KOMPAS VC is an early-stage, venture capital firm with a sector focus on industrial technology. Together, they raised a whopping €150 million! Fund II will continue our strategy of investing in both hardware and software-enabling solutions that accelerate the transition to net zero. It wants to support pioneering solution startups in Europe, the US, and Israel, stopping a new wave of pollution and biodiversity extinction. This new fund gives KOMPAS VC the ability to lead the way. It will need to stimulate global industries to meet the increasing demands for cleaner, smarter, more resilient practices.

The firm, which started in 2021, spans Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin and Copenhagen. KOMPAS VC is led by three partners: Sebastian Peck, Talia Rafaeli, and Andreas Winter-Extra. Leadership Industrial History and Policy Foundation These partners combine years of hands-on experience with a rigorous understanding of industrial complexity and government’s role.

Leadership and Expertise

A leadership team made up of seasoned professionals with years of experience at the intersection of innovation and venture capital. Sebastian Peck, Talia Rafaeli, and Andreas Winter-Extra previously spearheaded innovation and venture initiatives for three of Europe’s largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). That experience leaves them with a one-of-a-kind perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lay within the industrial sector.

Andreas Winter-Extra’s previous experience includes strategic roles at smartworks innovation, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, and the Volvo Car Group. We think his background gives him a great foundation for finding and supporting startups who are building the next generation of solutions.

"We now live in an era where the commitment to sustainability does not go unquestioned, despite clear evidence that we are well on our path to fail future generations on climate and biodiversity." - Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.

Fund II Focus and Strategy

KOMPAS VC's Fund II is dedicated to investing in companies that are driving the transition to a more sustainable and resilient industrial sector. This includes an emphasis on hardware and software solutions that minimize negative environmental impact and increase resource efficiency. The fund will target startups across Europe, the US, and Israel, seeking out those with the potential to disrupt traditional industries and create lasting change.

The firm’s investment strategy is the perfect complement to the growing sustainability movement worldwide. It helps to address the increasing demand on all industries to move towards cleaner, safer alternatives. KOMPAS VC is an early stage fund that invests in companies building innovative, world-changing solutions. Their commitment goes beyond just building a more sustainable future — it delivers powerful financial returns. Peck’s own investments in sustainable and circular business have been deep and wide. He backed Battery Resourcers, one of the first large-scale battery recycling companies, and supported Circulor too.

"Technological advances can create more sustainable products, services, and business models. Innovation is essential to striking the delicate balance between economic prosperity and reducing the harmful externalities that threaten our future." - Andreas Winter-Extra, Partner at KOMPAS VC.

Market Context and Future Outlook

KOMPAS VC is raising Fund II at an opportune time. Industries worldwide are under intense pressure to address environmental challenges and adapt to shifting regulations. The firm is well-positioned to take advantage of this movement. Those factors, combined with its know-how in industrial technology and dedication to sustainability, put it on the cutting edge.

"We are witnessing a global shift in the geopolitical and regulatory order across continents, which has created significant vulnerabilities and increased the pressure to innovate." - Talia Rafaeli, Partner at KOMPAS VC.

The firm across Europe, the US and Israel. This wide geographic influence allows it to tap into a dynamic and diverse blend of talent and creativity. KOMPAS VC is committed to investing in startups across these three central and growing US regions. Our vision is to spark the global creation and use of clean, sustainable, industrial technologies.