We back founders solving the world’s greatest systemic challenges. Planet A is an early-stage European tech VC backing founders solving the world’s greatest systemic challenges. We use rigorous scientific impact assessments to identify solutions the world cannot afford to ignore across neo manufacturing, energy, critical infrastructure and resource mastery. Investments include Gigaton, Aris Machina, AUAR, INERATEC, Makersite, C1, HIVED, traceless materials and Optiml. Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Startups, SDGs, Impact Measurement, Life Cycle Assesment , Green Tech, Impact, sustainability, Impact Venture, and planetary boundaries

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

We back those entrepreneurs who build climate tech for a regenerative world. We help to decarbonise the global economy. As a climate tech VC, we are driven by tackling the climate crisis and only invest in technologies with scalable businesses and significant emissions savings potential. We support startups from early to growth stage, focusing on Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Mobility. Entrepreneurs who understand decarbonisation as a value driver are whom we back; those who think big, act macro; those who build tech for a regenerative world. Climate Tech, Energy, Venture Capital, Impact, Agriculture , Food, FALU, and …

Visionary ventures IP Group accelerates the impact of science for a better future. As the most active UK based, early-stage science and technology investor, we develop and support some of the world’s most exciting businesses in healthtech, deeptech, and cleantech. Through Parkwalk, the UK's largest growth EIS fund manager, we also back world-changing innovation emerging in leading universities and research institutions. Our specialist investment team combines sector expertise with an international approach. Together we have a strong track record of success, having backed high-profile companies including Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, Hinge Health, First Light Fusion, Hysata, and Oxa. IP Group …

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