BlueHeart Energy
Venture Round in 2025
BlueHeart Energy is a deep tech company focused on developing innovative green technologies to enhance heat pump performance. Utilizing thermoacoustics, the company generates sound waves within a closed circuit to produce heat and cold, marking a significant advancement as this technology is now being applied to residential heat pumps, previously limited to industrial applications. BlueHeart's products are designed to replace critical components in heat pumps, facilitating easy integration for original equipment manufacturers. The resulting heat pumps are versatile, silent, and cost-effective, suitable for both new and existing homes. Additionally, BlueHeart's technology is environmentally friendly, producing no CO2 emissions and eliminating the need for refrigerants, thus contributing to sustainable heating and cooling solutions.
Marvel Fusion
Series B in 2025
Marvel Fusion develops fusion energy technology using a laser-based reactor. Its innovative approach offers clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, aiming to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power.
Brevel develops innovative cultivation technology for sustainable, low-cost production of microalgae. Its high-tech, indoor, automated systems use internal illumination to achieve over 90% cost reduction and up to 200 times higher yields compared to traditional methods. Brevel targets various markets where microalgae-derived products are in demand.
GBM Works
Seed Round in 2024
GBM Works is a Netherlands-based company that develops offshore wind turbine foundation installation technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in The Hague, it focuses on methods for installing foundations with minimal environmental impact, including a silent installation approach designed to reduce noise pollution and disruption to marine life. The company's solutions aim to enable faster deployment of offshore wind projects while supporting sustainability goals in renewable energy.
FibriTech
Convertible Note in 2024
FibriTech develops a biomaterial technology producing sustainable, natural fiber-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications. Their products include eco-friendly alternatives to rock wool, glass wool, and foamed plastics, serving construction and horticulture sectors.
Reverion develops reversible, carbon-negative power plants using patented technology. Their containerized units achieve electrical efficiencies of up to 80%, doubling the electricity output of conventional gas engines while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a negative CO2 balance.
Wattalps is a technology company specializing in the development of lithium power systems tailored for small and medium-scale applications. Their product portfolio focuses on affordability, passive safety measures, efficient cooling mechanisms, extended lifespan, and robust cell protection features. Wattalps aims to simplify integration into vehicles or charging stations by offering standard and modular products, thereby facilitating swift, efficient, and cost-effective adoption of electric vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation solutions.
Dynelectro is a green energy technology company dedicated to minimizing CO2 emissions by converting fossil fuels into sustainable green fuels. It operates as a boutique innovation firm that specializes in advancing power-to-x systems. Dynelectro employs a proprietary method that significantly enhances the lifespan of high-efficiency electrolysis, allowing organizations to effectively offset intermittent power supply through the production of green fuels. This commitment to innovative solutions positions Dynelectro at the forefront of the transition to cleaner energy alternatives.
Solsign evaluates the suitability of any land plot for utility-scale solar projects by instantly assessing its viability through a combination of geospatial data analysis, legal considerations, and electricity market insights.
E-peas
Venture Round in 2024
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Heart Aerospace
Series B in 2024
Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.
Brite Solar
Series A in 2024
Brite Solar is a nanomaterials company specializing in innovative solar glass technologies. Its primary product is transparent solar glass for greenhouses, enabling self-sufficient greenhouse operations and reducing carbon footprints by minimizing reliance on external energy sources. The company's technology, based on nano-materials ink-jet printed onto glass panels, also has applications in auto-dimming glass and architectural glass for buildings.
Efenco is a cleantech startup focused on enhancing the energy conversion efficiency of industrial furnaces and boilers while minimizing their carbon emissions. The company has developed a patented high-energy ray ceramic chip (HERC) that significantly reduces CO2 emissions and fuel costs by at least 18% in energy-intensive sectors, including electricity generation, steel manufacturing, pulp and paper production, ceramics, cement, and district heating. By leveraging principles from quantum and plasma physics, nanotechnology, and electrochemistry, Efenco's innovative technology captures and converts waste heat generated during natural gas combustion into a flux of ionizing radiation, thereby enabling industries to optimize energy usage and improve thermal conversion efficiency.
Founded in 2014, Skytree develops direct air capture technology to recycle atmospheric CO2, providing a clean and reliable source for industries while contributing to global sustainability efforts.
RAIKU Packaging
Grant in 2023
RAIKU is a cleantech startup that produces 100% natural packaging material that has also great looks and shock absorption - most importantly, it gives 15-20 times more volume to its raw material making it one of the most resource efficient material uses in the world with high margins. Both the production is and products are clean making no harm to nature.
