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EU CVC | 002 | Emerald VC's Gina Domanig on CVC as a service model and how you work with Corporate Investors
In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert Jeppe Høier discuss venture capital with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures.
Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addition to Emerald activities, Gina serves on the boards of Die Mobiliar and the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) Foundation.
Emerald VC is headquartered in Switzerland and manages approximately €700M in assets. The firm focuses on various activities, including incubation, acceleration, and corporate clienting, while also working closely with corporate investors. Their unique approach to venture capital allows them to foster innovation and support early-stage commercialization efforts.
Emerald primarily targets investments in Climate Tech across North America, Europe (including Israel), and the APAC region. This focus positions them at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today. Some of Emerald's notable investments include Ushr, Spear Power, Visedo, Rhombus, Inge, and Optimatics, showcasing their commitment to driving impactful innovation in the climate sector.
In today’s conversation, Gina shares insights on how they landed their first corporate LPs and the challenges of engaging with startups. She also emphasizes the importance of technical depth, thorough due diligence, and being supportive and constructive in the startup ecosystem.
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By The European VCIn this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert Jeppe Høier discuss venture capital with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures.
Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addition to Emerald activities, Gina serves on the boards of Die Mobiliar and the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) Foundation.
Emerald VC is headquartered in Switzerland and manages approximately €700M in assets. The firm focuses on various activities, including incubation, acceleration, and corporate clienting, while also working closely with corporate investors. Their unique approach to venture capital allows them to foster innovation and support early-stage commercialization efforts.
Emerald primarily targets investments in Climate Tech across North America, Europe (including Israel), and the APAC region. This focus positions them at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today. Some of Emerald's notable investments include Ushr, Spear Power, Visedo, Rhombus, Inge, and Optimatics, showcasing their commitment to driving impactful innovation in the climate sector.
In today’s conversation, Gina shares insights on how they landed their first corporate LPs and the challenges of engaging with startups. She also emphasizes the importance of technical depth, thorough due diligence, and being supportive and constructive in the startup ecosystem.