SlateVC Closes €132 Million to Back the Next Wave of Energy Efficiency and Climate Tech Scale-Ups

SlateVC, a growth-focused venture firm dedicated to driving the climate transition forward, led by Chloe Giard, Clement Buyse, Renaud Visage, and Sebastien Leger, has secured €132 million in the first close of its first growth fund, backed by EIF, Bpifrance, France 2030’s FNVI, BNP Paribas, and several family offices.

Europe faces rising energy instability, high-cost legacy infrastructure, and import dependence, challenging competitiveness and sustainability. SlateVC invests in climate technologies that cut costs and improve efficiency with measurable impact.

SlateVC supports B2B companies where sustainability directly improves business performance, such as lowering costs and strengthening operations. Founded by experienced operators and investors with over 150 combined deals, the firm backs hardware, software, and AI companies in energy transition, low-carbon manufacturing, recycling, and climate resilience, focusing on proven technologies with real revenue. By leading Series A–C rounds across Europe, SlateVC aims to scale 15–20 companies and help position Europe as a leader in energy and recycling.

SlateVC plans to complete fundraising by backing 15–20 energy and recycling companies with global expansion potential. By 2026, the firm aims to grow its Paris team, deepen Europe-wide deal sourcing, and demonstrate that climate investments can deliver strong returns even in challenging VC markets.