Partners in Equity
Partners in Equity is an impact investment firm founded in 2003 with a mission to support companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges. They focus on building a portfolio of investments in sustainable agriculture and food systems, circularity, and climate solutions, investing in ventures across different stages. The firm emphasizes long-term commitment and partnerships with organizations whose missions and values align with theirs, aiming to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs, funds, and impact investors. Their vision is centered around a world that is inclusive, just, and sustainable, where humanity reconnects with nature and recognizes the link between its well-being and the planet's health. They advocate for an economic system that prioritizes environmental protection and social inclusion while remaining financially sustainable. They aim to achieve this vision by investing in people and solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Partners in Equity's approach involves actively seeking partnerships with teams that share their sense of urgency regarding environmental challenges. They invest in both funds and direct investments, operating as engaged partners with a holistic approach to investment management. The firm believes that positive social and environmental impact and financial returns are inherently linked and that strong, collaborative partnerships lead to the best outcomes, providing both capital and strategic support.
Partners in Equity BV
Partners in Equity invests in companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges, focusing on sustainable agriculture, circularity, and climate solutions. They prioritize long-term partnerships with mission-aligned teams to drive systemic change and financial returns.
PreSeed Ventures (PSV)
PreSeed Ventures (PSV) is a venture house dedicated to clearing the path for founders building impactful companies. They operate through a hybrid setup, comprising PSV Foundry, PSV Lab, and two distinct venture funds: PSV Tech and PSV Hafnium. This structure allows PSV to rethink existing models and maximize their impact beyond individual investments. They aim to punch above their weight and build a more conscious future. PSV Foundry focuses on closing gaps in the startup ecosystem, while PSV Tech is dedicated to backing founders pre-product/market fit. PSV Hafnium takes early bets on scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in deep tech. PSV Lab sometimes takes part in creating the future themselves through internal projects. PSV emphasizes a commitment to ESG and impact, as evidenced by their Head of ESG & Impact's participation in discussions on climate solutions and the sustainability-related disclosures for PSV Hafnium and PSV Tech funds. This indicates a focus on investing in companies that not only achieve financial success but also contribute positively to society and the environment. Ultimately, PSV aims to support ambitious founders from the earliest stages, particularly in the Nordics, by providing capital, guidance, and resources to help them scale their businesses and drive innovation.
Proparco
Proparco invests in businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East, and surrounding European regions to drive sustainable economic development, reduce inequalities, and create inclusive opportunities. It combines financial support with advisory services to foster long-term impact.
Rabo Investments
Rabo Investments supports Rabobank’s mission of growing a better world by investing in companies and funds that drive transitions in food systems, sustainability, and energy. Leveraging Rabobank’s global network, deep industry expertise, and long-term partnership approach, Rabo Investments accelerates impactful innovations that address climate challenges and build resilient businesses.
Railpen
Railpen is the investment manager for the UK's railways pension schemes, managing over £34 billion in assets on behalf of more than 350,000 members. Their primary purpose is to secure their members' financial future, with a long-term investment horizon rooted in their rail heritage. They focus on managing the schemes effectively, supporting informed decision-making, and providing evolving services to meet member needs. Railpen integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment approach. A key part of their strategy is active ownership and stewardship, which includes engaging with portfolio companies to improve outcomes related to climate transition, workforce value, responsible technology, and sustainable financial markets. Railpen is committed to responsible investing and managing climate-related financial risks and opportunities. They believe that aligning their investment strategy with the Paris Agreement goals benefits their members financially and supports broader societal outcomes. They are dedicated to industry-wide stewardship on system-wide risks, and actively work with other investors to advocate for improvements in corporate governance and audit quality. Stewardship and sustainability are integral to Railpen's approach. They actively engage with companies to enhance their performance on issues that are critical to long-term value creation. This includes promoting fair labor practices, advocating for responsible technology use, and pushing for improvements in audit quality and transparency. Railpen also collaborates with industry bodies and policymakers to influence regulatory changes that are in the best interests of their members and the broader financial system. Their stewardship activities extend to voting at company AGMs to protect the value of their investments, as well as ongoing engagement with company management on ESG issues. Railpen recognizes that combining its voice, influence, and expertise with other investors can make engagement efforts more effective.
