Cleantech Investment Accelerator: Seed Track
Helping cleantech startups to get investment-ready and connect with the right early-stage investors
Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency, run by Cleantech Scandinavia
The Cleantech Investment Accelerator: Seed Track is designed to attract both national and international private capital to small and medium-sized Swedish companies developing solutions that positively impact energy systems.
By supporting companies in raising their first major round of external capital (5-10 million SEK), the accelerator helps innovative solutions take off.
Who it’s for
What Participating Startups Get
How Applications Are Assessed
Companies are primarily assessed on whether they:
- Have an innovation with great energy potential, and
- Demonstrate the potential to increase investor appeal during the accelerator.
Applications are also evaluated against the following criteria:
- Offer: Description of solution, energy relevance, technical maturity, level of innovation and business model
- Market: Commercial need, potential market size, technical and market potential for scaling
- Resources for implementation: Team and organization, business and financial plan
- Financing plan: Future financing needs, strategy for continued financing, and investment readiness.
Programme Timeline
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Applications close October 31st
NOVEMBER
Assessment process
DECEMBER – JANUARY
> Kick-off at SustainTech Venture Day
(1-2 December), including a cleantech fundraising masterclass
> Onboarding and initial assessment (FRL analysis)
JANUARY – APRIL
> Individual investor-readiness training and coaching
> Masterclasses at Nordic Camp
APRIL – SEPTEMBER
> Introductions to investor groups and coalition building
> Cleantech Capital Day in Gothenburg (2-3 June)
> Strategic work with individual investors and investor coalitions to secure investment
Application for de minimis aid
The Swedish Energy Agency provides support in the form of de minimis aid to companies participating in the initiative “Cleantech Investment Accelerator: Seed Track.” The support is given as indirect aid, in this case the value is participation in the Cleantech Investment Accelerator: Seed Track run by Cleantech Scandinavia.
To take part in the initiative, companies must apply for de minimis aid (or start-up aid) from the Swedish Energy Agency. The application must inc lude a certificate of any de minimis aid (or start-up aid) the company has received during the past three years.
Participation in the initiative is conditional upon the Swedish Energy Agency approving the company’s application.
For Investors
Join our network and gain access to:
> Curated dealflow of vetted seed-stage cleantech companies from across Sweden
> Direct access to pitch decks, data rooms, and 1:1 meetings with participating companies and alumni
> Ongoing updates as companies hit key milestones and refine their fundraising strategies
> Opportunities to connect with other investors for co-investment and syndication
Interested?
Contact Us
Magnus Agerström
Managing Director
+46 (0) 739 402 070
magnus@cleantechscandinavia.com
Lara Gusek
Project Manager
lara.gusek@cleantechscandinavia.com
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