Innovation in energy

Tech solutions for water & wastewater

Cutting-edge ideas in food & agriculture

Sustainability gains in materials & packaging

Maximizing efficiency with industrial IT

Green solutions at scale for mobility & urbanization

Our investment focus

We invest in early- and expansion-stage businesses in Europe, Asia and North America in the following key sectors:

                                        Energy                                    

                                        Decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewables, electrification, storage, digitalization, green fuels, fuel cells, bio-energy and more                                     

                                        Water & Wastewater                                    

                                        Filtration, smart infrastructure, waste-water treatment, smart water grids, water conservation, predictive maintenance and more                                     

                                        Food & Agriculture                                    

                                        Innovations in alternative proteins, smart agriculture, biopesticides, aquaculture, soil monitoring, non-GMO gene editing techniques and more                                    

                                        Materials & Packaging                                    

                                        Sustainable packaging solutions, plastic recycling, innovations in industrial materials, protective coatings for electronics, nano-structured materials and more                                    

                                        Industrial IT                                    

                                        Advanced AI applications, wireless sensors for smart buildings and infrastructure, industrial automation, operational efficiency innovations and more                                    

                                        Mobility & Urbanization                                    

                                        Autonomous vehicle navigation systems, green buildings, high-performance electric train systems, innovations in electric vehicles and more

More than just capital

Emerald is a pioneer in financing industrial technology innovation. Our track record spans over 20 years and more than 70 portfolio companies. We understand the technologies in our sector and can help entrepreneurs navigate the inevitable challenges facing rapidly expanding businesses. We bring complementary skills to your exceptional teams plus the reach of our industrial network to build collaborative relationships that accelerate growth.

                                        Active partner                                    

                                        We dedicate significant resources to support our portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle.                                    

                                        Unique network                                    

                                        We leverage our network to accelerate the path to success for our customers and alliance partners.                                    

                                        Expertise                                    

                                        Our team has skills and expertise to add value in strategy, governance, IP strategy, sales & marketing, talent management, finance and M&A.

Investment criteria

Emerald is looking to partner with outstanding companies that fulfil the following requirements:

                                        Strong management                                    

                                        Passionate, energetic and experienced management team looking to partner with their investors to build a great company.                                    

                                        Attractive market potential                                    

                                        A clear commercialization path addressing a large and/or fast-growing market with an intelligent and easily scalable business model.                                    

                                        Competitive advantage                                    

                                        An innovative product or service with a sustainable competitive advantage which delivers a compelling value proposition to customers.

Emerald was a later-stage investor who helped Visedo to get recognition internationally. Their support was important to a successful outcome, especially the expertise brought to the board.

Kimmo Rauma, CEO of Visedo

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