About Sustainable Accelerator
Sustainable Accelerator, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2017, is based in London, United Kingdom. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 13 startups in sectors like High Tech, Auto Tech. As of Apr 2026, Sustainable Accelerator has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Rovco, DryGro and RideTandem. The program is backed by a team of 3 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United Kingdom. Its latest investment was a $690K Seed round in RideTandem on Jul 15, 2020, which also saw participation from ESA and The Foundation for Integrated Transport.
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Sustainable Accelerator's List of Top Investments
Sustainable Accelerator has a portfolio of 13 companies. Their most notable investments are in Zeigo and Master Filter.Their portfolio spans across and United Kingdom. They have invested in High Tech, Auto Tech, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 14 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Sustainable Accelerator:
1. Rovco
Provider of AI-driven ROVs and services for inspection of ships. Its product and service portfolio includes powerful electric work-class vehicles with e vectored thrust, compact inspection class ROV, a compact survey ROV, a workhorse of the Rovco fleet, and a compact ROV that comes with a manipulator, rear-facing camera, smart tether, sonar, blue view, HD or 4K camera. It also leverages AI technology for surveys and inspection.
Key facts about Rovco
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £13.7M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $38.5M
- Employee Count: 50 as on Dec 31, 2020
- Investors: Messebauer, In-Q-Tel and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 15, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. DryGro
Developer of animal feed growing systems. The company is involved in growing sustainable animal feed products. The product offering includes aquatic lentils that are nutritious and a good source of protein.
Key facts about DryGro
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.79M
- Employee Count: 7 as on Dec 31, 2021
- Investors: Messebauer, Primis Ventures and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 07, 2020, $*****
3. RideTandem
Operator of buses. Users can book services by providing location, destination, user details, payment details, preferred dates, and more.
Key facts about RideTandem
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.7M
- Employee Count: 48 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: ESA, Low Carbon Innovation Fund and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 03, 2023, $*****
4. Zeigo
Provider of software for businesses to manage and reduce carbon emissions. The software helps businesses create carbon reduction action plans and track progress. It offers tools for supply chain decarbonization and connects businesses with renewable energy developers. The software is designed for large corporate enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. It also supports renewable energy developers and energy solution providers.
Key facts about Zeigo
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.21M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Earlymarket, Syndicate Room and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 25, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Minviro
Provider of life cycle assessment solutions for industrial companies. The software provides insights into carbon hotspots within supply chains, enabling users to identify and mitigate environmental impacts. It allows for scenario simulations to explore various pathways for reducing emissions and managing sustainability outcomes, data governance, and more.
Key facts about Minviro
Sustainable Accelerator's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in RideTandem.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Sustainable Accelerator's Investments by Stage
Sustainable Accelerator has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $394K.Sustainable Accelerator's Investments by Sector
Sustainable Accelerator has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Energy Tech, Auto Tech, Enterprise Applications and Environment Tech. Notably, it has invested in 8 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Energy Tech | 2 |
Auto Tech | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment Tech | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sustainable Accelerator's Investments by Geography
Sustainable Accelerator has made most investments in United Kingdom (3).Sustainable Accelerator's recent investments
Sustainable Accelerator has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Sustainable Accelerator:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 15, 2020 | United Kingdom | Seed | 3625 | [+1] | |
Apr 05, 2019 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2093 | ||
Mar 29, 2018 | United Kingdom | Seed | 4333 |
Acquired companies in Sustainable Accelerator's Portfolio
1 company from Sustainable Accelerator's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Zeigo in Jan 2022 by Schneider Electric.Here are Sustainable Accelerator's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 13, 2022 | Apr 05, 2019 | Seed | 6374 |
Team profile of Sustainable Accelerator
Sustainable Accelerator has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners located in United Kingdom. Sustainable Accelerator's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Sustainable Accelerator
Over the past 8 years, 19 investors have co-invested in Sustainable Accelerator's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Sustainable Accelerator: 5 investors entered a company along with Sustainable Accelerator. These include investors like ESA (1 company).
- Invested after Sustainable Accelerator: A total of 14 investors have invested in Sustainable Accelerator's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Blackfinch Ventures (1 company) and First Monday VC (1 company).
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