We invest in firms that are actively making a positive impact through our triple impact framework:

1. Create Impact
2. Foster Innovation
3. Generate Returns

Investment Strategies:

Direct Investments
– Club Deals
– Fund Investments
– Disruptive and scalable business models
– Broad applications in climate-tech
– Proven concepts
– Stellar management teams
– Some technology and execution risk
– 24 months cash-burn visibility
– Strong cap table
– EUR 250k – 1m per transaction
– Occasional follow-on investments
– Standalone or co-investment opportunities
– Lead or co-investor roles
– Originated by our team
– Allocation to oversubscribed or limited accessibility deals

Club Deals
– Proven model with low technology risk
– Exceptional team
– Clear path to industry-leader status
– Strong revenue and/or margin growth
– Ready for internationalization
– EUR 1m – 4m investment per club deal
– Co-investment rights for our LPs
– Full due-diligence process
– Originated by the Vorsprung team or through our connections
– Allocation to top-tier, sought-after funds

Fund Investments
– No Fund I risk
– Impressive teams with outstanding skill sets and pedigrees
– Full due diligence by our team or alongside other industry participants
– Proven track record and TVPI / MOIC
– If Fund II, at least 3-4 exits from Fund I
– Proven origination skills of the management team
– Co-investment rights for Vorsprung Climate on specific transactions

By adhering to these principles and strategies, we ensure our investments generate meaningful impact, drive innovation, and achieve significant returns.