World Fund
Venture capitalMunich · Seed–Series B · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
World Fund invests exclusively in climate technology startups with substantial decarbonization potential. The firm assesses opportunities through a proprietary science-based framework that quantifies CO2 equivalent savings via lifecycle assessment and evaluates environmental and social outcomes using IRIS+ metrics. Investments must align with a vision of regenerative systems built on renewable energy, full material circularity, regenerative agriculture, and climate-social equity. The firm targets transformative technologies addressing critical energy transition challenges, particularly in renewable energy infrastructure, mineral sourcing for the energy transition, and breakthrough improvements in longstanding systems.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's websiteClimate tech thought leader and policy professional who co-founded World Fund. Previously served as Director of Communications at Project A Ventures and co-founded Zetra Project and Krautreporter.
Founding Partner at World Fund with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor. Serves on boards of the Max Planck Institute and extended board of the German Startup Association, and co-founded the think tank 1E9 Denkfabrik.
Entrepreneur and climate investor who co-founded World Fund. Previously co-founded Sedo.com (world's largest domain marketplace) and Eyeo (makers of Adblock Plus), with angel investments in companies including Ecosia and gridX.
Climate tech investor with 12 years of experience at World Fund and SET Ventures. Pioneered ESG and Impact frameworks in venture, including creating an ESG framework in 2012 and a model linking impact to fund performance now used by over 50 funds.
Principal with operational and investment experience across PropTech, ConTech, and EnergyTech verticals. Completed a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Master's in Energy and Process Engineering at TUM.
Venture capital and biotechnology investor with extensive experience. Previously invested at Redalpine and M Ventures, with a PhD in Biotechnology from ETH Zurich and roles at investment bank Vontobel.
Venture Partner and Founder/CEO of climate technology company CHOOOSE. Previously partner at major Norwegian law firm and General Counsel at a large energy company, with Master of Law from University of Oslo.
Venture Partner and founder/CEO of Ecosia, Europe's largest independently owned search engine with over 20 million users globally. Ecosia has planted over 175 million trees across 4 continents in biodiversity hotspots and deforestation-affected areas.
Venture Partner and founding employee of World Fund. Previously served as Head of Business Development at Actyx and in Deal Advisory at KPMG. Published mathematician with postgraduate degree from University of Bonn and visiting scholar experience at UC Berkeley.
Accomplished entrepreneur and founder of an M&A boutique with extensive deep tech investment expertise. Previously served as Global CFO of Shell Aviation managing a $20 billion turnover business and is recognized author of the FT Guide to Leadership.
Venture Partner and Co-Founder/CEO of VC Leaders platform for venture capital professionals. Previously co-managed Poland's largest business angel club and held managerial roles in tech startups, with finance background at PKO Bank Polski.
Investment Associate with Master's in Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. Previously worked at SDG Investments and NEXT Generation Invest.
Junior Fund Controller with experience in finance, fund controlling, and auditing from Munich Private Equity, REHAU New Ventures, and KPMG. Researched climate-tech startup fundraising and scaling during Master's in International Business and Finance.
Executive Assistant with international background from Germany, United States, and South Africa. Brings experience in executive support and operations from tech startups, with BA in Criminal Justice and Communications and MSc in Comparative Criminal Justice from Leiden University.
CFO of World Fund previously serving as Head of Finance at ALSTIN Capital. Spent a decade as management consultant at KPMG and Horváth & Partners focused on CFO transformation and strategic portfolio management.
Industrial Engineer and Economist with Master's in Economics specializing in Public Policy and Climate Solutions from University of St. Gallen. Combines entrepreneurial experience as co-founder of climate tech startups with professional roles at DHL Consulting, Henkel, and Greenpeace.
Investor relations leader previously at AP Ventures focusing on fundraising and decarbonization technology investments. Earlier roles at UN Environment Programme and as renewable energy strategy consultant, with MBA from London Business School.
