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We fund technologies that address the climate crisis
E8 Ventures invests in early-stage climatetech companies with disruptive technologies or business models.
Investment Thesis
We invest in capital-efficient companies with enabling technologies that have the potential to accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions. Typically, portfolio companies have limited technology risk and market solutions that can be deployed via existing and emerging supply chains.
We will invest selectively in hardware, advanced materials and software solutions that meet these criteria.
Focus on Enabling Technologies
• High disruption potential
• Limited technology risk
• Capital efficient models
Global Megatrends
• Climate change
• Urbanization
• Demographic shifts
• Resource scarcity
Need for Massive Deployment
• Of multiple climate mitigating
technologies
• Across all sectors of the
economy
Scalable into Large Emerging Markets
• Drop-in replacements
• Short time to market
• Realistic paths to exit
Driving Positive Impact
• Reduces GHG emissions
• Improves sustainability
• Fosters diversity & inclusion
Sectors
Energy
Past sector Investments
Transportation
Past sector Investments
Within the broad set of sectors that E8 Ventures will consider for investment, we have identified a number of priority sub-sectors based on their fit with our investment thesis and potential for strong growth. Enabling technologies within software, AI, and marketplaces will present the primary investment opportunities, but we will also selectively target deep-tech opportunities including hardware and advanced materials.
Industry
& Buildings
Past sector Investments
Water
& Agriculture
Past sector Investments
*Past sector investments: a select list of companies that were invested in by the management team
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