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Orsted Ventures operates as the corporate venture capital group of Ørsted, focusing its investments and partnerships on early-stage startups. The firm primarily targets innovations within green tech and deep tech sectors, actively advancing solutions critical to the global energy transition. Its core offering is strategic capital and expertise, helping to scale nascent technologies and business models pertinent to renewable energy generation, storage, and infrastructure.
The venture arm was established by Ørsted, a multinational energy company widely recognized for its leadership in offshore wind power development. The strategic impetus behind its formation was an insight into the accelerating pace of technological change within the green energy landscape, and a recognition that partnering with agile startups could significantly bolster Ørsted’s mission. This initiative enables the parent company to engage directly with and foster emerging technologies that align with its long-term objectives.
Orsted Ventures' primary "customers" are the entrepreneurs and startup teams whose innovative solutions receive investment and support. The firm's overarching vision is deeply intertwined with its parent company's ambition to create a world powered entirely by green energy. By empowering these innovators and integrating groundbreaking technologies, Orsted Ventures aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future on a global scale.
Key people at Orsted Venture.
Key people at Orsted Venture.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Spoor | $9.4M Series A | Julia Padberg | Anke Gratz, Futurum Ventures, Nysn Climate Investments, Superorganism |
| May 1, 2024 | Spoor | $4.0M Seed | — | Webb Investment Network, Kevin Webb, Birger Magnus, Erlend Prestgard, Harald Norvik, Patrik Berglund, Monika Inde Zsak, Nysn Climate Investments |
| Sep 1, 2018 | Autogrid | $32.0M Series D | Foundation Capital, ClearSky, Austin R. Bryan,, Energy Impact Partners, Envision Ventures, E.ON, Florian Andreas Kolb, National Grid Partners, Ørsted, Tenaska, Girish Nadkarni | Ribbit Capital |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Volta Charging | $35.0M Series C | Anup Jacob, John Tough | Autotech Ventures, GE Ventures, Idinvest Partners, Nautilus Venture Partners, Virgo Investment Group |