RAIKU has raised over 1.2mln€ in the pre-seed stage, built a team of over 10 people, its own IP and clients are already using its packaging material. This material will up-end the 1 trillion € packaging sector.
Nanogence
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.
Swisspod Technologies
Grant in 2023
Founded in 2019, Swisspod Technologies specializes in designing and developing Hyperloop vessels for tube-based transportation systems. The company aims to create energy-efficient, fully-electric pods, harnessing high-quality Swiss engineering to facilitate sustainable and efficient high-speed travel between cities.
Innomar Ocean Technology
Venture Round in 2023
Innomar creates intelligent buoys and innovative technological solutions that are focused on digitizing and promoting a sustainable approach to the oceans. It specializes in the marine industry, fisheries, and aquaculture. Their primary objective is to enhance current technology to enable better resource management and create superior tools for responsible fishing, adding value from the catch to the plate.
Bound4Blue
Series A in 2023
Bound4Blue develops foldable wingsail systems for integration onto various vessels. Their technology harnesses wind power to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by up to 40%, with a payback period under five years.
Sakowin Green energy
Convertible Note in 2023
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.
ONO
Convertible Note in 2023
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable.
We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless.
ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility.
ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.
Energy Dome
Series B in 2023
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
NanoScent
Convertible Note in 2023
NanoScent is an Israeli sensor technology startup founded in 2017 that develops nanotechnology-based sensors for real-time detection of hydrogen impurities, gases, and volatile organic compounds. The company focuses on climate tech sensing and offers systems for monitoring hydrogen quality across the supply chain—from production to storage and refueling stations. Its flagship product, VOCID H2Confirm, provides in-line monitoring of hydrogen purity and VOCs with real-time alerts. NanoScent's technology supports applications in safety, quality control, and environmental monitoring. The company is headquartered in Misgav, Israel.
Hardt Hyperloop
Venture Round in 2023
Hardt Hyperloop is a company dedicated to developing an innovative transportation system that enables emission-free travel over large distances. Originating from the winning team of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, it aims to create a hyperloop network that serves both passengers and freight efficiently. The hyperloop system designed by Hardt Hyperloop focuses on providing a safe, sustainable, and affordable mode of transport, allowing for rapid travel between network cities with minimal waiting times. By prioritizing accessibility and environmental responsibility, Hardt Hyperloop seeks to revolutionize global mobility and enhance connectivity for daily commuters.
Wattalps
Debt Financing in 2023
Wattalps is a technology company specializing in the development of lithium power systems tailored for small and medium-scale applications. Their product portfolio focuses on affordability, passive safety measures, efficient cooling mechanisms, extended lifespan, and robust cell protection features. Wattalps aims to simplify integration into vehicles or charging stations by offering standard and modular products, thereby facilitating swift, efficient, and cost-effective adoption of electric vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation solutions.
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.
Sensoneo is a global provider of enterprise‑grade smart waste management solutions that help cities and businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. The company combines in‑house ultrasonic sensors—Single, Double, Quatro, and patent‑pending Micro‑sensors—with advanced software that delivers real‑time monitoring, analytics, route planning, and vehicle load optimization. By enabling data‑driven decisions, Sensoneo’s platform can cut waste‑collection costs by at least 30 % and lower carbon emissions by up to 60 %. Its solutions are deployed in numerous locations across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, and include incentive programs that encourage waste reduction and streamline the entire waste lifecycle.
VCG.AI develops AI-powered software to accelerate the circular economy by turning industrial by-products and waste into valuable resources. Its platform, including the Value Chain Generator, analyzes thousands of data points to identify, evaluate, and implement circular business models and resource reuse strategies. It integrates real-time data analytics, technology readiness assessments, patent landscape analysis, supplier mapping, and value-chain tracking to shorten development cycles and improve resource efficiency. The solution supports organizations, cities, and regions in valorising by-products, sourcing circular materials, and enhancing circularity across supply chains. VCG.AI maintains a library of validated circular solutions and technologies and operates across Europe, helping customers accelerate market entry and create more sustainable, resilient operations.
Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.
HSL Technologies
Series A in 2023
HSL Technologies develops hydrogen solutions focusing on safe transport, storage, and on-demand generation. Its HydroSil-based technology enables hydrogen to be moved through conventional infrastructure with reduced risk, supporting scalable delivery and storage. The company also engineers hydrogen generation technology that produces hydrogen on demand through a controlled reaction between two stable liquids, enabling safe transport and storage at ambient temperature and pressure. By delivering energy-dense, adaptable hydrogen options, HSL Technologies addresses logistical challenges tied to traditional storage and supports the transition to low-carbon energy systems.
