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EDF Pulse Ventures

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EDF Pulse Ventures manages the EDF Group's venture capital fund. Our mission is to identify and invest in new businesses and innovative solutions developed by start-ups to help build a carbon-neutral future.

EDF Pulse Ventures, the ideal partner for start‑ups looking to innovate in renewable energy

Business synergies: Develop commercial partnerships with our subsidiaries and businesses, or with other cleantech start‑ups in our portfolio.

Strong support: Benefit from the support of the world's leading low-carbon energy producer and its internationally recognised R&D.

A reliable and active shareholder hold the best of our installations: Take advantage of a capital contribution with no predefined duration from a strategic shareholder involved in the governance and support of your management.

Strategic support: Anticipate market opportunities and new business models thanks to our experience, our monitoring and the sectoral studies made available to you.

EDF Pulse Ventures' investment sectors

EDF Pulse Ventures finances and supports innovative cleantech start-ups in the field of energy transition:

Maturity: Series A and B

% of holding: Minority

Ticket size: 3M€ to 5M€

Locations: Europe, North America

Areas of expertise:

  • Decarbonisation solutions and services for all.
  • Performance, construction and conversion of energy production and storage facilities.
  • Carbon free production and storage solutions of tomorrow.
  • Decentralised energy systems.
  • Carbon capture, premium offset and recovery solutions.
  • Societal trends.

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