SET Ventures
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Seed–Growth · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
SET Ventures focuses on solutions enabling a hyperlocal, automated, and resilient energy system. The firm invests across six core sectors: distributed energy systems that empower consumers as active market participants; digital utilities including energy-as-a-service and peer-to-peer trading; AI and enabling technologies for automation and resilience; built environment solutions like smart meters and building management; industrial energy management including Industry 4.0 and electrification; and mobility and transport electrification with charging systems and autonomy.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteVenture capital professional with 20+ investments and €1B+ in exit valuations. Previously provided strategic advisory to deeptech companies and held partner roles at New Venture Partners and Gilde IT Fund.
Co-founder with 25+ years in technology and energy transition investing. Previously led Philips' external innovation activities in Silicon Valley and served in corporate venturing roles.
Co-founder with 25+ years in energy and cleantech venture capital. Previously spent a decade at Philips in M&A and corporate venturing roles across Silicon Valley and Europe.
Energy and cleantech investment specialist with expertise in finance and corporate advisory. Strengthened SET's European network since 2016 and led investment activities.
Investment and cleantech expert with nearly 20 years of experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and consultant. Focuses on DACH region investments and brings deep understanding of energy sector transformation.
Investment and operations professional who formerly led Eneco eMobility through rapid growth and headed Eneco Ventures' €200M+ portfolio. Started career in investment banking at NIBC.
Climate entrepreneur with a decade of startup experience including two solar/storage companies with one successful exit. Earlier career included cleantech strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company.
Former Chief of Staff at Wallbox chargers where he supported the company's scale from 100 to 1,400 employees. Previously managed the Smart Cities portfolio at Endeavor, advising on energy, mobility, IoT, logistics, and proptech companies.
Impact professional who established ESG workflows at Satgana, an early-stage climate solutions fund. Previously worked as an Investment Analyst at Rockstart's Energy Fund.
Marketing specialist returning to venture capital with experience in aviation, music, and electric vehicles sectors. Previously coached startups at Antler on messaging and branding strategy.
Investment professional focusing on DACH region deal flow. Gained experience at early-stage VC firms and B2B SaaS startups, plus research roles at Fraunhofer Institute and the German Energy Agency.
Finance and operations leader with 10 years in the financial sector. Previously worked at PwC as a tax advisor specializing in financial markets.
Operations professional managing SET's daily office operations and administrative processes. Previously held project management roles in governmental and non-profit organizations.
Climate tech investor with experience at Berlin-based impact fund AENU on battery analytics and grid optimization. Also co-founded climate-tech startup Kly.
Climate tech analyst who transitioned from corporate finance roles at PwC and CFG Bank. Previously scouted late-stage European startups in energy, agriculture, and waste management at Partech and Bpifrance.
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does SET Ventures invest at?
- SET Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What is SET Ventures's typical check size?
- SET Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $15M.
- What sectors does SET Ventures focus on?
- SET Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is SET Ventures located?
- SET Ventures is headquartered in Amsterdam, EU.
- Does SET Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, SET Ventures leads investment rounds.
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