Aker Horizons is an investment company focused on funding and scaling sustainable technologies that contribute to environmental restoration and climate change mitigation. By targeting projects in renewable energy and carbon capture, Aker Horizons aims to enhance the transition to a low-carbon economy while generating measurable financial returns.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The global transition to net-zero emissions requires significant investment and scaling of sustainable technologies, particularly in renewable energy, carbon capture, and green hydrogen production. Traditional energy and industrial sectors face challenges in rapidly decarbonizing their operations and adopting sustainable practices at scale.
Solution
Aker Horizons is an investment company focused on developing and scaling green energy and green industry projects to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions. The company invests in and incubates companies involved in renewable energy generation, including wind and solar power, as well as sustainable industrial assets and carbon capture technologies. Aker Horizons leverages industrial, technological, and capital markets expertise to drive decarbonization on a global scale through its portfolio companies and projects. The company aims to optimize activities across the entire value chain, capitalizing on internal expertise within the broader Aker group to maximize value creation.
Target Audience
Aker Horizons targets investors interested in sustainable and responsible investments, as well as industrial companies seeking to decarbonize their operations and transition to green energy solutions.
Features
- Investment in renewable energy projects, including wind and solar assets across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific
- Development of industrial-scale decarbonization projects, such as green ammonia production facilities
- Proprietary carbon capture technology for industrial decarbonization
- Superconducting connection systems to connect renewable generation and increase grid interconnection
- Active ownership and engagement with portfolio companies on sustainability topics
- Application of industrial, technological, and capital markets expertise to drive decarbonization
- Focus on planet-positive investments that restore climate, environment, and biodiversity