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YPOG advises Vidia Equity on the closing of the €415 million Vidia Climate Fund I

Berlin, Januar 2024 – YPOG advised Vidia Equity on the closing of the Vidia Climate Fund I in the amount of €415 million which was significantly oversubscribed.

Vidia's Fund I will target superior financial returns and positive climate impact by investing in mid-market solutions within three key climate themes: industrial materials, electrification and circular economy. Vidia will focus on emission reductions in five of the most emission-intensive sectors: energy, industrials, transportation, buildings and food & agriculture.

The fund is classified as an article 9 fund under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Vidia has developed a customized climate impact framework and scorecard for its screening and investment process. The Vidia Impact Methodology is based on a multi-layered approach to assess the stand-alone impact and long-term relevance of a climate solution as well as the incremental impact for investors. In addition, the fund has been structured to permit hands-on involvement in the portfolio companies to facilitate the implementation of the Vidia Impact Methodology.

Team

Dr. Fabian Euhus (Lead, Funds), Partner, Berlin
Antonia von Treuenfeld (Funds), Associate, Berlin
Dr. Helder Schnittker (Tax), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Dajo Sanning (Tax), Senior Associate, Berlin

About Vidia Equity

Founded by Johanna Struthmann and Dr. Stephan Rosarius, Vidia has been set-up to identify and scale industrial climate solutions with an operational approach, addressing the urgent need for decarbonisation within DACH and beyond. The Firm targets superior financial returns and positive climate impact by investing in mid-market solutions within three core themes across the most emission-intensive sectors. Now a team of 18 professionals, together the firm has 50+ years of shared industrial investing experience and combines investment, sustainability and operating excellence in the DACH region. Vidia is headquartered in Munich. For more information please see www.vidiaequity.com.

 

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