Supporting scale-ups that benefit the planet
280ppm invest in and supports scale-ups with business models that benefit the planet, mitigate climate change and conserve energy and resources. We thoroughly want to understand your business and your technology to become a valuable long-term partner. We strive to support the growth of future market leaders with our experienced team and the extensive knowledge and global network of HAL Investments.
Profile
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280ppm is a 95% subsidiary of HAL Investments B.V. HAL is an investment company that solely invests its own capital with a long-term investment strategy. The net asset value of HAL is circa €13bn
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280ppm is owned and funded by HAL and management
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280 parts per million was the CO2 level on earth before the start of the industrial revolution
Opportunity Profile
Market
Focus on food, agri, energy and materials
Stage
Scale-up capital in series B and later. Technology is proven at demo-scale and there are indications of commercial traction. Positive cashflows within max 2-3 years
Ticket size
Typical between €5-25m. Potential to follow-up in later rounds, secondary transactions and/or M&A
Region
Based in Europe
Time horizon
Open ended (no pre-defined exit strategy
Investor role
Closely involved with portfolio companies. Often includes a board seat. Can both lead or join a round
Flexible
Although above factors have our preference, 280ppm is flexible to invest in any opportunity that does not exactly meet these requirements
Team
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Arnoud
Managing director
Skills International management, commercial strategies, energy and materials
Studies Business Economics
Experience BHP, BCG
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Sander
Investment Director
Skills International buy & builds, M&A, agri and horticulture
Studies Applied Physics
Experience HAL, GreenV
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Mike
Associate
Skills Food and alternative proteins
Studies Econometrics and Economics
Experience HAL
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Jan Dirk
Technical expert
Skills technical-economic expert in renewables and other tech
Studies Aerospace Engineering
Experience McKinsey, Essent, etc
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Jorien
HAL Associate
Skills investment professional
Studies Econometrics
Experience HAL
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Portfolio
Produces a myco protein (“Abunda”) through a fermentation process that is used as an alternative protein in meat replacement products. Abunda has better properties than soy at costs that are at or below animal proteins
HQ Glasgow (UK),
Manufacturing Sas van Gent (NL).
Founded 2015.
Employees 155
Invested in 2021
Follow-on rounds 2022 & 2023
enough-food.com
Trades and brokers in energy certificates, bio fuels and carbon credits
HQ Amsterdam (NL)
Founded 2018
Employees 56
Invested in 2022
otcflow.com
