reporting. They offer ESG Due Diligence before investing and provide ESG Support for Impact after the investment, supporting companies to set up sustainably from the very beginning. They help startups to collect relevant data for annual ESG reporting, helping them present themselves transparently and convincingly to customers and investors.

Pre-Seed, SeedAIDeep Tech

Hambro Perks Leaders Fund

Großbritannien

Hambro Perks is a venture capital firm that aims to bring inspiring ideas to life while delivering strong returns for investors. They emphasize a commitment to high standards, agility in driving change, and a strategic approach to fuel progress. Their focus is on growth, covering investments from seed to scaling, including early and later-stage investments, secondary investments, and growth debt for dynamic businesses. They operate with a global perspective, championing world-changing innovations that create new value for investors, emphasizing an open and supportive approach balanced with robust and reliable processes.

Seed, Early-Stage, Later-Stage, Growth

Hamburg Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB)

Hamburg, Deutschland

IFB Hamburg (Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank) is the central development bank of the city of Hamburg, Germany. Its core mission is to support the economic and social development of Hamburg by providing public funding and financial instruments. IFB Hamburg focuses on urban development, housing, climate protection, economic development, and innovation, fostering sustainability and growth across various sectors. It offers a range of programs including grants, loans, and equity investments to support projects that contribute to the city's strategic goals. Their strategy is to create a positive impact on Hamburg by addressing key challenges and promoting a vibrant and resilient economy.

Not explicitly mentioned, but the focus seems to be on projects needing funding, which could include seed to growth stages depending on the program.Urban developmenthousing

Heavybit Industries

USA

Heavybit Industries is a venture capital firm focused on investing in enterprise infrastructure startups from Day 0, demonstrating a high conviction in unique and transformative technical ideas. They specialize in backing founders before their ideas gain mainstream recognition, aiming to convert code into successful companies that shape the future of software from the ground up. Their investment approach extends from the earliest stages (inception) through Series A, supporting startups across diverse market conditions with their expertise. Heavybit's value proposition includes hands-on, strategic support tailored to individual startups. Their partners, platform, and community provide leverage throughout the startup's journey, particularly in scaling within the enterprise market. The firm emphasizes a team-based structured approach to help founders turn code into companies, leveraging their authority and network in the enterprise infrastructure space. The firm concentrates on companies that define categories and alter how teams build, deploy, secure, and scale enterprise technology. They actively engage with and support startups navigating the complexities of building and scaling developer-focused companies, offering guidance in go-to-market strategies and product design. Furthermore, Heavybit invests in founders leading category-defining movements like DevSecOps, CI, JAMstack, serverless, and feature flagging. Heavybit differentiates itself by providing unparalleled support that goes beyond mere cheerleading, actively helping startups overcome obstacles. They are known for aligning with founders' interests, operating with full integrity. The firm's understanding of the developer-focused market and its ability to offer strategic and industry-specific advice make them a valuable partner for early-stage infrastructure companies.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series AEnterprise infrastructuredeveloper tools

Heliad Equity Partners

Frankfurt, Deutschland

Heliad Equity Partners focuses on providing generational founders with access to capital markets. They invest in early-stage companies through their fully owned early-stage investment vehicle, Collective Ventures, supporting founders from pre-seed to Series A. They also make growth-stage and beyond investments directly from their balance sheet, utilizing an evergreen structure that allows for long-term partnerships, even beyond an IPO. Heliad emphasizes its ability to support companies through various stages of their growth, without being constrained by typical fund life cycles. They aim to be more than just investors, acting as partners to help companies reach their full potential.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Growth-stage, Beyond IPOAIAutomation

Human Act Development

DK

Human Act Development is not a venture capital firm in the traditional sense. It is a venture investment company that supports the Human Act Foundation with financial funding. The Human Act Foundation, a Danish NGO, focuses on reducing global inequality through fairer wealth distribution. Their primary strategy involves advocating for wealth taxation, particularly through initiatives like Millionaires for Humanity, to help fund the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. They also support global education and healthcare initiatives that drive lasting, systemic change. Their philanthropic work extends to countries like Bangladesh, the DRC, Iran, Nepal, Palestine, and Uganda. The foundation operates as a self-financed entity, supported by profits from Human Act Properties, a real estate company. The foundation's ultimate goal is to create a more equitable society by raising awareness, promoting action, and fostering partnerships to transform the global distribution of wealth. Human Act aims to create a more just and sustainable world, free from extreme poverty by addressing the root causes of global wealth inequality.

