Junction

Junction is an investment fund dedicated to accelerating the energy transition by providing growth equity and buyout capital to ambitious climate-tech entrepreneurs. They aim to scale innovative solutions and make a tangible impact on climate change mitigation and adaptation, aligning investments with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal CO2 reduction targets. The firm invests in companies that play a direct or enabling role in the energy transition, focusing on sectors such as solar PV installation, home electrification, energy storage, smart grids, and climate accounting. Junction's strategy involves working closely with management teams to identify and implement feasible pathways to net-zero emissions, setting specific KPIs, and aligning incentives to meet these targets. They bring a wealth of experience in building and scaling green energy suppliers, project developers, PV installers, zero-emission aggregators, and energy storage developers. The fund leverages its deep understanding of the energy industry, wholesale energy markets, and related challenges to create value for shareholders while mitigating climate change. The firm targets SMEs and scale-ups in the services and technology areas, both B2B and B2C, primarily investing in companies with headquarters in Europe. They don't engage in early-stage VC investing but focus on Series B and later stage companies, or SMEs where they can structure transactions as buyouts. Junction distinguishes itself by combining entrepreneurial and investment experience, offering portfolio companies a unique playbook to navigate the complexities of the energy transition. Junction seeks out brave and determined entrepreneurs who are confident in their abilities and mankind's potential to overcome challenges. They believe in scaling proven innovations and bringing them to market, and they strive to work shoulder-to-shoulder with founders to achieve critical mass and expand their impact on the energy transition.

Solar PV installation, digitization of installers, home electrification, behind-the-meter optimization, EV charging, energy storage systems, climate accounting/controlling/engagement, smart DSO and TSO grids, energy efficiency, Grid Enhancing Technology, Sustainable Buildings

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