The future is electric and investment is driving the transition.
From clean energy systems to next-generation mobility solutions, startups are playing a critical role in reshaping how we produce, move, and consume energy. But building and scaling these solutions requires more than innovation , it requires the right capital, timing, and strategy.
Join us for a fireside chat, we sit down with Felix Krause, Managing Partner at Vireo Ventures, an early-stage VC firm backing startups focused on electrification and decarbonization.
With over 15 years of experience across energy, mobility, and sustainability, Felix brings deep insight into what it takes to identify, support, and scale ventures that can drive meaningful impact.
In this session, we’ll explore:
Where the biggest opportunities in energy and mobility lie
What makes a climate tech startup scalable and investable
How venture capital supports electrification and decarbonization
Lessons from investing in future cities and mobility
The role of founders in building the net-zero economy
What it takes to succeed in today’s climate tech landscape
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, this conversation offers practical insights into how capital and innovation come together to power the future of energy and mobility.
🎤 The session will be moderated by Naimul Abd – Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, SweBAN, Founder Institute Nordics, Nutty Ventures, and Brim – Brands for Impact.
Agenda
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Company
Vireo Ventures (https://www.vireo.vc/)
We invest in energy technology startups that are driving the smart transformation of energy systems.
Speaker
Felix Krause - Vireo Ventures (Managing Partner)
As an active business angel and partner at Vireo Ventures, Felix helps pre-seed and seed companies thrive. He also coaches and mentors start-ups and innovation departments in the areas of business model development, B2B sales and financing.
Prior to founding Vireo Ventures, Felix was an investment partner at innogy Ventures, the venture capital arm of one of Europe’s largest utility comp…
Hosted By
Naimul Abd, Regional Director Nordics Startup Grind
Naimul Abd is a leading Nordic Ecosystem Builder and coaches more than 500 entrepreneurs per year. A finalist in Nordic Startup Awards 2023, he is Regional Director Nordics for global startup ecosystems including Founder Institute, Startup Grind, and Founders Live. He has headed several EU funded acceleration programs, transformed advisory services, events, and partnerships at a government funded social impact organization, and moderated leading startup events like Stockholm Entrepreneurs Day, Nordic Startup Festival, and Nordic Pitch Battle. Naimul is also a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor with a portfolio of impact startups. He has previously worked in the corporate sector as a strategic marketing & insights consultant for more than 20 multinational brands including Nestlé, Coca Cola, Honda, Tetra Pak. He has also tripled the topline of a fashion retailer as their marketing head and held leadership positions at advertising and research agencies. Naimul holds M.Sc. in Marketing and M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship from Sweden and, in his free time, he makes music and loves to write. His favorite quote? “The best way to predict the future is to create it,” by Peter Drucker.
Peggie K. Ovesen, Partnerships Lead
I’m passionate about the startup journey and driven to build solutions that are good for both people and the planet. With a background in tech and business, I’ve led product development in deeptech startups across fashion, fitness, and entertainment.
My experience spans from marketing and sales at the multinational brand Nestlé to launching MVPs for early-stage startups — giving me a well-rounded perspective on building purposeful, scalable solutions.
I believe in the power of collaboration and in creating products where innovation and impact grow through shared purpose.
Outside of work, I’m a wine enthusiast , enjoys playing tennis, meditation, hiking, and weightlifting. I am always embracing new challenges that fuel personal and professional growth. Message to all- “alone we go fast, but together we go far.”
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Global Partner
Carta (http://www.carta.com/launch?utm_campaign=20240423-nam-general-smb-startup_grind_partnership&utm_medium=social&utm_source=startup_grind)
Carta helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. Carta Launch is the only free cap table product, helping new founders get started. The company is trusted by more than 40,000 companies, over 7,000 funds and SPVs, and over two million equity holders to manage cap tables, compensation, valuations, liquidity, and more. For more information, visit carta.com.
Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.
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