Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • CleanTech |
Investing | Sweden |
Investment Range | $1,120,000 - $1,120,000 |
Sustainable Energy Angels (SEA) is an angel investor firm established in 2013 that focuses on early-stage investments in sustainable energy technology. Operating from Stockholm, Sweden, SEA seeks to invest in startups with innovative solutions and significant market potential within the alternative and sustainable energy sectors. They provide both financial investment and hands-on support to formulate financing strategies, ensuring rapid growth and scalability for international expansion. The firm is distinguished by their unique combination of partners who bring over 30 years of experience as entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, and experts in both the Swedish and international energy market and business development. SEA is committed to long-term engagement with their portfolio companies and typically takes a seat on the board of directors post-investment, leveraging their network to support strategy, networking, and additional funding efforts. Complementing monetary support, SEA dedicates time to assist founders and their teams in achieving market leadership through best practices derived from venture capital experiences in Europe and Silicon Valley. SEA's investment process includes initial meetings, tailored due diligence, monetary investment, and active board participation. Their first fund, SEA I, closed in 2021, while their second fund, SEA II, was established in 2019 and is currently active. They collaborate with partners like SEA fund, SEA II, STOAF fund Scitech III, KIC Innoenergy, and Almi greentech to co-invest and support ventures in the sustainable energy industry. The SEA website boasts success stories from companies like Ferroamp, Cascade Drives, and dLaboratory, reflecting their commitment to fostering innovation in sustainable energy technologies.