This is a question we ask ourselves at the World Fund, and is all the more surprising when you consider the political backing and strong research base we have in Europe. A deeper dive into Europe’s most prominent climate tech firm…īesides Pale Blue Dot and 2150, why do you think Europe lacks bigger climate-focused firms than the US?
We spoke with Victoria McIvor, who joined from energy-focused VC, SETVentures, motivated by the incredibly diverse founding team driven to make a lasting change. Tim Schumacher founded and IPO’d the domain marketplace Sedo, was co-founder and Chairman of Eyeo, and has made over 40 individual investments including CarbonCloud and Ecosia.ĭaria Saharova has spent over 15 years investing at leading European venture capital funds such as HV Capital, Sevenventures and Vito ONE.Ĭraig Douglas has spent 10 years investing in energy tech at SET Ventures and is an Advisor to the Cleantech Group, as well as an ESG & Impact specialist having trained over 50 funds on best practice. The team has an immense record of building and investing in industry-defining businesses.ĭanijel Visevic is a journalist and climate tech thought leader, previously working in the comms team for Angela Merkel, and was the director of communications at Project A Ventures. What sector and stage do you invest at?Ī broad but strict thesis companies will have to show they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 100 megatonnes of CO2 annually.Ĭheque sizes range from €1–8m to invest in key verticals (as major carbon-emitting sectors) Energy, FALU (Food, Agri & Land Use), Transport & Mobility, Industry & Materials and Buildings within Europe. The team are remote first, but with people on the ground in Berlin, Cologne, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Munich. The quickfire round… Where are you based?
Europe’s most significant climate tech fund emerged from stealth with a stern belief that companies who help us to achieve a decarbonised world will be the most valuable over the next decade.
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