Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Energy |
Stages | Early Stage, Expansion |
Investing | Germany • Europe |
Statkraft Ventures GmbH is a venture capital fund based in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a keen focus on investing in the energy sector. The fund specializes in equity investments and targets early-stage and expansion phases of innovative startups. They are particularly interested in companies developing solutions for the green energy transition, reflective of their commitment to building a sustainable future. Launched in 2015, their investment thesis centers around supporting outstanding entrepreneurs who are poised to drive large-scale change in response to the climate crisis. Statkraft Ventures operates two distinct funds: an International fund and a Norway fund. Both funds are software- and hardware-focused, with the International fund aiming at early and growth-stage startups in Europe and North America, and the Norway fund at seed and growth-stage startups in Norway. The team at Statkraft Ventures leverages their comprehensive track-record in venture capital, entrepreneurship, company building, and mergers and acquisitions to provide value-added support to portfolio companies. As the venture arm of Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, they emphasize their deep-rooted understanding of the energy markets. Their approach includes empowering startups to maintain independence and grow swiftly, while providing hands-on support from their seasoned professionals. Statkraft Ventures embodies the philosophy that significant, sustainable gains in the energy and climate tech sectors are a result of innovative entrepreneurship and focussed, strategic partnerships.