Energy
Energy
Energy use accounts for almost three-quarters of emissions and sits at the heart of the green transition. We invest in solutions that support the decarbonisation of the energy grid, the displacement of fossil fuels, and the reduction of energy use.
We invest in solutions that support the decarbonisation of the energy grid and the reduction of energy use.
Energy underpins the global economy – and remains the single largest source of emissions. We invest in technologies that enable a fast, scalable transition away from fossil fuels.
Our investment thesis
We back companies that remove the core bottlenecks of the energy transition, from generation and storage to grid balancing and clean energy carriers. We focus on solutions with clear regulatory tailwinds and pathways to large-scale deployment.
What we are looking for
- Grid-balancing and storage solutions
- Cost-competitive green fuels and energy carriers
- Technologies that accelerate renewable deployment and reduce system costs
Our investments within energy
We have backed founders building everything from next-gen renewables and fuels to electrification and industrial decarbonization, because energy sits at the heart of every system we need to transform.
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REEL
B2B electricity supplier, trader, and balancing-responsible party
Christian Enkrog Boyles
Partner
“We invest where the energy transition risks stalling – and where technology can unlock scale.”
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- Circular economy
- Built environment
- Biosolutions
- Climate tech
- Energy
- Food & agriculture
Explore all our investment verticals
Our current linear ‘take-make-waste’ system use 60% more resources than the earth can generate every year. We invest in solutions that enable reuse, upcycling and recycling of waste streams to enable a circular economy.
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REEL
B2B electricity supplier, trader, and balancing-responsible party
The challenge
Many companies want to shift to renewable electricity, but traditional electricity markets and contract models rarely lead to real, additional renewable energy deployment. Buying “green” certificates or traditional supply doesn’t necessarily build new wind or solar capacity, meaning corporate electricity demand often fails to drive the energy transition. Meanwhile, volatile electricity prices and complex procurement processes make it difficult for businesses to commit to a sustainable, stable energy supply.
The solution
Reel offers a new electricity procurement model that directly ties corporate demand to the construction of new renewable energy capacity through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). By enabling companies to lock in fixed-price contracts from solar and wind parks built as a result of their commitment, Reel turns corporate electricity demand into a driver for renewable build-out. The company complements these PPAs with data‑driven tools, flexible battery and storage solutions, and optimization services — making renewable energy predictable, profitable, and accessible to companies of all sizes while accelerating the transition to a carbon-free grid.
Footprint team
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Christian Enkrog Boyles
Partner
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Senior Associate