Alter Equity Overview

Alter Equity is a Paris-based investment firm founded in 2009, focusing on European companies whose activities address significant environmental and social challenges. The firm invests in sectors such as energy efficiency, circular economy, education, and health, providing financial backing and promoting responsible management practices. Alter Equity typically invests between €4 million and €20 million, taking minority or majority stakes, and requires portfolio companies to implement an ESG business plan to enhance social, environmental, and governance practices.

Is Alter Equity the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Alter Equity, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Alter Equity

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Industries / verticals

  • Digital & Consumer health
  • EdTech
  • Energy
  • Waste Management / Recycling

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

€4,000,000 - €20,000,000

How to approach funds like Alter Equity

When approaching Alter Equity, founders should clearly articulate the measurable environmental or social impact of their business, demonstrating how their operations and growth strategy align with robust ESG standards. Highlighting a scalable model with tangible outcomes in sustainability or social responsibility will resonate, especially if you can show a credible path to both impact and profitability. Be prepared to discuss how your team integrates ESG into core decision-making and how you plan to track and report progress over time.

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