SWEN Blue Ocean
SWEN Blue Ocean is a direct impact strategy focused on investing in innovative solutions that regenerate ocean biodiversity, contributing to the achievement of SDG #14. The fund aims to back startups that deliver both systemic impact and competitive market returns, specifically targeting solutions to overfishing, ocean pollution, and marine-related climate change issues. They believe that aligning science and finance is crucial for driving system-level change, and therefore partner with research and academic institutions to accelerate science-backed innovations. The strategy launched its first fund at the World Conservation Congress of the IUCN in 2021, in scientific partnership with Ifremer. SWEN Blue Ocean 2 launched at the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. To date, the strategy has mobilized over €300 million for ocean startups, with over 85% of the capital coming from institutional investors. The fund appears to have a strong emphasis on measurable impact and a commitment to supporting companies that are not only financially viable but also contribute significantly to ocean health. SWEN Blue Ocean partners with organizations such as Ifremer and Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions, demonstrating a commitment to integrating scientific expertise into their investment process.
Sandbrook
Sandbrook Capital is a private investment firm focused on building businesses crucial to transforming the world's energy infrastructure and combating climate change. They partner with entrepreneurs to create impactful companies while delivering strong returns for their investors. The firm's foundation is built on the extensive experience of its founders, who have worked together for over 14 years, developing a deep understanding of the climate infrastructure sector and a refined investment philosophy. Sandbrook aims to combine consistent financial returns with real climate impact. Their investment strategy centers around electrifying the world by supporting the modernization, resilience, and decarbonization of energy supply. They target companies that are addressing the challenges posed by aging equipment, accelerating electricity demand, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in North American power grids, and globally. Sandbrook fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing integrity and skillset equally. The firm encourages independent thinking and strives to create positive change through entrepreneurship. The firm emphasizes collaboration and support among its team members, aiming to help entrepreneurs and management teams build long-lasting, impactful companies. Sandbrook targets investment opportunities in renewable power generation, electric grid infrastructure, and related supply chains, investing in companies that provide equipment, infrastructure, and solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Saviu Ventures
Saviu Ventures is an Africa-focused Growth Capital fund that invests in early-stage Tech & Tech-enabled companies addressing the continent's biggest challenges. Since 2018, they have been backing talented entrepreneurs building category-defining businesses, with a strong focus on Francophone Africa. They handpick teams based on honesty, track record, and ambition, seeking businesses where they can contribute operational expertise. Saviu emphasizes a climate of trust, offering daily challenges and support to founders on their scaling journey. Their investment strategy focuses on tech or tech-enabled startups operating in Africa, particularly Francophone Africa. They look for B2B or B2B2C business models with high growth potential and a clear path to profitability. Saviu provides smart capital, day-to-day support (business development, recruitment), and access to their network, leveraging the experience of their team, which is comprised of founders and investors. Saviu is committed to supporting its portfolio companies in achieving ESG standards, focusing on creating Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) and promoting Gender Equality (SDG 5). Saviu differentiates itself by being "by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs," indicating a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of building a company in Africa. They offer a more hands-on approach, providing direct operational support and leveraging their network to help their portfolio companies succeed. Saviu's commitment to Francophone Africa and early-stage companies positions them as a key player in a rapidly growing ecosystem, providing not only capital but also the necessary support and guidance to help promising startups scale across the continent.
Saxovent
Saxovent invests in innovative, climate-friendly projects with measurable sustainability impact. Specializing in renewable energy (wind and solar), sustainable real estate, and climate-smart agriculture, Saxovent partners globally to maximize CO₂ avoidance and drive the energy transition. The firm emphasizes long-term, owner-managed projects with a focus on scalability and measurable environmental outcomes.
Skagerak Capital
Skagerak Capital invests in companies that contribute to sustainable, long-term value creation. They focus on companies with positive impact, believing that technological innovations will contribute positively to people and the planet. They are particularly interested in companies addressing megatrends such as climate change and resource scarcity. They look for ambitious talent and companies that want to change the world for the better, making long-term commitments to investment decisions, and partnering with driven founders who aspire to make a positive global impact. Skagerak Capital aims to bring competence, network, and capital to help founders achieve their ambitions. They emphasize active ownership and providing support to their portfolio companies to achieve international success and deliver returns for their investors. They seem particularly interested in AI and climate tech, as evidenced by the focus of some of their partners. They invest in companies that leverage AI to improve their offerings significantly and have substantial net positive climate impact, highly correlated with customer value. The portfolio companies are diverse, providing solutions across multiple industries. Friar Venture, an investment fund to accelerate growth in tech companies in Telemark and Vestfold, seems to be associated with Skagerak Capital, although the nature of the relationship is not explicitly stated on their website. It focuses on companies with a head office address in Telemark and Vestfold to meet the need for risk capital in the region.
