The share of overall investment in climate tech has doubled compared to 2021. The sector now captures 12% of total European funding.
A record of $14.4B in investment has been reached in 2022, 47 unicorns since 2015, with 28 joining in 2021 alone.
Climate tech investment in Europe has grown 7x in the past five years, over the global average of 4.9x.
Forest Valley is a rapidly expanding international network comprising professionals, entrepreneurs, corporates and investors.
We excel at expediting the identification of compelling investment opportunities for VCs and investors with a keen interest in climate-focused ventures.
By becoming a part of our network, you gain exclusive and effortless access to investment-ready startups, while also benefiting from a curated and exceptional deal flow.
FV Sandbox Program collects the most promising European early-stage startups in the climate tech sector.
Our selection criteria:
Our selection process is overseen by a highly qualified Technical Board consisting of engineers, scientists and climate innovation experts.
They are responsible for screening, assessing, and selecting startups, certifying that each project possess all the necessary credentials to qualify for investments and ensuring trasparency and reliability in evaluating potential fundings.
Assessment Themes
Our mentors will support these projects in order to be ready to meet investors and manage funding rounds, starting from their graduation from the program and pitch deck presentation at our Demo Day events.
Energy Efficiency
A nano-silicon and graphene technology for increased lithium-ion battery efficiency
Food Chain Sustainability
A fish and dairy quality and traceability solution from harvest to store
Water Management
Sludge pretreatment technology that significantly increases biogas generation
Food Chain Sustainability
A bioprocessing solution that upcycles biowaste, extracting sugars, fats and proteins
SaaS Sustainability Management
An online platform connecting OEMs, buyers, and 3D printing service providers
Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
Autonomous drone solution for asset inspection in the energy industry
Hydrogen
Highly efficient electrolysis and fuel cell systems for hydrogen production
Discover all the startups
We periodically gather a curated selection of innovative startups that have successfully graduated from our rigorous acceleration program.
Our Demo Day is an exceptional opportunity for investors to gain insights into cutting-edge climate solutions, witness disruptive technologies in action, and connect with the brightest minds in the climate tech startup ecosystem.
By joining Forest Valley as a Community Partner, you contribute to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem through a mutually beneficial alliance.
Contact us to learn more about our startup scouting and assessment processes, get access to our complete startup portfolio, or explore potential scouting and deal-flow sharing partnership
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