Virida acts as a catalyst for the energy transition by investing early in new hardware-based technology solutions and business models

Investing in the future

We utilise our network and experience in both early-stage energy businesses and large-scale energy asset deployment to identify and evaluate the energy transition solutions of tomorrow

Approach

We use our specialised sector knowledge to create value
  • Deep in-house knowledge of the energy sector, project finance and operational growth management
  • Access to a growing network of specialist capabilities to support early-stage ventures

Sector
Energy

Geography
Europe

Ticket size
EUR 3 -10 M

Investment strategy

Virida will leverage substantial investment opportunities beyond traditional wind and solar energy to enable seamless system integration

Investment criteria

Capital intensive

We invest in new energy transition technologies and business models with a hardware component, which require a significant amount of investment to establish, grow and scale

Positive climate impact

We only invest in companies which contribute significantly to the energy transition and have a clear commitment to uphold high environmental and social standards

Technology readiness level (TRL)

We invest in technologies which have successfully demonstrated technical feasibility. They are in the prototype validation or full-scale field demonstration and commercial deployment phase (TRL 6-9)

Clear path to cash-flow
generating projects

We invest in high-growth companies to support them in their growth and profitability strategies, such as scaling operations, optimizing sales and pursuing strategic partnerships. A pipeline of future revenue generating projects exists

Sectors

Our in-depth knowledge of energy transition business cases and experience with key sector players uniquely positions us to identify strategic investment opportunities with clear exit routes

Generation Technologies

Renewable generation and PtX technologies

Supply chain and O&M

Modular and decentralised solutions

Energy Efficiency and Heating

Energy efficiency and smart grids

Sustainable heating

Transportation and Storage

EV charging

Storage (short and long term)

Battery reuse and recycle

Team

Niels Jongste

Managing Partner

Alexandra Nilsson

Managing Partner

Enzo Losito Bellavigna

Managing Partner

Annika Berghäuser

Investment Manager

Joppe Eising

Investment Analyst

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