SmartCap Green Fund
The Green Fund, financed by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), targets investments in companies driving Estonia’s green transition. It prioritizes projects aligned with sustainability goals, climate action, and circular economy principles, deploying capital within a strict regulatory framework to achieve predefined impact milestones.
Sodero Gestion
Sodero Gestion focuses on investing locally in the Grand Ouest region of France, demonstrating a commitment to the regional economy and sustainable development. They provide capital to businesses ranging from startups to mid-sized companies (ETIs), leveraging over 60 years of experience in the region. Their investment approach is tailored to support the growth, innovation, and transition of companies, emphasizing a collaborative relationship with entrepreneurs. They manage over €350 million across various funds, backed by over 100 different investors, reflecting a broad base of support for their investment strategy. Sodero's strategy involves deploying capital across four key activities: Capital Innovation (supporting innovations in key sectors), Capital Développement (minority stake investments for growth), Capital Transmission (majority stake investments), and Capital Transition (investing in sustainable initiatives through a dedicated fund). This diversified approach allows them to support companies at various stages of their lifecycle and across different needs, from early-stage innovation to later-stage growth and ownership transitions. Central to Sodero's investment thesis is a focus on building strong, long-term relationships with portfolio companies. They emphasize the importance of governance, strategic advice, and access to their extensive network. The firm highlights its engaged and trustworthy team of 20 collaborators who provide expert support to entrepreneurs. Sodero's approach is characterized by active listening, open communication, and a commitment to supporting companies' missions, including their environmental and social goals. Through their Capital Transition fund, Sodero explicitly targets investments that contribute to sustainable development and combating climate change. They actively seek companies aligned with initiatives like the Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat, reinforcing their commitment to responsible investing. By supporting companies that prioritize RSE and industrial independence, Sodero aims to foster a resilient and sustainable regional economy.
Statkraft Ventures
Statkraft Ventures invests in outstanding entrepreneurs driving the green energy transition by building outstanding companies. Leveraging Statkraft’s expertise in renewable energy and venture capital experience, the firm supports scalable startups in Europe and North America, emphasizing independence and rapid growth.
Swedbank Robur
Swedbank Robur is Sweden's largest fund manager with a clear mission: to deliver long-term returns while contributing to sustainable development. Their sustainability work began in the early 80s with the launch of their first environmental fund, and they aim to be a global leader in sustainable value creation. The firm actively exercises ownership in portfolio companies, voting on shareholder proposals and engaging in dialogues on climate, human rights, and corporate governance to strengthen the companies' long-term competitiveness and value creation. Their investment strategy involves a focus on active ownership and sustainability. They utilize tools like voting at shareholder meetings, participation in nomination committees, thematic dialogues, investor collaborations, and external engagement services to influence companies. They have thematic focus areas including climate, nature, human rights, and corporate governance, with dialogues conducted directly or through investor networks. Swedbank Robur also launches new funds that respond to evolving global dynamics, such as the Security and Defence fund, which invests in companies providing solutions for societal protection in areas like defense, cybersecurity, and civil preparedness, recognizing their growth potential amidst geopolitical tensions and cyber threats.
Swisscanto Invest by Zürcher Kantonalbank
Swisscanto Invest, as the product brand for investment funds within the Zürcher Kantonalbank Group, focuses on providing innovative, performance-driven, and sustainable funds and pension solutions. They emphasize Swissness by managing their portfolios entirely in Switzerland while offering access to global investment opportunities. Their investment strategy incorporates a commitment to sustainability, evident since launching their first sustainable fund in 1998. They aim to create financial well-being while making a positive societal impact by aligning with sustainable practices across most of their actively managed investment products. Recent asset allocation updates reflect a dynamic approach to market opportunities and risks. In February 2026, adjustments included selling US Treasury bonds, increasing exposure to tech stocks and emerging market equities, reducing healthcare holdings, and closing positions in Swiss real estate funds. The strategy involved a shift to global small caps and a continued underweighting of corporate bonds. In March 2026, in response to escalating tensions in Iran, they maintained a constructive outlook despite short-term risk-off sentiment, anticipating limited long-term impact on financial markets and firm profitability. They have been adjusting portfolios to benefit from Rohstoff, US-Dollar, Grundstoffaktien, Gold and alternative Anlagen. They continue to favor stocks and remain overweight in that asset class. Swisscanto sees sustainable growth themes and the potential of Artificial Intelligence as critical to long-term returns. They identify opportunities in companies demonstrating above-average growth and quality within IT, industry, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their focus on sustainable investment themes such as the energy transition and electrification underscore their commitment to aligning financial performance with responsible investing. This approach reflects a broader trend of sustainable investments showing resurgence and potential for strong performance, particularly for companies in areas of sustainable growth.
