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Smart green VCs you should know 29 October 2024 by Jan Michael Hess Our investor list features 95 smart green VCs in Europe that back startups in climate tech, energy, mobility, cities, materials, food and circular economy to generate impact and environmental, financial and strategic returns for their LPs. We also showcase portfolio companies we… 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

Smart green deals: Taylor, Einhundert, Ineratec, 42watt, Aira and Tibo Energy 17 January 2024 by Jan Michael Hess Today is a good day to share 6 noteworthy smart green deals which involve startups and investors in the Ecosummit community and beyond. As you know, pitching at Ecosummit is a great idea to launch and accelerate new financing rounds or promote… 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