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Vireo Electrification Fund
Our core belief is that the electrification ecosystem is one of the most attractive segments to invest in:It ́s large, swiftly growing, radically changing, and it offers investors outsized financial and environmental impact opportunities.
IN A NUTSHELL
Vireo Ventures is a venture capital fund manager, and as such we strive to identify and invest in energy-tech start-ups that enable the all-electrified world and offer the potential for superior financial returns. At the same time, we strongly believe in collaboration and in nurturing ecosystems and networks. We do this actively with our portfolio companies and fellow investors. The advantages are obvious for both sides. Our investors gain access to our curated deal flow, which provides a steady flow of additional opportunities to them and has already led to co-investments. Furthermore, we connect our portfolio companies directly with our investors to explore mutually beneficial partnerships.We are convinced that this active exchange with our fund investors not only enables us to build a better portfolio of start-ups, but also makes each individual company in our portfolio better. At the same time, this gives our investors an up-to-date view of developments in new technologies and business models in the energy sector, which provides a great benefit to their strategy, business development or investment decisions. To facilitate this exchange, we have created our Active Investors Community (AIC).
What Our Investors Say About Vireo Ventures
"With their extensive energy expertise and related network, the Vireo team is spearheading the electrification-focused early-stage VC scene in Germany/EU. We trust in their ability to partner early with the most promising founders in the space and look forward to cooperating with their portfolio companies. In addition, we value them as co-investors alongside our Green & CleanTech focused direct investments with WEPA Ventures.”
Carl-Luis Rieger, Managing Director WEPA Ventures
"Electrification has become the area of very important technological developments, and its importance will only continue to grow in the next decade. This opens significant potential for profitable investments and adds a powerful tool in the arsenal to tackle so many of the problems we are facing in decarbonizing the electricity sector. That\u2019s why, at the EIF, we are proud to support advanced technology investors like Vireo Ventures to further boost European capabilities in the energy sector."
Marjut Falkstedt, Chief Executive of the European Investment Fund (EIF)
"Our investment in the Vireo Electrification Fund reflects our confidence in the energy transition as an unparalleled investment opportunity."
Markus Pietsch, Dr. Hettich Beteiligungen
"As con|energy, we have accompanied the transformation of the energy market over the last two decades and therefore see the enormous potential of electrification. Accordingly, this investment was a logical step for us, as it not only offers us attractive financial opportunities, but also access to a network of committed young companies.”
Niels Ellwanger, con|energy Vorstand
"Identifying and evaluating emerging winners in early business stages is tough, requiring sector knowledge, expertise, a solid network, and passion. Vireo possesses these qualities. Instead of mastering every field I am interested in myself, I enjoy working with experts like Vireo for sharing knowledge and investment opportunities. That\u2019s why joining Vireo as LP makes a lot of sense to me."
Thomas Schmidt, CEO
"Electrification will change the utilities industry. Hence, there are so many ideas and solutions to support that transformation. With its expertise, network and investment approach, Vireo will be able to identify some of the solutions that will successfully drive the change of the industry. Plus, our joint activities help to constantly keep an overview over upcoming new technologies and services. For e.venture consulting this is again valuable input to shape the energy industry of tomorrow.”
Alexander Theodoridis, Partner at e.venture
"Vireo\u2019s investment thesis aligns well with WEG\u2019s own focus on ClimateTech solutions, and we hope to leverage on Vireo\u2019s extensive energy industry experience and possibly pave the way for mutual investments in the future."
Arvin Khanchandani, Investment Manager
What is the Opportunity?
Through the Vireo Electrification Fund, you can invest in the electrification revolution: The energy ecosystem is radically changing and offers investors outsized financial and environmental impact opportunities – the time to invest in the new breed of startups driving this revolution is now, and the race is on.
- Electrification is the most potent measure against climate change.
- Early-stage momentum is largely independent from macroeconomic woes.
- First movers generate superior returns.
- Broad public support and supportive legislative and regulatory frameworks are in place.
Why us?
- Outstanding expertise with 80+ years of relevant sector and VC experience
- High quality deal-flow through our deal-flow channels and long-standing personal networks
- Extensive corporate and partner network on executive, senior and operational management level
- Proven hands-on delivery capability to help our portfolio companies
- Unique sweet spot as the first true pre-seed and seed electrification fund in the VC value chain
- Individual co-investment opportunities and access to innovative companies for our fund investors
Learn More
Please get in touch with us to receive comprehensive information on our investment strategy and fund structure. You can use the contact form below or send an e-mail to investors@vireo.vc
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