DEEP DIVE: The 10 VCs betting big on energy tech in Europe
13 feb. 2026
16:59
From small nuclear power plants to AI software that protects birds from wind turbines, these 10 VCs are actively putting their money into a diverse array of Europe-made energy tech solutions.
We've got the lowdown on:
→ Dealflow over the past 12 months
→ These VCs' best performing investments
→ The LPs backing them
We've got the lowdown on:
→ Dealflow over the past 12 months
→ These VCs' best performing investments
→ The LPs backing them
European VC had a difficult year in 2025. Fundraising hit a 10-year low. LPs were cautious. And things were particularly tough for climate tech investors. Yet, energy tech kept growing.
The reasons aren’t hard to find. A recent report by private equity firm EQT highlights that energy independence has shifted from economic nice-to-have to “strategic imperative” for the continent – and that a “rare window of opportunity” has opened for Europe’s tech leaders to compete with US titans.