Investors in Ustainability

Granitor specializes in investing in cutting-edge technologies with significant commercial potential and global relevance. Primarily focused on Swedish companies, Granitor supports innovations in solar-powered water purification, sustainable food production, environmentally neutral energy solutions, zero-emissions transportation, and breakthrough medicines for previously untreatable diseases. By making early investments and maintaining a long-term commitment, Granitor aims to propel sustainable innovations forward, bridging the gap to market adoption. The firm's philosophy emphasizes active engagement and strategic leadership, playing a pivotal role in the operational and strategic development of its portfolio companies.

Founded in 2014 in Sweden, Vargas specializes in identifying, validating, financing, launching, and scaling impact companies. Focused on accelerating decarbonization in hard-to-abate industries, Vargas pushes boundaries in critical sectors such as green batteries, steel, and hydrogen. Companies like Polarium, Northvolt, and H2 Green Steel exemplify Vargas' greenfield model, demonstrating their approach to building companies from inception to success.

Nicoya is a business-accelerating investment company deeply committed to food tech, driven by a relentless pursuit of meaningful impact for people, planet, and health. Their ambition is to establish themselves as the leading investor and acceleration partner for mission-driven food tech companies across the Nordics and beyond. Nicoya invests with a long-term perspective, aiming to foster sustainable impact in the realms of people, planet, and health.

LU Innovation offers diverse funding opportunities tailored to support research-based innovation projects. They provide grants such as Verification for Collaboration (VFS) and Verification for Growth (VFT), aimed at fostering collaborations and validating business concepts. Additionally, they offer accelerator investments to expedite market entry for promising ventures. Students can benefit from test support grants and Leapfrogs scholarships to explore and develop business ideas. LU Innovation also facilitates equity capital investments through LU Holding, focusing on scalable ventures with strong growth potential and capable teams. Their initiatives aim to nurture innovation and facilitate impactful collaborations between academia, public organizations, non-profits, and businesses.

They aim to establish a novel investor approach akin to angel investing, characterized by founder-friendly terms and streamlined communication. They prioritize quick, direct conversations over bureaucratic reporting, positioning themselves as peers rather than authoritative figures. Their preference is to lead seed rounds ranging from above $500k to below $2m, with the goal of guiding startups towards Series A funding. They look for teams with strong foundations and a promising product, backed by initial traction metrics. While monetization isn't a prerequisite, they seek startups capable of discussing a path towards achieving $100m in annual revenue.

Spintop Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in technology investments, particularly in software-based companies from the Nordics. Since 2010, they have successfully invested in companies like Small Giant Games, MariaDB Corporation, and Crosser Technologies, several of which have been acquired by major global technology leaders. Their focus is on fostering these companies to become industry leaders and promoting long-term sustainability in society.

€50m Nordic pre-seed/seed fund, backing great underinvested entrepreneurs (€500K-€3m tickets). They champion an innovative approach to business, focusing on overlooked opportunities and backing high-performing founders beyond traditional venture capital networks. Their commitment to backing extends beyond financial support, emphasizing proactive engagement and collaborative partnerships with founders, characterized by genuine care and dedication.

GED Ventures Portugal is a financial group with over €1 billion in assets under management across Venture, Private Equity, and Infrastructure sectors. Their #Tech4Purpose initiative focuses on supporting transformative and sustainable technologies that leave a positive legacy for future generations

MSM is an impact Venture Capital fund that invests in the great businesses of the future, those that solve social and environmental challenges. MSM targets fast-growing European ventures with global lock-step potential where impact and financial returns are mutually reinforcing

Bynd is an Iberian Venture Capital firm established in 2010, focusing on seed and early-stage technology companies with a connection to Iberia. With over 50 investments across various verticals and geographies, Bynd emphasizes sustainable profitability, non-negotiable integrity, and responsible commitment. Their entrepreneurial approach supports entrepreneurs' development and growth goals, creating a positive ecosystem impact.

Course Corrected is a stage agnostic fund with a primary focus on seed stages and Series A rounds, with potential to invest selectively in later stages in special opportunities. Course Corrected is backing outstanding entrepreneurs and teams with fast growing and scalable businesses that drive the transformation towards climate positive alternatives, disrupting incumbents and with the potential to become leaders in their respective markets.

LRF Ventures, operated by the Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF), is dedicated to fostering innovation within the agricultural and forestry sectors in Sweden. They believe that innovative startups with smart, sustainable solutions can significantly contribute to growth and profitability in Swedish agriculture. LRF Ventures emphasizes the importance of a robust agricultural system as foundational to building a sustainable society for the future.