Swisscanto Private Equity
Swisscanto, the product brand for investment funds within the Zürcher Kantonalbank Group, positions itself as an award-winning fund manager and provider of innovative, high-performance, and sustainable investment solutions. Their investment strategy aims to ensure the financial well-being of individuals while simultaneously contributing to societal benefits. This is achieved through a commitment to making the economy and society fit for the future in a sustainable manner, adhering to high sustainability standards in actively managed investment products. Swisscanto emphasizes four key pillars: performance, sustainability, Swissness, and pensions. They leverage a team of 270 investment experts to capitalize on return potential in equity and capital markets through their range of approximately 250 fund products. Sustainability is a core focus, evidenced by their early adoption of sustainable investing, launching their first sustainable fund in 1998, and commitment to measurable sustainability goals and a clear climate strategy. Swisscanto's portfolio management is based entirely in Switzerland, providing access to global investment opportunities. Additionally, they offer award-winning pension products and expertise in the pension sector, substantiated by their Pension Funds Study. Recent asset allocation updates suggest a dynamic investment strategy that adapts to geopolitical events and market trends. They actively manage their portfolios by taking profits on certain investments, such as convertible bonds, and reallocating capital to areas with greater potential, like small-cap and emerging market equities. Their investment decisions are driven by macroeconomic analysis, earnings growth expectations, and valuation considerations, aiming to achieve a balance between risk and return. Their recent market commentary also highlights the importance of geopolitical risks and their impact on asset allocation. While acknowledging the potential for short-term market volatility due to events like the escalation in Iran, they generally maintain a constructive outlook and overweight position in equities, emphasizing the robustness of the global economy and the resilience of corporate earnings. This approach reflects a belief that geopolitical risks are often overestimated and rarely have lasting effects on financial markets.
Södra Ädla
Södra Ädla is the investment arm of Södra, a forest owners’ association connecting thousands of forest owners in southern Sweden. Södra Ädla aims to capitalize on the changing landscape of forestry by investing in new business ideas, innovations, and solutions that accelerate the development of forestry in ways that benefit family-owned forests. Their goal is to build a diverse portfolio of investments that address opportunities and challenges within the forest sector, emphasizing startups and companies with business models contributing to the growth and profitability of forestry. They are particularly interested in companies with strong economic potential in the early stages of launching or expanding their sales. Södra Ädla prioritizes investments in areas such as new technology for more efficient forestry, gentle forest management methods, decision support tools for planning and action, solutions benefiting biodiversity, and services addressing climate change. The firm actively seeks co-investors who share their vision of innovative, future-proof forestry to accelerate growth, increase market impact, and ensure long-term profitability. Södra Ädla offers more than just capital; they offer expertise, Södra’s strong industry position, and access to a vast network of over 50,000 family forest owners. With 80 years of experience in small-scale forestry and a world-class industrial structure, they are positioned to help portfolio companies innovate and grow for the future of forestry. Södra Ädla aims to be a committed investment partner dedicated to helping companies scale their business within the forestry sector.
