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Emerald Technology Ventures

Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich

Description

Emerald Technology Ventures is a distinguished global venture capital firm based in Zürich, Switzerland, with a specialized focus on industrial innovation. Established in 2000, the firm has cultivated over two decades of experience in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking technologies. While initially recognized for its strong emphasis on clean technology, Emerald's investment mandate has evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of industrial sectors, including advanced materials, robotics and AI, industrial IT, energy, water, food and agtech, and sustainable packaging. This diversified approach allows them to capture innovation across critical industries driving the transition to a more sustainable and efficient future.

The firm manages assets exceeding USD 1 billion, underscoring its significant presence in the venture capital landscape. Emerald Technology Ventures typically deploys capital into early-stage and growth-stage companies, demonstrating a commitment to supporting ventures from their nascent phases through significant expansion. Their investment strategy involves providing initial checks ranging from USD 3 million to USD 8 million, with the capacity for substantial follow-on investments to support portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds. This flexible approach enables them to be a long-term partner for their portfolio companies.

With a portfolio comprising over 70 companies globally, Emerald Technology Ventures leverages its extensive network of corporate limited partners, which includes some of the world's leading industrial corporations. This unique ecosystem provides portfolio companies with strategic access to industry expertise, potential customers, and market insights, accelerating their development and market penetration. The firm recently closed its Emerald Industrial Innovation Fund II, raising over USD 200 million, further solidifying its capacity to invest in the next generation of industrial technology leaders. Their deep sector expertise and strategic partnerships position them as a key player in driving innovation across vital industrial value chains.

Investor Profile

Emerald Technology Ventures has backed more than 87 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 38 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Software, Energy.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $3M – $8M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (31%)
  • Series B (25%)
  • Series A (22%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Seed (6%)
  • Private Equity (3%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (39%)
  • Germany (11%)
  • Israel (8%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Finland (7%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • Switzerland (6%)
  • Austria (3%)
  • The Netherlands (3%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Software
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electronics
  • Semiconductor
  • Water
  • Biotechnology
  • Greentech
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Emerald Technology Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Frontier Venture Capital
North America, Usulutan, El Salvador, California
Co-Investments: 3
Manta Ray Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 4
American River Ventures
North America, California, United States, Sacramento
Co-Investments: 3
Bits x Bites
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 5
NT
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 8
Tyson Ventures
North America, Arkansas, United States, Springdale
Co-Investments: 3
Nth Power
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
EnerTech Capital
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Ambler
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Emerald Technology Ventures often collaborate with?

Henry Soesanto
Asia, Manila, Philippines
Shared Deals: 1
PB
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Shared Deals: 1
Pradeep Vajram
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Emerald Technology Ventures?

Vytal

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Vytal is a provider of software-enabled reusable packaging solutions to eliminate single-use packaging waste.

Food and BeverageRecyclingSnack FoodSustainabilityWaste Management
Series UnknownMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,517,243
NLM Photonics

Seattle, Washington, United States

NLM Photonics is a semiconductor techn. company developing cutting-edge electro-optic modulation techn. for networking/computing/sensing.

ElectronicsSemiconductor
Series UnknownJan 28, 2025
StormHarvester

London, England, United Kingdom

StormHarvester links civil infrastructure to a weather forecasting platform.

Civil EngineeringConstructionSoftware
Series AJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,347,963
Mantis Robotics

Pleasanton, California, United States

Mantis Robotics develops human-robot collaboration technology to improve flexibility in factories and warehouses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)IndustrialIndustrial AutomationRoboticsSoftware
Series UnknownDec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Embotech

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Embotech is an IT consulting firm that provides autonomous driving solutions for industrial logistics applications.

Autonomous VehiclesIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftware
Series BDec 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,344,110
Keto Software

Hyvinkää, Southern Finland, Finland

Keto Software - AI+ Platform for Strategic Portfolio Management

Enterprise Software
Series UnknownNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,788,477
Fido Tech

Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Fido Tech provides sturdy and dependable solutions to industry problems through analytical insight and operational engineering experience.

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Series BOct 2, 2024
The Water & Carbon Group

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Water & Carbon Group is a contractor that designs, builds, and operates wastewater treatment and ecological infrastructure solutions.

Environmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
Series UnknownOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Vytal

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Vytal is a provider of software-enabled reusable packaging solutions to eliminate single-use packaging waste.

Food and BeverageRecyclingSnack FoodSustainabilityWaste Management
Series UnknownJun 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,646,506
Kilimo

Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Kilimo is a Big Data solution for water management in agriculture.

AgricultureCleanTechFarmingSoftwareWater
Series AJun 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000