- What is Inven Capital's investment focus?
- Inven Capital is an independent VC fund that invests in de-carbonisation and sustainability. The firm targets growth-stage startups in areas such as clima-tech, energy efficiency, IoT, clean transportation, water, and ag-tech.
- Which notable companies are in Inven Capital's portfolio?
- Inven Capital's portfolio includes Taranis, an AI-powered crop intelligence solution, and WINT Water Intelligence, which provides enterprise-grade water management and control solutions.
- Has Inven Capital had any notable exits?
- Yes, Inven Capital has had two notable exits. Driivz, an electric vehicle charging and energy management solution, was acquired by Gilbarco Veeder-Root in February 2022. Additionally, CyberX, an IIoT and ICS cyber-security platform, was acquired by Microsoft in June 2020.
- What is Inven Capital's typical investment stage?
- Inven Capital targets late-stage growth opportunities, with investments across A, B, C, D, E, F, and G rounds.
- What is the geographic focus of Inven Capital?
- Inven Capital is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- Who are some key individuals at Inven Capital?
- Petr Míkovec serves as the Managing Director and Chairman of the Board at Inven Capital. Other key team members include Investment Directors Petra Sokolová, Viktor Miškovský, and Ivo Němejc.
- What is the background of Inven Capital?
- Inven Capital was established in 2014 and is backed by a major European energy utility, EZ, a.s., and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with EUR 430m at its disposal.
- What kind of support does Inven Capital offer its portfolio companies?
- Inven Capital focuses on creating long-term value through active support of its portfolio companies and their founders. Given its background, it can make relevant introductions, such as to CEZ.