ICOS Capital Management Overview

Icos Capital is a Dutch-based ClimateTech Venture Capital firm established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing in early growth stage companies within sectors such as food systems, chemicals & materials, industry digitization, and carbon technology. Icos Capital collaborates with leading corporations through its Collaborative Venturing Platform (CVP) to accelerate sustainability and promote decarbonization. The firm has managed multiple funds, including the Icos Capital Growth Fund IV, launched in 2023 with a target size of €100 million, focusing on climate technologies. Icos Capital has invested over €100 million in more than 40 European technology companies, achieving multiple successful exits through mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.

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ICOS Capital Management

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Investment focus

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  • Western Europe 3 / 14
  • Southern Europe 1 / 9
  • Central Eastern Europe 2 / 17
  • North America 1 / 5
  • Northern Africa 1 / 8
  • Southern Africa 1 / 7
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Product type

  • Software
  • Consumer goods
  • Materials

Industries / verticals

  • AgriTech / FoodTech
  • Energy
  • Maritime / Ocean
  • Materials Science
  • Waste Management / Recycling

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€5,000,000 - €10,000,000

How to approach funds like ICOS Capital Management

When approaching Icos Capital, founders should highlight how their solution can scale through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, as Icos leverages a strong corporate network to drive commercial adoption. Demonstrate a clear path to measurable climate impact and readiness for collaboration with established players. Articulate how your technology fits into broader value chains and can benefit from integration with large corporates, as Icos values startups that can catalyze systemic change in their focus sectors.

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