Venture Investment, not specified if early, seed, etc.Venture Investmentfinancial funding for Human Act Foundation

ICIG Ventures

Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland

ICIG Ventures, the venture capital arm of International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG), invests in early-stage startups with the potential to reshape industries related to industrial biotechnology, chemistry, and advanced materials. ICIG Ventures plays a strategic role in expanding ICIG’s market-oriented platforms. Investments are strategically aligned with the long-term vision of ICIG and are intended to add value to their existing platforms. The firm leverages its access to ICIG's pilot-scale production capabilities, industry expertise, and scale-up support to help transform innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions. ICIG Ventures acts as an active partner, often taking board seats and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. The firm focuses on investments that align with the strategic goals of ICIG platforms or enterprises targeting innovations where ICIG can add value. ICIG Ventures aims to empower visionary entrepreneurs and drive breakthroughs within their focus sectors. ICIG Ventures' approach includes direct investments with a ticket size ranging from €0.25 million to €5 million and syndicates with other investors. They believe in a long-term value creation process, leveraging their industry, consulting, and financing expertise to improve the operating and financial performance of their portfolio companies. The firm monitors and controls investments with effective planning and controlling tools customized for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The fund also provides access to ICIG Business Services, which offers one-stop IT solutions including IT consulting, network and server conception, and implementation of IT landscapes and services. This support aims to optimize work processes and increase efficiency within portfolio companies.

seed, Series Bindustrial biotechnologychemistry

IFG Ventures

USA

IFG Ventures, operating under the brand Cur8 Capital, focuses on providing access to private wealth management and alternative investments to a broad range of investors, including those with smaller initial investment amounts. Their investment strategy emphasizes ethical and Sharia-compliant investments, with a strong commitment to supporting minority founders (63% of their venture portfolio). Cur8 Capital offers access to various asset classes, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital, and Fixed Income, each with distinct target returns, liquidity profiles, and risk levels. They aim to build diversified portfolios that meet individual investor goals, leveraging a network of world-class fund managers and in-house investment expertise. They prioritize quality investments sourced through deep networks and rigorously screened for ethical compliance. The firm lowers barriers to entry by offering low minimum investment amounts (starting from £5k) and installment payment options. They emphasize tax benefits for UK investors, particularly through SEIS/EIS eligibility for startup investments, providing significant Year 1 tax rebates and tax-free gains. Cur8 Capital emphasizes flexibility by offering installment plans, liquidity pools, and regular liquidity windows for income funds, allowing investors some control over early exits. Their investment strategy extends beyond financial returns to include positive social and environmental impact, enabling businesses, empowering communities, and advancing a sustainable future. Cur8 Capital fosters a community ethos through its affiliation with IFG, which provides access to a global network of mission-aligned investors and insights into fast-growing global markets. They cater to both experienced and new investors, offering financial coaching, prompt customer support, and a supportive Telegram community. The firm has a track record of successful startup exits that delivered strong investor gains, and its real estate portfolio has consistently met dividend targets. By providing worldwide access to investments, they are enabling individuals from around the world to participate in opportunities that were previously reserved for high-net-worth individuals or institutional investors. In summary, Cur8 Capital aims to democratize access to alternative investments, providing retail investors access to institutional quality investment opportunities with focus on ethical and sustainable investments. Through a combination of technology and financial expertise, they manage to source deals, provide fractionalized access, and offer value-added services to their members. The firm serves as both a feeder fund into other VC funds, and manages a limited amount of capital directly in house.

Unspecified for direct investments, but the mention of SEIS/EIS suggests pre-seed/seed stage focus for their venture capital allocations.Private EquityReal Estate

IRD Gestion

Toulouse, Frankreich

IRDI Capital Investissement is a regional venture capital firm focused on supporting the economic dynamism of companies in the South-West of France. They act as a partner investor for innovation, SMEs, and mid-sized companies (ETI) for over 40 years. They provide capital investment at various stages of development, including seed, creation, growth, and transmission. Their investment strategy emphasizes a pragmatic and audacious vision of the management teams of startups, SMEs, and mid-sized companies in regional areas. The firm aims to foster job creation and promote the economic development of key sectors in the South-West of France. Their approach involves adapting to the core problems and needs of companies, building connections within their economic and industrial network, and offering proactive support. They aim to create value for the companies they invest in by helping them achieve sustainable and innovative growth. They emphasize being a reliable partner and offering more than just financial means to help companies succeed. IRDI Capital Investissement manages nearly 550 million euros and operates 14 funds, including 2 evergreen funds. They have supported over 1000 companies across diverse sectors and development stages. Their team of 29 professionals, located in Toulouse, Montpellier, and Bordeaux, allows them to maintain close relationships with companies and their ecosystems, providing rapid responsiveness. The firm operates with values of dynamism, utility, humility, and proximity to their portfolio companies. They are focused on helping companies in the South-West of France achieve their growth ambitions, creating jobs and bolstering the regional economy.

