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New look. New fund. Same mission: Powering industry-changing tech entrepreneurs. We’re thrilled to unveil our fresh look and even bigger news: the close of our €204M flagship fund! This oversubscribed fund supercharges our commitment to backing bold, industry-changing entrepreneurs. At Extantia, we’re here for founders building cheaper, better and greener solutions. We invest in software and hardware solutions that address high-impact, near-term opportunities in the climate sector. Read more about the announcement on Axios (https://bit.ly/3V0sXy1) and Silicon Canals (https://bit.ly/3ARbIZi). Founders re-engineering the future – let’s talk. The new Industrial Revolution starts now. #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #VentureCapital cc Yair, Sebastian, Torben, Oliver, Joern-Carlos, Carlota, Christian, Paul, Tyler, Fernanda, Tess, Jan, Francesco, Eshel, Paola, Elisabeth, Jaisal

The Slush Climate Summit 2024 agenda is now out! In partnership with Lightrock and Transition, Extantia will deliver the latest climate tech insights next Thursday. 1️⃣ Green Growth Playbook Panel: Paths for Climate Innovators Panellists Saif Hameed of Altruistiq, Ari Helgason of Transition, Torben Schreiter of Extantia, Kimberly Tan of GenZero, Dominic Vergine of Monumo , and moderator Christopher Steinau of Lightrock will answer founders’ burning questions on climate innovation. 2️⃣ The Elephant In The Room: Is This "The End Of The Beginning" For Climate Tech? Hear Sebastian Heitmann of Extantia and Super Climate cover offtakes alongside green premiums and green discounts. 3️⃣ A Fireside Chat On Diamond Technology. Martin Roscheisen of Diamond Foundry will be interviewed by David Helgason of Transition to discuss how diamonds are supporting innovative and green tech manufacturing processes. 4️⃣ What You Need To Know About Impact Measurement & Management. Annu Nieminen of The Upright Project will be interviewed by Mimi Billing of Sifted to explore what climate founders need to know about IMM. As well as Torben and Sebastian, Extantia’s Christian Guba and Paul Eisenberg will be in Helsinki for the Summit. Please feel free to reach out via LinkedIn DM if you’ll be there too! #ClimateAction #ClimateTech #VentureCapital

What do successful founders and Ironman athletes have in common? For me, the journey to completing an Ironman mirrors the journey founders take to build something transformative in the climate space. Both demand vision, passion, resilience, and an unshakeable commitment to reach the finish line, no matter the obstacles or setbacks. I’ve noticed common traits emerge in founders who build, scale, and ultimately exit great companies, as well as in endurance athletes. I’ve distilled these into the Power 12! Learn these essential qualities that investors and seasoned entrepreneurs view as the backbone of impactful, sustainable companies: 🌟 Visionary Thinking - Envision success beyond current limits. 🔥 Passion to Succeed - The spark driving every great achievement. Hats off to Tim who truly personifies this quality. 📅 Daily Grind - Commit to consistency and discipline. Felix, you bring this trait to life beautifully! 🧭 Strategic Foresight - Set a roadmap for every milestone. Shoutout to Jan for setting the bar with this trait. 🤝 Build a Coalition - Rally key allies for a collective journey. 💪 Inner Confidence - Trust your judgment amidst noise. ⚡ Resilience Under Pressure - Know your “why” and hold onto it. Huge kudos to Igor for embodying this trait so well. 🔄 Adaptability - Stay agile in the face of change. 💥 Unwavering Conviction - Inspire confidence in yourself and others. Grateful for Malte’s stellar example of this trait in action! 🎉 Positive Mindset - Celebrate progress through each milestone. Chris, you’re a true example of this quality in action. 🔧 Versatility - Embrace all roles with a growth mindset. 🚀 Lifelong Drive - Pursue improvement beyond one finish line. Which traits have helped you reach your finish lines? Share your experiences in the comments. https://lnkd.in/dksfaADB #Ironman #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship cc Torben Yair Oliver Sebastian

🎉 We’re excited to introduce Paul Eisenberg as the newest member of our Extantia team! Paul has a deep understanding of the various sides of the climate tech ecosystem, joining us from Kiko Ventures, and previously founding Econos. He’s also had the chance to see the inside of large industrial companies during his time at McKinsey & Company, and of late-stage investing while at Capital Group. In his spare time, you can find Paul enjoying the outdoors, practicing new skills from mushroom foraging to handstands or tinkering on a new side project. Looking forward to the fresh insights and energy he will bring to our mission of empowering climate tech pioneers. Welcome to Extantia, Paul! cc Yair Torben Sebastian Oliver Joern-Carlos Carlota Christian Fernanda Tess Jan Francesco Eshel Paola Elisabeth Jaisal

🌍 Today's #TBT is dedicated to the remarkable Super Climate's editions in Paris and Malmö. We couldn't be prouder of Super Climate's incredible evolution this year. Thanks to Rafael and Oona, the powerhouses behind the scenes, and to their board — Sebastian, Nick, and Otto — who have provided invaluable support. Bringing together high-calibre LPs and top-notch co-hosts across four global events is no small feat. We had the pleasure of co-hosting all editions, side by side with our friends at 2150, Azolla Ventures, ArcTern Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures, GET Fund, Norrsken, Planet A Ventures, Revent, Voyager Ventures, to name a few. This growth is a testament to the dedication of this incredible circle of individuals who are passionate about making a positive climate impact through investment decisions. Now, we're counting down to the fifth and final Super Climate of the year in Helsinki during Slush! If you're an LP and would like to join us, DM for more details. #ClimateAction #ClimateTech #VentureCapital

