At a Glance
SET Ventures was founded in 2007 as one of Europe's pioneering climate tech venture capital firms, well before the current wave of climate investing became mainstream. Based in Amsterdam, the firm has built deep expertise in energy transition technologies, focusing on companies that develop both software and hardware solutions for sustainable energy systems, smart mobility, and industrial efficiency. SET Ventures typically invests in B2B companies with strong technical teams and defensible technology platforms that can scale across European markets. The firm's investment approach emphasizes technical due diligence and operational support, drawing on their team's engineering and energy sector backgrounds. They have been particularly active in the Netherlands' growing cleantech ecosystem while also investing across broader European markets. SET Ventures has maintained a consistent focus on companies addressing energy efficiency, grid optimization, and industrial decarbonization, areas that have become increasingly attractive to both investors and strategic acquirers as the energy transition accelerates.
“Invests in European technology companies accelerating the energy transition through innovative software and smart infrastructure solutions.”
SET Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
SET Ventures is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
SET Ventures focuses on investments in Climate, Deeptech, SaaS, AI, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
SET Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
SET Ventures manages approximately $300M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.