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Nucleus Capital
Berlin, Germany
Nucleus Capital is a deep‑tech VC that makes its first checks at the pre‑seed stage, focusing on programmable biology, food technology, and green industrial solutions. They back scientific ventures aimed at planetary res...
Portfolio
17+
Employees
30+
Founded
2021
AUM
≈ $51.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed
Industries
Agriculture TechnologyBiotechnologyClean Technology
Geographic scope
GermanyUnited States
Fund details
Funds
Climate Deep-Tech VC Fund
Vintage 2024 • $44.0
Proof-of-Concept Fund
Vintage 2021 • $7.7
Check sizes
Typical: $1.1M
Max: $1.1M
Sources
Nucleus Capital
Nucleus Capital is a deep‑tech VC that makes its first checks at the pre‑seed stage, focusing on programmable biology, food technology, and green industrial solutions. They back scientific ventures aimed at planetary resilience, seeking founder‑led teams that develop breakthrough bio‑engineered, sustainable food systems and climate‑impact industrial technologies. Their thesis emphasizes high‑conviction, thesis‑driven investments in Europe and the US.
Portfolio
17+
Employees
30+
Founded
2021
AUM
≈ $51.0M
Funds
Climate Deep-Tech VC Fund · Vintage 2024 • $44.0
Proof-of-Concept Fund · Vintage 2021 • $7.7
Check Sizes
Typical: $1.1M
Max: $1.1M
Stages
Pre-Seed
Industries
Agriculture TechnologyBiotechnologyClean Technology
Geographic scope
GermanyUnited States
Sources
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Apoha develops the Liquid Brain®, a sensory intelligence machine designed to generate a new class of biophysical data. This technology reveals the hidden physical behaviors of molecules under stress, in motion, and in mixtures. The platform accelerates drug discovery and material design by providing high-resolution insights into biophysical classification challenges.
Aspyre Foods produces scalable, animal-free casein protein, enabling superior texture, melt, and stretch in cheese and enhanced functionality in sports nutrition. The company also extracts high-purity Rubisco from duckweed, offering a clean-label, allergen-friendly protein for meat alternatives and beverages. Their platform leverages controlled duckweed cultivation for cost-effective, consistent, and sustainable functional protein ingredient supply.
atmio provides an all-in-one platform for natural gas companies to measure, manage, and report methane emissions. The solution integrates various measurement technologies to streamline Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) operations. This centralized system ensures compliance with evolving EU methane regulations through automated reporting and efficient workflows.
Funding: $7.0M
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Notion Capital
Notion Capital
Funding: $7.0M
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AtmoCooling utilizes patented technology to replicate and enhance natural atmospheric cooling, creating microclimates that can lower temperatures by up to 15ºC across areas ranging from 10 to over 10,000 hectares. This approach addresses the underutilization of coastal deserts by enabling sustainable agriculture and clean energy production without the need for fresh water.
Funding: $3.0M
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Funding: $3.0M
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Bindbridge provides an integrated platform for supply chain management, unifying inventory, order fulfillment, and transportation logistics. It offers real-time visibility and actionable insights to optimize operations, reduce lead times, and enhance supply chain resilience.
Biographica uses multi-modal machine learning to decode crop genetics and accelerate the development of resilient food sources. The platform identifies and prioritizes high-value genetic targets for gene-editing by analyzing targets within their full biological context. This process streamlines the agbiotech discovery pipeline, increasing success rates while reducing the time and cost associated with trait development.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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Biomia utilizes synthetic biology techniques to develop plant-derived natural products aimed at treating unmet medical conditions. The company focuses on creating effective therapeutic solutions that address gaps in current medical treatments.
Funding: $3.2M
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Funding: $3.2M
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Brineworks develops ultra-low-cost Direct Air Capture technology utilizing cutting-edge electrochemistry and renewable power. This solution enables the production of low-cost CO₂ suitable for e-Fuels, Carbon Dioxide Removal, and other CCUS applications. Their technology aims for costs under $200 per ton of CO₂ by 2030, allowing flexible deployment near renewable resources or infrastructure.
Cirplus operates a B2B marketplace that connects businesses with a global network of suppliers for procuring certified recycled plastics at scale. By standardizing material data and facilitating supplier matchmaking, Cirplus addresses the challenge of sourcing high-quality circular materials for various industries, including packaging, automotive, and construction.
Funding: $3.7M
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Funding: $3.7M
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Concert Bio uses data science and an extensive plant-microbe database to identify and supply beneficial microbes for hydroponic greenhouse operations. This platform optimizes the plant microbiome to enhance crop growth, quality, and resilience. Growers utilizing these novel microbe products have reported measurable improvements in yield performance.
Funding: $1.7M
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Clear Current CapitalEQt Foundation
Clear Current CapitalEQt Foundation
Funding: $1.7M
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Cultzyme provides an infrastructure layer that amplifies real-time data capture within bioprocessing environments. This system transforms traditional "black box" reactors into instruments of certainty by providing continuous, high-dimensional insight into biological processes. The resulting intelligence enables autonomous optimization, connecting biological potential directly to industrial scale manufacturing.
Uses custom microbial communities and a cloud-native platform to optimize copper and lithium extraction from low-grade ores and challenging deposits. By tailoring biolixiviants and continuously monitoring microbial activity in real-time, the technology increases recovery rates, reduces sulfuric acid use, and minimizes the environmental impact of mining operations.
Funding: $5.3M
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Funding: $5.3M
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Magmatic develops a novel metal separation process using engineered metal-binding proteins to recover critical metals from various waste streams. This bio-based technology offers a scalable and energy-efficient solution for metal extraction, reducing the need for traditional energy-intensive and toxic chemical methods.
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Planet A Foods uses a precision‑fermentation platform to produce plant‑based alternatives to cocoa, cocoa butter, and other specialty fats. By fermenting locally sourced feedstocks with engineered yeasts, it creates ingredients that match the flavor, texture, and functionality of traditional products while reducing carbon emissions, price volatility, and deforestation risk. The company supplies these scalable, low‑cost ingredients to large food manufacturers and confectionery producers for sustainable supply‑chain resilience.
Funding: $30.0M
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+ 6 Other investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsZintinus
+ 6 Other investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsZintinus
Funding: $30.0M
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Ucaneo develops biomimetic Direct Air Capture technology that efficiently removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by dissolving it as bicarbonates at room temperature, utilizing electrochemistry and (bio)catalysts. This modular, fully electric system can capture 500-1000 tons of CO2 per unit, addressing the urgent need to remove billions of tons of CO2 annually to meet climate targets.
Funding: $7.4M
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Funding: $7.4M
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This company develops and operates in-house space labs and ground simulators to conduct biotechnology research in microgravity environments. They enable customers to advance cell culture growth, disease modeling, protein crystallization, and synthetic biology applications beyond Earth's gravity. Yuri provides access to space-based experimentation to foster innovation in life sciences and materials research.
Funding: $2.2M
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Funding: $2.2M
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