Investors in Industries

The MVC manages a €10 million fund by investing equity in start-up companies operating within the digital economy and innovative economic sectors that contribute significant value to the Maltese economy. Eligible companies may include those involved in video game development, fintech, e-sports, life sciences, pharma, green energy, the filming industry, agritech, AI, communications, electronics, financial services, medical devices, software, bluewater industries, and digital technology. Start-up companies operating in innovative economic sectors will have access to the newly established fund, with each start-up being eligible for up to €500,000 in the form of equity investment. The investment by the fund will be pari-passu with that of private venture capital investors. The Malta Government Venture Capital Limited will be the sole entity responsible for administering this scheme.

Skagerak Capital is an early stage venture firm that invests in companies with a positive impact, focusing on megatrends like climate change and resource scarcity. They believe in technological innovations for a better future.

Husqvarna Ventures is an corporate venture capital arm of Husqvarna Group.Husqvarna Group is a global leader in outdoor power products, garden watering products, and cutting equipment. Their range includes robotic lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and garden irrigation systems, all driven by a passion for innovation.

SHIFT Invest is a venture capital firm based in the Netherlands, focusing on investments in sustainability-driven technologies and solutions. Founded with a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy, SHIFT Invest primarily targets early-stage companies that offer innovations in sectors such as renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable food production, and resource efficiency. The firm supports entrepreneurs and startups that demonstrate promising potential to create positive environmental and social impacts through their business models. SHIFT Invest typically invests in companies that are in their early growth stages, providing both capital and strategic support to help them scale and achieve market impact. SHIFT Invest is known for its expertise in identifying and nurturing sustainable technologies that address pressing global challenges, such as climate change and resource depletion. By backing innovative solutions, the firm aims to contribute to a more sustainable future while also generating attractive financial returns for its investors.

The company was successful Lead- and Co-investor in a number of Grow-Ups in the Life Science Technologies, Pharmaceuticals Industries Solutions, Renewable Energies and Process Equipment and Management. By End of June 2020, Abalis Finance AG has completed the structured exit process and subsequently ended it’s active role in respective participations As a consequence, Abalis Finance AG was downsized and Andres Huber and Andreas Miescher have left the Board.

SPINAKER alfa is a seed capital fund focused on early stage projects. We help startups validate their business ideas, products and connect them with industry partners during commercialization phase. We are interested in R&D projects and new companies with unique technologies. SPINAKER alfa is partnered by National Centre for Research and Development as a part of BRIdge Alfa program, providing VC financing for R&D projects, innovative SMEs.

Finindus is a Belgium based investment company funded by ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Region and is linked to OCAS, a world class metals research centre near Ghent (Belgium). Since 2006, Finindus provides early stage and growth financing (both equity and debt) to innovative technology companies active in the field of materials, sustainable manufacturing and industry 4.0. Finindus invests across Europe and North-America, with Flanders as our home base and sweet spot.

Momentum Partners is a Bergen-based venture capital fund investing in sustainable technology firms in ocean industries, renewable energy, agriculture, and construction/property. They offer hands-on support and aligned incentives to innovative teams.

New Renaissance Ventures is the premier VC-brand investing in technology-driven startups built by top-tier entrepreneurs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Media and Cultural Heritage. They back the next generation of cultural leaders in their earliest stages.