Zero Carbon Capital
Overview
Zero Carbon Capital is a UK-based venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialisation of hard-science solutions aimed at addressing the challenges of decarbonisation. The firm invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across Europe and Israel, focusing on transformative scientific innovations that can redefine industries by reducing costs and emissions. Their portfolio includes companies developing technologies in energy storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and industrial heat management. The firm's investment strategy centres on providing early-stage funding to visionary founders, offering not only capital but also strategic support to help companies scale their solutions effectively. Zero Carbon Capital's team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in clean-tech investing and technology, enabling them to offer valuable guidance to portfolio companies. Their approach is to lower the activation energy for entrepreneurs, accelerate progress through business experience, and realise the full potential of each company by supporting them through follow-on capital and connections to late-stage investors. Since its inception, Zero Carbon Capital has successfully closed multiple funds, including a £20 million fund in May 2024, and has invested in several companies such as Level Nine, Ionate, NetZeroNitrogen, and RepAir. The firm operates as an appointed representative of Sapphire Capital Partners LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations. Their commitment to decarbonisation and support for innovative startups positions them as a significant player in the climate tech investment landscape.
Investment Focus
- Companies developing hard-science solutions for decarbonisation
- Pre-seed and seed-stage startups
- European and Israeli companies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Zero Carbon Capital invest in?
Zero Carbon Capital invests in Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Cleantech, Electric Vehicles, Carbon Capture and Waste Management, and is based in Havant, United Kingdom. Zero Carbon Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Zero Carbon Capital invest at?
Zero Carbon Capital backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 100K - 1.5M.
Which regions does Zero Carbon Capital invest in?
Zero Carbon Capital invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
Who are the partners at Zero Carbon Capital?
Team members listed for Zero Carbon Capital include Alex Gawley (Director / General Partner) and Pippa Gawley (Founding Partner).
What companies has Zero Carbon Capital invested in?
Zero Carbon Capital's portfolio includes Ionate, Level Nine, NetZeroNitrogen and RepAir.
How do I contact Zero Carbon Capital?
Zero Carbon Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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