The Footprint Firm closes €76M Fund I to support 30 green startups in Northern Europe

The Footprint Firm, an advisory and investment company launched in 2019 in Denmark, announces the close of its Fund I. This is an article 9 fund that focuses on supporting green and DeepTech startups in Northern Europe. They aim to invest €0.5M to €2M tickets in 30 pre-seed and seed companies in biotech, energy, AI-powered climate tech, circular manufacturing, the built environment, CO₂ reduction, and food systems.

“The closing of Footprint Fund I reflects a strong alignment with investors who value disciplined investing, deep sustainability expertise and long-term partnership. The dialogues we’ve had throughout the fundraising process have helped sharpen both our platform and our ambitions. This positions us well as we continue to scale our investment activities and prepare for future funds built on the same integrated model” said Jakob Mathias Wichmann, co-founding partner and Managing Partner of the Footprint Fund.

Footprint Fund I has already invested in 20 companies across energy, bio-solutions, AI & climate tech, circular manufacturing, the built environment, carbon removal, and food systems. The fund is backed by North-East Family Office, EIFO, Realdania, Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker, TryghedsGruppen, Lauritzen Fonden, Nordea-fonden, Novo Holdings, and Velliv Foreningen.