Emerald Technology Ventures AG

Emerald Technology Ventures AG is a globally recognized venture capital firm founded in 2000, managing assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto, and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle significant challenges in climate change and sustainability, focusing on sectors such as energy, water & wastewater, food and agriculture, mobility & urbanization, materials & packaging, and industrial IT. With four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions, and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups, Emerald has established itself as a leader in sustainable industrial innovation. Emerald's investment strategy emphasizes early and expansion-stage companies that offer innovative solutions to global environmental issues. The firm provides not only capital but also company-building support, access to partners and customers, and a commitment to driving the highest impact in the sectors it invests in. This approach has led to a diverse portfolio of companies contributing to a more sustainable future. The firm's track record includes managing the Swiss Technology Fund since 2014, a CHF 350 million debt guarantee program for cleantech-related SMEs. This fund has become a cornerstone in Switzerland's climate policy, supporting innovations in greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy deployment, resource conservation, and energy efficiency. The extension of this mandate through 2030 underscores Emerald's pivotal role in fostering sustainable industrial innovation.

Start-ups addressing climate change and sustainability challenges, Early and expansion-stage companies, Global focus with emphasis on sectors such as energy, water & wastewater, food and agriculture, mobility & urbanization, materials & packaging, and industrial IT