Fund I: Growth equity fund investing in European companies with revenue above €1m that contribute to resolving… Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 1 other, at Series A, Series B and growth stage and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and Europe.
Growth equity fund investing in profitable, high-growth European companies with revenue above €1m that address environmental or social challenges. The fund takes minority or majority stakes in businesses across energy transition, circular economy, education, health, and sustainability sectors.
About this grant
Alter Equity is a French impact investor whose stated mission is full respect of planet and people. Its investment principles target companies whose activity contributes to resolving environmental challenges (energy efficiency and transition, circular economy, recycling, air, water and soil quality, green chemistry, organic products, biodiversity) or social challenges (education, training, employability, culture, services to vulnerable people, health, well-being, fair trade). Investee companies must commit to an ESG business plan, an action plan to promote more responsible social, environmental and governance practices. The firm invests in European companies with revenue above €1m and strong profitable growth potential, through minority or majority stakes typically between €4m and €20m. A thematic focus includes Tech for Good, funding technology start-ups and disruptive innovation projects. The page describes Fund I as a growth equity vehicle and lists portfolio companies active in areas such as energy transition, sustainable mobility, circular economy, sustainable agriculture and employment. Companies seeking investment can submit an investment opportunity through the website. This is an investment vehicle rather than a grant programme.
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Eligibility
Target investees are European companies with revenue above €1m that contribute to environmental or social challenges and commit to an ESG business plan. Investment tickets range from €4m to €20m as minority or majority stakes. Companies submit investment opportunities through the website contact channel.
Key requirements
- ✓European company with annual revenue above €1 million
- ✓Profitable, high-growth business model
- ✓Primary mission addressing environmental or social challenges
- ✓Willingness to accept minority or majority equity stake
Recent past awardees
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- Elum Energy
- Shellworks
- Montamo
- Syroco
- Circle
- Teale
- Beem
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Alter Equity offer?
- Fund I: Growth equity fund investing in European companies with revenue above €1m that contribute to resolving… offers up to $22M.
- Who can apply for Fund I: Growth equity fund investing in European companies with revenue above €1m that contribute to resolving…?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU, EUROPE; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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Circular economy funding supports reuse, repair, remanufacturing, product redesign and secondary materials markets. Grants tend to back pilots with businesses and local authorities, while tenders buy collection, sorting and recovery services. Applicants are usually asked to show the material flows involved and who will buy the recovered output.
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