N2 Applied
Private Equity Round in 2023
N2 Applied is a Norwegian technology company focused on enabling farmers to produce their own sustainable fertilizer through an innovative process that utilizes slurry, air, and electricity. The company is in the pre-commercial phase and has developed a technology that allows for the local production of nitrogen-rich fertilizer from liquid organic substrates, such as livestock manure. By integrating nitrogen from the atmosphere into these substrates, N2 Applied's solution not only enhances the nitrogen content but also mitigates ammonia loss and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The company operates its head office in Oslo/Asker and maintains a test center in Svene, with additional branches in Wageningen and York. N2 Applied's scalable process aims to eliminate the lengthy and costly supply chains associated with traditional fertilizer production, facilitating a more circular farming system. This approach not only provides farmers with cost-effective and environmentally friendly fertilizer but also contributes to on-farm reductions in methane and ammonia emissions.
Daze
Convertible Note in 2022
Daze is an engineering startup focused on creating innovative solutions for electric vehicle charging. Its flagship product, DazePlug, is an automatic charging device that utilizes smart charging ecosystems and energy management systems. This technology enables automatic inductive charging, significantly reducing the time required to charge electric vehicles while eliminating the need for manual handling of cables. DazePlug features a retrofit design that is both waterproof and dustproof, ensuring durability and ease of use. By simplifying the charging process, Daze aims to enhance user experience and convenience for electric vehicle owners.
Innomar Ocean Technology
Venture Round in 2022
Innomar creates intelligent buoys and innovative technological solutions that are focused on digitizing and promoting a sustainable approach to the oceans. It specializes in the marine industry, fisheries, and aquaculture. Their primary objective is to enhance current technology to enable better resource management and create superior tools for responsible fishing, adding value from the catch to the plate.
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
LightnTec
Seed Round in 2022
LightnTec GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of innovative digital thin LED wallpapers. The company's flagship product, the Media-Screen-Matrix, is a lightweight, flexible, and highly transparent LED screen that can transform any façade into a dynamic media surface. Constructed from a thin-film PET substrate, this technology offers significant cost savings and energy efficiency, making it suitable for various applications, including installation on glass façades and billboards. The Media-Screen-Matrix is designed for outdoor use and can display images, videos, and text, providing clients with the ability to create immersive environments. Its modular design allows for customization in size and shape, enabling large-scale installations that can adapt to diverse architectural needs.
Alvus
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Alvus offers biomethane services. They offer project development, construction, and operation of biogas plants. They assist their customers in every aspect related to a biogas plant, due diligence analysis, business plan verification, site selection, biomass research, choice of power supply plan, selection of the most suitable technology.
IonKraft, a German technology company, specializes in plasma coating for multi-material plastic containers. Their innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables recyclability of complex packaging, serving industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. By promoting material reduction and reuse, IonKraft aims to enhance performance while lowering costs, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
FLEXOfibers
Pre Seed Round in 2022
FLEXOfibers specializes in the manufacturing and production of recycled flexible steel fibers designed for concrete reinforcement. The company utilizes waste steel fibers generated during the tire recycling process to create high-quality steel fibers that boast significant tensile strength and flexibility. These fibers are characterized by their reduced diameter, allowing for the production of large quantities of filaments per unit of weight. By incorporating FLEXOfibers' products, clients can enhance the resistance, abrasion, and durability of concrete while also preventing micro-cracks and shrinkage. The innovative approach to recycling and fiber production positions FLEXOfibers as a leader in sustainable concrete reinforcement solutions.
Reblade specializes in drone-based and AI-assisted repair of wind turbine blades using patented technology. This climate-focused company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by enhancing the efficiency of wind energy production. They seek strategic partnerships and impact investors across Europe, India, and the US.
Water Challenge
Grant in 2022
Water Challenge is a company that provides a disruptive solution based on an economically sustainable technology that allows the treatment of any type of contaminated fluid, extracting all the solids contained, crystallizing, and purifying water suitable for human consumption, irrigation, and other uses.
Reverion develops reversible, carbon-negative power plants using patented technology. Their containerized units achieve electrical efficiencies of up to 80%, doubling the electricity output of conventional gas engines while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a negative CO2 balance.
