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Smart green VCs you should know 26 April 2024 by Jan Michael Hess Here's our list of smart green VCs in Europe that back startups in climate tech, energy, mobility, cities, advanced materials, food and circular economy to generate impact as well as environmental, financial and strategic returns for their fund investors. In the VC… read more

Instagrid raises €88M Series C led by Teachers’ Venture Growth 23 January 2024 by Jan Michael Hess Instagrid got rhythm. The mobile battery making machine from Germany grooves and moves ahead with a new financing round every 2 years tripling the capital raised: €8.5M Series A in February 2020, €29M Series B in February 2022 and €88M Series C… read more

Ecosummit facilitates Eturnity Series A, ESFORIN Series B and Installion exit 7 June 2023 by Jan Michael Hess Ecosummit is startup paradise as we bring together fundraising startups and active investors that want to create impact. Our goal is to enable as many new investments as possible in smart green startups that focus on saving our climate, decarbonising our economy… read more

Aerones raises $30M Series A led by Lightrock and Haniel 16 January 2023 by Jan Michael Hess We love this startup since we got to know it in April 2021. Applying the power of robotics to make the wind industry more efficient is a great idea. Our ecoportfolio company Aerones raises $30M Series A led by Lightrock and Haniel… read more

Roofit.solar raises €7.85M Series A led by BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures 5 October 2021 by Jan Michael Hess The Tesla solar roof now has a strong competitor in Europe. Today, Roofit.solar announces its €7.85M Series A (€6.4M new capital and €1.45M converted loans) led by BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures and supported by an outstanding group of Estonian co-investors. The co-investor… read more