Planet A Ventures

Planet A Ventures is a science-based European venture capital fund that invests in green tech startups with quantifiable positive environmental impact.

Description

Planet A Ventures is a European venture capital fund dedicated to supporting green tech startups that address major environmental challenges. It distinguishes itself as the first European VC with an in-house science team that conducts life cycle assessments to quantify the positive impact of potential investments, ensuring no greenwashing. The fund invests in early-stage hardware and software companies across sectors like agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and waste management, focusing on scalable businesses with measurable environmental benefits. By combining scientific rigor with investment expertise, Planet A aims to build an economy within planetary boundaries while generating returns for founders and investors.

Features

• In-house science team conducting life cycle assessments to measure startup impact
• Science-based investment approach with veto power for scientists if no significant positive impact is found
• Focus on European green tech startups across EU taxonomy sectors like energy, agriculture, and waste
• Investment range from €0.5 to €5M from Pre-Seed to Series A stages
• Portfolio includes diverse startups like traceless (biomaterials), INERATEC (e-fuels), and 44.01 (carbon mineralization)
• Active support beyond capital through network, industry experts, and platform team
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in founding teams and portfolio companies

Benefits

• Provides startups with scientific validation of their environmental impact through rigorous life cycle assessments
• Offers financial investment combined with hands-on support from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Helps startups scale their businesses while maximizing positive environmental outcomes
• Creates a network effect through portfolio companies and partner organizations
• Ensures investments align with planetary boundaries and avoid greenwashing
• Supports diversity in the startup ecosystem through inclusive investment criteria
• Connects founders with impact-driven investors and scientific expertise

Links

• Home: https://planet-a.com