
HackCapital
Description
HackCapital is a venture capital firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland, dedicated to investing in the climatetech sector. The firm positions itself as a group of impact-driven investors focused on backing founders who are actively working to create a better future through sustainable innovation. Operating globally, HackCapital primarily targets early-stage companies, specifically at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, aligning its strategy with ventures that have the potential for significant environmental and societal impact. They are currently investing out of their inaugural fund, HackCapital Fund I.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its broad, sector-agnostic approach within the climatetech landscape. HackCapital actively seeks opportunities across a diverse range of sub-sectors, including energy, food and agriculture, mobility, circular economy, carbon removal, and the built environment. This wide scope allows them to support a comprehensive array of solutions addressing climate change. Their typical initial check sizes range from $50,000 to $250,000, indicating a clear focus on providing crucial early capital to nascent companies.
HackCapital has built a robust portfolio of over 50 companies, demonstrating their active engagement and commitment to the climatetech ecosystem. Their investments span a variety of impactful ventures, from advanced materials and circular economy solutions to innovative food technologies and carbon removal technologies. This extensive portfolio underscores HackCapital's dedication to fostering a diverse pipeline of companies that are poised to drive the transition towards a more sustainable global economy. Their emphasis on early-stage funding aims to empower founders at critical junctures, enabling them to scale their solutions and maximize their positive environmental footprint.
Investor Profile
HackCapital has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Food Processing.
- Typical check size: $50K – $250K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Pre Seed (40%)
- Series A (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (28%)
- Israel (24%)
- United Kingdom (16%)
- Switzerland (8%)
- India (4%)
- France (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Iceland (4%)
- Austria (4%)
Industry Focus
- Food And Beverage
- Biotechnology
- Food Processing
- Alternative Protein
- Seafood
- Plant-based Foods
- Nutrition
- Manufacturing
- Cosmetics
- Sustainability
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