Investors in Climate

Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital is an alternative investment firm based in Luxembourg and the Czech Republic. They focus on investing in startups, particularly in FinTech and ClimateTech. Their fund targets early-stage technologies with applications in the sectors that are the most CO₂ or greenhouse gas equivalent (GHG eq), emitters at a global scale.

At Novaterra, our fundamental belief is that the most significant innovations arise from backing brilliant individuals tackling formidable problems. Hence, our mission is not to fund businesses, but to invest in intellectual capital: minds capable of solving substantial challenges, those that hold the potential to revolutionize industries and positively impact society at large. Identifying potential transformative leaders is at the core of our strategy, this is why we consider ourselves people investors. We employ a comprehensive evaluation process, made up of a proprietary framework that focuses on the traits of the founders, their tenacity, and their ultimate vision. We learned the hard way that the best founders are those who have a messianic attitude and even believe their venture is fundamental to the world, we discovered on our skin that usually the most successful overcame tough challenges and therefore developed a strong resilience in their past, and they see their company as a revenge to prove to themselves that they are worth it. The more they feel defeated, the heavier they push and the more they are resilient. We want to back the darest, those who have a natural inclination to fail, to take risks, to push the level higher and higher even despite the reality they are forced to face, and the only reason they are doing it is because they feel they have to. Nothing more. For these reasons, our investment mandate allows us to directly invest in people, even before there is a concrete idea.

We invest in teams transforming the world with technology. Faber is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm investing in outstanding entrepreneurs who innovate at the intersection of science and technology to drive digital transformation and climate action. The firm combines a specialist focus on deep tech early stage startups with dedicated funds, investment teams, and expert advisors to actively help founders build global companies powered by AI/data or climate/ocean technologies. Faber’s unique approach in Southern Europe is led by an entrepreneurial management partnership and backed by notable thesis-driven institutions and private investors. Investing since 2013, the firm has been an early investor in hard tech companies such as Unbabel, SWORD Health, Codacy, iLoF, Smartex or YData.

BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland. We have a unique proposition that few investment partners can match. We provide businesses with an initial investment of £1m-£20m, with significant follow-on funding available for new growth opportunities. This investment is intended to help you scale-up through ambitious growth plans, such as product development, international expansion, M&A or succession planning. Our Growth team is located across 15 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Invests in both infrastructure and climate technology. The Infrastructure team invest in, build, and scale projects and companies in environmental infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, especially focused on EV charging infrastructure. The Climate Tech team invests in software-based climate technology, Series B+, predominantly in Europe.

We are OVNI Capital, a Paris-based first-check venture capital firm committed to aliens redefining global markets. We partner with entrepreneurs seeking to invent new markets or disrupt large existing industries, with a crucial focus on early internationalization. We only invest if a company has the potential to be a global market leader with a strong impact on human lives. We favor being the first venture investor, and we follow on our investments. We invest as little as €250k to seed a company and as much as €2M to lead a round. We invest primarily in France and can be followers in other regions.

Galion.exe is an investment company dedicated to financing and supporting innovative start-ups that aim to make a positive difference in the world. Beyond our financial contribution, the elected start-ups benefit from the Galion community support.

ALTER EQUITY was the first French management company to pioneer an investment model in companies whose activities have a positive impact on people or nature, and whose management practices align with global responsibility. Our funds seek to provide attractive returns to subscribers while mitigating risks, symbolized by the 3Ps in our name: People, Planet, Profit. IMPACT AT TWO LEVELS: The companies in which ALTER EQUITY3P II invests are characterized by their activities, which address major social or environmental issues, often aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"). Moreover, these companies demonstrate commitment to advancing social and environmental responsibility in their business operations through dedicated management practices.

We are an experienced diverse team of successful entrepreneurs, DeepTech investors, M&A experts, and venture builders. We invest in early-stage DeepTech ventures with the power to impact society. We work together with the ventures to provide hands-on support in order to scale – a portfolio of high-impact, high-value ventures. We help share knowledge and enable growth, encouraging entrepreneurs to share their knowledge and experience with other entrepreneurs making an impact with advanced technologies.

Ada Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to discovering and funding exceptional talent that is tackling some of society's most challenging problems with breakthrough ideas. They specialize in investing in early-stage companies led by visionary founders who are innovating across various sectors. Ada Ventures aims to drive positive societal impact through strategic investments and support for startups that are addressing critical issues. By nurturing and empowering innovative entrepreneurs, Ada Ventures plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable solutions to global challenges.

Howden Ventures, a part of the Howden Group, embodies the ethos of employee ownership and a culture of innovation that has defined the organization since its inception in 1994. Originally founded with just three individuals and a dog, Howden has since grown into a leading global insurance group, managing $38 billion of premiums for clients worldwide. At Howden Ventures, we uphold the principle of employee ownership, which fosters a culture where every team member is motivated to think bigger and challenge conventional norms. This ownership mindset extends beyond financial ownership to include a deep sense of responsibility for our decisions, actions, and outcomes. It's ingrained in our culture that by working collaboratively and taking ownership of our contributions, we collectively drive the business forward to achieve extraordinary results. Our commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions is supported by long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision of building a resilient business that stands the test of time. Together, we strive to create the best solutions for our clients while fostering an environment where our people are inspired to excel for the benefit of the business and each other.

Lifeline Ventures is a Helsinki-based early-stage VC. Founded by serial entrepreneurs, we work with early-stage companies in funding, sales, technology, strategy, and operations. Lifeline Ventures invests in future category-leading companies with strong founders. To date, we have invested in over 100 companies. Our investment ticket size ranges from 100 kEUR to 2 mEUR and we participate in angel, seed and series A rounds.