Look Up Ventures

Look Up Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments that address climate emergencies and biodiversity loss. Founded by Tommy Ahlers and Nicolaj Reffstrup, the firm backs pragmatic and systemic solutions in sectors like materials, energy, food and agriculture, transport, and carbon management. Their portfolio includes companies like Sirona Technologies, which develops CO2 capture technology, and Rubi, which creates carbon-negative textiles using synthetic biology. Look Up Ventures typically invests between €1.5 million and €3 million in pre-seed to Series A rounds. The team, consisting of experienced founders and operators, provides not just capital but also strategic support, helping startups with scaling, team building, and impact performance. Recent investments include companies such as Arkeon, which turns CO2 into food ingredients, and Ento Labs, which uses AI to optimize energy consumption. The firm operates primarily across Europe and aims to make meaningful contributions to reversing climate change by supporting scalable, science-based innovations.