Extantia Capital

Extantia is a venture capital firm backing pioneers in climate. As a leading climate tech generalist, the firm’s investment strategies — Extantia Flagship and Extantia Allstars — are dedicated to supporting climate-focused companies and venture funds. Extantia Flagship directly invests in software and hardware solutions that address large, near-term market opportunities with the power to redefine industries. It focuses on Seed to Series A rounds across Europe, with initial tickets ranging from €1-5 million. 

“We need a strong climate tech ecosystem to accelerate the energy transition and build resilient, competitive industries that sustain economic growth. As climate change intensifies and geopolitical competition grows, a robust ecosystem ensures collaboration, innovation, and scale to meet these challenges. It enables the development of cost-effective solutions, catalyzed by capital, to create green discounts that drive global adoption. Ultimately, a strong ecosystem secures our economic and environmental future while fostering security and resilience”.

Sebastian Heitmann, Partner


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