AENU is a Berlin-based impact venture capital firm founded in 2022 (originally as Pirate Impact) that invests in early-stage climate tech and social impact startups across Europe and select U.S. markets. It typically leads seed or Series A rounds with checks from €500K to €5M and offers follow-on investments up to €10M, combining deep research, impact methodology, and operational support for long-term founder partnerships.
                                     AENU
VC firmSpecification
Stages
                        
                2. Prototype             
                     
                3. Early Revenue            
                     
         Target countries
Lead
               Johannes Weber
            
         Tickets
                €500K to €5M 
            
         Location
            Münzstraße 18, Berlin, Germany         
   
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