Emerald Technology Ventures Overview
Founded in 2000, Emerald Technology Ventures is a globally recognized venture capital firm dedicated to sustainable industrial innovation. With over €1 billion in assets under management and advisory, the firm invests in startups addressing challenges in climate change and sustainability. Emerald operates from offices in Zurich, Toronto, and Singapore, managing four active venture funds and five investment mandates. The firm collaborates with more than 50 Fortune 500 corporations and has reviewed over 25,000 deals since its inception.
Is Emerald Technology Ventures 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 Emerald Technology Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Emerald Technology Ventures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics 5 / 9
- Western Europe 11 / 14
- Southern Europe 7 / 9
- Central Eastern Europe 15 / 17
- North America 1 / 5
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Services
Industries / verticals
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- Waste Management / Recycling
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €5,000,000
Contact information
VC
Tobias Schmid
Senior Investment Manager
Kelven Lam
How to approach funds like Emerald Technology Ventures
When approaching Emerald Technology Ventures, founders should highlight how their solution delivers measurable impact in industrial sustainability and climate tech, especially if it demonstrates scalability and strong potential for corporate partnerships. Emphasize traction with enterprise customers or pilots, and be prepared to articulate a clear path to commercialization within complex industrial ecosystems. Showcasing a team with deep sector expertise and a track record of execution in B2B environments will resonate strongly with their investment approach.
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