Raspberry Ventures
Raspberry Ventures operates as a syndicate of individual private investors, co-investing alongside VC-led rounds in ClimateTech and AI-enabled startups. Their primary goal is to provide a fast and founder-friendly solution for closing the final gap in funding rounds, allowing founders to refocus on building their companies. The syndicate aggregates investments into a single SPV, offering founders a streamlined cap table with one line, signature, and simplified governance. Raspberry targets startups raising their first VC money, facilitating their transition from 'amateur' to 'professional' funding. They typically invest in early-stage tech startups that address climate change and/or utilize AI to solve real-world problems. These startups have established problem-solution fit and confirmed product-market fit, generally seeking €1m - €5m to accelerate their go-to-market strategies. While their primary focus is on earlier stages, Raspberry occasionally participates in A+ rounds when the allocation aligns with both the founders' and the syndicate's interests. The firm presents one startup at a time to its members, enabling them to evaluate each co-investment on a case-by-case basis and make independent investment decisions. They collaborate with founders to establish a target and coordinate the closing timeline based on co-investor interest. The mission is to save founders time, offering a quicker and simpler way to fill remaining gaps in funding rounds compared to traditional VC processes. Raspberry's members consist of busy, successful individuals who typically do not engage in solo angel investing, making their capital contribution genuinely additive. This allows founders to bring sophisticated investors onto their cap table with minimal administrative burden.
Resolve Ventures
Resolve Ventures is launching a €50M venture fund in Q3 2024, focused on novel climatetech startups at the seed stage in Ireland. The firm aims to provide high-touch support and corporate connectivity, underpinned by strong governance and reporting, to the Irish impact investment ecosystem. They are supported by the European Investment Fund, the NTMA Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and Enterprise Ireland, under the Irish Innovation Seed Fund programme. The firm believes that investing in impactful companies is vital for global sustainable development and that Irish businesses, leveraging a technology ecosystem, can contribute to carbon reduction. Resolve Ventures aims to play a crucial role by cultivating and scaling sustainability startups, ensuring rapid decarbonisation in line with legally binding targets. Founded in 2023 by David Scanlon and Alan Costello, Resolve Ventures intends to assess and develop a portfolio of nature-positive, equitable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They hope to aid innovative tech solutions that will power the decarbonisation of food, energy, transport, and consumption systems. They believe this fund makes strong economic sense, as governments, utilities, and multinational corporations will be required to invest and spend heavily on sustainability in the coming years. Resolve Ventures is building a portfolio of startups to capitalize on this market opportunity while making a meaningful impact on carbon reduction and the preservation of the planet for future generations. They are actively cultivating their Venture Ecosystem, leveraging Ireland's technology ecosystem to build successful global businesses focused on innovation and providing high-quality employment.
Riverstone
Riverstone Holdings LLC is a private markets asset management firm focused on real asset investing, primarily in energy, power, and infrastructure. Founded in 2000, Riverstone has raised over $40 billion to invest across the capital structure and throughout the industry's value chain. Their core mission is to build successful businesses and deliver strong returns to investors through their diverse investment strategies. Riverstone believes that the energy and power industries are undergoing a major transformation driven by the need to meet growing energy demands while mitigating climate change risks. They believe that addressing these challenges requires significant capital mobilization and deep industry expertise. Riverstone's experience and disciplined approach aim to navigate the changing market environment and drive long-term investment growth. Innovation is a core value, both within the firm and its portfolio companies. They actively seek creative capital raising strategies and value creation opportunities. The firm is particularly focused on the energy transition and aims to be a thought leader in the long run as the world shifts towards new energy sources. They offer flexible capital solutions and use their domain expertise to grow their portfolio companies. Riverstone invests across various strategies including private equity, credit, decarbonization, and Latin America. They aim to build businesses that power the world, recognizing the significant changes happening in the energy sector and expecting a complete market transformation in the next decade.
Rumbo Ventures
Rumbo Ventures invests in early-stage climate technology companies that are revolutionizing Latin markets and driving global economic transformation through innovations in mobility, energy, materials, food, industrial systems, and carbon removal.
