Saxovent Smart Eco Investments GmbH

Overview

Saxovent Smart Eco Investments GmbH is an owner-managed investment firm based in Berlin, Germany, focusing on renewable energy project development and sustainability-oriented investments. Founded in 1997 by Carsten Paatsch and partners, the company has developed over 400 wind turbines across Europe, generating clean electricity for more than 900,000 people and preventing over one million tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Their portfolio includes projects in Germany, Eastern Europe, France, and the United States. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including ESG and impact investing, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and venture capital. Saxovent operates through various subsidiaries, such as WindPunx, which manages commercial and technical operations, and Powerbude, responsible for land acquisition in northern Germany. Their venture capital arm supports early-stage companies in energy and agriculture, typically investing up to €500,000 in initial rounds with follow-on funding up to €2 million. Saxovent's approach integrates battery energy storage systems into its wind and solar parks, ranging from local installations to grid-scale units. The company has also participated in seed funding for hellgrün energie GmbH, a provider of rooftop solar solutions, and co-invested in Deutsche Sanierungsberatung, a startup combining home retrofits with solar PV and heat pumps. By blending project expertise with targeted equity stakes, Saxovent aims to support measurable carbon savings across its portfolio.

Investment Focus

• Focus on renewable energy projects
• Commitment to sustainability and impact investing
• Interest in diverse asset classes including infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and venture capital
• Willingness to invest in early-stage companies with follow-on funding potential

Portfolio Companies