Cleantech Group for Investors
Investors play a crucial role in fostering the growth of cleantech companies and driving the innovation theme forward, but they face challenges in identifying true leaders in the field.
Cleantech Group equips investors with the insight and support necessary to know which cleantech companies are poised for global scalability, helping in investment decisions and portfolio management. We guide investors to comprehend their role in providing financial support to companies, weighing the tradeoffs between various sectors, and strategically placing their investments. We support investors when evaluating companies and we provide strategic guidance for fund management.
Case Studies
Background
Demeter, headquartered in Paris, is a major European player in venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure for the energy and ecological transition. Demeter manages €1.3B to support start-ups, SMEs, ETIs and infrastructure projects providing solutions for the climate and the environment and has made more than 230 investments since its inception in 2005.
strategic engagement & impact
Cleantech Group has worked with Demeter since its inception, going back to the 2000’s, supporting the team with a constant flow of insights into sectors and sub-sectors, as well as investment trends. Through the Cleantech Forum event series, Cleantech Group has helped Demeter and its portfolio companies expand their reach and international connectivity.
Demeter has been an important strategic partner for all four of our Cleantech Forum Europe events held in France and is a leading participant in the Cleantech for Europe and Cleantech for France programs.
Background
Emerald is a venture capital company that invests in sustainable industrial innovation. The company was founded in 2000 as the venture capital (VC) arm of Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), creator of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and has a presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. Emerald began engaging from Cleantech Group’s beginnings, participating in Cleantech Forums and taking advantage of data and insights from the outset. At the time, Emerald was one of the first pureplay cleantech VC funds.
strategic engagement & impact
Understanding various cleantech subsectors has been key for Emerald. Their own team’s technical expertise now complements much of the market intelligence, and building connections has become increasingly important. Along with finding and meeting co-investors, they are spreading thought leadership and advancing cleantech sectors.
Participating in Cleantech Forums and becoming a global Forum sponsor has helped communicate Emerald’s view of how the cleantech ecosystem is evolving, along with the development of specific sectors, all from the perspective of a top-tier cleantech investor.
In addition to making investments, “Emerald Sprints” fosters collaboration between Emerald’s limited partners and start-ups in Emerald’s universe. Cleantech Group has supported such Sprints by contributing intelligence on specific markets and technologies.
Testimonial
Cheri Corbett, Partner & Team Lead, Climate Tech Fund, BDC Capital
How Cleantech Group Can Benefit Investors
Research
Gain access to comprehensive cleantech data, including the companies and transactions shaping the market, with a Monitor Membership. This membership provides you with full access to our platform, i3.
Consulting
Prioritize and develop sustainable growth opportunities by engaging external innovation and building ecosystems. We help identify and engage external innovations to meet strategic objectives, as well as develop strategies and roadmaps to participate in cleantech innovation ecosystems at various scales.
Events
Engage with corporates, investors, start-ups, and the innovation ecosystem at large, to transform the future of sustainable innovation at Cleantech Group events.
Advocacy
We help drive change by uniting leaders from business, finance, government, and civil society with the innovation community.
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