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SeedSeries AClimate & EnergyClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Decarbonization is a value driver. We invest in climate solutions that are economically competitive and can scale to 100Mt+ CO2e savings annually using our proprietary Climate Performance Potential methodology.

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Non-climate technologies, solutions without clear emissions savings potential, technologies that require subsidies to remain competitive

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Typical decision
~2 weeks
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Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
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Partners & team

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Danijel Višević

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Daria Saharova

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Tim Schumacher

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Craig Douglas

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Dr. Nadine Geiser

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Dr. Mark Windeknecht

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Morgan Sheil

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Jan Schierle

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Robin Neff

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Cara Reuner

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Portfolio

NZNMedia Entertainment

NZN is a leading digital content producer in Brazil, covering technology, gaming, lifestyle, entertainment, and news. It also develops a novel biofertilizer solution aimed at reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

EnerkiiClimate Clean Energy

Enerkii supplies affordable renewable energy for industry, addressing the carbon footprint of the industrial and commercial sectors.

NitricityFood Beverage

Nitricity produces plant-based, organic fertilizer using air, water, clean energy, and almond shells, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilizers.

Juicy MarblesFood Beverage

Juicy Marbles specializes in developing plant-based meat alternatives that closely mimic traditional meat in taste and texture, focusing on whole cuts that provide a versatile cooking experience.

CylibClimate Clean Energy

Cylib is a research-based company focused on holistic battery recycling, enabling the green energy transition by ensuring the supply of sustainable raw materials for the battery industry. Their proprietary end-to-end recycling process efficiently recovers all raw materials in lithium-ion batteries, including lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese.

EcoWorksManufacturing Industrial

Pioneers of serial renovation in Germany, offering fast, economical, and scalable renovation solutions.

Mission Zero TechnologyClimate Clean Energy

Mission Zero Technology focuses on Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to remove carbon from the atmosphere and aims to recover 1 gigatonne of CO2 annually by 2040.

FaircadoEcommerce Marketplaces

Faircado aggregates millions of offers from your favourite marketplaces in one app, making second-hand shopping easy and convenient.

VaeridionAerospace Defense

Vaeridion is a green aviation startup focused on developing a 100% electric microliner aircraft designed for short-haul regional travel, aiming to provide a clean, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to conventional aircraft.

IQMSemiconductors Hardware

IQM is pioneering the future of superconducting quantum computers. With over $600 million raised, including the largest quantum raise outside of the US, we are the market leader in on-premises and cloud-accessible systems. IQM quantum computers empower the most innovative HPC centers, universities, enterprises, and researchers to push the boundaries of science and technology.

TreecardFintech Payments

Treecard offers a Mastercard debit card that plants real trees with every purchase, promoting sustainable living.

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Research briefRead more
World Fund Research Investment Thesis World Fund is Europe's leading climate tech venture capital firm, backed by green search engine Ecosia and major institutional investors including the European Investment Fund and KfW Capital. The fund's core thesis is that decarbonization represents a compelling value driver for businesses, and they invest exclusively in climate solutions that are economicall…

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