Knapp, Greiner and Heinzel Group are among the limited partners in Speedinvest's $90.8m Climate & Industry Opportunity fund.

Austria-headquartered venture capital firm Speedinvest launched an €80m ($90.8m) sustainability-focused fund today with backing from warehouse technology producer Knapp, foam and plastics manufacturer Greiner and pulp and packaging paper producer Heinzel Group.

Venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates is among the cornerstone investors in the Climate & Industry Opportunity fund, all of whom will get access to Speedinvest’s corporate network.

The vehicle is tasked with supplying follow-on funding to Speedinvest portfolio companies with a sustainable bent, in addition to initial…

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