SET Ventures

SET Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2007 that invests in European energy and renewable sector companies across early to growth stages. It backs digital technology-enabled solutions aimed at carbon-free energy systems, including energy generation, distribution and storage, energy efficiency, and smart energy applications in buildings, industry, mobility, and infrastructure. The firm targets investments in technology-enabled clean energy and sustainability initiatives, often with a focus on smart grid, energy storage, and EV/green building applications, and seeks to support portfolio companies with strategic guidance, including board participation. Typical check sizes range from approximately €0.5 million to €6 million per company over the life of participation. SET Ventures concentrates on Europe and prioritizes companies that combine software and hardware components to create scalable energy solutions.

Anton Arts

Managing Partner

Wouter Jonk

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Leonie Mekel

CFO

Emily Mellor

Investor

Moritz Müller

Investment Analyst

Julia Padberg

Partner

René Savelsberg

Co-Founder and Partner

Ellen Smeele

Associate

Till Stenzel Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Amsterdam

Optics11

Founded in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2011, Optics11 develops and markets advanced fiber-optic sensing systems. The company specializes in ultra-early warning solutions for protecting critical infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector and underwater security. Its innovative products include high-performance sensors designed to measure acoustic emissions in challenging environments.
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