ARCTERN VENTURES
ARCTERN VENTURES is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US and Europe writing $5M–$35M checks into Climate, clean-energy, energy-efficiency, circular-economy, advanced-manufacturing, mobility, food-systems, industrial-decarbonization, agtech and foodtech.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Climate, clean-energy, energy-efficiency, circular-economy, advanced-manufacturing, mobility, food-systems, industrial-decarbonization, agtech, foodtech
- Check size
- $5M–$35M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2012
- Assets under management
- $335M
- Website
- arcternventures.com
Thesis
ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2012, dedicated to investing in companies that address climate change and sustainability challenges. With a strong focus on "earthtech," the firm aims to support entrepreneurs developing technologies that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ecological impacts, driving the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. ArcTern Ventures primarily targets early growth-stage companies, particularly those in Series A and B funding rounds, with a strong emphasis on maximizing greenhouse gas emissions abatement. Their investment thesis centers on "earthtech," believing that technology will underpin a new, sustainable global economy. Key focus areas include Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency and Storage, Circular Economy, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Mobility, Food Systems (including AgTech and foodtech), and Industrial Decarbonization. The firm operates with a global investment perspective, though it primarily focuses on North America and Europe. As of March 2024, ArcTern Ventures manages a fund size of $335 million USD through its third fund, which was oversubscribed. The firm's typical check size for initial investments ranges from $5 million to $10 million USD, with up to a total of $35 million allocated per company, including follow-on support.
Common questions
Does ARCTERN VENTURES invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. ARCTERN VENTURES lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ARCTERN VENTURES write?
ARCTERN VENTURES writes $5M–$35M checks.
Where does ARCTERN VENTURES invest?
ARCTERN VENTURES invests in the US and Europe.