- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Norway
- Sweden
- Seed
- Series A
- Climate technology
- energy transition
- carbon economy
- food and agriculture technology
- social impact
AENU is an impact venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany, focusing on early-stage investments in climate technology and social impact sectors across Europe. The firm aims to drive systemic transformation in venture capital by aligning financial performance with positive environmental and social outcomes. AENU invests in technologies that address the climate crisis and advance social equality, with a particular emphasis on energy transition, carbon economy, and related sectors. It typically invests in Seed and Series A stages, providing initial investments ranging from €500,000 to €5 million, often co-leading rounds with board representation. The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its investment process.
Investment Thesis
Team
Fabian Heilemann - Founder & CEO
Siobhan Brewster - Partner
Ferry Heilemann - Founder & Partner
Philip Specht - Partner
Melina Sánchez Montañés - Principal
Robert Stoecker - Principal
Till Thietje - Impact Investor
Melusine Bliesener - Impact Investor
Vanessa Brahmi - Finance & Legal
Daniel Zakowski - CFO & Operating Partner
Katharina Beitz - Head of Communication & Platform
Catrin Schmidt - Executive Assistant
Manuel Fuchs - Finance Manager
Elena Harumi Stark - Head of Impact & Platform
Michelle Piontek - Impact & ESG Analyst
Portfolio
Greenlyte
Trawa
Agreen
Monta
Beagle
Heirloom
ERS
EPYR
Galvany
Ocell
Charm
Patch
Alcemy
AtmosZero
Apiday
Tesvolt
Resvolt
Metris Energy
Ember
Voltfang
UNDO
Pivotal
Labster
Microverse
Xfuel
Edurino
ZeroAvia
Airly
Plantix
Responsibly
Inyova
Carbon Equity
Cleanhub
Dance
Tomorrow Bank