Founded 2010, Amsterdam-based EIT Climate-KIC is Europe's largest climate innovation accelerator backed by European Institute of Technology. 184 portfolio companies, 1,600+ total alumni, 76-person team. Portfolio includes Ynsect (insect proteins), tado (smart thermostats), Lilium (eVTOL), Thermondo (energy efficiency). Provides: equity-free funding, coaching, network access (300+ investors), Climate Impact Framework, Demo Days. 1.5 Fund (€50M) for Series A-ready graduates.
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Investment Thesis
Pre-seed to Seed stage climate tech across cities, land-use, agriculture & industry. Grants €50k-€150k via ClimAccelerator + equity-free Climate SAFE instrument. Focus: systemic climate solutions w/ impact framework validation. Avoids: purely tech/software plays lacking climate substance. 184 portfolio companies (27 countries), 3 unicorns (Ynsect, Volocopter, Climeworks). Unique: EU-funded (EIT), emphasis on system change, portfolio mgmt & follow-on via €50M 1.5 Fund.
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