Kopa Ventures Early-Stage Climate Tech Fund Grant

About this grant

Kopa Ventures is a early-stage venture capital firm, previously known as Wi Venture and initiated by renewable energy pioneer Matthias Willenbacher, investing in Europe's climate tech startups. Its stated mission is to empower early-stage start-ups to build energy, mobility, nature and carbon solutions for climate-positive change. The firm describes itself as one of Europe's first early-stage climate tech VCs and says it has backed startups since 2017, citing multiple exits and an IPO. The fund's thesis targets pre-seed, seed and Series A companies in the areas of mobility, energy, nature and carbon tech, with a focus on Europe and particularly the DACH region. Kopa emphasises founder support: its team are themselves former founders, and it offers access to a network of partners, industry experts, potential customers and follow-on investors, while aiming to preserve founder autonomy. Kopa also applies an impact methodology to each prospective investment, assessing greenhouse gas reductions or captures alongside biodiversity and resource-management KPIs. Startups can pitch to the firm via its website contact channels. The page does not disclose a fund size, cheque size, or a specific application programme with deadlines.

Eligibility

Early-stage startups at pre-seed, seed or Series A stage working in energy, mobility, nature or carbon technology, with a geographic focus on Europe and particularly the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Applicants pitch to the firm directly through the website; no formal application rules are published on this page.

How it's scored

The page indicates that investment decisions weigh the environmental impact of each opportunity, assessed through carbon metrics (greenhouse gas emissions reduced or captured) and additional biodiversity and resource-management impact KPIs. No scoring weights or panel composition are described.

Key requirements

• ✓European climate tech startup in Energy, Mobility, Nature, or Carbon Tech sectors
• ✓Company at Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stage
• ✓Primary focus on DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Kopa Ventures Early-Stage Climate Tech Fund?

Eligibility covers organisations in EU, DE, AT, CH; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

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.