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FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “CleanTech Venture Capital Report – 2024”. The report is part of the “FCF DeepTech Series”, which is a quarterly series of reports tracking European venture capital funding trends within four main DeepTech verticals. Key findings are: - Venture investments in cleantech start-ups remains stable at high levels: Despite the difficult circumstances in the venture capital market, deal activity in the cleantech sector remained stable in 2023 at the level of the record year 2022: 1,035 transaction and €9.9bn investments in 2023 vs. 1,040 transactions and €10,2bn investments in 2022 - Sweden leads the ranking by deal volume: With a financing volume of €7.8bn in the period 2019-2023, Sweden is clearly ahead of the UK (€5.9bn) and France (€4.8bn). However, this is mainly due to Northvolt's 5 megadeals (totaling €5.9bn) – without Northvolt, Sweden would be ranked 4th behind Germany with €1.9bn - Trend towards mega deals and late-stage financings: With an average transaction volume of around €9.5m, 2023 figure is significantly higher than in previous years (2020: €3.6m; 2021: €6.6m). This is partly due to the successfully closed mega deals (Verkor: €1.5bn; Northvolt: €1.1bn; Conigital: €583m; HUMARA: €281m; Enpal: €215m; 1komma5: €215m) and partly due to the increase in late-stage financing (37% in 2023 vs. 26% in 2019) – both signs of greater maturity of technologies and start-ups in this sector - Almost no activity on the stock market in 2023: 2023 was again a difficult year for the IPO and SPAC market in the CleanTech Venture Capital sector with only 1 IPO (Osmosun) and 4 SPACs (Zapp Electric Vehicles, Next.e.GO Mobile, EnergyPathways, and H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies) To access the full report, please click: https://lnkd.in/gSYSKtPS #venturecapital #deeptech #cleantech #energytransition #greeneconomy #energystorage #energygeneration #recycling #emobility #VC #fcffoxcorporatefinance

Vivin Hegde is a mechanical engineer turned investment banker, McKinsey & Company consultant, corporate strategist, and now, a venture capitalist. His unique path has given him a deep understanding of the construction industry and what it takes to drive innovation. This diverse experience has also been invaluable in his role as a founding partner at Zacua Ventures, a firm that focuses on productivity, sustainability, and infrastructure resiliency. One key lesson from Vivin's journey is the importance of specialisation in venture capital. With construction tech funding growing, having a deep understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities is crucial. Another lesson is the value of strong partnerships. Vivin's close relationships with industry players have been key to Zacua Ventures' success, providing hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale effectively. Vivin's journey highlights the importance of taking a long-term view in venture capital. By focusing on building strong relationships with founders, Vivin and his team are laying the groundwork for long-term success in the evolving construction tech sector.

We are thrilled to announce that Daraja Capital has made a strategic investment in Serac Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in U.S.-based technology companies.   Serac Ventures, led by Kevin Moore, plans to invest in the future of work (SaaS), financial services (fintech) and commerce enablement sectors within the technology industry.   “Our decision to invest in a strategic partnership with Serac is multifaceted. Kevin’s investment thesis and vision for leading his firm are compelling, and our partnership enables us to position Serac for accelerated growth at a pivotal moment in venture investing.” – Our CEO Raudline Etienne.   We will provide strategic capital and counsel to Serac to launch its first fund vehicle and catalyze the firm’s growth while ensuring support across business leadership and management, branding and marketing, team development and operations.   This investment is not only Daraja’s first GP investment since launching our seeding platform in 2023 but is reflective of our mission to bridge the gaps in capital and connections that exist for diverse entrepreneurs and fund managers raising funds for the first time.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCVfwJ4h   #AlternativeInvestments #FundManagement #InstitutionalInvesting #EmergingManagers

Capital Raising from Within Industry? The journey of capital raising, particularly within specific industries like tech, highlights the importance of strategic alignment between ventures and investors. By adopting a nuanced, sector-specific approach to funding, companies can unlock new growth avenues. This is article seventeen in Sam Palazzolo's series titled “Spearheading Capital: Venture Funding Strategies” and explores paving the way for successful global expansion and diversified investment portfolios. Enjoy! #CapitalRaise #RaisingCapital #VentureFunding #BloodSweatSpears https://lnkd.in/gTgyBave

