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GenZero

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Description

GenZero invests in companies that accelerate decarbonization and reduce global carbon emissions.

Investor Profile

GenZero has backed more than 7 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 71% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Finland, Norway.
  • Strong thematic focus on Sustainability, CleanTech, Environmental Engineering.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series Unknown (29%)
  • Private Equity (14%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (57%)
  • Finland (14%)
  • Norway (14%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Sustainability
  • Cleantech
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Energy
  • Oil And Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Advanced Materials
  • Biotechnology
  • Carbon Capture
  • Clean Energy
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Who does GenZero frequently co-invest with?

Cleanhill Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Carbon Direct Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
KI
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Hoofdorp
Co-Investments: 1
Charter Next Generation
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milton
Co-Investments: 1
OL
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 1
Tesi
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
KIMPA - Impact Investing
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1
True Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Lightrock
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by GenZero?

Terra CO2 Technologies

Golden, Colorado, United States

Terra CO2 Technologies specializes in the production of low-carbon alternatives for cement replacement.

CleanTechConstructionIndustrial Engineering
Series BFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $82,000,000
BeZero Carbon

London, England, United Kingdom

The carbon ratings agency.

Information ServicesInformation Technology
Series CJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Velocys

Houston, Texas, United States

Velocys is the company at the forefront of smaller scale gas-to-liquids (GTL).

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Series UnknownFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Carbo Culture

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

A biochar technology and project developer. The most scalable solution for industry & carbon removal

Environmental EngineeringSustainability
Series ANov 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Newlight Technologies

Huntington Beach, California, United States

Newlight Technologies uses decarbonization technology dedicated to converting greenhouse gas into biomaterials.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyCarbon CaptureSustainability
Series UnknownAug 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
CleanJoule

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

CleanJoule is a full-performance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) inventor.

Clean EnergyFuelPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Private EquityMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
CHOOOSE

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

The leading platform to integrate climate action everywhere you meet your customers

CleanTechDeveloper APIsEnterprise ApplicationsEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series AJan 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $18,000,003