02 June 2023 Press releases

Haniel commits to climate tech fund Pale blue dot II

Duisburg, 2 June 2023. Haniel extends its growth capital portfolio by committing to climate tech fund Pale blue dot II, which recently closed at 93M EUR.

Since launching in 2020, the Malmö-based VC fund has invested in 28 companies across Europe and the US, focusing on startup solutions to outpace climate change. “Pale blue dot has emerged as a thought leader and probably the most reputable climate-focused seed stage fund,” says Philipp Göhre, Partner Growth Capital at Haniel.

Fund number two will continue on an investment path that looks for climate tech companies in various industries such as food, agriculture, mobility, energy and many more, with climate impact at the core of their business models.

Thematic growth investor

Pale blue dot is the latest addition to Haniel’s planet-focused growth capital portfolio. In addition to a core portfolio of established companies, Haniel engages in targeted early-stage investments, using both funds and minority stakes.

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