Climate50

2024 WRAPPED: In 2024, we continued our journey of turning big ideas into tangible impact. With new investments, fresh initiatives, and a growing community, Contrarian Ventures has never been more committed to scaling solutions for the climate crisis. Here are some of the highlights from our year: 🚀 Welcomed 4 new portfolio companies - Beebop.ai, altrove, Decade Energy and Jumptech - bringing the Contrarian family to 25 active companies. Across Fund I and Fund II, we’ve now backed 71 founders who are building teams of over 1,500 employees. 🚀 Our portfolio companies raised 12 funding rounds, attracting €65M in fresh capital from leading investors and growing our co-investor network to over 140 partners. 🚀 Launched The Climate Brick, the missing manual for scaling climate tech, crafted from insights gathered by analyzing 300+ companies, modeling 12,000+ data points, and conducting 200+ interviews. With 7 Bricks unveiled, 1,000+ signatures, and 140 participants at its launch, this initiative is equipping the climate tech ecosystem with essential tools to scale solutions effectively. 🚀 Introduced Growth Meets Capital, a matchmaking side event at the Energy Tech Summit, connecting 50+ late-stage founders with 40+ top-tier investors to accelerate collaboration. 🚀 Published the 2023 Climate50 Investors Ranking, recognizing leadership in sustainable innovation. 🚀Welcomed three new team members: Alessandro Bertino, Jonas Kavaliauskas, and Rūta Apanavičius. We’re energized by the challenges and opportunities that 2025 will bring, determined to keep pushing boundaries and scaling impactful solutions for a sustainable future. From all of us at Contrarian Ventures, we wish you a carbon-neutral festive season and a New Year filled with green opportunities! 💚🎄

🌱 IMPACT INVESTING AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES: INVESTORS TAKING ACTION 🌍 As the drive for sustainable and responsible investing continues to grow, we're seeing promising steps being taken by investors in terms of impact due diligence and sustainability policies. Our latest 2023 data from the Climate Alignment Checklist shows: 📊 82% of investors have a defined Impact Due Diligence Methodology in place, ensuring that their investments create meaningful and measurable impact. 💡 Additionally, 79% of investors have adopted a Sustainable Investment Policy, aligning their portfolios with long-term environmental and social goals. This reflects the significant efforts investors are making to ensure that sustainability is embedded in both their investment processes and strategies. 💡 If you’d like to see your company in next year’s rankings and complete the Climate Alignment Checklist, send us a DM or comment below, and we’ll get in touch! P.S. This data comes from the Climate Alignment Checklist, completed by 84 nominated investors for 2023. #ImpactInvesting #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #FutureOfFinance #DueDiligence #Sustainability

🌍 NET-ZERO TARGETS: PORTFOLIO ALIGNMENT INSIGHTS 🌍 As the global demand for sustainable investing continues to grow, our latest data shows how investors are driving change. The 2023 Climate Alignment Checklist reveals critical steps being taken by investors to ensure that portfolio companies are targeting net-zero emissions. 📊 Here's what we found: 12% of investors reported that all their portfolio companies have net-zero targets covering at least Scope 1 and 2 emissions. 31% said the majority of their portfolio companies are targeting net-zero. 32% noted that a minority of their portfolio companies are working towards net-zero. However, 25% of investors disclosed that none of their portfolio companies have these targets yet. ⚠️ This data reflects the growing commitment among investors to align their portfolios with climate goals, but also highlights that there's still work to be done. 💡 If you’d like to see your company in next year’s rankings and complete the Climate Alignment Checklist, send us a DM or comment below, and we’ll get in touch! P.S. This data is sourced from the Climate Alignment Checklist, which was completed by 84 nominated investors in 2023. #NetZero #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #FutureOfFinance #ImpactInvesting

🌍 CLIMATE ALIGNMENT RESULTS 🌍 Addressing climate risks is crucial for sustainable investing. Our 2023 data highlights the proactive steps climate investors are taking: A notable 76% of investors consider their portfolio's exposure to climate risks, demonstrating a strong awareness and commitment to mitigating potential negative impacts.🍀 In addition, 73% of portfolio companies actively discuss climate risks during board meetings, ensuring that these critical issues are addressed at the highest levels of decision-making. 💡These findings show that a significant majority of investors are integrating climate risk assessments into their strategies, paving the way for more resilient and sustainable outcomes. If you’d like to see your company in next year’s rankings and complete the Climate Alignment Checklist, send us a DM or comment below, and we’ll get in touch! 🌟💬 P.S. this data is taken from the Climate Alignment Checklist, which was completed by 84 nominated investors for the year 2023. #ClimateRisks #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfFinance

