How much funding does this grant offer?

Ventures Early Stage Fund offers up to $4.4M.

Who can apply for Ventures Early Stage Fund?

Eligibility covers organisations in EU, GLOBAL; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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Ventures Early Stage Fund Grant

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A climate venture fund based in Germany

In context

This call is open to startups, at pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is an equity investment of Up to $4,400,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and any country.

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Summary

Thesis-driven early-stage venture fund backing founders at pre-seed and seed stage tackling hard problems in energy, buildings, and infrastructure, with focus on infrastructure resilience, electrification, and AI/robotics/automation for industrial systems. Co-leads rounds up to €4M.

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About this grant

Thesis-driven early-stage venture fund backing founders at day one tackling hard problems in the physical world, specifically energy, buildings, and infrastructure. Focus areas include infrastructure resilience, electrification, and AI/robotics/automation for industrial systems. Co-leads rounds up to €4M (~$4.4M USD) at pre-seed and seed stage.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?: Ventures Early Stage Fund offers up to $4.4M.
Who can apply for Ventures Early Stage Fund?: Eligibility covers organisations in EU, GLOBAL; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.