Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology. Founded in 2000, it is a pioneer in open innovation, providing multi-national corporations with rich deal flow and insight into the sectors and markets of tomorrow. Emerald has managed and advised assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto, and Singapore. The firm is dedicated to tackling big challenges in climate change and sustainability via over 500 venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups. We are as committed and passionate as the talented entrepreneurs that we support. We understand the technologies in our sector and can help entrepreneurs to navigate the inevitable challenges facing rapidly expanding businesses. We will bring complementary skills to exceptional teams plus the weight of our industrial network to build collaborative relationships to accelerate growth. INVESTMENT FOCUS We invest in early- and expansion-stage businesses, primarily in Europe and North America, in the following key sectors: -Advanced materials -Agriculture -Energy -Industrial IT -Water INVESTMENT CRITERIA Emerald is looking to partner with outstanding companies that fulfill the following requirements: -Strong management Passionate, energetic, and experienced management team looking to partner with their investors to build a great company. -Attractive market potential A clear commercialization path addressing a large and/or fast-growing market with an intelligent and easily scalable business model. -Competitive advantage An innovative product or service with a sustainable competitive advantage that delivers a compelling value proposition to customers.