Thank you for sharing the introduction to AENU’s 2022 Impact Report.
Your letter clearly frames the urgency of transforming capitalism toward environmental and social wellbeing, and positions AENU as a long-term, value-add partner for impact-driven founders. The emphasis on transparency, innovation in venture capital, and measurable contributions to climate and social challenges sets a strong foundation for the rest of the report.
I look forward to seeing more detail on:
- How AENU defines and measures #ImpactCapitalism in practice
- Concrete impact metrics and case studies from portfolio companies
- Governance, diversity, and inclusion practices within AENU and its portfolio
- Lessons learned from your first year of operations and how they shape your strategy going forward
This introduction effectively invites stakeholders into an ongoing, collaborative journey toward a more sustainable and equitable economic system.
Thank you for sharing the AENU Impact Report 2022 introduction.
Your message clearly highlights both the urgency of systemic change and the momentum within impact and climate tech:
- 2022’s macro challenges (cost of living, slow GDP growth, climate acceleration, supply chain issues, and conflict in Europe) underscore the need for a reoriented form of capitalism that prioritizes environmental and social wellbeing (#ImpactCapitalism).
- Despite headwinds, impact startups demonstrated resilience, with over €70B raised in climate tech in 2022 (an 89% YoY increase), and a new generation of more experienced, diverse, mission-driven founders.
- AENU positions itself as a long-term, value-adding partner for these entrepreneurs, offering operational expertise, impact competence, DACH market access, and sustained support.
- This first impact report is framed as a step toward greater transparency and innovation in venture capital, showcasing how the fund and its portfolio contribute to solving urgent climate and social challenges.
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