Leveling Up Founders in their
Fight for a Livable Planet
We invest time, sweat and capital to give you the edge.
And bring a collective that moves mountains for you.
Let's get messy together
Backing Beyond the Money
€100k to €250k Capital
Long-term commitment on founder friendly terms and access to European top VCs.
Hands-on Execution
Expert help with hiring, sales, fundraising, and more – drawn from own founder experiences.
Powerful Partners Collective
100+ LPs, operators, and founders ready to open doors and accelerate your growth.
Founders-First Coaching
Become the leader your company needs to scale. 1-on-1 coaching, co-founder alignment, & resilience training.
Our First Law of Investing
Strong
Economics
Built-In
Impact
Planet-Saving
Growth
What Our Perfect Allies Look Like
Stage
Angel & Pre-Seed
Geo
Europe
Verticals
Broad Green Tech
Tech
≥ TRL 4
Impact
Verifiable Potential linked to the core product
Learn more about our Investment Process
"When things get messy, it is good to know who you can call and who will actually pick up and fight alongside you."
Cédric Portmann
Founder · Nautica Technologies
"Partners in Clime show up. Not as spectators, but by your side. Thank you for being there for us from the start."
Dr. Svenja Dannewitz
Founder · Senara
"The incredible support of Partners in Clime is down-to-earth and direct – no shiny senior advisors wasting time, but real exchange at eye level with genuine problem-solving interest."
Robin Mink
Founder · SAM Dimension
Our Portfolio
Join the Ranks of Epic Companies
We co-invest with heavy-hitting VCs and fired-up angels like b2venture, Point Nine, 468, Climate Founders, and many more. Together, we back bold founders building transformative climate solutions, combining capital, expertise, and shared conviction to accelerate their journey from early stage to lasting impact.
Real-time biodiversity monitoring
Scaling Climate Resilient Farming
Milk without Cows
Decentralizing green energy
Reducing herbicides through spot-spray mapping
Better travel decisions
We Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder with Other Believers
Our Partnership Approach
We Ensure That Founder Energy
is the Ultimate Renewable Resource
Being a founder is exhilarating and exhausting. We know this terrain intimately. And we believe that lasting success hinges on you staying healthy, acting from a place of strength and evolving constantly.
Our mentoring is designed to protect and renew your energy, help you navigate complexity, and ensure that you grow as a leader as your company matures.
Clarity
Straight talk that cuts through the fog without cutting you down.
Reliability
In the heat of founder fire, we keep you cool and in control.
Stability
When your belief wobbles, we hold it steady until you find it again.
Velocity
No noise, no filler. Just value with every interaction. No oxygen wasted.
Skip the Rookie Mistakes
and Go for the High Score
Gain the advantage of seasoned entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes. We are ready to hand you our cheat sheets to accelerate your execution and share our experience to help you unlock your full potential.
Grow Yourself
Build Resilience That Lasts
Emotional stamina, self-belief, and clarity so you can face challenges without losing yourself.
Lead Without Burnout
The tools and mindset to guide your team while staying grounded and healthy.
Find Room to Recharge
Retreats, workshops, and honest dialogue that reconnect you with your purpose.
Grow Your Business
Get the Right Capital Without the Wrong Pressure
No forced hockey-sticks. Just funding that supports your vision without forcing you into artificial deadlines.
Decide with Confidence
Strategic sparring that clears your head and strengthens your conviction.
Execute Without Reinventing the Wheel
Benefit from proven Tools and battle-tested experience of other founders.
Grow Your Influence
Speak With A Voice that Inspires
Tell your company's story in a way that sparks loyalty and goosebumps.
Open Doors You Didn't Know Existed
Connect to people who believe in you, your mission and open up opportunities for you.
Be Seen, Heard, and Respected
Position yourself as a respected leader in climate tech and responsible entrepreneurship.
Senara
Milk without Cows
Senara grows real dairy milk from cells in bioreactors – no herds, no farms. Identical taste and function, naturally A2-rich and lactose-free, with over 90% less CO2 and far less land and water.
No Fine Print
Just Principles We Actually Live By
Return on
Planet
&
Return on
Investment
It is time to move beyond prioritizing financial return in our investments. In the end, your money won't matter on a destroyed earth.
We
over
Me
With a task this huge, collaboration beats competition. Let's waive some personal benefits for the good of society.
Enable
over
Control
We believe in the potential of ambitious founders with a clear vision and are here to empower, not to dictate their path.
Long
over
Short-Term
Time is of the essence, true. And it is only through sustainable growth that a company can create the necessary impact.
Science
over
Fiction
We encourage the pursuit of moonshots. At the same time we need more solutions that can create real impact, rather than fabricated value propositions.
FAQs
Your Questions Answered
What is Partners in Clime?
Partners in Clime is a collective of entrepreneurs and investors backing green tech founders with capital, mentoring, and a network that moves mountains.
What do you invest?
We write cheques of €100k to €250k including long-term bets open doors to Europe's top VCs for your next round.
What stage and geography do you focus on?
We back pre-seed & seed startups across Europe, with a broad green tech thesis and a bias for deep tech.
How do I apply for funding?
Pitch your startup through our application — no warm intro needed. We read every submission and get back to you quickly.
What do you expect on impact?
We look for verifiable impact potential that is tightly linked to your core product, not bolted on afterwards.