Variolytics
Seed Round in 2022
Variolytics is a developer of advanced measurement technologies, specializing in mass spectrometry for environmental applications, particularly in sewage treatment plants. The company focuses on measuring all gas components, including greenhouse gases, within aeration tanks. Variolytics offers a range of products including measuring devices, sensor technologies, and monitoring systems that facilitate accurate data collection and process integration. In addition to its innovative measurement solutions, the company conducts process engineering research and development, providing expert advice and implementation services to help businesses optimize their industrial processes. By delivering insights into process dynamics, Variolytics enables companies to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable.
We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless.
ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility.
ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.
Brite Solar
Venture Round in 2022
Brite Solar is a nanomaterials company specializing in innovative solar glass technologies. Its primary product is transparent solar glass for greenhouses, enabling self-sufficient greenhouse operations and reducing carbon footprints by minimizing reliance on external energy sources. The company's technology, based on nano-materials ink-jet printed onto glass panels, also has applications in auto-dimming glass and architectural glass for buildings.
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Energy Dome
Venture Round in 2022
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
Circu Li-ion
Grant in 2022
Circu Li-ion is a Luxembourg-based startup specializing in automated battery disassembly and diagnostics. Its proprietary platform enables remanufacturing, reuse, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries at scale and cost-effectively. The platform comprises three core pillars: a battery library, application layer, and robotic disassembly systems. These systems reduce reliance on manual labor by 47%, achieve high robot autonomy (67%), enhance safety, and recover up to 95% of battery components for reuse or recycling.
Variolytics is a developer of advanced measurement technologies, specializing in mass spectrometry for environmental applications, particularly in sewage treatment plants. The company focuses on measuring all gas components, including greenhouse gases, within aeration tanks. Variolytics offers a range of products including measuring devices, sensor technologies, and monitoring systems that facilitate accurate data collection and process integration. In addition to its innovative measurement solutions, the company conducts process engineering research and development, providing expert advice and implementation services to help businesses optimize their industrial processes. By delivering insights into process dynamics, Variolytics enables companies to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Alvus offers biomethane services. They offer project development, construction, and operation of biogas plants. They assist their customers in every aspect related to a biogas plant, due diligence analysis, business plan verification, site selection, biomass research, choice of power supply plan, selection of the most suitable technology.
FLEXOfibers specializes in the manufacturing and production of recycled flexible steel fibers designed for concrete reinforcement. The company utilizes waste steel fibers generated during the tire recycling process to create high-quality steel fibers that boast significant tensile strength and flexibility. These fibers are characterized by their reduced diameter, allowing for the production of large quantities of filaments per unit of weight. By incorporating FLEXOfibers' products, clients can enhance the resistance, abrasion, and durability of concrete while also preventing micro-cracks and shrinkage. The innovative approach to recycling and fiber production positions FLEXOfibers as a leader in sustainable concrete reinforcement solutions.
LightnTec GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of innovative digital thin LED wallpapers. The company's flagship product, the Media-Screen-Matrix, is a lightweight, flexible, and highly transparent LED screen that can transform any façade into a dynamic media surface. Constructed from a thin-film PET substrate, this technology offers significant cost savings and energy efficiency, making it suitable for various applications, including installation on glass façades and billboards. The Media-Screen-Matrix is designed for outdoor use and can display images, videos, and text, providing clients with the ability to create immersive environments. Its modular design allows for customization in size and shape, enabling large-scale installations that can adapt to diverse architectural needs.
tozero
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tozero, founded in July 2022 in Munich, Germany, by Sarah Fleischer and Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, specializes in lithium-ion battery recycling technology. The company aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts by developing a scalable and sustainable machine for recovering critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese from various battery types. By enabling industries to reintroduce these valuable raw materials into the supply chain, Tozero contributes to more sustainable practices in battery production and reduces dependency on virgin resources.
Dawn Aerospace
Grant in 2022
Dawn Aerospace designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and launch systems to enable frequent, sustainable access to space. The company develops same-day reusable launch vehicles that can operate with ordinary airspace and aircraft, without specialized space-launch infrastructure, and non-toxic, storable propulsion systems for satellites of all sizes, including CubeSats, offering higher performance while reducing reliance on toxic fuels. Dawn aims to provide end-to-end space transportation capabilities for deployment, positioning and return of spacecraft in a scalable, environmentally conscious manner. Founded in 2016, Dawn is based in New Zealand and the Netherlands, with research, manufacturing and testing facilities in Auckland and Delft.
