Move Energy Fund Secures €35M EIF Investment to Boost European Energy Transition Innovations

November 21, 2024
Move Energy Fund Secures €35M EIF Investment to Boost European Energy Transition Innovations
  • The fund focuses on investing in early-stage ventures and technologies that support the energy transition, particularly in decarbonising power, transport, and buildings.

  • So far, the Move Energy Fund has invested in five companies and aims to reach a final close by the end of the first quarter of 2025, with a hard cap of €150 million.

  • Marjut Falkstedt, Chief Executive of the EIF, emphasized the importance of such investments in promoting sustainable energy and addressing climate change, as highlighted during COP29.

  • Move Energy is dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that are pioneering solutions for decarbonisation in various sectors, emphasizing impact-driven investments.

  • The Fund targets the decarbonisation of the power and transport sectors as well as buildings, which are responsible for 55% of global CO₂ emissions.

  • Lex Roukens, Managing Partner at Move Energy, expressed enthusiasm about the EIF's investment, stating it validates their mission and supports further growth.

  • Amsterdam-based Move Energy Fund has secured a €35 million investment commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) for its Fund I, announced on November 21, 2024.

  • The Move Energy Fund I focuses on providing Series A funding to European hardware and software companies that facilitate the energy transition.

  • This new investment follows a previous €10 million raise from Invest-NL, bringing the Fund's total commitments to over €100 million, with contributions from more than 30 investors, including cornerstone investor Pon Holdings.

  • Falkstedt highlighted the importance of private initiatives in addressing climate change and the economic opportunities they present.

  • The EIF, which is part of the European Investment Bank Group, focuses on aiding micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing finance to support initiatives like the energy transition.

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