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Beyond Black Venture Capital
Germany
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Beyond Black, now known as Extantia Capital, is a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused on breakthrough climate technology that significantly reduces carbon emissions. With investments in companies like BeZero Carbon and Betteries, the fund has a clear focus on sectors like environmental services and energy. Extantia is particularly active in the cleantech space, seeking innovations that target decarbonization and other critical environmental challenges. Geographically, the fund predominantly invests in European startups, with an average check size of around $3 million. While they typically make about two investments per year, they prefer to lead rounds and get deeply involved with their portfolio companies. Their strategy prioritizes businesses that align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, emphasizing sustainable solutions with long-term impacts. Founded by a team including Sebastian Heitmann and Yair Reem, Extantia brings together a group of seasoned investors committed to climate tech innovation. Startups looking to engage with Extantia should focus on how their solutions contribute to climate resilience and carbon reduction, as the firm builds its funnel around high-impact technologies and ventures.
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