Resortecs is a pioneering company in the fashion industry focused on promoting circularity through its innovative Design for Disassembly approach. The company develops heat-dissolvable stitching threads and thermal disassembly systems that simplify the recycling process for brands, sorters, and recyclers. Its flagship product, Smart Stitch™, features stitching threads with varying melting points that allow for the transformation of garments into recyclable pieces right from the manufacturing stage. Complementing this is Smart Disassembly™, a thermal disassembly system capable of processing up to 4 million garments annually, while maintaining low emissions and preserving material quality. This approach enables the recycling of up to 90% of original fabric material, addressing environmental challenges without compromising the creativity and quality of fashion products. Resortecs aims to facilitate a sustainable future for the textile industry by making garment recycling efficient and accessible.
Chrysalix Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Chrysalix Technologies is an Imperial College spin-out company developing an innovative biomass fractionation process using low-cost ionic liquids. Currently, their society is heavily relying on the use of crude oil while products are discarded at the end of their lives. They want to change that, which is why they are developing novel chemical processes that enable us to live more sustainably in a clean world. Their first product is the BioFlex process that uses waste wood and agricultural by-products as well as sustainably grown biomass to produce a greener alternative to today’s petrochemical industry while providing unwanted waste materials with a new purpose.
Reliefed Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Reliefed Technologies AB, based in Varberg, Sweden, specializes in producing 3D printing components for various manufacturing sectors, including transportation, building materials, consumer products, and energy applications. The company has developed a globally patented 3D-production method called z.trusion®, which allows for the integration of 3D mass production into existing 2D production lines. This innovative technology significantly reduces energy consumption and costs, particularly in the new energy sector, where it can achieve up to 97% less energy usage and ten times higher production speeds. Reliefed Technologies focuses on advanced applications such as bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, and other energy-efficient solutions. The company is actively involved in industrialization projects with major multinational OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, holding 44 patents across multiple countries. Through its technology, Reliefed aims to improve product performance and facilitate recycling, while also contributing to substantial savings in material and production costs.
Reliefed Technologies
Grant in 2022
Reliefed Technologies AB, based in Varberg, Sweden, specializes in producing 3D printing components for various manufacturing sectors, including transportation, building materials, consumer products, and energy applications. The company has developed a globally patented 3D-production method called z.trusion®, which allows for the integration of 3D mass production into existing 2D production lines. This innovative technology significantly reduces energy consumption and costs, particularly in the new energy sector, where it can achieve up to 97% less energy usage and ten times higher production speeds. Reliefed Technologies focuses on advanced applications such as bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers, electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, and other energy-efficient solutions. The company is actively involved in industrialization projects with major multinational OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, holding 44 patents across multiple countries. Through its technology, Reliefed aims to improve product performance and facilitate recycling, while also contributing to substantial savings in material and production costs.
SolarDew
Venture Round in 2022
SolarDew is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in innovative membrane distillation technology for water desalination and purification. The firm focuses on transforming contaminated, tainted, or saline water into pure drinking water. Its modular systems are powered exclusively by solar energy, eliminating the need for external energy sources. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of water purification efforts but also empowers local entrepreneurs to establish and operate their own water treatment businesses within their communities. By leveraging renewable energy, SolarDew aims to provide accessible and safe drinking water solutions globally.
GREENOV-ITES
Grant in 2022
GREENOV creates maritime cleantech in order to protect the marine environment. The company was founded in 2021.
Nowi
Venture Round in 2022
Nowi is a technology company that specializes in energy harvesting solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It has developed a small chip that allows these devices to operate indefinitely without the need for traditional power sources, such as batteries or electrical cables. Instead, Nowi's patented technology captures ambient energy from various sources, including light, temperature gradients, and radio waves, converting them into usable power. This innovation not only simplifies the design process for manufacturers but also facilitates the creation of sustainable and environmentally friendly products. By harnessing the energy that is naturally available in the environment, Nowi aims to revolutionize the way IoT devices are powered, promoting a more efficient and maintenance-free approach to energy consumption.
Nowi is a technology company that specializes in energy harvesting solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It has developed a small chip that allows these devices to operate indefinitely without the need for traditional power sources, such as batteries or electrical cables. Instead, Nowi's patented technology captures ambient energy from various sources, including light, temperature gradients, and radio waves, converting them into usable power. This innovation not only simplifies the design process for manufacturers but also facilitates the creation of sustainable and environmentally friendly products. By harnessing the energy that is naturally available in the environment, Nowi aims to revolutionize the way IoT devices are powered, promoting a more efficient and maintenance-free approach to energy consumption.
