What is the Junction Growth Investors Project?
Energy transition needs scale. That’s the driving force behind Junction Growth Investors, an investment fund laser-focused on accelerating the shift to a sustainable energy future. This fund isn’t just about money—it’s about backing ambitious climate-tech entrepreneurs who are ready to make a real difference. With a team made up of former entrepreneurs and investment pros, Junction tackles the complex challenges of energy transition side by side with founders. Their goal? To help innovative solutions gain critical mass and expand their footprint, turning bold ideas into actual change.
Main Benefits and Key Facts
Here’s the lowdown on why this matters—and fast:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 can be achieved at net-ZERO cost.
- GHG emissions reduction needs to triple annually to stay on track with the Paris Agreement.
- Existing technologies can deliver 75% of greenhouse gas abatements by 2030.
- 35 million buildings slated for renovation by 2030 under the EU Renovation Wave.
- REPowerEU plans to build a massive 320 GW of new solar PV by 2025.
- Renewable hydrogen production target of 10 million tons by 2030 under REPowerEU.
- Renewable energy deployment must triple to meet 2050 demand.
- Every new building in the EU must be zero-emission by 2030.
- EU electricity demand expected to surge by 66% by 2050.
Why There’s No Time to Lose
The planet is already warming at +1.1°C, and the carbon budget is tight—there’s not much more CO₂ humanity can safely add. But optimism isn’t just wishful thinking here; it’s a moral duty, inspired by Immanuel Kant. Action is the only way forward. Junction is shifting energy transition into a higher gear, fueled by experience and a belief that ambitious entrepreneurs can deliver incredible results. It’s about moving fast, smart, and together.
How Junction Operates
Junction is all about focus. This fund dedicates itself solely to energy transition, combining growth equity and buyout capital to back SMEs and scale-ups across Europe. The team brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial grit and investment savvy, having collectively reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 1 million tons annually in previous roles. They know the ins and outs of green energy suppliers, project development, PV installation, zero-emission aggregation, and energy storage. This “been there” experience means they’re not just investors—they’re partners in change.
Portfolio Highlights
Junction’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of companies making waves in energy transition:
- Hysopt (Belgium) – Scale-up Small
- Haulogy (Belgium) – Growth
- EET (Austria) – Scale-up Small
- Eturnity (Switzerland) – Scale-up Small
- Ampacimon (Belgium) – Scale-up Large
- Eneida (Portugal) – Scale-up Small
Each of these companies is pushing the envelope in their respective fields, supported by Junction’s strategic capital and expertise.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering who backs the fund? Institutional investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs—no energy industry corporates among the limited partners. Typical investment tickets range from €2M to €15M, with a sweet spot between €5M and €10M. The sectors of interest are broad but focused: solar PV installation, digitization of installers, home electrification, behind-the-meter optimization, EV charging, energy storage systems, climate accounting and engagement, smart DSO and TSO grids, and energy efficiency. If a company is working on energy transition but doesn’t fit neatly into these categories, Junction still wants to hear about it. Early-stage VC? Not their game. They prefer scale-ups at series B or later, and SMEs where buyouts are possible. Beyond capital, Junction brings a proven playbook combining shareholder value creation with climate change mitigation, plus deep knowledge of the energy industry’s challenges and opportunities.
