Helen Ventures

What is Helen Ventures?

Helen Ventures is a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in the most innovative and transformative European startups within specific sectors related to energy and sustainability.

With a substantial investment scope of 50 million euros, they aim to accelerate the growth of early and growth-stage companies that are active in energy, e-mobility, circular economy, decarbonisation, and digital solutions sectors. Their approach is collaborative, working closely with their portfolio companies by providing profound energy market insights, networking opportunities, and by fostering partnerships with customers and industry experts.

Through their connection to Helen Ltd., an established energy company, Helen Ventures offers startups a solid platform for testing new technologies in real-world applications.

This includes access to Helen's heating and cooling energy system in Helsinki and its broad customer base of over 600,000, which can be leveraged for scaling business solutions effectively. They target companies that offer innovative ideas with sustainable competitive advantages, large market potential, scalable business models, and a global mindset.

For startups, Helen Ventures offers long-term financing, pilot project opportunities, market access through Helen's existing customer base, and support from energy sector experts. They actively seek ventures that could contribute to the energy transition, including energy-related technologies, digital solutions, smart districts, electric mobility, and circular economy.

Their commitment extends beyond financing, intending to build a rigorous business growth by providing access to talent and expert know-how. Helen Ventures is dedicated to fostering a carbon-neutral future and positions itself as a key player in the energy transition field.

They also collaborate with other investors, emphasizing their desire to create a community and network of experts and enthusiasts in the energy and venture capital ecosystems.

What they say:

We are an investment entity focused on groundbreaking European startups, providing substantial funding for their growth.

What we look for: We invest in companies driving innovation in energy, electric vehicles, and digital solutions.