noa (formerly A/O)

🏢 We’re building Europe’s largest tech fund dedicated to transforming the built world. But the built world isn’t the only thing that’s evolving. We’re pleased to announce that…. 📢 A/O is now noa 📢 At noa, we believe the built world is more than just physical infrastructure: it is a manifestation of human ingenuity and a reflection of societal values. We call it humanity’s OS. 🌎 noa invests in pioneering founders and breakthrough technologies 🚀 that decarbonise the built world. We're backing tech that matters. #ClimateTech #BuiltEnvironment #Innovation #VentureCapital

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆'𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 Throwback +3 years ago to this unique fireside chat with Gregory Dewerpe, founder of noa (formerly A/O): https://lnkd.in/erWyiXSP #RELEVATION

We're thrilled to have led Splight's $12M Seed round, empowering them to address the global challenge of clean energy at scale ⚡ Up to 40% of renewable energy generation is wasted due to grid bottlenecks, one of the most pressing issues for the transition to a sustainable energy system. 🌎 Splight's AI technology helps with real-time control of grid infrastructure, preventing grid bottlenecks and unlocking up to 2x extra transmission capacity with existing infrastructure 🔌 Congratulations Fernando Llaver, Thomas Vadora, Carlos Caldart and the whole Splight team! 🚀 Read Splight's release to find out more about how they're transforming grid operations: [ link in comment ] Elewit, EDP Ventures, Draper Cygnus, Draper B1, Ascent Energy Ventures, Fen Ventures, REACTION GLOBAL LTD, BARN INVESTMENTS, UC Berkeley Foundation #Electricity #ClimateTech #AI #Startups #SmartGrid

We're excited to continue supporting VARM in their €5.7 million Seed round after co-leading their previous round last year, together with our friends at Foundamental 🚀   This new round, co led by Pale blue dot and Emerge will help VARM progress on their journey to insulate our homes in Europe. VARM is bridging the skills gap that hampers insulation efforts, empowering insulation installers to build their own firm and connecting them with customers 📈 The insulation of a single-family home can save up to 50% in energy consumption, an essential step to decarbonising Europe's homes 🌳 Congratulations Christian Gruener, Sebastian Wuerz and the team! [ Link in the comment ] #ClimateTech #Retrofit #Startups #FundraisingNews #Investment

According to Dealroom.co, investment in European technology companies has risen by 12% in the first half of 2024, with energy and climate tech attracting $5.6 billion. Our founder and Managing Partner, Gregory Dewerpe, shared his thoughts with Trevor Clawson at Forbes on why the built world is a critical part of the energy transition, and the challenge and opportunity for investors in the sector. Read the article below #EuropeanTech #VC #ClimateTech

We're excited to be supporting Aroundtown’s ATechX startup program alongside Fifth Wall, to empower the next generation of #Proptech innovators! 🚀    This program offers incredible mentorship, industry connections, and funding opportunities for early-stage startups set to transform #RealEstate. We're excited to share our experience and expertise with the industry's brightest talent.    If you’re an entrepreneur with an early-stage startup or product that you think has what it takes to revolutionise the real estate industry, watch our video to find out how to apply👇  

✍ As signatories to Principles for Responsible Investment, we're proud to endorse David Atkin's letter to the Prime Minister alongside UKSIF and Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC).    It's essential that the new Government creates a supportive policy environment to seize the opportunities presented by the transition to #netzero.     This will give investors and their portfolios the certainty they need to make sustainable long-term investments 🌎 Read the letter: https://bit.ly/4625bpZ #VentureCapital #Sustainability #ClimateTech #Investment #Startups 

What does the UK election mean for climate tech? 🗳 Our founder and managing partner, Gregory Dewerpe, shares his views with UKTN on the importance of the incoming Government working with the sector to advance the transition to net-zero 🌍 Read the article: https://bit.ly/3RWAzA6 #netzero #climatetech #sustainability #generalelection

Last week, Climate X announced their $18 million Series A round - congratulations Kamil Kluza, Lukky A., and the whole team on a fantastic round 🚀 Climate X’s unique platform allows clients to model the future likelihood of 16 different climate hazards—from extreme heat to tropical cyclones and flooding—right down to the individual asset level. This data is vital to help financial institutions make smarter investment and portfolio decisions. It’s a very exciting time for the company, which noa first invested in two years ago, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for them! Hear from the co-founders about their experience and the journey ahead 👇 and read the full release here: https://bit.ly/3zm5i3a GV (Google Ventures) Pale blue dot CommerzVentures PT1 Unconventional Ventures Western Technology Investment

We're delighted to announce that Grosvenor's UK property business has invested in noa's Fund II, marking its first investment in a VC fund. Read more about how we're collaborating to accelerate the transformation of the built world: https://bit.ly/4cHrbsc #investment #proptech #innovation #venture Gregory Dewerpe Andy Doyle Sebastien Herren