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March 16, 2021

15 sustainable startups to watch in Europe, according to VCs

From food to fashion, here are the startups that impact-driven VCs rate highly.


Connor Bilboe

9 min read

Norrsken VC

Sustainability has become a top priority for startups and investors in Europe. More companies are making noise over their net zero goals and achievements, like Delivery Hero, Uber and Deliveroo. Investors are also joining forces across Europe to come up with shared ESG frameworks.

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Headshot Tove Larsson, general partner at Norrsken VC, focused on sustainable startups
Tove Larsson, general partner at Norrsken VC.
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