Startup Grind Stockholm

In Europe’s rapidly growing climate tech ecosystem, Planet A Ventures is setting a new standard: investing in startups that deliver measurable environmental benefit while achieving scale and strong returns.

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Fridtjof Detzner, Co-Founder and General Partner at Planet A Ventures, a science-first climate tech VC backing transformative startups across Europe.

In this fireside chat we explore:

What is “science‑first VC” and how is it different?

Planet A’s investment thesis: what do they back and why?

What was it like to raise the first fund?

How does Planet A's deal flow compare with other impact or climate-tech VCs?

What does impact-driven scaling look like in practice?

What post-investment support do they offer to founders?

What does the portfolio look like right now?

How can climate startups attract mission-aligned investors?

What lies ahead for climate investing in Europe and globally in the current economic and political landscape?

Who should attend:

Founders and startups in climate tech, sustainability, cleantech, and green innovation

Investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders in ESG, impact, and climate

Anyone curious about how science, capital, and startups can shape a regenerative economy

The session will be moderated by Naimul Abd – Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, CEO at SweBAN, Nordic Head for Founder Institute, Nutty Ventures, and Founders Live, and founder of Brim – Brands for Impact.

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Agenda

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Speaker

Fridtjof Detzner - Planet A Ventures (Co-Founder & General Partner)

Fridtjof is a co-founder of the DIY website builder Jimdo. In 2017 he made a trip that changed his life. Since then he has been using Planet A to focus on start ups that contribute to achieving the UN sustainability goals.

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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