Sustainable investments
Financial returns and
environmental carbon-free sustainable impact
Leading the way for Europe's impact VCs
Since our founding in 2007, we have been convinced that pairing sound ESG practices with a drive to create environmental impact makes us better investors and our companies stronger businesses. We are proud to see that the performance of our portfolio continues to reinforce this conviction and prove that investors can both maximise financial profits and generate lasting environmental impact
Tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided in 2023
3,300,000
Setting the standard for deep green funds
We take pride in being an EU SFDR Article 9 fund. We have been an Environmental Impact Fund even before the EU defined this term. Equally, the principle of ‘Do No Significant Harm’ has been integral to our entire investment process from day one. We now undergo yearly external verifications of our operations to ensure we always meet the highest standards
We go beyond just meeting the basic requirements. By regularly collaborating with industry leaders, we continually develop and refine best practices in sustainable investing for all of Europe’s impact VCs. At SET Ventures, our goal isn't just to meet standards, we aim to set new ones
We have been investing in companies that contribute to a carbon-free energy system since our founding in 2007
ESG reporting
We’ve reported on the ESG performance of our portfolio every quarter since 2012. Underpinning our conviction that solid ESG practices and financial returns go hand in hand
Integrating impact
As of 2019, we measure the impact of our portfolio companies through impact targets and were the first to link GP’s carried interest to achieving these goals
We exist to make an impact
We are committed to engaging with policymakers, impact investors and the wider venture capital community to improve our ESG/impact practices and actively shape the discussions in the industry
