Emerald Technology Ventures, founded in 2000 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a venture capital firm focused on industrial investment with a goal of supporting a sustainable future. With more than €1 billion in commitments and a global team of over 50 professionals, the firm has reviewed upwards of 25,000 opportunities. Emerald manages over 90 portfolio companies and collaborates with more than 50 blue-chip corporate partners across Europe, North America and Asia. Emerald serves as a link among corporate partners, institutional investors and startups, offering capital, market analysis and connections that help innovative businesses bring sustainable solutions to market.
Emerald targets early- and expansion-stage ventures that address global challenges in sectors such as energy and battery materials, water and wastewater treatment, food and agriculture, mobility and urbanization, packaging and materials, and industrial information technology. The firm evaluates technologies that enable a shift to a low-carbon economy, prioritizing solutions with scalable impact. Beyond funding, Emerald offers strategic support, business development guidance and access to its network of corporate limited partners. It also provides corporate venture capital services and designs mandates for public agencies, helping build innovation frameworks that align with sustainability goals.
Emerald has established a strong record in clean technology, with a notable focus on battery innovations. It joined a $65 million round for NanoGraf, a developer of silicon-based alloy anodes that increase lithium-ion battery energy density and charging speed. Earlier investments include Spear Power Systems and Rhombus Energy Solutions, both of which were acquired by industry leaders. Beyond batteries, Emerald supports water treatment ventures—leading a $10 million round for PFAS removal technologies—and digital platforms for agricultural water conservation. These investments underline the firm’s commitment to advancing technologies that reduce emissions and drive industrial sustainability.