🇩🇪 In the German investment landscape, the cumulative deal value has soared to an impressive USD 10.32 billion over the past 12 months. NORD Holding UBG mbH emerges as a financial powerhouse, boasting USD 1.15 billion in dry powder and assets totaling USD 3.19 billion. Top Investors by participation in the last 12 months: 1️⃣ HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds participated in 45 investment rounds 2️⃣ HV Capital, a key player in 20 closed rounds 3️⃣ UVC Partners fueled innovation with 14 investment rounds Some of the largest key deals: ▶ Aleph Alpha | 30 October 2023 | $500M Aleph Alpha raised USD 500M in series B funding co-led by new investors IPAI, Bosch Ventures, and Schwarz Gruppe, with participation from other new investors Christ&Company, Burda Principal Investments, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Returning investors are 468 Capital, Cavalry Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, LEA Partners, SAP, and UVC Partners. This AI research and application company will use the funding to improve its capabilities, research foundation models, empower partners in technological development, and expand offerings. ▶ Enpal | 9 June 2023 | $469.74M Enpal raised USD 469.74M in venture debt funding from new investors Phoenix Life Insurance Company, DWS Private Equity, and returning investors from BlackRock, and ING Bank. The company will use the funding to further expand its market for renewable energy solutions. ▶ EQS Group | 16 November 2023 | $435.10M Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire a 98% majority stake in EQS, a cloud provider that specializes in corporate compliance, investor relations, environmental, social, and corporate governance, for approximately USD 435.10M, in a public-to-private transaction. ▶ Helsing | 12 August 2023 | $228.98M Helsing raised USD 228.98M in series B funding led by new investor General Catalyst, with participation from another new investor, Saab. The company has developed a new type of security and AI platform and will use the funding to support the expansion of its business reach in the UK, Germany, and France. ▶ INERATEC | 14 December 2023 | $128.69M In December 2023, Ineratec raised USD 128.69M in series B funding led by new investor Piva, with participation from another new investor RockCreek. Returning investors ENGIE New Ventures, Honda Motor, Safran Corporate Ventures, FO Holding, High-Tech Gründerfonds, MPC Capital AG, and Planet A Ventures also participated in the round. The company will use the funding to advance the production of e-fuels from recycled carbon dioxide and renewable energy, and start the mass production of its industrial-scale Power-to-X facilities around the world. DealPotential data is sourced from reliable channels like financial institutions and ensured for accuracy, bridging the data trust gap in private markets. #germanyinvestments #privatemarkets #dealpotential #germanstartups #privateinvestments

New Post: Mattioli Woods arm buys EIS manager - Maven Capital Partners, the private equity division of SIPP and Financial Planning firm Mattioli Woods, has acquired EIS manager Newable Ventures Limited as part of a move into the Enterprise Investment Scheme market. Mattioli Woods has acquired EIS manager Newable Ventures from Newable Capital Group Limited, subject to regulatory approval, for an undisclosed sum. Mattioli Woods says the deal will allow Maven to expand its activities into direct Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investment.   Newable is an EIS-focused fund management company with £12m of Assets Under Management. Maven says it plans to strengthen Newable's senior management team and broaden its product range. Mattioli Woods acquired Maven in 2021.    Mattioli Woods says the transaction represents a “strategic milestone for Maven” in providing emerging businesses with an extra way to access venture capital. It also provides a new avenue for investors to invest tax-efficiently in smaller UK companies with growth potential. Bill Nixon, managing partner of Maven, said: “As part of the continuing evolution and growth of the Maven business we have been keen for some time to add an EIS capability to our client offering. The acquisition of Newable Ventures Limited is an important step forward in completing our objective of providing a full suite of best-in-class client products, which offer access to fast growing private company investments, often on a tax assisted basis.  “The recent announcement in the Government's Autumn budget statement that the EIS and Venture Capital Trust schemes will be extended through till at least 2035 ensures that these products will remain at the forefront of Financial Planning and portfolio diversification for investors.  We look forward to welcoming the Newable team to Maven." Newable CEO Chris Manson said: "This collaboration with Maven Capital Partners aligns with our vision to empower the UK's small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups. We are excited about the new opportunities this will bring to our investors and the companies we support." #Mattioli #Woods #arm #buys #EIS #managerhttps://lnkd.in/dgjKQBzw

Osler’s market-leading Emerging and High Growth Companies Group has released its third annual Deal Points Report: Venture Capital Financings, a study of more than 450 anonymized venture capital and growth equity preferred share financings completed by the firm from 2020 to 2023 valued at approximately US$8 billion. This comprehensive report is a must-read for founders, entrepreneurs, investors and advisors who are contemplating transactions in 2024 and beyond.   Read the Deal Points Report now: https://ow.ly/l99I50R8J1x   Michael Grantmyre Natalie Munroe Ryan Unruch Chad Bayne #venturecapital #founders #entrepreneurs #startup

In a recent article published in Authority Magazine Senior Partner Ajoy Sharma reflects on his career, the lessons he’s learned in navigating start-ups, high-growth enterprises, and his most successful portfolio company investment. #Venturecapital #bootstrapping #Alternativeinvestments #SolycoCapital

Having raised some $14M in venture capital, here are some pertinent lessons I learned promulgating #innovation.