Kopa Ventures Climate Tech Fund Grant

About this grant

Kopa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that backs European climate tech startups across energy, mobility, nature and carbon technology. The fund states its purpose as empowering early-stage start-ups to build the best energy, mobility, nature and carbon solutions for climate-positive change. Its founders have roots in wind and solar park development, and the team states that all members are themselves former founders. The fund positions itself as one of Europe's first early-stage climate tech VCs and says it invests from pre-seed through Series A. Beyond capital, it says it offers access to a network of partners, industry experts, potential customers and follow-on investors, and it describes a structured impact methodology that looks at greenhouse gas reductions alongside biodiversity and resource-management KPIs. The page describes an investment thesis rather than a grant programme. It does not disclose a fixed grant size, application process, deadline, or call for proposals. Founders are invited to pitch to the fund through a contact form and a 'Pitch to us' link.

Eligibility

Startups at pre-seed, seed or Series A stage in the energy, mobility, nature and carbon sectors, with a stated focus on Europe and particularly the DACH region. The page does not describe organisation types beyond startups, nor prior-recipient rules.

How it's scored

The page says the fund reviews each potential investment's environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions reduced or captured and other biodiversity and resource-management KPIs, with the aim of maximising impact and returns. No scoring weights or panel composition are disclosed.

Key requirements

• ✓European climate tech startup with focus on Energy, Mobility, Nature, or Carbon Tech sectors
• ✓Company stage: pre-seed, seed, or Series A
• ✓Geographic preference for DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
• ✓Innovative technology or business model addressing climate mitigation or adaptation

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Kopa Ventures Climate Tech Fund?

Eligibility covers organisations in DE, AT, CH, EU; 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.