News & Analysis - SmartCap

31.07.2023

Estonian startup Cuploop raised two million euros – SmartCap Green Fund among the investors

The greentech company Cuploop which develops the technology for the circulation of reusable packaging, raised two million euros from investors, among which were SmartCap Green Fund, the Danish impact investment fund Footprint Firm and Estonian business angels.

21.07.2023

SmartCap joins Green Tiger network

In June, SmartCap joined Green Tiger – a network of companies contributing to achieving the green transition.

18.07.2023

SmartCap’s milestones 2022: launch of the Green Fund and yet another turnover record for the portfolio companies of the Venture Capital Fund

Last year, the most significant milestones for SmartCap, a fund management company owned by the Republic of Estonia, were the starting of investment activities of the Green Fund which has by now announced its first investments, and the combined turnover of all the start-ups in the investment portfolio of the Venture Capital Fund reaching 1.32 billion euros.

12.07.2023

SmartCap is looking for a passionate Executive Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth where you’ll coordinate office work, serve committees, and manage document processes.

30.06.2023

SmartCap made its first direct investments from the Green Fund

SmartCap has backed first startups from Green Fund direct investment program by investing in Vok Bikes and eAgronom. Vok Bikes raised a total of 3,8 million euros and eAgronom 5 million euros, as both companies contribute to solving environmental problems through their innovative technologies.

14.06.2023

SmartCap is looking for a passionate Compliance and Risk Manager

We’re looking for a passionate Compliance and Risk Manager who will be responsible for taking ownership of the compliance control function in all business activities at SmartCap.

02.06.2023

SmartCap has been once again recognised with the Responsible Business Index Silver Level

The Responsible Business Forum Estonia has recognised SmartCap for its activities in the field of sustainability with the Silver Level. This is Estonia’s most prestigious recognition for companies awarded for their activities in the field of sustainability and social responsibility.

19.05.2023

SmartCap updated Greentech Direct Investments’ eligibility criteria

On May 16, 2023, SmartCap updated the eligibility criteria Greentech Investment Programme (GTIP). According to the updated criteria, an applicant’s investors may not be with Russian or Belarussian background.

11.05.2023

The first investments of SmartCap Green Fund will be announced this summer

By the end of the first quarter, SmartCap has selected two of the strongest private fund management candidates to manage green technology venture capital funds, and it is expected that agreements will be concluded in the second half of this year after additional due diligence process and negotiations of the investment terms.

10.05.2023

Updated terms for SmartCap Greentech Direct Investments

On May 9, 2023, SmartCap published an updated version of the Greentech Investment Programme (GTIP).