News: Energy Impact Partners launches in Europe with EUR 390 million to accelerate the push towards net zero

13/09/2022

Press Release - Energy Impact Partners ("EIP"), a global venture capital firm supporting the transition to a sustainable future, announced today its first global expansion with the launch of its European Fund ("the Fund"), targeting mission-driven companies advancing the net zero carbon economy. EIP has EUR 390 million to deploy in European investments to accelerate the growth of innovative technologies which have the potential to drive the transition towards net zero.

"Europe is leading in the energy transition and is a key market on the road to net zero where we are seeing thousands of investable opportunities. We are thrilled to now be able to partner with brilliant European entrepreneurs to help accelerate the innovations tackling climate change," said Hans Kobler, Founder & CEO of Energy Impact Partners. "Our model of collaboration across entrepreneurs, industrial partners, and our highly-experienced team should also make it easier for European technologies to access the North American market."

The Fund will seek growth and venture investments across the continent, targeting mission-driven companies with established products, markets and customers across the full spectrum of the energy transition. This includes high impact European tech companies that contribute to safer, more flexible and cleaner energy sources.