AFI Ventures

AFI Ventures, established in 2020 and based in Paris, France, is the seed fund of Alliance for Impact, a notable launchpad for impact-driven initiatives in Europe. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that aim to transform various sectors of the economy in a more equitable and sustainable manner. With a commitment to financing up to two companies each month, AFI Ventures provides pre-seed and seed funding ranging from €100,000 to €500,000. In addition to its investment activities, the firm offers equity-free acceleration to support the growth of these impact-driven ventures.

Mamadou Dembele

Senior Associate

Past deals in Sustainability

Moonwatt

Seed Round in 2025
Moonwatt is a technology company that specializes in energy storage solutions. It develops and deploys advanced sodium-ion battery systems, designed to facilitate the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into the power grid. The company's offerings include both hardware and software components, optimized for co-location with renewable power plants. Moonwatt's innovative technology enables grid operators to replace fossil-fuel power generation with clean energy, thereby accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Nova Carbon

Seed Round in 2025
Nova Carbon is a manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber products for the composites industry. The company's core business involves transforming carbon fiber waste into a range of high-performance semi-finished products, thereby promoting the use of recycled carbon fiber in various industries. This process enables enterprises to create lightweight and robust products, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient use of resources.

Toasty

Seed Round in 2024
Our mission at Toasty is to make sustainable lifestyle accessible to everyone.

Bohr Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Democratize power market access for independent renewable energy producers

Estuaire

Seed Round in 2024
Estuaire is a technology company focused on mitigating the environmental impact of the aviation industry. It specializes in developing software that provides comprehensive carbon accounting metrics, including assessments of CO2 emissions, NOx emissions, contrails, and aircraft production. This data is used by airlines, lessors, and carbon calculators to make informed decisions and reduce the environmental impact of air travel.

Nova Carbon

Seed Round in 2024
Nova Carbon is a manufacturer specializing in carbon fiber products for the composites industry. The company's core business involves transforming carbon fiber waste into a range of high-performance semi-finished products, thereby promoting the use of recycled carbon fiber in various industries. This process enables enterprises to create lightweight and robust products, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient use of resources.

Prolong

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Prolong offers a SaaS platform that empowers brands and retailers to launch, test, and scale white-label maintenance and repair services. Its mission is to shift the perception of brands towards Care & Repair, making it a standard practice rather than an afterthought.

Dionymer

Seed Round in 2023
Dionymer develops biotechnology to convert industrial organic waste into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) polymers. Its process uses microorganisms to ferment waste, such as grape pomace, creating customizable, low-carbon alternatives to petrochemical plastics.

Sirona Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sirona Technologies is a developer of innovative modular direct air capture technology aimed at effectively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company emphasizes speed, scalability, and a low capital expenditure design in its approach, making it suitable for various deployment scenarios, including projects in Kenya. By supporting nature's carbon cycle, Sirona Technologies facilitates organizations in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards a more sustainable future. Their technology not only captures CO2 from the air but also reintegrates it into the ground, promoting environmental restoration and sustainability.

Stokelp

Seed Round in 2023
Stokelp is a platform for recovering untapped raw materials from the food industry. It links European manufacturers and suppliers to recover overstock and other underutilized inputs in the agri-food sector, supporting better stock management and reducing food waste. By fostering a community of producers, suppliers, and farmers, Stokelp offers an alternative to overstocks and enhances the utilization of raw materials across the supply chain, promoting sustainability and more efficient material flows in European food production.

Resortecs

Seed Round in 2023
Resortecs is a pioneering company in the fashion industry focused on promoting circularity through its innovative Design for Disassembly approach. The company develops heat-dissolvable stitching threads and thermal disassembly systems that simplify the recycling process for brands, sorters, and recyclers. Its flagship product, Smart Stitch™, features stitching threads with varying melting points that allow for the transformation of garments into recyclable pieces right from the manufacturing stage. Complementing this is Smart Disassembly™, a thermal disassembly system capable of processing up to 4 million garments annually, while maintaining low emissions and preserving material quality. This approach enables the recycling of up to 90% of original fabric material, addressing environmental challenges without compromising the creativity and quality of fashion products. Resortecs aims to facilitate a sustainable future for the textile industry by making garment recycling efficient and accessible.

MORFO

Seed Round in 2022
MORFO incorporates biological symbioses, drones, and AI technologies to sustainably reforest and fight against global warming.

ClimeFi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ClimeFi is the leader specialising in permanent carbon removals (CDRs), partnering with companies to build portfolio of certified CDR assets. We partner with organisations on their net zero journey to help them turn climate commitments into permanent carbon removal.

Pyxo

Seed Round in 2021
Pyxo is a company specializing in the production of reusable containers aimed at eliminating disposable packaging and cutlery in the catering industry. Their flagship product, the PyxoBox, is designed to facilitate a zero-waste dining experience for consumers, allowing them to enjoy meals from restaurants or for takeout without relying on single-use items. The PyxoBox network operates without setup fees or remote return logs, streamlining the process for both businesses and consumers. Companies can rent collection points for the PyxoBoxes, while employees can conveniently use these containers for their lunches, returning them to designated collectors at their workplace. Pyxo manages all logistics and cleaning, ensuring a practical and eco-friendly solution for catering needs.

Faircraft

Seed Round in 2021
Faircraft develops a lab‑grown alternative to animal leather using synthetic biology, material science, and tissue engineering. The company produces a cell‑based material that offers the same mechanical strength and durability as premium leather while eliminating animal slaughter. By culturing cells in controlled environments, Faircraft reduces carbon dioxide emissions and provides a sustainable, cruelty‑free option for the fashion and upholstery industries.

ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ERS develops a global standard for certifying nature-based ecosystem restoration projects. It empowers small-scale, community-led initiatives that combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and improve livelihoods. The standard integrates advanced digital monitoring, reporting, and verification techniques to ensure traceability and transparency.
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