Second Title We back ambitious European entrepreneurs decarbonizing our global economy
Second Title We back ambitious European entrepreneurs decarbonizing our global economy
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The whole world is talking about decarbonization, but entrepreneurs are creating the solutions.
75% of emissions reductions will come from new technology
New technology is the solution.
75% of emissions reductions will come from new technology
Smart Society Ventures invests in rapidly-growing energy and climate tech companies across Europe, UK and US to help achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and build the next generation of technology unicorns.
We look for the globally-minded, ambitious, visionary, hustling and self-aware innovators and their teams, who defy the odds to build global technology scale-ups and help create a smart society for all of us.
We’re former scale-up founders who have built global technology companies. So we focus on what we know — scalable technologies that have achieved significant market traction and are at an inflection point of scaling, often between geographies.
Where we invest
We have software and data in our DNA, so we particularly like businesses that build a market advantage by incorporating AI, ML, data and software into their technology design. But we're not afraid of hardware - and have backed exciting innovators with pure hardware businesses.
Pure Software
50/50
Pure Hardware
When we invest
We are scale-up investors. For us, that means investing from Series A to Series C. In rare cases, we may take high conviction bets earlier to build a pipeline to lead a future scale-up round. We look for strong revenue traction, scalable unit economics, amazing teams, and a defensible technology that changes the emissions paradigm.
Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C
Series D
Global potential with a European core
An exceptional entrepreneur, executive team and aligned Board
Unique decarbonization technology, with a preference for software or data-enabled models
Strong financial traction and at an inflection point of scaling (€1M+ revenue, 50%+ annual growth)
Capital efficient business model with strong and proven unit economics
How we can help
Since we’ve sat in your shoes and gone through the ups and downs of global scaling, we don’t just invest. We roll up our sleeves and help you succeed.
Expand Globally
Expand across Europe
Succeed in America
Expand to other regions
Scale Revenue
Grow sales and marketing teams
Refine messaging for new audiences
Mature pricing models to drive adoption
Deepen Talent & Board
Build the right leadership team for growth
Add leading Non-Execs to you board
Shape your talent & reward strategy
Raise Capital
Structure growth, PE and secondary routes
Build and co-invest in your equity syndicates
Raise debt, working capital and project finance
Achieve Your Desired Exit
Evaluate and align to your preferred outcome
Build relationships with potential buyers
Prepare for and execute an IPO
Building the next decarbonization leader?
While our first check is typically at Series B, we’d love to chat even when you are just getting started.
Looking to
partner with us?
We love connecting with partners that share the same vision and can help make an impact.
Just want
to chat?
We’re passionate about climate tech and the European startup ecosystem. Drop us a line if you are too.