GBM Works is a Netherlands-based company that develops offshore wind turbine foundation installation technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in The Hague, it focuses on methods for installing foundations with minimal environmental impact, including a silent installation approach designed to reduce noise pollution and disruption to marine life. The company's solutions aim to enable faster deployment of offshore wind projects while supporting sustainability goals in renewable energy.
Susphos specializes in upcycling phosphate-rich waste streams, transforming them into sustainable alternatives for fossil-sourced products. Their technology optimally processes waste and upgrades it into market-known products, aiming to create a waste-free process.
Materrup is an industrial start-up focused on producing low-carbon earth concrete for the construction and urban development sectors. The company employs a unique rupture technology that transforms excavated earth and clay into concrete, significantly lowering the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials. This innovative approach not only meets the requirements of future regulatory standards but also addresses the urgent need for sustainability in the construction industry. By enabling on-site developers to decarbonize their projects, Materrup contributes to the creation of sustainable urban environments.
SolarDew is a Netherlands-based company that specializes in innovative membrane distillation technology for water desalination and purification. The firm focuses on transforming contaminated, tainted, or saline water into pure drinking water. Its modular systems are powered exclusively by solar energy, eliminating the need for external energy sources. This approach not only enhances the sustainability of water purification efforts but also empowers local entrepreneurs to establish and operate their own water treatment businesses within their communities. By leveraging renewable energy, SolarDew aims to provide accessible and safe drinking water solutions globally.
IOS is an R&D entity that focuses on renewable energy, safeguarding the environment, developing sensors, and exploring novel materials.
Their approach involves consistently obtaining fresh knowledge and applying it in both domestic and international economic and research sectors. The institute's objective is to introduce cutting-edge technology into the economic environment by leveraging highly educated personnel and cutting-edge laboratory equipment. Their areas of focus include creating chemical sensors to detect food freshness, monitoring water, and air quality, ensuring personal safety and protection, synthesizing nanomaterials, and adapting them for use in diverse fields.
HighLine Technology
Grant in 2022
HighLine Technology develops and commercializes highly efficient dispensing technology to reduce material usage in the photovoltaics sector and provides dispensing solutions for other industries. Its parallel dispensing technology lowers material consumption in solar cell manufacturing by applying front metal contacts to silicon solar cells and can be integrated into conventional production lines to replace the screen‑printing process for front‑side contacts, enabling resource savings, higher electricity yield, and improved throughput.
C2C NewCap
Venture Round in 2022
C2C NewCap, founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro, is a Lisbon-based manufacturer specializing in the production of supercapacitors designed for efficient electrical energy storage. The company focuses on developing next-generation devices that utilize proprietary electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte, which contribute to a low environmental impact. C2C NewCap aims to provide clients with energy storage solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce overall environmental and operational costs.
Vanevo GmbH, established in 2018 and located in Oldenburg, Germany, specializes in the development and production of components for redox flow batteries. The company focuses on creating stacks and modules designed to enhance the affordability and accessibility of electricity storage. Vanevo's innovative approach enables the storage of electrical energy in two tanks, allowing for efficient charging and discharging within the battery stacks. By offering economically durable solutions, Vanevo aims to provide users with cost-effective options for energy storage, addressing the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
Founded in 2010, Qarnot is a French company that designs and develops innovative computing heaters, embedding microprocessors as heat sources connected to the internet. These devices, known as Q.rad, provide economical and ecological cloud HPC solutions, repurposing server heat to warm buildings while offering affordable high-performance computing services.
Susphos
Venture Round in 2022
Susphos specializes in upcycling phosphate-rich waste streams, transforming them into sustainable alternatives for fossil-sourced products. Their technology optimally processes waste and upgrades it into market-known products, aiming to create a waste-free process.
E-peas SA is a Belgian company established in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic systems that provide energy autonomy for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops innovative energy harvesting solutions that enable devices to draw energy from various ambient sources, including solar, thermal, vibration, and radiofrequency. E-peas produces energy harvesting power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and microcontrollers that enhance the performance and longevity of IoT devices by either extending battery life or eliminating the need for batteries altogether. Their technology caters to a wide range of sectors, including home automation, healthcare, retail, and agriculture, thereby facilitating the creation of smarter and more energy-efficient connected devices. Headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, E-peas aims to transform the landscape of portable energy solutions.
