Investors in Lean

Green Campus Innovations is a new business developer and cleantech seed investor, supported by shareholders including LUT University, Saimaa University of Applied Sciences, LUT Research Foundation, and Vitako Association.

Greencode Ventures is a digital-first green transition venture capital firm supporting startups that have a positive environmental and social impact while building scalable profitable businesses. We focus on sustainable investments as in article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector (‘SFDR’). We focus on companies whose products or services inherently contribute towards our sustainable investment objective.

A11-Venture invests in innovative startups. It facilitates the birth and development of innovative global businesses for the future of the local economy. It helps build companies, qualified work, patents, innovation capable of relaunching and bringing investments and resources back to the territory. The partners of A11 Venture firmly believe in innovation, thanks to which it is possible to grow through external lines by diversifying one's investments, thanks to a portfolio of companies, with a strong risk mitigation deriving from the professional management of all processes: scouting, team building, investments, investment management, acceleration and divestment.

Semantic Capital is a privately backed investment holding company dedicated to fostering innovation through proprietary intellectual property and software-driven solutions. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Semantic Capital identifies and supports ventures that demonstrate potential for disruptive impact in their respective industries. By investing in innovative companies with unique IP, Semantic Capital aims to drive technological advancement and deliver sustainable value.

Pretiosum Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in Enterprise SaaS (Software as a Service) companies poised to redefine the future of business operations. With a focus on scalable and transformative technologies, Pretiosum Ventures partners with visionary founders to accelerate growth and innovation within the Enterprise SaaS sector. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a strategic investment approach, Pretiosum Ventures aims to support companies that are pioneering advancements in digital transformation and driving impactful change across global markets.

Volta Circle is an evergreen VC fund focused on technology-driven solutions and business models that reshape extractive, linear economic systems into circular, regenerative, and restorative ones. Backed by the Lohia family office, the founders and majority shareholders of Indorama Ventures Ltd. (IVL), Volta Circle operates with a team based between London, Geneva, Milan, and Bangkok, strategically investing in innovations that promote sustainability and economic resilience.

Seek Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in investments across various growth phases of technology and internet companies. The firm collaborates closely with visionary entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth and scale. Seek Ventures leverages its extensive expertise and network to drive sustainable success in the digital age. By providing strategic capital and operational support, Seek Ventures aims to empower its portfolio companies to achieve their full potential and make a significant impact in their respective industries. For technology entrepreneurs seeking strategic partnership and growth acceleration, Seek Ventures offers tailored support to navigate and capitalize on opportunities in the dynamic tech landscape.

Zero Carbon Capital Limited is a private limited company registered in England and Wales, focused on climate tech investments. They specialize in pre-seed and seed investments in ambitious teams across Europe and Israel, supporting hard-science solutions aimed at solving the challenges of decarbonization. Zero Carbon Capital Limited operates as the appointed representative of Sapphire Capital Partners LLP, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Earth Capital is a dedicated early-stage growth equity investor specializing in clean technology solutions. The firm focuses on investing across the UK and Europe in companies that offer innovative solutions aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and addressing climate change challenges. Earth Capital provides strategic capital and operational support to help these clean technology companies accelerate their development and achieve market scalability. By leveraging its sector expertise and network of industry connections, Earth Capital aims to drive innovation, support entrepreneurial ventures, and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable future. The firm's investment approach emphasizes environmental impact, financial sustainability, and long-term value creation, aligning with global efforts to promote clean energy, resource efficiency, and ecological resilience. Earth Capital plays a pivotal role in advancing the clean technology sector and fostering positive environmental outcomes through strategic investment and partnership initiatives.

Counteract is a pioneering carbon removal company dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through innovative research, development, and strategic investments. The company focuses on supporting engineer and scientist entrepreneurs by providing financial and strategic support. Counteract aims to transform fresh ideas into viable, self-sustaining businesses with the potential to capture or store greenhouse gases at a global scale. By fostering technological innovation and sustainable solutions, Counteract plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change impacts. For entrepreneurs and researchers committed to developing carbon removal technologies, Counteract offers partnership and resources to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful solutions worldwide.

The Clean Growth Fund (CGF) specializes in investing in technological innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resource efficiency. Their investment focus spans across sectors including power, transport, industry, buildings, waste, and water. CGF targets early-stage UK companies with commercially viable solutions that demonstrate potential for significant environmental impact. They support businesses that are generating early revenues as well as pre-revenue companies with a minimum viable product, aiming to accelerate the development and deployment of clean technologies for a sustainable future.

One Planet Capital is a venture capital firm focused on supporting the emerging green economy. Committed to environmental sustainability, the firm invests in innovative companies and technologies that aim to address global environmental challenges. One Planet Capital's investments span across sectors such as renewable energy, clean technology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation. By backing visionary entrepreneurs and impactful solutions, One Planet Capital seeks to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient planet.