World Fund Management GmbH

World Fund is a European venture capital fund that specializes in investing in climate-tech startups that significantly contribute to solving the climate crisis. Founded by Daria Saharova, Danijel Višević, Craig Douglas, Christian Kroll, and Tim Schumacher, World Fund is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

World Fund invests in startups that develop innovative technologies in the areas of energy, food and agriculture, manufacturing, buildings, and mobility. The fund focuses on companies that exhibit the highest Climate Performance Potential (CPP) and can thus enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. From alternative proteins to energy storage solutions to smart charging infrastructure as a service – World Fund supports companies that have the potential to become market leaders in their respective fields[2][4].

The main mission of World Fund is to protect the planet through targeted investments in climate-tech companies. The fund aims to avoid 2 gigatons of emissions by 2040, which corresponds to about 4% of global emissions. World Fund is based on the belief that climate returns are an early indicator of financial returns. The fund's decisions are always focused on the health of the planet[2].

World Fund has developed its own science-based methodology to assess the climate performance potential of startups. This methodology includes a quantitative analysis of CO2e savings, a qualitative assessment of environmental and social impact using the IRIS+ metrics, and a review of whether the technology fits into the vision of a regenerative worldview. This worldview is based on four pillars: renewable energy, complete material circular economy, regenerative systems, and climate and social justice[3][4].

The fund works closely with a scientific and advisory board composed of experts from renowned institutions such as the Max Planck Institute, the Fraunhofer Society, and Project Drawdown. This collaboration ensures that the portfolio companies apply scientifically validated methods and have the best possible chances of success[2][4].

World Fund is supported by a broad network of about 60 Limited Partners (LPs), including Ecosia, Trivago founder Rolf Schrömgens, and the digital sustainability platform Econos. Additionally, the fund collaborates with other leading investors and organizations to form a global alliance for net-zero-emission companies[2][5].

Overall, World Fund is committed to making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of the global economy through its investments and partnerships and promoting a sustainable future.

• 1 - https://www.vcsheet.com/fund/world-fund
• 2 - https://www.worldfund.vc/articles/new-climate-tech-investor-world-fund-launches-350-million-euro-fund
• 3 - https://www.worldfund.vc/portfolio
• 4 - https://www.worldfund.vc
• 5 - https://www.worldfund.vc/press