NextSTEP

VCMatch tracks NextSTEP as an investor focused on Climate/Cleantech, Energy, and Agtech companies, Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, Italy, UK, and Sweden markets, and $50k to $160k check sizes. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

Check Size

$50k to $160k

Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Climate/Cleantech, Energy, Agtech

Geography

Italy, UK, and Sweden

Investment Thesis

NextSTEP believes that transforming great ideas into world-changing businesses requires more than just money. They operate on a ‘SMART MONEY’ philosophy combining financial capital with competences and network support. The firm is dedicated to capitalizing and growing innovative early-stage startups in Environmental Sustainability, partnering with ambitious teams to build businesses from the ground up while providing hands-on support with strategy and execution.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

NextSTEP is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in Climate/Cleantech, Energy, Agtech, and Mobility/Transportation, especially across Italy, UK, and Sweden, with public check-size signals around $50k to $160k.

Focus statement

NextSTEP invests in Climate Tech startups across idea, pre-seed, seed, and early stages, with a specific focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The firm targets startups committed to solving the biggest sustainability challenges and making a positive environmental impact.

Value Add

Multi-pronged approach combining traditional investment with startup studio and venture building programs
Beyond-funding support model providing mentorship, coaching, networking, and access to funding opportunities
Hands-on involvement from early stages with comprehensive range of services including product development, business strategy refinement, and supplier/partner sourcing
Proprietary NextSTEP Startup Studio Process for rapid validation, refinement, and building of new businesses
Open Innovation offering via Startup Studio As a Service for corporate challenges
Venture Building Program that recruits exceptional talent and co-creates startups without requiring founders to have pre-existing ideas
Flexible equity funding options tailored to different startup needs