In 2023, the landscape of startup investing continued to evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Following thorough deliberations, our expert jury has selected the Deal of the Year 2023, considering the challenging market conditions of the past year in their decision-making process.

We are pleased to unveil the recipient of the Deal of the Year 2023:

2023 | Deal of the Year

VERKOR

Established in 2020, Verkor’s primary goal is to expedite the production of low-carbon batteries in France to cater to the European market. Utilizing a team of global experts in the battery industry, Verkor is dedicated to achieving manufacturing excellence through the optimization of proven technology.

Verkor raised 2 billion euros for Dunkirk EV gigafactory

Founded: 2020 | HQ: FR | Sector: Battery | Series C
Investment Raised: EUR 2B | Valuation: Remains Undisclosed | Investors:
A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, Accenture Ventures, Claret Capital Partners, ETF Partners, Kheng Nam Lee, Santander Climate Tech Fund, Taavet Hinrikus, Trill Impact

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2022 | Deal of the Year

CLIMEWORKS

Climeworks uses a technology called ‘direct air capture’ to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air. When the removed CO₂ is combined with underground storage, it allows the permanent removal of excess and legacy CO₂ emissions, which can no longer contribute to climate change.

Climeworks raised CHF 600 million in a private equity round

Founded: 2009 | HQ: CH | Sector: CleanTech | Private Equity

Investment Raised: CHF 600M | Valuation: Remains Undisclosed | Investors: Baillie GiffordBigPoint HoldingCarbon Removal PartnersGICGlobal Founders Capital, John Doerr, M&G InvestmentsPartners GroupSwiss RE

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2021 | Deal of the Year

REFURBED

Refurbed is the fastest-growing renewed products company in the German-speaking area. The company’s products are up to 40% cheaper and 100% more sustainable, renewed in up to 40 steps, they look and function like new!

After raising $54m in a Series B funding round, the European online electronics marketplace Refurbed is planning to invest in Ireland.

Founded: 2017 | HQ: AT | Sector: Marketplace | Series B

Investment Raised: USD 54M | Valuation: Remain undisclosed | Investors: Evli Growth PartnersAlmaz CapitalSpeedinvestBonsai Partners and All Iron VenturesHermes GPEC4 VenturesSevenVenturesAlpha AssociatesMonkfish Equity (Trivago Founders)Kreos CapitalIsomer Capital

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2021 |Public Voting Results

2nd Place | 20%

Austria’s Blockpit raises €8.4M to bring the necessary transparency to a blockchain-based financial market

Founded: 2017 | HQ: AT | Sector: FinTech | Series A

Investment Raised: USD 8.4M | Valuation: Remains Undisclosed| Investors: MiddleGame Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Force over Mass Capital, Tioga Capital, Avaloq Ventures, European Super Angels Club 

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3rd Place | 9%

Robotic process automation platform UiPath raises USD 750M at USD 35B valuation

Founded: 2005 | HQ: US | Sector: RPA | Series F

Investment Raised: USD 750M | Valuation: USD 35B | Investors: Alkeon Capital, Coatue, and other returning investors

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