Organization · Venture Capital
280ppm
280ppm is a Dutch venture capital firm that invests in scale-ups focused on mitigating climate change. It targets companies in sectors like food, agriculture, energy, and materials, primarily in Europe.
Overview
What 280ppm does
What 280ppm is
280ppm is a Dutch venture capital firm that invests in scale-ups focused on mitigating climate change. It targets companies in sectors like food, agriculture, energy, and materials, primarily in Europe.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 18, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
280ppm as a funder
Investment thesis
280ppm focuses on investing in and supporting scale-ups with business models aimed at mitigating climate change, leveraging a long-term investment strategy.
Focus narrative
280ppm invests primarily in sectors such as food, agriculture, energy, and materials. The organization targets companies with proven technology and commercial traction, aiming for profitability within 2-3 years. It typically focuses on companies in Series B funding or later, with flexible investment criteria and a preference for those headquartered or significantly operating in Europe.
Value beyond capital
280ppm adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic support to help them scale and achieve profitability, particularly in the climate-focused sectors.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000,000–$25,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 3
Portfolio context
ENOUGH: A mycoprotein company providing sustainable protein solutions, founded in 2015 with investments in 2021, 2022, and 2023. OTC FLOW: Founded in 2018, this company offers solutions for financial-environmental obligations, focusing on Energy Attribute Certificates and Carbon Credits, with investment received in 2022. Salacia Solutions: Established in 2021, providing software for ESG tracking and reporting, set to receive investment in 2024.
Common questions
What to know about 280ppm
Upseed classifies 280ppm under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 18, 2026
Known limits
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