Inven Capital
Venture capitalPrague · Seed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
Inven Capital is a climate tech venture capital fund managing EUR 500 million from institutional investors and global corporates. It invests in innovative startups tackling energy, sustainability and environmental challenges, seeking founders driven by impact rather than profit alone. The team of professionals from diverse backgrounds provides not just capital but also knowledge, guidance and community support drawn from fellow VC investors, startup and climate tech networks, researchers and activists. The fund emphasizes empathy, diversity and long-term vision, aiming to nurture leadership that creates jobs and hands over a more sustainable planet to future generations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 15 of 31 portfolio companiesEnergy ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Cleantech ×6SaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2
HQs:Germany×4Czechia×2
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathČEZ Group is an energy utility supplying electricity and natural gas to households and businesses, and operating power generation including the Dukovany and Temelín nuclear plants, hydroelectric stations, and photovoltaic systems.
CleantechEnergy
Cleantech for Europe is an initiative advocating for the deployment of domestic clean electricity and heat in Europe, publishing open letters and campaigns on topics such as geothermal energy, energy security, and decarbonisation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Cosmo Tech provides an AI-simulation software platform for modeling and simulating complex systems to support business decision-making across industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
HYDROGRID provides an investment simulation platform for hydropower operators and developers to evaluate capital decisions including turbine upgrades, reservoir expansions, and M&A opportunities using real-time data and hourly-granularity modeling.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Invest Europe is a membership association for the private equity and venture capital industry, offering members personalised content, training courses, and events.
Neuron Soundware provides AI and machine learning solutions that analyze sound and other physical parameters (temperature, pressure, current, etc.) via IoT hardware to monitor machine health and enable predictive maintenance and process control.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Vulog provides an AI-powered mobility technology platform that lets a single fleet deliver multiple services including carsharing, digital rental, vehicle subscription, corporate mobility, and loaner/demo vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTaranis · businesswire.com · Jun 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Inven Capital invest at?
- Inven Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Inven Capital focus on?
- Inven Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Inven Capital located?
- Inven Capital is headquartered in Prague, CZ.
- Does Inven Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Inven Capital leads investment rounds.
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