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Beleggen buiten de beurs
De bedrijven die de komende tien jaar de grootste groei doormaken, staan niet op de beurs. Ze zitten in private markten. In dit webinar laat ons investeringsteam zien hoe je daar als particulier toegang toe krijgt.
Inside the Climate Infrastructure Fund I
The Climate Infrastructure Fund closes end of June. Join us for a live deep dive and find out if this is the right opportunity for you before the window closes.
7 min read
How to solve battery demand without digging deeper
Earlier this year, China once again tightened its grip on the world’s rare earth supply. A sharp reminder of the risks tied to today’s battery supply chains. As battery demand continues to grow, so does our reliance on minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. But meeting this demand doesn’t have to mean extracting more at all costs. Let’s talk about how we solve it.
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Beleggen buiten de beurs
De bedrijven die de komende tien jaar de grootste groei doormaken, staan niet op de beurs. Ze zitten in private markten. In dit webinar laat ons investeringsteam zien hoe je daar als particulier toegang toe krijgt.
Inside the Climate Infrastructure Fund I
The Climate Infrastructure Fund closes end of June. Join us for a live deep dive and find out if this is the right opportunity for you before the window closes.
7 min read
How to solve battery demand without digging deeper
Earlier this year, China once again tightened its grip on the world’s rare earth supply. A sharp reminder of the risks tied to today’s battery supply chains. As battery demand continues to grow, so does our reliance on minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. But meeting this demand doesn’t have to mean extracting more at all costs. Let’s talk about how we solve it.
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Introducing the Energy Transition Debt Fund
In this webinar, we will walk you through our private debt fund to explain what it is, how it works, and why now is the right moment to consider it.
Inside the Climate Infrastructure Fund I
The Climate Infrastructure Fund closes end of June. Join us for a live deep dive and find out if this is the right opportunity for you before the window closes.
Beleggen buiten de beurs
De bedrijven die de komende tien jaar de grootste groei doormaken, staan niet op de beurs. Ze zitten in private markten. In dit webinar laat ons investeringsteam zien hoe je daar als particulier toegang toe krijgt.
6 min read
Carbon Equity launches Energy Transition Debt Fund I
New fund offers investors the chance to help build European energy independence through loans for energy infrastructure
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Investeren in energie- en klimaattechnologie met het ACT II fund
Benieuwd hoe je kunt investeren in niet-beursgenoteerde energie- en klimaat technologie bedrijven vanaf €20.000? In dit webinar geven we een introductie over ons Access to Climate Tech Fund II (ACT II) en delen we inzicht in het portfolio tot nu toe.
Introduction to Carbon Equity Co-Invest Fund
We are excited to introduce Carbon Equity Co-Invest Fund I: our newest fund, offering direct access to a carefully selected portfolio of late-stage climate tech companies at attractive terms.
Climate tech Outlook: What scales in 2026
The latest updates and expert insights on what's next for climate tech investors in 2026.
6 min read
Beneath the AI power surge: case studies of the energy transition fuelling it
While AI dominates headlines and VC funding, another transformation is quietly reshaping the energy sector. AI’s growth is revealing the limits of our current power systems and accelerating innovation across clean technologies.
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7 min read
How the “Electrotech Revolution” reframes the energy debate (and why we’re here for it)
Ember’s new report, The Electrotech Revolution, reframes the energy transition as more than a climate issue. It’s a story of physics, economics, and geopolitics converging to create a better, cheaper, and more efficient energy system.
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Foundations first: Investment perspectives on energy’s decisive moment
Why you should race to fund the base operating system of our economy now
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Live Q&A: Climate Tech Portfolio Fund IV first close
Benieuwd hoe CTPF IV precies werkt? Sluit aan bij onze interactieve Q&A en krijg direct antwoord op jouw vragen van het team achter het fonds.
6 min read
Why (not) to invest in private markets?
An exploration of the benefits and downsides of private markets
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6 min read
Navigating climate infrastructure: an investment strategy for a net zero future
An exploration on how to build an investment strategy in climate infrastructure markets
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7 min read
Understanding private market funding stages for climate tech investors
An introduction to funding stages
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Access to Climate Tech Fund II First close
Live Q&A: stel ons al je vragen over ACTFII
7 min read
How to solve battery demand without digging deeper
Earlier this year, China once again tightened its grip on the world’s rare earth supply. A sharp reminder of the risks tied to today’s battery supply chains. As battery demand continues to grow, so does our reliance on minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. But meeting this demand doesn’t have to mean extracting more at all costs. Let’s talk about how we solve it.
