AP Ventures Overview
AP Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm managing global funds focused on decarbonization, particularly hydrogen and its role in energy and industry. Since 2013, the firm has invested in technologies across the hydrogen value chain, including production, storage, transportation, and applications in sectors like mining, transportation, and heavy industry. They also invest in carbon capture and extraction technologies to support the energy transition.
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AP Ventures
Investment focus
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- Maritime / Ocean
- Mobility / Transportation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
US$5,000,000 - US$50,000,000
Contact information
Managing Partner
Andrew Hinkly
Kirkbi Climate Secondee to AP Ventures
Karoline Bruhn
Investment Manager
Meryem Cherif
Chief Financial Officer
Pamela Darchiville
Investment Analyst
Charlotte Downie
How to approach funds like AP Ventures
When engaging AP Ventures, founders should highlight how their technology or solution directly advances the hydrogen economy or addresses critical bottlenecks in industrial decarbonization. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical and commercial challenges in scaling hydrogen or carbon capture solutions, and be prepared to articulate the broader system impact. AP Ventures values teams with deep sector expertise and a credible path to deployment in hard-to-abate industries.
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