Alkion BioInnovations
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2017, Alkion BioInnovations specializes in developing natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications using proprietary semi-industrial technologies. The company focuses on environmentally friendly and consumer-beneficial products.
Evoy is a Norwegian manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for speedboats, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Florø, Sogn og Fjordane. The company designs inboard and outboard electric motors that replace traditional diesel and gasoline engines, significantly lowering maintenance and operating costs. These electric systems operate silently, minimizing noise pollution in marine environments while providing strong performance and responsiveness. Evoy's innovative technology enables ferry and tour operators to meet sustainability goals and adhere to regulatory requirements, enhancing their operational efficiency and environmental impact.
Evoy
Venture Round in 2022
Evoy is a Norwegian manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for speedboats, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Florø, Sogn og Fjordane. The company designs inboard and outboard electric motors that replace traditional diesel and gasoline engines, significantly lowering maintenance and operating costs. These electric systems operate silently, minimizing noise pollution in marine environments while providing strong performance and responsiveness. Evoy's innovative technology enables ferry and tour operators to meet sustainability goals and adhere to regulatory requirements, enhancing their operational efficiency and environmental impact.
Nuventura
Seed Round in 2022
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.
Gr3n Recycling
Grant in 2022
Gr3n Recycling has developed an innovative technology that enables the chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and food containers in a cost-effective manner. By applying microwave technology to a well-established chemical reaction, Gr3n has created a process that not only facilitates the industrial implementation of PET recycling but also depolymerizes polyester textiles to yield virgin PET. This groundbreaking approach has the potential to transform the global PET recycling landscape, offering significant financial benefits and cost savings for the recycling industry.
Plair SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced systems for preventive environmental monitoring, particularly focusing on air quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, Plair SA designs instruments that enable continuous real-time measurements of fine airborne particles. Its notable products include the Rapid-E, which analyzes single aerosol particles, and the Particle Analyzer PA-300, capable of detecting, identifying, and classifying various airborne entities such as pollen, fungal spores, soot, and pollutants. The company offers solutions for airborne allergen monitoring, air quality assessment, and bioaerosol tracking, providing crucial data on atmospheric aerosol concentrations. Plair SA originated as a spin-off from the University of Geneva, reflecting its strong foundation in research and innovation.
DePoly is a chemical recycling company that converts post-consumer PET plastic and polyester textiles into virgin-quality raw materials at room temperature. This process enables a circular plastic economy by eliminating the need for pre-washing, sorting, or separation of other plastics.
Founded in 2013, Embotech develops decision-making software solutions for autonomous systems. Its flagship product, FORCES Pro, enables complex control system design across industries such as automotive, energy, and robotics. Applications include wind turbine control, drone motion planning, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), spacecraft landing, and reusable rocket returns.
Seaborg Technologies
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2014, Seaborg Technologies develops and operates thorium-based molten salt reactors (MSRs) for clean energy production. The company also designs software tools to assist MSR companies and aims to provide affordable, sustainable nuclear power.
Sakowin Green energy
Grant in 2022
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.
Easyl is a manufacturer based in Bonneville, France, specializing in the sustainable production of materials for zinc-based batteries. Founded in 2017, the company employs green chemistry to create composites primarily using calcium zincate. This innovative approach allows Easyl to develop advanced electrodes that enhance the performance of batteries by optimizing their electrochemical characteristics. By focusing on environmentally friendly methods, Easyl aims to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the battery manufacturing industry.
Dracula Technologies
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Valence, France, Dracula Technologies designs and manufactures organic photovoltaic cells. These cells convert ambient light into electricity, enabling small devices like phones and sensors to recharge themselves. The company's flagship product, Light As Your Energetic Response (LAYER), is used indoors and outdoors.
Envola specializes in energy-efficient solutions, developing software and hardware for smart energy management, renewable resources, and storage. They design integrated systems for heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water preparation, including heat pumps with integrated storage and networked storage systems.
CH-Bioforce Oy
Venture Round in 2022
CH-Bioforce provides a revolutionary technology for converting all biomass components into high-value material streams - dissolving pulp, polymeric hemicellulose, and sulphur-free lignin. These valuable biomaterials can replace fossil and food-based raw materials in multiple industries, such as textiles and packaging applications.
