Wind Capital

Wind Capital is a European venture capital firm investing in early-stage deeptech startups. The firm supports companies developing critical technologies for climate adaptation and European technological sovereignty. It provides capital and strategic partnership for Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, targeting innovations in sustainable systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space, and defense.

Founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs Thierry Vandewalle and Xavier Lazarus, Wind Capital originated from their insight into empowering innovators to tackle global challenges. Leveraging operational experience, they created a firm structured as a hands-on partner, providing more than just capital to deeptech ventures. This approach emphasizes deep engagement with portfolio companies.

The firm primarily backs early-stage European deeptech founders whose solutions contribute to climate resilience, environmental sustainability, or strategic autonomy. Wind Capital aims to be a dedicated long-term partner, helping ventures scale impact. Its vision is to foster growth delivering substantial economic returns and critical societal benefits in a global landscape.