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This investor focuses on Series A-stage companies building at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cloud/SaaS infrastructure, and climate innovation. Key investment areas include AI-native SaaS platforms, enterprise automation, data infrastructure, developer tools, cloud-based optimization software, and climate technologies such as carbon accounting, energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains, and decarbonization solutions. The fund backs startups with strong product-market fit, early recurring revenue, and scalable, software-driven business models. It is especially interested in companies leveraging AI to enhance enterprise productivity, automate complex workflows, optimize resource consumption, and deliver measurable climate or efficiency improvements at scale. Beyond capital, the investor provides strategic support in scaling SaaS businesses, including GTM optimization, pricing strategy, enterprise sales, and technical hiring. Portfolio companies gain access to a global network of operators, cloud partners, and follow-on investors. Geographically focused on Europe and North America, with openness to standout global teams, the investor seeks founders building category-defining, AI-native companies that combine strong unit economics with long-term climate or efficiency impact. The goal is to support the next generation of software companies that use AI and cloud infrastructure to drive both economic productivity and meaningful environmental progress.

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