Simon Dierks, Author at Carbon13

Spotlight on our Entrepreneur in Residence: Eda Leka

Nov 24, 2025 | News

Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) are our closest circle of supporters. From Phase 2 onwards, they are mentors and sparring partners for our teams and bring a wealth of experience from entrepreneurship and technical understanding. We would like to introduce you to our...

Astracite Secures Investment to Turn CO₂ into High-Performance Battery Materials

Nov 4, 2025 | News

Can carbon emissions become the building blocks of clean energy? Astracite, a cleantech startup born in Carbon13’s Berlin Cohort 3, believes they can—and they’re proving it. The Flemish venture has just secured €50,000 in funding from a BAN Flanders business angel,...

Two Carbon13 ventures on Cleantech Group’s 50toWatch List

Nov 4, 2025 | KI Hydrogen, News

We’re proud to announce that two of Carbon13’s portfolio ventures have been recognised by Cleantech Group as part of the prestigious 2025 “50 to Watch” list—highlighting the most promising early-stage companies driving innovation in climate tech. KI Hydrogen, born out...

Fermeta has secured €150K Grant to Tackle Methane Emissions from Cows

Oct 6, 2025 | Innovation, News

Hamburg’s InnoRampUp programme, the funding arm of the city’s Investment and Development Bank (IFB), has awarded €150,000 in equity-free financing to Fermeta, a deep-tech startup from Berlin Cohort of Carbon13’s Venture Builder Programme developing an “energy...

Empowering Female Founders to Lead Climate Innovation

Oct 6, 2025 | News

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the third round of the Female Equity Scholarship, a partnership between Siemens Energy Ventures and Carbon13. This initiative combines targeted scholarships with one-on-one mentoring from experienced female leaders...