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November 4, 2021

These 40+ European VCs are on the hunt for sustainability startups

Meet 40+ green-focused investment firms and find out what they’re looking for.


Connor Bilboe

9 min read

Sifted has put together a comprehensive guide to Cop26 for startups, with explainers, news stories and advice columns on how tech can help tackle climate change.

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Some of the World Fund team at the 2020 German Startup Awards. Credit: Sylvie Gagelmann
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Impact investors at Norrsken
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Blue Horizon team. Credit: Blue Horizon
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Pale Blue Dot partners Joel Larsson, Heidi Lindvall and Hampus Jakobsson. Credit: Anna Hållams
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