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ALFA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Denmark, established in 2021 as a dedicated investment vehicle within the ALFA Development Group. The firm leverages over 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, rooted in its parent companies, ALFA Development A/S and ALFA Development AB. ALFA Ventures focuses on supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs who are addressing sustainability challenges in the built environment.
Currently, ALFA Ventures manages a fund size of €22 million, with a target deployment of €20 million over approximately five years. The firm aims to build a portfolio of 15 to 20 companies, currently holding eight portfolio companies. ALFA Ventures operates primarily in North America and Europe, with a strong emphasis on the Scandinavian market.
Notable milestones include successful investments in innovative startups that contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing user experience in real estate. The firm’s office is located at Knud Højgaards Vej 2, 2860 Søborg, Denmark, and it maintains a close relationship with its parent company to provide strategic insights and operational support to its portfolio companies.
ALFA Ventures invests in companies that are innovating within the real estate industry, particularly those with a strong sustainability agenda or that enhance user experience. The firm targets sectors such as proptech and agtech, focusing on solutions that reduce CO2 emissions and improve housing flexibility. The investment strategy encompasses pre-seed through Series A/B stages, with check sizes ranging from €100,000 to €1.5 million.
The firm seeks entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that address pressing challenges in sustainability and customer-centricity within the built environment. ALFA Ventures emphasizes the importance of innovative technologies that can significantly impact the real estate sector, particularly in reducing the built environment's contribution to global CO2 emissions, which is estimated at around 40%.
ALFA Ventures also values partnerships and co-investments, having collaborated with Vækstfonden, Denmark's state-backed growth fund, on several deals. This collaborative approach enhances the firm's credibility and allows portfolio companies to pilot their solutions within ALFA Development's own residential and commercial projects.
ALFA Ventures has a diverse portfolio of eight companies, each contributing to sustainability and innovation in the real estate sector. Notable portfolio companies include:
These companies exemplify ALFA Ventures' commitment to investing in innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Lars Tønnesen serves as the CEO of ALFA Ventures, while Kristian Hare is the CFO. Alexander Kofoed Johnsen heads accounting. The investment committee includes Ludvig Find, co-owner and board member of ALFA Development Group, and Andreea Kaiser, co-owner and group CEO.
To pitch ALFA Ventures, founders should submit their proposals via email at bnk@alfaventures.dk. It's important to include details about the sustainability impact and customer-centric aspects of the business.
In recent activity, ALFA Ventures led a €2 million seed round for Captego in 2022, alongside Vækstfonden and Ithaca. They also invested in Proper, which raised €3 million in seed funding in the same year.
What are ALFA Ventures' investment criteria?
ALFA Ventures focuses on companies innovating in the real estate sector, particularly those with a strong sustainability agenda. They invest in sectors such as proptech and agtech, targeting entrepreneurs who are addressing challenges related to CO2 emissions and housing flexibility.
How can I apply or pitch to ALFA Ventures?
Founders can pitch their ideas through the application portal available on their website at this link. It is recommended to include a detailed business plan and information on how the startup addresses sustainability challenges.
What makes ALFA Ventures different from other investors?
ALFA Ventures leverages its extensive network in the real estate sector and the operational expertise of ALFA Development Group to provide strategic guidance and industry insights to its portfolio companies. This
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