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Starquest Capital

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Starquest invests in high-tech, low-carbon solutions across three dedicated funds: the Biodiversity Fund (€3-15M in ecosystem preservation), the CCR-Fund (€500K-5M in climate adaptation and disaster prevention), and the Protect Fund (€3-20M in breakthrough emissions-reduction technologies).

Check Size

$500K - $20M

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Investment Thesis

Starquest finances disruptive green technology innovation to accelerate climate solutions and make tomorrow happen today. They believe in the transformative potential of venture capital to drive positive change where ‘the synergy between planet and profit could thrive harmoniously.’ Their approach emphasizes bringing ‘smart money’ into startups through strategic thinking rather than legal constraints, focusing on helping cutting-edge technologies become profitable and growing businesses.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Three specialized fund structure targeting distinct climate impact areas (biodiversity, climate adaptation/resilience, emissions reduction)
  • Operational excellence approach: 'We behave as business drones, articulating strategic vision on market, competition and predictable equity story with operational optimization'
  • Urgency-driven thesis: 'In a world where most are paralyzed by the climate urgency, we are driven by the urge to move faster and better'
  • €1B target AUM by 2028 with €400M current AuM as part of €5B Montefiore family consolidated AuM
  • 13-person 'expert adventurers' team that 'thrives on challenges, ventures into unexplored territories and embraces valuable uncertainty to uncover hidden potential'
  • Broad sector coverage: energy, mobility, agriculture, industry, advanced materials, water, food systems, and advanced MRV solutions

Portfolio Highlights

AUUM

Circular Economy

DNA Gensee

Food Authentification

Ecoat

Sustainable Materials

ITK

Agritech Ai

LeakLimited

Water Management

Les Nouvelles Fermes

Agritech Aquaponics

Olikrom

Sustainable Materials

Phenix (We Are Phenix)

Food Waste Reduction

+ 14 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

13 Partners at Starquest Capital

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