Emerald Technology Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2000

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Emerald Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in industrial innovation, with a focus on sustainability. The firm is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and was established over two decades ago. It is composed of more than 50 professionals working globally. Emerald is recognized for its deep capability to connect corporates with sustainable innovation opportunities, aiming to create value beyond capital by addressing global challenges such as energy, materials, and water management.

Emerald invests in sectors including energy, materials, water and wastewater, automation and industrial AI, and food and agriculture. They provide funding to startups at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage, across a global landscape. The firm manages over $1 billion in commitments and works with more than 50 blue-chip corporate limited partners. They also offer Corporate Venture Capital as a service to align with governmental policies and institutional needs.

Notable investments by Emerald Technology Ventures include Alitheon, a company focusing on optical AI; Ineratec, a firm specializing in chemical reactor technology; Kilimo, centered on water usage analytics in agriculture; Thea Energy, a nuclear energy innovator; and Sewts, which develops automation technology. These investments reflect their strategic focus on sustainability and industrial innovation.

Industry

WaterTech AgriTech Agriculture Biotechnology Business Services (B2B) Construction Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services IT Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics AI Technology Energy CleanTech Industrial Mobility

Emerald Technology Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Emerald Water Impact Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Industrial Energy CleanTech Mobility AgriTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$100 M	September 2020
Emerald Global Water Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Agriculture Food and Beverage AI Energy WaterTech	Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe Asia	$10-50 m	—	September 2026

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Gina Domanig Managing Partner, CEO

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Christoph W. Frei Partner

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FAQs about Emerald Technology Ventures

Is Emerald Technology Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Emerald Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Emerald Technology Ventures located?

Emerald Technology Ventures is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

When was Emerald Technology Ventures founded?

Emerald Technology Ventures was founded in 2000.

What sectors and industries does Emerald Technology Ventures invest in?

Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups in WaterTech, AgriTech, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, AI, Technology, Energy, CleanTech, Industrial, Mobility.

What is Emerald Technology Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Emerald Technology Ventures typically invest in?

Emerald Technology Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Emerald Technology Ventures investment?

Emerald Technology Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Emerald Technology Ventures?

Emerald Technology Ventures has around $1 000m assets under management.

When was Emerald Technology Ventures last fund created?

Emerald Technology Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-09-23

Is Emerald Technology Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Emerald Technology Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Emerald Technology Ventures?

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