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🚨 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

💡 Which three solutions are we excited about and eager to invest in next? Our Principal, Carlota Ochoa, shared her picks in ClimateHack's latest article - thanks for including us! Here's what Carlota highlighted: ♻️ Plastic recycling 🛠️ Alternative materials 🌾 Low-carbon fertilizers If you're building in this space, reach out to our team! Curious to see what’s top of mind for 34 other top investors? Check out this go-to cheat sheet for fundraising founders 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSgNNa4Y #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #VentureCapital

🙌 Slush Climate Summit ticket applications are now open! 👋 If you’ll be at Slush and want the latest insights on sustainability and climate tech, this is the event to attend. You’ll also be able to meet Sebastian Heitmann, Christian Guba and Torben Schreiter to learn more about Extantia. 👉 Our co-hosts Lightrock and Transition will have delegates in Helsinki this November too. Feel free to reach out to our colleagues via LinkedIn DM for more information. Here is the link to send your application today – spaces are limited! https://lnkd.in/gpW7EJu5 If you have any difficulties or questions, please email slush@lightrock.com. #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #VentureCapital

☕ Heading to The Business Builder by EIT InnoEnergy in Barcelona this week? If you're up for the best coffee in town, some great climate tech conversation, and a funky, refreshing venue, we’ve got the event for you! 🎪 We’ve teamed up with Clean Energy Ventures and KOMPAS VC to host a unique breakfast at the Circus. After all, entrepreneurship is like acrobatics — you take bold leaps, leave the world in awe, and land gracefully. ⏳ We still have a few spots left and we would love to see you there so don’t wait! Sign up via lu.ma (link in the comments) and join us on Thursday! #TBB2024 #ClimateAction #ClimateTech cc Victoria, Talia, Eshel, Shanbor, Sebastian, Pauline, Marette, Fernanda, Sebastian

"If you're a climate tech company raising from climate tech investors, don't spend too much time on the problem of 'climate change'. We already know what the problem is— that's why we raised the fund." Today's new Investor Spotlight Interview is with Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, Principal at Extantia. Extantia invests broadly in climate tech, and Carlota's great insights into climate investing are absolutely worth your time. Read on to see what they are! We've linked the article in the comments. We'd like to extend a huge thanks again to Carlota for giving us her perspective, and we wish her and Extantia nothing but the greatest success as they work into the future. #investorspotlight #seekthechange #climatetech #startupadvice #venturecapital

✨ What sets successful founders apart? 🚀 Great founders know that their biggest challenge isn't just creating something valuable — it's making sure it reaches the right audience. They're not just focused on building; they're equally invested in distribution, understanding that scaling and visibility are essential for success. 💡 That's why successful startup founders take a market-centric approach from day one. What does the industry demand? What are the pain points? They should build their go-to-market strategy around customer needs, and align their story and value proposition to meet those needs. It's not just about building the best product - it's about getting it in front of the right people. Curious to learn more? Check out this piece by Yair Reem on why founders should prioritise pitching product-market fit over simply building better products 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTTpTSby #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #VentureCapital

🌎 How do you "Do FOAK" the right way? Why are offtake agreements game-changers? How can founders and investors break through the noise in today’s crowded space? 🎙️Yair Reem dives into these pressing questions and many others around #FOAK in the latest episode of CleanTechies podcast, sharing valuable insights that every founder and investor should hear. ✨This episode is extra special for us — recorded live at New York Climate Week, straight from the Extantia Newsroom with an incredible audience to set the tone. Listen to the episode here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XYIgbg A huge thanks to Silas Mähner 🔍🌎 and Somil Aggarwal for bringing the energy and making this FOAKing awesome podcast a reality. We really enjoyed working with you guys. #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #NYCW