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Active
Global HQ
Berlin, Germany
Countries of investment
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Sweden
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Climate technology
  • energy transition
  • carbon economy
  • food and agriculture technology
  • social impact
About
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.
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$100K
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Investment Thesis

AENU is an impact venture capitalist focusing on climate and sustainability sectors including energy transition, carbon removal, food & agri tech, buildings, and education. It adopts a thesis-driven approach investing in companies with scalable technologies and measurable impact, prioritizing both financial returns and systemic change.
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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

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