TPG’s Rise Fund
TPG’s Rise Fund pioneers institutional-scale impact investing, established in 2016, with the belief that private enterprise can significantly contribute to addressing societal challenges globally while delivering strong financial returns. As TPG's Impact Platform, it has grown into the world's largest, pursuing non-concessionary returns through growth equity, private equity, and infrastructure investing strategies. With a first-mover advantage, they have invested in over 100 impact-oriented companies in partnership with mission-driven founders and entrepreneurs worldwide. The Rise Funds centers its investment approach on building scalable impact businesses across specific sectors and leverages a broad, collaborative ecosystem. This includes expertise from across their Impact Platform and the broader TPG organization, rigorous impact assessment capabilities through Y Analytics, and a global network of advisors and strategic relationships. They aim to create differential financial returns and impact outcomes through various stages of the investment process. TPG Rise Climate, launched in 2021, further enhances the Impact Platform by addressing climate change through the TPG Rise Climate Coalition. This coalition brings together multinational companies to facilitate the exchange of expertise, insight, investment ideas, and opportunities. These companies, as Limited Partners, have done extensive work integrating climate innovation into their businesses, demonstrating TPG's commitment to driving social and environmental change alongside financial growth. The platform is supported by an ecosystem of conscious capitalists, executives, leading corporations, policy experts, and impact authorities. This network enhances value creation across the portfolio and enables a powerful sourcing engine. Y Analytics, a public benefit entity, supports the impact team with impact underwriting tools and rigorous impact assessment.
Tagehus
Tagehus invests in long-term, value-adding assets across real estate, wellness, and construction sectors. The firm emphasizes sustainable growth, digitalization (via Longrun Capital), and strategic partnerships (e.g., Hemtag for bathing/fitness infrastructure). Key focus areas include listed companies (e.g., Atrium Ljungberg, John Mattson), real estate development, and impact-driven ventures with climate and diversity goals.
Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG)
Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) is the venture and growth equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. As one of the largest pension plans globally, Ontario Teachers’ aims to generate stable risk-adjusted returns to secure retirement for its members, while also positively impacting the world. TVG invests globally, leveraging the organization's significant scale, network, and in-house expertise to support portfolio companies through various stages. A core element of their investment strategy is actively partnering to create value across their global portfolio. They seek opportunities in firms that demonstrate high growth potential and are at the forefront of technological or market innovation. TVG's investments are aligned with Ontario Teachers' commitment to long-term value creation and contributing to a better future for stakeholders. TVG's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and sustainable investing. They carefully examine businesses not just for their financial potential but also for their societal and environmental impact. This approach is underpinned by a commitment to responsible investing principles, incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their due diligence processes. TVG leverages its global network and deep industry insights to help its portfolio companies scale and expand internationally. The team is performance-driven, agile, courageous, inclusive, and curious, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Their approach to investing also includes focusing on the energy transition, digital infrastructure, and information and communications technologies, indicating a strong interest in innovations driving the future economy. As a result, TVG aims to identify and support companies with long-term demand drivers and significant growth potential. This strategy is backed by the larger organization's ambition to pioneer a public pension model that considers both financial returns and broader societal benefits. Finally, Ontario Teachers’ has a history of pioneering a public pension model that has been emulated globally. Their strategic long-term plan includes creating a better future for the people, places and communities they touch and delivering outstanding service and retirement security for their members. They take risks and challenge the status quo, they celebrate their differences and bring their whole selves to work, and they love to learn and explore the unknown.
Technologiefonds
The Technologiefonds provides guarantees for bank loans to innovative Swiss companies, particularly in climate technology and sustainability. The fund focuses on supporting companies that contribute to climate protection, renewable energy, and resource efficiency, enabling them to scale without equity dilution. The portfolio includes a diverse range of companies addressing challenges in energy, agriculture, water, waste management, and digital solutions, all with a strong emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices.
The Mills Fabrica
The Mills Fabrica is an innovation platform focused on fostering, accelerating, and supporting techstyle and agrifood innovators. Their investment thesis centers around the belief that innovation in these sectors is crucial for achieving ecological and social resilience, addressing the significant environmental impact of the textile, apparel, and agrifood industries, which contribute up to 44% of global greenhouse gas emissions. They aim to catalyze planet-positive change by investing in startups and funds that are developing upstream innovations and scalable solutions across the value chain. This includes innovations in circular production, food and ingredient technology, next-generation biomaterials, and techstyle/agrifood platforms. The firm's impact strategy is informed by the planetary boundaries framework, prioritizing investments that help to operate within safe ecological limits. They focus on supporting entrepreneurs who are developing advanced technologies to address critical issues within these industries. Through their various programs, including an investment fund, incubation program, partnerships, international student competitions, and Fabrica X retail space, they provide a comprehensive ecosystem that supports stakeholders at different stages of the innovation development process. The Mills Fabrica invests in pioneering startups and actively engages with brands and individuals to promote sustainable practices and create a dynamic ecosystem that propels the techstyle and agrifood industries toward sustainability. They actively foster knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, and partnerships to realize impactful innovations. Ultimately, their goal is to help maintain a just and sustainable earth system for humanity to thrive in the future, specifically tackling issues like climate change, pollution, and resource depletion within the techstyle and agrifood industries. The firm's core belief is that by backing innovative companies that are tackling climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, The Mills Fabrica contributes to fostering ecological and social resilience through innovative technologies.