Nevomo develops next-generation rail technology that enables hyperloop-inspired transport by combining magnetic levitation, a passive magrail system and autonomous control to upgrade existing railway lines. The magrail concept allows retrofitting conventional rails to support higher speeds—up to 300 kph on standard lines and 415 kph on high-speed corridors—while preserving existing rolling stock. The technology can progress to vacuum-based systems (hyperrail) with potential speeds of 600 kph on normal lines and 1000 kph on high-speed lines, and ultimately to vacuum tube corridors for top speeds around 1200 kph. Capex for retrofitting is estimated at 6-8 million euros per kilometer, substantially lower than new high-speed line builds. Early energy and maintenance advantages arise from reduced mechanical friction and overall system efficiency. Founded in 2017, Nevomo has pursued proofs of concept and demonstrations, and collaborates with partners such as TME Transfer Multisort Electronics and Microsoft, supported by a multinational R&D team and an international advisory board.
Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.
Carbo Culture
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2016, Carbo Culture produces biochar from waste biomass using a patented process that permanently stores carbon. Its high-quality biochar is used for soil remediation and enhancement, while also generating renewable energy and creating tangible carbon credits.
Crocus Labs
Venture Round in 2022
Crocus Labs is a Berlin-based deep tech company specializing in advanced light engine technology. It develops energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications, aiming to bring its innovations to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces worldwide.
Sakowin Green energy
Venture Round in 2022
Sakowin is a French company specializing in the production of sustainable hydrogen and solid carbon through innovative technology that eliminates CO2 emissions. Initially focused on hydrogen production via water electrolysis, Sakowin now utilizes biomethane or natural gas as feedstock, allowing for high energy efficiency and low-cost hydrogen generation. The company's advanced process, known as methane plasmolysis, enables on-site and on-demand production, significantly reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional methods. By leveraging existing gas infrastructures, Sakowin supports businesses in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy solutions while integrating decarbonized products into their operations.
Crocus Labs is a Berlin-based deep tech company specializing in advanced light engine technology. It develops energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications, aiming to bring its innovations to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces worldwide.
Bloom Biorenewables
Grant in 2022
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
Insolight is an energy company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced solar panels. The company has achieved record efficiency levels of 29 percent for its solar modules, significantly lowering residential solar electricity costs. Insolight utilizes innovative optical technology that combines high efficiency with the ease of mounting similar to standard flat panels. The company has also demonstrated its capabilities through third-party validations, achieving 36 percent efficiency on lab prototypes and 29 percent on pre-industrial modules. Insolight's business model focuses on developing intellectual property, controlling wholesale distribution, and outsourcing manufacturing. Additionally, the company is engaged in creating photovoltaic systems aimed at reducing solar electricity costs in the agricultural sector, employing integrated tracking methods to optimize energy production based on the sun's position.
Deasyl is a company dedicated to the development of innovative and eco-friendly chemical solutions, focusing on green chemistry and recycling processes. It specializes in transforming waste and biomass into sustainable products, utilizing clean technology to create scalable processes for major players in the fine chemical and petrochemical industries. By advancing waste valorization and employing biodiesel production methods, Deasyl enables its clients to adopt environmentally friendly practices, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.
Ocean Oasis is a water technology company developing wave-powered desalination to produce fresh water from seawater and deliver it to shore with zero emissions. Its platform leverages wave energy to provide a flexible and robust solution that reduces dependence on diesel generators and electric grids, supporting decarbonization for coastal communities. The company aims to offer a cost-competitive approach to sustainable freshwater supply, combining offshore capabilities with environmentally friendly design. Founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway, Ocean Oasis focuses on scalable desalination suitable for coastal infrastructure and regional water security.
Alkion BioInnovations
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Alkion BioInnovations specializes in developing natural plant active ingredients for pharmaceutical applications using proprietary semi-industrial technologies. The company focuses on environmentally friendly and consumer-beneficial products.
AquaBattery develops safe, sustainable aqueous batteries for large-scale energy storage. Utilizing table salt and water, their flow batteries are non-toxic and adjustable in power capacity independently of energy storage.
Nova Innovation
Grant in 2021
Nova Innovation Ltd. is a tidal energy company founded in 2009 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Leith, Caernarfon, and Shetland. The company specializes in designing, building, and operating underwater tidal turbines that provide clean, predictable electricity while minimizing visual impact and harmonizing with the marine environment. Nova Innovation develops sites for arrays of tidal turbines and is dedicated to reducing reliance on fossil fuels for future generations. With a focus on local supply chains, the company engages coastal communities to enhance the success of its tidal power projects. Nova Innovation gained recognition for deploying the world's first offshore tidal array, earning awards for its contributions to low-carbon innovation and sustainable energy solutions.