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SET Ventures

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VCMatch tracks SET Ventures as an investor focused on Energy, Climate/Cleantech, and AI/ML companies, Seed and Series A rounds, and Europe, Netherlands, and Germany markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Geography

Europe, Netherlands, and Germany

Investment Thesis

SET Ventures believes that pairing sound ESG practices with a drive to create environmental impact makes them better investors and their companies stronger businesses. Since 2007, they have been convinced that investors can both maximize financial profits and generate lasting environmental impact. They are committed to deep green investing, having been an EU SFDR Article 9 fund and Environmental Impact Fund even before the EU formalized these definitions.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

SET Ventures is most relevant for founders raising Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds in Energy, Climate/Cleantech, AI/ML, and Data Infrastructure, especially across Europe, Netherlands, and Germany.

Focus statement

SET invests in pioneers that shape the new digital energy economy through solutions that are hyperlocal, automated, and resilient. They back solutions that challenge traditional business models and accelerate Europe's digital energy transition across six key sectors.

Value Add

  • Europe's leading energytech VC since 2007 with 20+ years of track record
  • Portfolio of over 10 exits, demonstrating ability to scale companies to European market leaders
  • EU SFDR Article 9 fund status with yearly external verifications of operations
  • First to link GP's carried interest to achieving impact goals (as of 2019)
  • Quarterly ESG reporting on portfolio performance since 2012
  • Long-term partnership commitment: 'when we invest, we commit to being a long-term partner'
  • Deep expertise in energy transition with world-class advisory board of industry experts

Stage And Sector Fit

Investment Team

14 Partners at SET Ventures

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