Funding route · no open call
- Amount
- Up to $33M
- Deadline
- Not stated · check listing
- Who can apply
- Start-ups, SMEs · EU, Israel
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In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at Series A, Series B and growth stage and scale-up and mature. Funding is an equity investment of up to $33 million. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and Israel.
A €500m climate tech venture capital fund investing in growth-stage startups across Europe and Israel in energy transition, digital infrastructure, water management, agriculture, and sustainable mobility. Ticket sizes range from €2–30m, targeting companies ready to scale.
About this grant
Inven Capital is a venture capital fund that invests EUR 500 million from institutional investors and global corporates into innovative climate tech startups. The fund focuses on supporting founders who are visionaries with integrity, driven by impact rather than profit, working to address climate change and sustainability challenges. Inven Capital invests its passion, knowledge, and capital into unique people and businesses across infrastructure, energy, building materials, data centres, electrification, shipping, home decarbonisation, hydropower, clean energy, and related climate technology sectors. The fund supports diverse founding teams and operates with a commitment to ESG and sustainability principles, aiming to create job opportunities and enable a positive environmental impact.
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Eligibility
Early to growth-stage climate tech startups in Europe and Israel are eligible to apply. The fund targets companies addressing climate change and sustainability challenges across sectors including infrastructure, energy, building materials, data centres, digital transformation, electrification of transport, shipping, home energy solutions, hydropower, water management, and crop intelligence. Founders should demonstrate integrity, strong inner motivation, and a focus on impact beyond profit.
How it's scored
Applications are evaluated based on the founder's vision, integrity, and drive to create impact. The fund assesses the business potential, the team's ability to navigate difficulties, and the startup's contribution to climate tech and sustainability goals. Investment decisions are made by a team of professional investors who provide sound guidance and support based on empathy and understanding of founder needs.
Key requirements
- ✓Growth-stage startup or SME with proven business model and traction
- ✓Operating in climate tech sectors: energy transition, digital infrastructure, water, agriculture, or sustainable mobility
- ✓Based in or expanding into Europe or Israel
- ✓Seeking investment ticket of €2–30m
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
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- Ember · $13.8M
- HYDROGRID · $9.3M
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- Wint · $36M
- Taranis · $44M
- Zolar · $110M
Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Inven Capital offer?
- Inven Capital Fund offers up to $33M.
- Who can apply for Inven Capital Fund?
- Eligibility covers start-ups and SMEs in the EU and Israel. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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How this compares
How this compares
- Compared with 14 similar grants (renewables in Israel) listed in the last 12 months.
- Its value of $33m is above 20% of the 5 similar grants that state a value; their median is $33m.
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About this sector
About this sector
Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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