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Smart Energy Innovation Fund operates as the corporate venture arm of Energie 360°, a Swiss energy company. The fund provides early-stage capital and strategic expertise to nascent companies focused on energy transformation, efficiency, mobility, and CO2 management. It primarily invests in pre-seed to early-stage ventures within the DACH region and broader Europe, offering financial resources alongside a high-caliber network and market access.

Established by Energie 360°, the fund was founded by Ruth Happersberger, driven by the conviction that innovative ideas are essential for fostering a sustainable and interconnected energy future. Ms. Happersberger, who holds an MBA from the University of St.Gallen, envisioned a mechanism to combine agile startup innovation with established industry expertise to accelerate impactful solutions. This initiative bridges the gap between groundbreaking concepts and market realization.

The fund's direct beneficiaries are promising early-stage startups developing solutions in cleantech, smart cities, and mobility. These companies leverage the fund's investment to scale their technologies and business models. Smart Energy Innovation Fund’s overarching vision centers on actively contributing to a future where sustainable energy and climate solutions are not only conceptual but widely deployed, thereby shaping a more resilient and environmentally responsible landscape.