SHIFT Invest
SHIFT Invest is a venture capital fund dedicated to investing exclusively in innovative enterprises with significant positive environmental impact potential. Recognizing the critical role of innovation and entrepreneurship in restoring the balance between nature and society, SHIFT Invest operates as an impact investor, willingly embracing financial and impact risks that traditional investors may avoid. This proactive approach allows the firm to contribute meaningfully to the sustainability transition by providing promising environmental startups with access to vital growth capital, a valuable network, and over 13 years of impact investment experience. The firm's investment strategy revolves around identifying and supporting companies that actively address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. SHIFT Invest aims to foster a world where business success is intrinsically linked to positive environmental outcomes. By carefully selecting and nurturing innovative startups, the fund seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions that benefit both the planet and society. SHIFT Invest's commitment extends beyond mere financial investment. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network of partners and providing hands-on guidance. This collaborative approach ensures that startups have the resources and expertise they need to scale their operations and achieve their environmental impact goals. With a long-term investment horizon, SHIFT Invest is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies grow and thrive, ultimately creating a more sustainable and resilient future.
SPOROS Platform
SPOROS Platform is the first circular economy impact investing platform in Greece and Southeast Europe. It aims to combine robust and future-proof financial returns with measurable environmental and social impact, adding high value to investors, SMEs, and local communities. Their investment strategy is driven by sustainability and aims to trigger a virtuous circle of growth and innovation that benefits people, business, and the planet, focusing on increasing climate resilience, encouraging lasting inclusive growth, eliminating waste and pollution, and blending economic benefits with social and environmental good. SPOROS aims to accelerate the shift towards a Circular Economy for small and medium businesses in Greece and Southeast Europe to boost the economy, create local jobs, and regenerate the environment. The firm distinguishes itself as the first Article 9 SFDR Fund in Greece, with sustainable investments as its core objective, fully aligned with EU Taxonomy. It also holds the recognition of being Greece's Best Practice in Sustainable Financing by the European Commission. The platform emphasizes bridging the gap between meaningful outcomes and strong financial gains, creating jobs, impacting lives, enhancing climate resilience, and regenerating nature. They deliver returns, mitigate risks, create value, and align incentives. The team's approach to enabling the circular transition involves a focus on supporting innovative SMEs by leveraging its deep knowledge of sustainable business models, its global network and regional expertise in the Circular Economy, and its proven track-record in transforming and scaling businesses. The platform's strategy is put into action through its "ownership and collaboration" approach, utilizing the team's broad spectrum of diversified experience and high-calibre skill-set.
STING
STING is Sweden's leading startup accelerator, focused on helping early-stage startups achieve success faster. They provide strategic support, coaching, investor access, and a strong network to accelerate growth. STING's approach involves tailored coaching programs, access to a network of angels and investors, and the potential for investment, specifically targeting startups with ambitious goals. They actively support the transformation of climate innovators into growth companies through projects like Sting Climate Action, co-funded by the EU/ERDF, and foster innovation in healthcare via the Circle of Life Science project, collaborating with institutions such as Karolinska University Hospital to promote patient-centered care. STING also provides access to industry experts with real-world experience in sectors like ClimateTech, DeepTech, Health, and SaaS, aiding startups in refining their go-to-market strategies and navigating regulatory challenges.
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.
SWEN CP’s Blue Ocean fund
SWEN Capital Partners invests in companies driving systemic change for a sustainable economy. Their thesis centers on financing innovations that regenerate ocean health, accelerate climate transition, and promote circular and regenerative business models. By integrating ESG analysis and long-term value creation, SWEN supports entrepreneurs building a fairer and more resilient economy.
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.
Seraphim Accelerator
Seraphim VC is a global leader in SpaceTech investment, focusing on companies solving the world’s greatest problems. They invest in the brightest minds and smartest ideas to provide trailblazing, high-value solutions that disrupt, transform, and improve life. Their mission is to accelerate humanity’s next giant leap by transforming science fiction into science fact. They support space entrepreneurship from inception to exit, providing capital, expertise, and global partners. Seraphim backs pioneering space and deeptech ventures at the forefront of global security, sustainability, and resilience. Their portfolio companies redefine how critical infrastructure is protected, defense capabilities are strengthened, and pressing global challenges are tackled, including real-time Earth observation, secure communications, and climate intelligence. They aim to harness the power of space to build the next generation of game-changing companies. Their interconnected model is designed to identify, support, and grow early-stage SpaceTech companies across the full lifecycle, from inception to exit. They are backed by leading space corporations and international space agencies across their activities, including investors in their funds like Airbus, SES, Teledyne, and Telespazio, SSTL MDA. They also have accelerator partnerships with the UK and European Space Agency. Their approach generates co-investment opportunities for their LPs at Series B and beyond. Seraphim identifies as “mission control” for Spacetech founders.
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.