Wavemaker Impact

We believe that entrepreneurs can make a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change by building 100 x 100 companies.

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Wavemaker Impact is the first VC climatech venture builder in SouthEast Asia. Our goal is to reduce 10% of global carbon emissions

We focus our time and investment where we can have most climate impact

1 Land-use & carbon sinks

Represent 26% of Southeast Asia's emissions with deforestation and land-conversion for agriculture as major drivers. Southeast Asia furthermore represents a major global opportunity around nature-based carbon credits (land and oceanic).

2 Agriculture & food

Accounts for 20% of Southeast Asia's emissions. Important topics are agricultural efficiency, food waste and farming practices.

3 Transport & fleets

Represents 12% of Southeast Asia's greenhouse gas emissions. The primary source is land-based transport, followed by maritime and air-based transport.

4 Industrial processes

Account for 20% of emissions in Southeast Asia. Light and heavy industry have received little attention so far, yet they represent an enormous opportunity for improvement.

5 Electricity for buildings & industry

Totals 22% of all emissions in Southeast Asia in the form of electricity consumed in buildings and industry. Onsite solar, energy efficiency and equipment retrofit are important and scalable opportunities.

Land-use & carbon sinksAgriculture & foodTransport & fleetsIndustrial processesElectricity for buildings & industry

We have collectively invested in over 35 sustainability ventures over the past 3 years

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Agros

Decarbonising small holder farmers

Agros addresses a 1 GT emissions reduction opportunity by enabling sustainable agriculture across Southeast Asia. Through value-add services like soil testing and solar pump installations, Agros helps smallholder farmers achieve higher profits while decarbonizing at the same time.

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The Wavemaker Impact team has built and exited successful tech companies in Southeast Asia

Wavemaker is committed to sustainability in our own operations and through our portfolio companies.

Get in touch

We are always looking for talented entrepreneurs, industry experts and corporate partners to help us launch impact-focused companies. Please let us know if you'd like to join the cause! For environmental & social matters, please reach out to us at esm@wavemaker.vc.

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