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Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology. Founded in 2000, it is a pioneer in open innovation, providing multi-national corporations with rich deal flow and insight in the sectors and markets of tomorrow. Emerald has managed and advised assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm is dedicated to tackling big challenges in climate change and sustainability via over 500 venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.
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Emerald Technology Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Emerald Water Impact Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Industrial
Energy
CleanTech
Mobility
AgriTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$100 M
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September 2020
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FAQs about Emerald Technology Ventures
Is Emerald Technology Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Emerald Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Emerald Technology Ventures located?
Emerald Technology Ventures is located in Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
When was Emerald Technology Ventures founded?
Emerald Technology Ventures was founded in 2000.
What sectors and industries does Emerald Technology Ventures invest in?
Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Technology, Life Sciences, Energy, CleanTech, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Mobility, Logistics, AgriTech, Industrial.
What is Emerald Technology Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Emerald Technology Ventures typically invest in?
Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Emerald Technology Ventures investment?
Emerald Technology Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Emerald Technology Ventures?
Emerald Technology Ventures has around $375m assets under management.
When was Emerald Technology Ventures last fund created?
Emerald Technology Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-09-23
Is Emerald Technology Ventures impact investor?
Yes, Emerald Technology Ventures is impact investor.
What are the contacts of Emerald Technology Ventures?
Emerald Technology Ventures can be reached through its website emerald.vc, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is info@emerald.vc. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Emerald Technology Ventures — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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