Climate specialist with sustainable investing experience at Energy Impact Partners and KKR. Began career as engineer at ExxonMobil and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and postgraduate degree in sustainability systems engineering from Cambridge.
Impact Analyst holding Master's in Environmental Sciences from Trinity College Dublin. Started career in Netherlands' social entrepreneurship incubator scene at Forward Inc and Impact Hub Amsterdam advising on impact strategy and measurement.
Senior Finance Analyst who joined World Fund in 2023. Previously worked at a venture studio and in private equity, and launched a startup during university. Holds Master's in Management from ESCP with thesis on climate tech venture scaling challenges.
Investment Associate with degrees in Biology, Political Science, and Finance. Previously worked in climate tech investing at Engie RDE, private equity, and investment banking at Morgan Stanley handling M&A, IPOs, and large-cap transactions.
Investment manager with track record leading investments in climate tech companies including cylib and Black Semiconductor. Previously at Porsche Ventures investing in climate tech firms, and began career at Wieland AG and automotive supplier Berger.
Investment Research Analyst with various engineering roles in automotive, electrification, and carbon-negative building materials at companies including Rivian and Trek Bicycle. Holds BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Earth Sciences from Harvard and MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge.
General Counsel at World Fund originally from the UK. Qualified German attorney and English solicitor with prior experience as partner at a leading venture capital law firm in Berlin and international law firm in London.
Communications specialist with over 15 years in integrated brand and marketing. Active in VC space since 2020 focusing on regenerative solutions in agrifood, energy, and tech. Previously worked at agencies including Weber Shandwick and McCann Worldgroup.
What they invest in
from 7 of 28 portfolio companiesClimate Tech ×3Deep Tech ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2FoodTech ×2
HQs:Germany×1Denmark×1United Kingdom×1Slovenia×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLithosquare is an AI platform for mineral discovery and exploration that uses geological expertise and machine learning to identify mineral deposits up to 10 times more efficiently. The company serves mining companies conducting mineral exploration and discovery across the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareCambridge, GB
Xavier Moya(Founder & CEO)Giles Rodway(CTO)Aymeric Préveral-Etcheverry(CEO)Simon Leclair(COO)
A lithium-ion battery recycling company with water and CO2-based technology achieving 90% recycling efficiency for battery materials recovery.
Fundrbird provides software solutions for GP (general partner) firms to build and scale their fund management operations. The platform serves hundreds of fund managers across 20 countries, with domain expertise in fund accounting, compliance, and customer service.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Webflow is a web design and content management platform that enables teams to create, manage, and optimize custom websites and web applications without heavy developer involvement. The platform serves marketing teams, designers, developers, and agencies building brand websites and client projects.
AgTechCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Juicy Marbles is a food company that produces meat products made through traditional methods without laboratory synthesis or artificial chemicals. The company focuses on creating food that nourishes both body and soul for consumers interested in wholesome, quality nutrition.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTechLjubljana, SI
Luka Sinček(Founder)inMaj Hrovat(Founder)inTilen Travnik(Founder)in
Lithosquare develops an AI platform for mineral exploration that uses physics-based modeling of ore body formation rather than statistical pattern matching. The platform serves geoscientists and mining companies seeking to improve discovery rates and reduce exploration costs.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergy
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry. The company produces ChoViva, a no-cocoa chocolate ingredient for B2B food manufacturers seeking sustainable supply chain solutions.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Founder)inSara Marquart(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Space Forge manufactures high-purity semiconductor substrates using microgravity manufacturing processes to eliminate defects found in Earth-based production. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers seeking higher-performance materials for next-generation applications.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does World Fund invest at?
- World Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is World Fund's typical check size?
- World Fund typically writes checks of $1.1M – $16.5M.
- What sectors does World Fund focus on?
- World Fund focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is World Fund located?
- World Fund is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Does World Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, World Fund leads investment rounds.
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