🌍 CLIMATE ALIGNMENT RESULTS 🌍 Growing awareness about climate change and the proactive role of climate investors in addressing these issues are reflected in the 2023 results. Climate investors are not only creating awareness and investing in solutions to combat climate change but also encouraging their portfolio companies to track their GHG footprint. As a result, 43% of climate investors are now monitoring their portfolio companies' greenhouse gas emissions. 🏭 🌡 Here's how they're doing it: 📈 75% track Scopes 1, 2, and 3. 📈 17% focus on Scopes 1 and 2. 📈 6% track Scope 3 emissions; 📈 3% monitor Scope 1 only. Comprehensive tracking ensures a holistic understanding of emissions across the value chain, promoting more effective climate action. We encourage all climate investors to adopt thorough GHG tracking practices to drive meaningful impact and support the transition to a sustainable future. 🌱 If you’d like to see your company in next year’s rankings and complete the Climate Alignment Checklist, send us a DM or comment below, and we’ll get in touch! ⭐ 💬 P.S. This data is taken from the Climate Alignment Checklist, which was completed by 84 nominated investors for the year 2023.

 🌍 CLIMATE ALIGNMENT RESULTS 🌍 Our latest analysis shows that 81% of investors track their portfolio companies' impact. Here's how fund sizes break down: 📈 38% have an AUM of less than $100M 📈 43% have an AUM between $100M - $500M 📈 19% have an AUM of more than $500M. It's clear that funds of all sizes are dedicated to fostering positive outcomes! 🎯  From the smallest funds managing under $100M to the largest handling over $500M, every segment plays a crucial role in a unified effort to create a more sustainable future. Want to see your company in next year’s rankings? Drop us a DM or comment below! 💬 #SustainableInvesting #ClimateImpact #ResponsibleInvesting #InvestmentStrategies #FutureOfFinance

🌍 CLIMATE ALIGNMENT RESULTS 🌍 To ensure the Climate50 ranking is both accurate and data-driven, we have implemented the Climate Alignment Checklist, which was meticulously completed by 84 nominated investors. As the impact investment landscape evolves, 2023 data reveals a key trend: 81% of climate funds are now actively tracking the impact of their investments. 🌟 Key insights on how it's done: The key metric for assessing impact remains greenhouse gas (GHG) savings(41%), underscoring a robust commitment to climate-positive outcomes. 📊 The second most popular metric is custom KPIs (29%). This approach allows funds to assess the unique contributions of each company's activities, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model to a more nuanced and personalized impact evaluation.🚀 If you’d like to see your company in next year’s rankings and complete the Climate Alignment Checklist, send us a DM or comment below, and we’ll get in touch!🌟💬 #ClimateChange #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #ClimateAction #DataDriven

🌍 EXCITING NEWS FOR INNOVATORS: BloombergNEF has launched its annual technology and innovation competition, BNEF Pioneers. Applications are open from July 30th to November 1st. This competition is a valuable resource for innovation-driven companies making impactful strides toward net-zero with cutting-edge technologies.🚀 For 2025, the focus is on: 1. Making the 'light' industry more sustainable 2. Innovations in energy storage 3. Boosting climate adaptation capabilities 4. Up to three 'wildcard' companies or projects moving the world closer to net zero in areas other than these three challenges Winners gain access to exclusive BNEF insights, join prestigious alumni, and attend global BNEF Summits. If you meet the criteria or know an innovative company that does, encourage them to apply and make an impact! 💡 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g2R4xCp #Innovation #NetZero #ClimateTech #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #FutureOfEnergy

🌍WINNERS OF CLIMATE50 2023 BY STAGE We are thrilled to share the insights from this year's Climate50 2023! Early-stage VCs are at the forefront, driving groundbreaking solutions together with corporate and growth VCs on our journey towards a sustainable future. Here's the breakdown: 🌱 Early Stage: 44% (22 VCs)  🌟 Corporate: 30% (15 VCs)  🚀 Growth: 26% (13 VCs) We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners 🏆 and express our gratitude to everyone contributing to the ecosystem. Your dedication and innovation are truly inspiring. #Climate50 #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #EarlyStage #Corporate #Growth #VentureCapital #ClimateChange #InvestingInTheFuture

🌍 RESULTS: Europe's Leading VC Hotspots The latest data is in, and it's clear: Europe's emerging as a leading hub for VC firms focused on climate and sustainability innovations. We are excited to highlight the top European VC hubs driving this crucial sector forward: 🚀 United Kingdom - Leading the change with notable Climate50 winners such as bp Ventures, Barclays, Climate Investment (CI), and ETF Partners. 💡 Germany - Home to significant Climate50 leaders including Future Energy Ventures and Siemens Energy Ventures. 💎 France - Featuring top Climate50 VCs like Demeter, ENGIE New Ventures, and TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures. 🍀 Netherlands - Notable for Climate50 winner duo Shell Ventures and SET Ventures. 🔥 Sweden - Proudly represented by Climate50 winner Norrsken VC. These countries are pioneering investments in groundbreaking technologies and solutions to combat climate change. Let's continue to push boundaries and foster innovation across Europe! 💚 P.S.: Discover more about the top 50 Climate Tech investor funds by following the link in the comments. #VentureCapital #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #StartupSuccess #InnovateForGood #GlobalImpact