Junction Growth Investors

Junction Growth Investors is a European investment firm exclusively dedicated to accelerating the energy transition towards a net-zero carbon society by 2050. The firm focuses on providing growth equity and buyout capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and scale-ups that play a direct or enabling role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. They are committed to the targets of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, aiming for a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.

Founded in 2022, Junction Growth Investors was established by a team of former entrepreneurs and investment professionals with a shared vision to drive significant change in the energy transition sector. The firm's founders recognized the urgent need for scaled solutions to achieve climate goals and built a fund to back ambitious climate-tech entrepreneurs. Their approach combines real-life entrepreneurial experience with investment expertise to support companies in gaining critical mass and expanding their innovative solutions.

Junction Growth Investors manages a fund of €115 million, with typical investment tickets ranging from €2 million to €17 million, with a sweet spot between €5 million and €10 million. The firm targets companies in sectors such as solar PV installation, home electrification, EV charging, energy storage systems, climate accounting, smart grids, and energy efficiency. While specific portfolio companies are not extensively detailed on their public website, PitchBook mentions recent investments in companies like Posetron, SpotmyEnergy, and Solora.

The team at Junction Growth Investors comprises experienced professionals with a strong track record in both company building and investment within the green energy sector. Managing partners Pieter-Jan Mermans, Bruno Vanderschueren, and Dirk Dewals lead the investment team, supported by principals Vincent Gregoir and Daan Van Parys, and investment managers William van Mael, Barbara Coussée, and Ruben Lorer. Their collective experience includes building and growing green energy suppliers, project developers, PV installers, zero-emission aggregators, and energy storage developers, demonstrating a deep understanding of the energy industry's complexities and opportunities.