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Offers

Investors

smart green offers exclusive access to green-tech startups with a high level of innovation and a clear growth vision — from early to growth stage.

Benefits

Early deals.
Scalable tech.

The spectrum for investors ranges from consulting sessions as financial experts, to co-investments starting at €40,000 as part of the state funding start-up BW Pre-Seed, to strategic investments.

Access to early-stage startups

Exclusive access to innovative green tech startups with a clear growth vision before they become visible on the market.

Convertible loans up to 160,000€

With our help, investors can leverage a further 160,000€ of capital from the state of Baden-Württemberg with 40,000 — 160,000€ convertible loans.

Investments with a clear focus

Scouting targeted investment options in relevant industry and technology fields — for SMEs and corporate venture capitalists.

Curated deal flow

We match with green tech startups that have validated business models, market-oriented solutions and a clear investment readiness.

Network expansion and ecosystem

Networking with other investors and experts provides access to relevant exchange, synergies and cooperation opportunities.

Pre-Seed

Co-invest in early stage GreenTech Startups with Start-Up BW Pre-Seed

Standardised contracts with freely selectable interest rates

L-Bank's professional, standardized contract already supports more than 400 co-investments concluded through start-up BW Pre-Seed. The interest rate should be normal on the market and may be negotiated freely.

20% discount on company valuation

Co-investors receive a 20 percent discount on the pre-money company valuation in the following financing round.

Minimum 3% conversion rate

The contract defines a conversion margin with lower and upper limits. For example, co-investors receive at least 3%, a maximum of 10% for their co-invest in the conversion.

Real voices.
Real results.

A young man wearing a dark grey shirt is smiling.

„As an investor, I value smart green as a unique platform to connect with promising cleantech startups and a strong, mission-driven network."

Benjamin Wochner
Principal
Portrait of Dr. Anne Umbach, investment manager at HTGF

“I regularly participate in smart green formats; they not only create relevant connections, but are also really fun. The quality of the teams never fails to impress me. ”

Dr. Anne Umbach
Investment manager
Business angel Dr. Oliver Kraft sits in a car and smiles happily at the observer.

“I have already invested several times as a pre-seed co-investor in startups from the smart green network and appreciate their innovative strength and the structured approach to convertible loans under BW Pre-Seed.”

Dr. Oliver Kraft
Business Angel
Facts and figures

Investments powered by smart green

The startups at smart green are not only attractive return opportunities, but also investments in the transformation of the economy and a livable future within planetary limits.

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Investments made with smart green

€2 million

Co-investments through pre-seed

6.5 million €

Funding through co-investments

550 million €

Investing in smart green