Seed, Creation, Development, Transmission, ReboundInnovationPME

IRRUS Investments

IL

Irrus Investments is an Irish business angel network focused on investing in and mentoring high-potential young companies. They aim to help forward-thinking innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding to fuel success. The organization focuses on backing strong management teams and supporting entrepreneurship across various sectors. They invest early-stage capital, ranging from €500k up to €1 million, in companies located in Ireland and cooperate with venture capital firms and angel investment groups through syndication to support companies seeking €2 million to €5 million in funding. As a non-profit, Irrus Investments offers business plan reviews and feedback without charge, and invites companies with significant potential to present at quarterly meetings to its membership.

Early-stage, seedMedical devicesdiagnostics

Ideon Science Park

Lund, Schweden

Ideon Science Park is a Skåne-based tech and deep tech science park focused on catalyzing innovation and turning scientific research into sustainable businesses. They partner with Lund University and other organizations to support startups and companies throughout their growth journey. Ideon provides various services, including startup and acceleration programs, networking opportunities, access to funding and investment, pitch training, and cybersecurity support. They aim to foster a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts. Through initiatives like Skåne Capital Day, co-created with HETCH, MINC, and Krinova, Ideon connects pre-seed startups with investors. They have a strong focus on collaboration, talent attraction, and supporting the growth of companies in the Skåne region.

Pre-seed, Start-up, GrowthTechDeep Tech

Impact VC Übermorgen

Deutschland

Übermorgen Ventures focuses on addressing the climate crisis by investing in early-stage startups that are building a resilient and zero-carbon economy. They believe that climate change presents an opportunity to disrupt industries and generate long-term value. The firm invests across three key areas: decarbonization, carbon removal, and adaptation & resilience. In decarbonization, they target technologies that reduce emissions across various sectors like energy, transportation, and agriculture. For carbon removal, they fund technologies that extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, alongside the development of markets that support these solutions. Lastly, they support adaptation and resilience measures to manage climate risks, protect ecosystems, and reduce vulnerability to environmental challenges. Übermorgen Ventures aims to empower founders to create scalable businesses that address climate at scale. They believe that climate tech is no longer a niche but a horizontal layer transforming every major industry. With an evergreen model, they aim for long-term impact and partner with entrepreneurs, scientists, and business leaders who share their mission. Übermorgen Ventures facilitates access to granular energy data, empowering developers to focus on innovation and integrate energy data into their applications seamlessly. Their investment approach also includes supporting efforts on measurement, reporting, and verification capabilities within the carbon removal space. The firm views investment in climate tech as critical for a sustainable future, seeking to foster innovation in areas like energy efficiency, electric vehicle charging, and demand response solutions. They support solutions like enhanced rock weathering, which helps remove emissions while also enhancing soil health and fertilizing crops. Übermorgen's vision is to unlock possibilities for fresh energy management solutions and accelerate the green energy transition. They see the potential of breeding enough tritium to maintain steady state consumption by fusion devices, as well as breeding excess tritium to start up the next reactor. They aim to support the development of technology that refines the filtration of impurities from hydrogen, allowing maximal throughput as fast as possible.

Early-stage startups, Pre-seed, SeedDecarbonizationCarbon removal

InnovationQuarter (IQ)

The Hague, Niederlande

InnovationQuarter (IQ) is the regional economic development agency for the Province of Zuid-Holland, also known as the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area. Their mission is to strengthen the regional economic structure by stimulating innovation. They achieve this by supporting businesses with innovating, investing, and internationalizing. IQ collaborates with major corporations, SMEs, educational and research institutes, and government organizations to align efforts towards a brighter future. They aim to transform challenges into opportunities and offer proven solutions to the world, focusing on the unique delta region's strengths in overcoming adversity and fostering innovation. IQ's strategy revolves around three key activities: Internationalisation, Investing, and Innovation. For internationalisation, they support Dutch businesses in expanding to foreign markets and assist foreign businesses in settling in the Rotterdam – The Hague area. Their investment strategy involves managing several funds focused on disruptive startups and scale-ups with high technological risk, energy innovations leading to CO2 reduction, and bridging the gap from concept to promising business with seed funding. On the innovation front, they focus on connecting businesses with tailor-made know-how and key networks within the region's key sectors. The firm aims to leverage the unique characteristics of the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area, a highly-urbanized delta region, as a real-life testing ground for solutions applicable to metropolitan areas across the globe. Their approach centers on fostering collaboration and innovation within an international entrepreneurial ambiance. They emphasize the region's historical success in overcoming challenges and their ability to offer proven solutions to be shared globally.

Seed, Startup, Scale-upSecurityHigh Tech