Toba Capital
Invests in early-stage technology companies capable of long-term growth and market disruption, with a focus on SaaS, IT infrastructure, and climate/energy solutions. Committed to social impact and donates 50% of profits to charity.
Turquoise
Turquoise International is a financial advisor and investor focused on climate technologies. They operate in both financial advisory (M&A, capital raising) and direct investment, primarily through the Low Carbon Innovation Funds (LCIF) and the soon-to-be-launched Redwheel Turquoise ClimateTech Fund. Turquoise aims to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through investments in new technologies and business models and supports later-stage (post-revenue or early-profit) ClimateTech companies. Their strategy encompasses providing advisory services to climate technology businesses, assisting them in securing funding from various sources like venture capital, private equity, infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds, corporate & strategic investors, banks, and high net worth individuals. They also advise companies on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and secondary share sales, working with early and growth-stage businesses, large corporates, and financial institutions. On the investment side, Turquoise actively manages funds like LCIF, which is currently fully allocated, and is in the process of launching the Redwheel Turquoise ClimateTech Fund to target later-stage ClimateTech companies in the UK. They also offer investment-related services to other investors, including fund establishment and management, investment and advisory committee membership, and individual investment advice. Turquoise’s approach is supported by a team of experienced investment professionals and a network of advisors with expertise across the climate technology landscape. They demonstrate a commitment to supporting companies that contribute to a greener future and offer both financial advisory and investment services to achieve this goal.
UB FIGG
UB FIGG invests in innovative growth companies accelerating the adoption of renewable bio-based materials, focusing on climate-positive solutions in packaging, building products, and biochemicals. The fund targets pan-European companies with EUR 5-20M investments and aligns with impact management principles.
UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (UB FIGG)
UB FIGG is a private equity fund focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable bio-based materials. They believe that almost everything made from fossil materials today can be made from bio-based materials tomorrow. The fund invests in innovative growth companies demonstrating the industrial scale and commercial viability of renewable alternatives, contributing to climate change mitigation. The fund is a signatory of Operating Principles for Impact Management and reports on the environmental and climate impact of its investments. They are committed to supporting the growth of bio-based industries and proving that plastic-free and renewable packaging can work at scale.
Uniqa Ventures
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University of Tokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyoIPC)
UTokyo Innovation Platform (UTokyoIPC) is the first investment firm wholly owned by the University of Tokyo, established in 2016. It aims to foster an innovation ecosystem originating from academia by supporting startups from creation to growth. The firm seeks to translate research and knowledge from the University of Tokyo and other research institutions into societal impact, creating new industries and value. They believe that innovation requires collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and government, leveraging the strengths of each to implement research outcomes and generate sustainable value. UTokyoIPC provides financial support and management assistance to university-based startups, fosters communities for entrepreneurs and researchers, develops collaborative programs with industry, and partners with international innovation hubs. This comprehensive approach aims to increase the number and growth rate of university-launched startups, enabling them to achieve both domestic and international recognition. They are evolving from a traditional investment company to an ecosystem builder, offering not just funding but also industry-academia collaboration and talent development programs to nurture the next generation of innovators. The firm's mission is to create an environment where researchers and entrepreneurs can confidently pursue their ventures, translating academic knowledge into societal applications and industrial advancements. This process encourages talent development, capital circulation, and the emergence of new challenges. UTokyoIPC aims to be a foundational company that supports the long-term growth of university-driven innovation, striving to create a societal base that cultivates the seeds of challenge into future achievements. Their focus lies in addressing societal challenges through deep tech ventures in areas like climate change, natural disasters, aging populations, food shortages, and energy crises.
Valo Ventures
Valo Ventures focuses on the intersection of creative entrepreneurship and emerging technologies to address global challenges related to economic, geopolitical, and environmental trends. Their investments aim to create a brighter future by tackling pressing issues such as climate change, energy transition, and resource optimization.