EQT Ventures, founded in Stockholm in 2015, is the venture capital arm of the global investment firm EQT Group. The team operators, and sector specialists across offices in Stockholm, Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and New York. Since it was formed, the team has raised over €1.1 billion for its venture strategy and backed more than 140 founding teams, supporting over 219 investments. EQT Ventures aims to partner closely with ambitious entrepreneurs building companies that can define a generation, providing both capital and hands-on guidance to help them grow rapidly and navigate complex markets.
EQT Ventures focuses on early to growth-stage technology companies in Europe and selectively in the US, with typical investments ranging from €1 million to €75 million. As a lead investor, the team offers both operational advice and high-conviction capital, drawing on the broader EQT platform—tools like Motherbrain and a global network—to share market insights and facilitate follow-on funding. Operational advisors join founder teams to remove barriers, while follow-on support bolsters growth through multiple rounds. By concentrating on founders with bold visions and durable business models, EQT Ventures seeks to help build scalable, resilient enterprises capable of capturing significant market share over the long term.
A significant part of the portfolio features clean energy and battery technology ventures. EQT Ventures has backed startups such as Watty, a Swedish smart energy analytics platform, and invested in companies developing sustainable lithium-ion battery cells. Through related EQT Group strategies, the team has also supported projects in nuclear fusion energy, grid-scale battery storage, and lithium-ion battery recycling to advance energy transition and reduce environmental impact. These investments reflect EQT Ventures’ commitment to supporting technologies that enable a more efficient and sustainable energy ecosystem.