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How to invest in real climate solutions like a pro
Introducing climate private equity, now accessible from €20K.
2 min read
Carbon Equity surpasses €300 million AUM with closing of third Climate Tech Fund
Carbon Equity raised €105 million for Climate Tech Portfolio Fund III, bringing total assets under management beyond €300 million.
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Cutting-edge climate tech you can help scale
Curious about the new innovative technologies driving the fight against climate change in 2025?
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Why investors look at Climate Infrastructure in turbulent times
Explore why investors are backing climate infrastructure in today’s market
7 min read
Europe’s energy crisis could be its climate tech breakthrough
Europe stands at a crossroads. High energy prices are straining its industrial core, and the race to scale clean technologies has been moving faster elsewhere. Reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels and exposure to foreign supply chains have left the continent exposed to global shocks. And the stakes are rising in the current geopolitical environment. But, as always, challenges bring opportunities, and Europe might be more ready to rise to the challenge than you think. Europe’s path forward? Clean energy, climate tech and smart policy. Let’s dive in.
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8 min read
Decarbonization, energy security, and industrial growth: inside the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal
End of February 2025, the European Commission proposed Europe's Clean Industrial Deal. This new policy package aims to unlock over €100B for the decarbonization of heavy industry and create more demand for EU-made clean technologies. Here's what climate investors need to know about the EU's latest move to compete globally.
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2 min read
Opinie: Het is tijd voor Europa om haar eigen energiecrisis uit te roepen
Waar de Verenigde Staten onder president Trump een stap terug doen in de energietransitie, moet Europa nu juist versnellen en twee stappen vooruit zetten, zo stelt Jacqueline van den Ende van Carbon Equity. Door vol in te zetten op innovatie en schone technologie kan Europa haar afhankelijkheid van fossiele brandstoffen verkleinen en tegelijkertijd de toekomstige economische groei zeker stellen.
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9 min read
Climate tech in 2025: new narrative, same direction
If 2024 was about weathering the storm, 2025 is about navigating the shifting tides of climate tech. The industry is maturing, the market is recalibrating, and geopolitics are reshaping the future of clean energy and industry. A new narrative is taking shape around climate tech, but the direction stays unchanged.
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The Climate Tech Outlook 2025
Get the latest updates and expert insights on what's next for climate tech investors in 2025.
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5 min read
Impact and return aren’t a trade-off.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, climate tech is proving that you can do good and do well. This article dives into how impact and financial returns can align, why climate tech is a smart investment opportunity, and how to navigate its unique risks.
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14 min read
Survival of the greenest: investing in climate tech under Trump
Our perspective on what Donald Trump's November 2024 re-election could mean for climate tech and climate tech investing.
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Where investing matters most: Insights from top climate fund managers
Learn about funding growth, the valley of death and much more.
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7 min read
6 key considerations for investing in climate tech with Carbon Equity
Interested in investing with Carbon Equity? Here's what you need to know
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5 min read
How does private equity work?
A fund manager reviews thousands of opportunities a year and invests in the top 1%. Here's exactly how that process works — and how you fit into it as an investor.
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4 min read
Why invest in private equity?
The case for private equity: why it delivers real investor impact, how it diversifies a portfolio beyond public markets, and why it has historically outperformed stocks.
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7 min read
What is private equity?
A primer on private equity as an asset class: how venture capital, growth equity and buyouts work, how companies move through funding stages, and what to consider as an investor.
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The ultimate climate tech guide to net zero
A sector-by-sector guide to global greenhouse gas emissions and the climate technologies working to reduce them.
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8 min read
We don’t report on greenhouse gas emissions (yet), and we’re proud of it
Reporting on greenhouse gases, and why this can often be misleading
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Climate Infrastructure Fund I Launch
A first look at Climate Infrastructure Fund I: the investment opportunity, fund design, pipeline, and how it compares to our Climate Tech Portfolio Funds.
Beyond the climate crisis: solving problems with tech solutions
A sector-by-sector tour of the breakthrough technologies solving our biggest climate problems, and how your capital can help scale them.
10 min read
10 Mind-blowing Climate Technologies You’ve Never Heard About
Meet the 10 breakthrough companies, all part of our funds, turning CO₂ into jet fuel, iron into batteries, and bacteria into cement.
