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 23 of 30 portfolio companiesEnergy ×11Cleantech ×10AI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×7IoT ×6Climate Tech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:Germany×8Czechia×3European Union×1France×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1
Investments · 30 tracked
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Andercore is a B2B materials procurement platform serving construction and infrastructure companies across Europe with sourcing, quoting, and delivery of building materials and systems from multiple suppliers.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsBerlin, DE
Co-investorsKfWProject A VenturesAtomico
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 AI Simulation software to help organizations improve decision intelligence and manage complex problems, with a focus on supply chain and digital transformation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAster CapitalCathay InnovationInsight Partners
CVCA is a professional association representing private equity and venture capital funds and advisory firms operating in the Czech Republic, promoting the PE/VC industry and supporting alternative investment development in the region.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechCzech Republic, CZ
Co-investorsTilia Impact PartnersTilia Impact Ventures
Co-investorsGlilot Capital PartnersQualcomm VenturesUpWest
Driivz provides a cloud-based platform for managing EV charging networks, handling operations, energy management, and billing for charging network operators globally.
EnergyIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
Shiri Levi-Laor(Chief Executive Officer)inNir Simon(Chief Financial Officer)Julie Taylor(Chief Revenue Officer)Oren Halevi(Chief Product Officer)Lior Shemo(Chief Engineering Officer)
Co-investorsOmbu Group
Co-investorsContrarian Ventures
Eliq provides software solutions for energy utilities to manage energy data and transition to energy-as-a-service business models, helping providers and customers optimize energy consumption and make sustainable energy choices.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyIoTSaaSGothenburg, SE
Håkan(CEO and co-founder)
Ember operates an all-electric intercity bus service in Scotland, running routes between cities including Dundee, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oban, Fort William and Inverness with airport connections.
CleantechClimate TechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsCarbonContrarian Ventures
Co-investorsSocial Starts
Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Michael Wax(Founder & CEO)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)in
Co-investorsCavalry VenturesCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystIris CapitalLa Famiglia+5 more
FortoLabs is Forto's AI-native SaaS platform offering agentic AI tools for the logistics industry, with solutions tested in high-volume logistics operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Tamer Cagatay(Director, Head of FortoLabs)
Co-investorsNAPCherry VenturesCiti VenturesDisruptiveG SquaredIris Capital+2 more
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
Co-investorsKarma VenturesSET Ventures
InnoEnergy is an early-stage investor and innovation ecosystem that sources and develops clean energy technologies from research labs and startups into commercially viable businesses.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsEuropean Investment Bank
Invest Europe is a membership association for the private equity and venture capital industry, offering members personalised content, training courses, and events.
Co-investorsDBAGDeutsche Beteiligungs AGInnova Capital Sp. z o.o.
A non-profit organization that convenes builders, educators, and systems thinkers to advance business practices toward long-term value creation for people and the planet.
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Taranis provides AI-powered crop intelligence, using drone-collected submillimeter imagery and machine learning to detect crop conditions such as weed severity, disease, insect damage, and nutrient deficiencies at the plant level.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Ofir Schlam(Founder)inEli Bukchin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesHoxton VenturesK3 VenturesMindset VentureSeraphim SpaceUMC Capital+5 more
Neuron Soundware develops AI and IoT-based solutions for predictive machinery maintenance using sound analysis, helping manufacturing and industrial customers prevent unscheduled production shutdowns and optimize maintenance planning.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTPrague, CZ
Pavel Konečný(Founder)in
sonnen builds home energy systems centered on the sonnenBatterie storage unit, along with EV chargers, electricity tariffs, heat pump integration and an app for managing solar energy production and consumption.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Co-investorseCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSeCapital Entrepreneurial Partners AGGET FundMunich Venture PartnersSET Ventures
Sunfire develops solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and alkaline electrolysis (AEL) technologies for producing green hydrogen and synthetic fuels, serving the industrial decarbonization market globally.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareDresden, DE
Carl Berninghausen(Founder, former CEO, Supervisory Board member)inChristian von Olshausen(Founder)Nils Aldag(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsEuropean Investment BankAhren Innovation CapitalBlue Earth Capital AG
tado° makes smart thermostats and AI-powered energy management products for home heating systems including radiators, underfloor heating, boilers, and heat pumps, plus dynamic electricity supply based on real-time prices.
CleantechEnergyIoT
Co-investorsAster CapitalFuture Energy VenturesLBBW Venture Capital GmbHS2G Investments
Taranis provides crop scouting and field monitoring services to farmers and agricultural advisors using advanced imaging and AI.
AgTechAI & Machine Learning
Ofir Schlam(Founder)inEli Bukchin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCavallo VenturesHitachi VenturesKaedan CapitalMindset VentureMSW CapitalPresidio Ventures+1 more
Vulog provides technology solutions that power shared mobility services, including carsharing, digital vehicle rental, subscriptions, micromobility, and corporate fleet mobility.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSLyon, FR
Co-investorsFrog Capital
Vytal operates a deposit-free reusable packaging system for food and drinks, working with restaurants, delivery services, large corporate clients, and events to replace single-use takeaway packaging.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsCaesar VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgGrazia Equity GmbHPolipo Ventures
Wint offers an AI-powered platform for water management and leak prevention that monitors water systems in real time, detects anomalies, and can automatically shut off water to prevent damage and reduce waste.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechIoT
Co-investorsInsight PartnersSuffolk Technologies
Co-investorsPresto Ventures
Co-investorsKAYAMovens Capital
Zolar operates an online platform that connects homeowners in Germany with vetted regional installation companies for solar and clean-energy projects, including photovoltaic systems, balcony power plants, wallboxes, and solar storage.
CleantechEnergyMarketplaces
Alex Melzer(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersBNP ParibasStatkraft VenturesSunstone Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEmber · ember-energy.org · Aug 20, 2026
Vytal · startbase.com · Jul 2, 2026
Taranis · businesswire.com · Jun 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Inven Capital made?
- Inven Capital has 31 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Inven Capital co-invest with?
- Inven Capital most often shares deals with Aster Capital, Cavallo Ventures, Contrarian Ventures, among 74 tracked co-investors.
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