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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.

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$50K - $160K

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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.

What Sets Them Apart

  • 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

Portfolio Highlights

GEVI

Cleantech|Energy

Byewaste

Cleantech|Circular Economy

Leafr

Hrtech|Sustainability

Switch

Mobility|Saas

SIEve

Cleantech|Water

Algapelago

Agritech|Cleantech

Snelix

Agritech|Cleantech

Pulpatronics

Cleantech|Fashion

+ 11 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

6 Partners at NextSTEP

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