In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses and large companies, at scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Germany, Austria and Switzerland and 5 others.
Mid-cap private equity fund investing in profitable, growing businesses delivering CO2 reduction and decarbonization solutions across high-emitting sectors. Target companies have revenues of €30–500m and are located in DACH, Italy, and the Nordics.
About this grant
Vidia Climate Fund I is an investment vehicle that drives decarbonization of the highest emitting industries by scaling existing climate solutions. The fund identifies and invests in mid-cap climate champions that are critical for decarbonizing the highest emitting sectors globally. Vidia takes an operations-first approach, transforming operations to improve efficiency and scale climate solutions while providing both capital and comprehensive operational, impact and ESG support. The fund invests in leading climate solution providers to drive rapid, meaningful and measurable decarbonization, with a focus on market-leading, profitable and growing businesses offering products and services with built-in CO2 reduction.
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Eligibility
Vidia targets entrepreneurial, market-leading, profitable and growing businesses offering products and services with built-in CO2 reduction. Prime targets are businesses with global operations and a focus on DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Italy or the Nordics. Typically, the fund invests in businesses with sales between 30 and 300 million EUR, with flexibility for larger platform investments or smaller add-ons.
How it's scored
Investment decisions are underpinned by a bespoke scoring method that takes science-based decisions to maximize impact and enable rapid decarbonization at scale. The fund evaluates businesses based on their market position, profitability, growth trajectory, and the extent of CO2 reduction their products and services provide.
Key requirements
- ✓Company revenues between €30–500m EUR
- ✓Profitable and growing business with built-in CO2 reduction or decarbonization offering
- ✓Operations-first value-creation approach
- ✓Located in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Italy, or Nordic countries
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Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Vidia Equity offer?
- Vidia Climate Fund I offers €500M.
- Who can apply for Vidia Climate Fund I?
- Eligibility covers organisations in DE, AT, CH, IT, SE, NO and 2 more countries; sme, large-company. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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About this sector
Industrial decarbonisation funding helps heavy industry cut emissions through electrification, fuel switching, process change and efficiency. Support is often capital-intensive and tied to a specific site, with feasibility studies leading to larger deployment calls. Applicants need emissions baselines, engineering studies and a plan to keep production running during the change.
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