🌎 A #NYCW exclusive! The latest episode of the Keep Cool Show, recorded live in Extantia’s Newsroom in NYC, dives deep with Stephan Herrmann and Sebastian Heitmann on how Reverion is advancing biogas tech for a resilient, low-carbon future. Together with host Nick van Osdol, they explore how their breakthrough tech is transforming biogas from a power source into a dynamic player in the renewable energy grid. Reverion is redefining biogas, enabling up to 5x revenue additions for biogas plant operators by converting excess renewable energy into green gas, all while enhancing grid stability. The trio also delves into the global landscape of energy and climate tech, covering a range of topics from geothermal energy and carbon capture to geological hydrogen and beyond. They discuss the macroeconomic environment’s impact on the sector and share insights on the future outlook for transformative energy and climate solutions. Thanks for the podcast episode and the collaboration, Nick! Listen to this great conversation here 👉 https://bit.ly/3AqzcUV #ClimateTech #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

🚨 Investment announcement! We’re thrilled to announce Extantia’s investment in Vamo, a Cologne-based startup streamlining the switch to a high-efficiency heat pump. This was a €7M oversubscribed seed extension round led by us at Extantia and our friends from GET Fund. Existing investors caesar., neosfer and Realyze Ventures also participated in the round. Vamo is on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable heating. The fresh capital will be used to establish Vamo as a leading brand in green heating, scale its national partner network, and further develop its digital service offering. "Vamo is set to lead the future of sustainable heating,” says Joern-Carlos Kuntze, Co-Founder & Partner at Extantia Capital. “We’re thrilled to back a team proving that the transition can be faster, more affordable, and capable of saving customers millions. At Extantia, we believe real innovation delivers green solutions at a discount, not a premium – and that’s exactly what Vamo is achieving." Big congrats on the round, Jan, Falk and the entire Vamo team. Great to have you guys on board! Read the news on EU-Startups by Stefano De Marzo 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-bhCk2t And our "Why we invested in Vamo" article by Joern-Carlos Kuntze and Jan Olsson 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJcfSy2b #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #VentureCapital cc Florian Loebermann, Christina Koch, Vicky Berg, Dr. Carolin Gabor, Kai Panitzki

I am looking forward to speaking at the Financial Times Live webinar, REDEFINING CORPORATE DISCLOSURES, this Thursday, 24 October, from 14:00 - 14:50 BST (15:00 - 15:50 CET) | 09:00 - 09:50 ET, moderated by FT’s Patrick Temple-West. We’ll be diving into some key challenges and opportunities around ESG and corporate reporting—topics close to my heart and my day-to-day work. For early-stage climate tech startups, building resilient governance and reporting frameworks from the outset is critical, especially with the increasing demand for transparency and accountability. Together with Carrie Christopher and Mandi McReynolds, we'll be discussing how companies can balance short-term growth with long-term sustainability goals, the role of carbon accounting in driving wider change, and the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. Register via this link: https://lnkd.in/dWbHHStJ Extantia Fernanda Bartels Yair Reem Jaisal Singh S. Oliver Schwarzer Financial Times

🌍  Are you a climate founder or investor? Your insights are crucial! The climate crisis impacts everyone, but does our industry reflect the world we’re striving to protect? To create real change, we need to understand the full picture. 📊 That’s why Climate Mosaic, in partnership with HSBC Innovation Banking and us at Extantia, is launching a survey to map diversity across the climate innovation ecosystem — beyond just gender, encompassing all aspects of diversity. 🔍 This research will shed light on who’s driving the solutions to the climate crisis. Climate Mosaic’s mission is to ensure that today’s innovators and investors are as diverse as the world around us, fostering a more inclusive and resilient future. At Extantia, we are proud to support this important work. Without diverse perspectives from the start, solving the complex challenges ahead will be impossible. If you're an investor or founder, please take 5 minutes to help shape the future 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhXjRK9K cc Tess, Jaisal, Fernanda, Yair, Sebastian, Torben, Joern-Carlos, Oliver, Elisabeth, Carlota, Christian #VentureCapital #Diversity #ClimateTech

❗Today marks 200 years since Portland cement was patented - yet we're still building with the same carbon-heavy material. The cement industry is responsible for a staggering 7-8% of global CO2 emissions each year. 💡 So, how do we decarbonise cement and reinvent this industry? Here are four ways to go about it: 1️⃣ 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫. The production of clinker, a precursor to cement, accounts for 90% of the sector's emissions. Reducing this ingredient with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), calcined clay or mineral binders could have a huge impact. Companies to watch: Seratech Ltd, ParaStruct, C2CA Technology B.V. 2️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞. Heating limestone to produce clinker generates 50% of the sector's emissions. Finding alternative starting materials, such as silicates or industrial waste, is one of the pathways to aim for in the decarbonisation of the sector as this cuts down the process emissions. Companies to watch: Sublime Systems, Cemvision, Oliment. 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 & 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲. Heating the process (partially) with decarbonised heat or using low-carbon fuels to power the production are interesting approaches, especially because these technologies can be common among industries and can find application in other big, CO2-intensive markets. Companies to watch: HyperHeat, Rondo Energy, Coolbrook 4️⃣ 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧. Capturing the CO2 emitted during the production process is one of the most known technologies for CO2 reduction. However, conventional technologies are not optimal yet, especially in terms of additional costs. Mineral storage of the captured CO2 is also required to make the removal permanent. Storage in recycled concrete potentially also improves the performance of the recycled material, which can be further used for construction purposes. Companies to watch: Mantel, neustark, Cquestr8 Ltd. 👉 Are you a founder working on solutions in any of these areas? Reach out to our investment team — we’d love to hear from you!  Yair, Torben, Sebastian, Paola, Carlota, Christian, Jan, Eshel, Elisabeth #ClimateTech #ClimateAction