Portfolio – Tech for Net Zero

Phlair

Lea Saurin — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:11:50 +0000

Phlair is revolutionizing carbon removal. With its hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, Phlair enables scalable and low-cost CO2 capture from ambient air. Phlair’s system employs a pH-swing mechanism for efficient CO₂ capture and release, allowing for permanent storage or use in CO2-negative chemicals. Founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, Phlair serves prominent […]

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2150

Lea Saurin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:10:02 +0000

2150 is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies that seek to sustainably reimagine and reshape the urban environment. 2150’s investment thesis focuses on major unsolved problems across what it calls the ‘Urban Stack’, which comprises every element of the built environment, from the way our cities are designed, constructed and powered, to the […]

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Adaptive Balancing Power

Lea Saurin — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:25:27 +0000

Adaptive Balancing Power is pioneering mechanical energy storage systems (flywheel) that deliver high-power, rapid-response electricity, independent of chemistry. Their “AMPERAGE” systems store energy through a carbon-fiber flywheel spinning in a vacuum on magnetic bearings – offering high power density, virtually unlimited cycle life, and strong sustainability, 100% made in Germany. These systems can enhance grid […]

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Carbon Equity

Lea Saurin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:31:13 +0000

Carbon Equity is the world’s first impact investing platform that gives investors small ticket access to leading climate private equity funds. From the global pool of 800+ funds we’ve identified, we select top funds based on climate impact and financial performance. Carbon Equity caters to anyone interested in the intersection of climate and tech, and […]

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EOLOGIX-PING

Lea Saurin — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:17:34 +0000

EOLOGIX-PING ist ein führendes Unternehmen für die kontinuierliche Überwachung von Rotorblättern bei Windenergieanlagen weltweit. Wir haben es uns zur Aufgabe gemacht, Betreibenden von Windenergieanlagen zu helfen, die Effizienz ihrer Anlagen zu maximieren und ihre Investitionen nachhaltig zu sichern. Mit einem engagierten internationalen Team entwickelt EOLOGIX-PING wegweisende Sensorlösungen, die in der Windindustrie neue Maßstäbe setzen. Mehr […]

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ecopals

Lea Saurin — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:02:46 +0000

ecopals is a ClimateTech company based in Berlin, developing circular solutions for the road construction sector. Our patented technology replaces CO₂-intensive components in asphalt with high-quality additives made from recycled plastic. In doing so, we make a measurable contribution to emissions reduction and to strengthening the circular plastics economy. Our product line, EcoFlakes, demonstrates that […]

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chemstars

Lea Saurin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:29:57 +0000

chemstars partners with visionary founders, established corporations and leading investors to accelerate the sustainability transformation of the chemical industry. Our two-fold mission: To increase the number of startups and to help entrepreneurs built successful chemical-related ventures. We do this by offering startups strategic advice and a world-class network of experts from the chemical industry and […]

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HDF Energy Germany

Lea Saurin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:21:08 +0000

HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen industry, dedicated to developing large-scale hydrogen power plants and advanced multi-megawatt fuel cell technology. These fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen, driving the decarbonization efforts across the power generation, heavy maritime and rail mobility sectors. In 2024, HDF Energy opened its factory near Bordeaux for […]

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ZeroEx

Lea Saurin — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:35:39 +0000

ZeroEx is a German climate tech company scaling permanent carbon removal through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), a nature-based solution grounded in science, built for scale, and designed for real-world impact. We collaborate closely with farmers and local partners to deploy ERW across agricultural regions in Germany, applying basalt rock dust from nearby quarries to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. At the same time, this process enriches […]

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ionysis

Lea Saurin — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:21:08 +0000

ionysis provides cutting-edge PFAS-free catalyst coated membranes (CCMs) for enhanced performance and sustainability in electrochemical applications. Our vision is the decarbonization of industry and heavy-duty transportation though innovative electrochemistry by respecting all planetary boundaries. Electrochemical technologies like fuel cells and electrolysers are pivotal for the energy transition, yet they are limited by current catalyst coated […]

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