TLDR:
- Zero Carbon Capital, a London-based VC firm, has closed a €23.4M fund to invest in European early-stage climate tech ventures.
- The fund received investment from various institutions, corporates, and individuals, including Isomer Capital, Green Future Investments, Bunge Ventures, and Extantia Climate All-stars.
Article Summary:
London-based Zero Carbon Capital (ZCC) has closed its £20M (approximately €23.47M) fund to invest in European pre-seed and seed-stage companies working on scientific solutions for deep decarbonisation. The fund received investments from institutions, corporates, and individuals, including Isomer Capital, Green Future Investments, Bunge Ventures, and Extantia Climate All-stars. Led by Pippa Gawley, ZCC integrates science into its investment philosophy and has already invested in 12 companies, such as Level Nine, Ionate, NetZeroNitrogen, and RepAir. The team at ZCC includes individuals with expertise in various fields relevant to climate tech investing, with a focus on reducing global carbon emissions through innovative solutions.
Founder Pippa Gawley states their vision for a future where humans thrive on a healthy planet with vibrant ecosystems, and their belief in the combination of scientific advances with sustainable business models to achieve this. ZCC not only provides financial support but also offers strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, building a community of climate tech innovators and leaders aiming to tackle the challenges of climate change. This fund demonstrates ZCC’s commitment to leading climate tech investment and supporting the development of solutions for a sustainable future.
