Statkraft launches venture capital unit to partner with dynamic start-ups
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Statkraft launches venture capital unit to partner with dynamic start-ups
(Düsseldorf/Oslo, 18 May 2015) Statkraft, Europe's largest generator of
renewable energy establishes a venture capital unit. Statkraft Ventures GmbH
will invest up to
10 million EUR per annum in energy related start-ups. Dr Matthias Dill has been
appointed as managing director.
"Statkraft has been a relevant player in shaping the rapid change of energy
markets and aims to continue this role in the future. We know that many new
business areas will arise and start-ups will get a chance to establish as market
leaders in these areas. We see those start-ups as valuable partners. Therefore,
we want to contribute to this ecosystem by providing funds to the most promising
players. Additionally, we can offer to leverage the synergies between start-ups
and the Statkraft Group" says Asbjørn Grundt, Executive Vice President Market
Operations & IT at Statkraft.
Statkraft Ventures will be investing as a lead investor. Initial investments
will be in the range up to 2.5 million EUR. The fund operates out of Düsseldorf
and targets investment opportunities across Europe.
"Our mission is to be the preferred partner for ambitious entrepreneurs", says
Dr Matthias Dill, Head of Corporate Venture Capital and Managing Director of
Statkraft Ventures GmbH. "Even though capital is an important part for a start-
up's sustainable growth, we know that committed founders are the key to success.
We strongly believe in the independence of entrepreneurs and support founders as
active board members".
Statkraft Ventures GmbH is exit-oriented and invests on common venture capital
terms. The company operates in an evergreen structure with the ambition of
investing up to
10 million EUR each year. "That would amount to 100 million EUR in the next 10
years, which makes us a long-term reliable partner," adds Dill.
About Statkraft
Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's
largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind
power, gas-fired power and district heating and is a global player in energy
market operations. Statkraft has 3,700 employees in more than 20 countries.
Contact
Anne Joeken, Communications, Statkraft Markets GmbH
Tel. +49 211 60244-107 | Mob. +49 163 9611404 | Anne.Joeken(at)statkraft.de
Judith Tranninger, Communications, Statkraft Markets GmbH
Tel. +49 211 60244-166 | Mob. +49 163 9120014 | Judith.Tranninger(at)statkraft.de
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