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4 min read
Carbon Equity raises €60m in four months for its new climate tech fund
Press release
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10 min read
ESG investing might not be what you think
An insight into how ESG is actually evaluated, and why this may be misleading to investors
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7 min read
Six fascinating trends within our net zero transition
A data-driven tour of where the net zero transition stands — from solar's explosive growth and heat pump adoption to the plant-based protein tipping point.
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4 min read
Carbon Equity raises an additional €100 million for climate solutions
Fund raise
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6 min read
Denk buiten de beurs, beleg in klimaatoplossingen
Why 99% of the most exciting climate companies aren't on the stock market and how to invest in them anyway.
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11 min read
Decarbonizing Cement: A Blueprint to Net Zero
You may not always be aware of it, but cement is nearly everywhere.
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3 min read
Carbon Equity secures €6 million in Series A led by BlackFin
Carbon Equity has successfully raised Series A led by BlackFin Capital Partners.
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9 min read
Exploring the exponential nature of climate tech adoption
Often, we underestimate the rate at which technologies, including climate technologies, can scale and be adopted.
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9 min read
How to leverage blockchain in the fight against climate change
Blockchain has become a revolutionary force in today's quickly changing technology landscape, transforming everything from finance to supply chain management.
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6 min read
Tapping into Earth's nearly limitless energy supply
Geothermal energy–arguably the most underrated form of renewable energy.
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3 min read
Carbon Equity’s Portfolio Fund II reaches €50m from 100 investors in its first close
Since its launch in February 2023, Carbon Equity’s Climate Tech Portfolio Fund II has raised €50 million from more than 100 investors
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7 min read
How we avoid greenwashing: a framework to assess impact
How do you estimate the impact potential of a climate tech startup? That's the most important question if you want to invest in technology that should help reduce greenhouse gases. In other words, how do you make sure your money contributes to reducing GHGs? And how do we avoid greenwashing?
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3 min read
Carbon Equity launches its €75M Climate Tech Portfolio Fund II
Carbon Equity launches its €75M Climate Tech Portfolio Fund II to accelerate investments in climate technologies
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5 min read
The food of the future: fermentation is becoming a major force
The problem fermentation helps solve
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5 min read
How to stay warm without overheating the planet
With the increases in gas prices, government policies promoting sustainable heating, consumer demand, and declining costs, the market opportunity for sustainable space heating is growing. However, venture capital funding is lagging — less than 1% of all climate tech VC investments were made here.* I am on the lookout for climate funds that see this potential.
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Why the discussion on cooling is heating up (even in winter)
Did you know that air cooling (aka air conditioners) is responsible for 4% of global GHG emissions? Below, we address the three key ways we can solve the growing problem of cooling-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — plus the its funding landscape.
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Meet the Manager series · Tom Rand
Go inside ArcTern Ventures with co-founder Tom Rand: his thesis on climate capitalism, the role of private equity in decarbonisation, and what he looks for in climate tech companies.
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10 min read
Investing in climate tech during uncertain times
Investing in climate tech during uncertain times
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8 min read
Why and how to invest in climate tech companies
Private equity and direct investing have primarily only been available to institutional investors and ultra-high net worth individuals. Until now. Learn how to start investing in climate tech companies like a pro.
How to start investing in climate tech companies like a pro
7 min read
Private equity and public markets: an investors’ guide to climate impact investing
Do you want to invest in line with your values while meeting your financial goals? This guide will show you how to unlock your change potential and drive progress on climate change as an investor.
How to drive progress on climate change as an investor
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Carbon Equity secures €1.8 million to accelerate climate tech
Carbon Equity enables retail investors to power the world’s most impactful climate technology companies with their capital
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Carbon Equity announces a new private equity portfolio fund to drive capital towards climate technology
In the wake of COP26, European fintech Carbon Equity launches its Decarbonization Portfolio Fund, a diversified private market fund to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy. “We bring together entrepreneurs and investors by lowering the access barriers to invest in climate technology and infrastructure critical to reaching the world’s climate goals,” explained Jacqueline van den Ende, CEO and co-founder of Carbon Equity.
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Carbon Equity raises EUR 1.2mn to unlock vast amounts of capital for climate investments
Carbon Equity, the first fintech platform for alternative climate investing globally, has raised EUR 1.2mn in growth capital from angel investors and venture capitalists. The round was led by 4impact venture capital within six months after inception.
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85 frontrunners join Decarbonization Fund 1 to use their capital to fight climate change
85 frontrunners join Decarbonization Fund 1 to use their capital to fight climate change
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