Transition Overview
Transition VC is India's first energy transition-focused venture capital fund, dedicated to addressing the climate crisis and accelerating India's journey towards net-zero emissions. The firm invests in early-stage startups within sectors such as e-mobility, green hydrogen, energy storage, and climate-tech solutions aimed at decarbonization.
Is Transition 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 Transition, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Transition
Investment focus
Invest in
- South Asia 1 / 8
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Automotive
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
- Energy
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- Materials Science
- MedTech & Devices
- Mobility / Transportation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
₹2,000,000 - ₹2,000,000
Contact information
Partner
Kristian Branaes
Operating Partner
Tom Burkinshaw
Partner
Ari Helgason
Partner
David Helgason
Associate
Dhan-Sham Rana
How to approach funds like Transition
When reaching out to Transition VC, founders should highlight their startup’s potential for scalable impact within India’s energy transition landscape, especially if leveraging novel technology or business models that can drive measurable decarbonization. Demonstrating a clear path to market adoption and regulatory alignment will resonate, as will evidence of strong technical execution and a team with deep sector expertise. Articulate how your solution addresses critical bottlenecks in India’s net-zero journey and show traction or partnerships that validate your approach.
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