Kristjan Raude

Investments & Advisory

2006 - Current

Boutique Advisory & Family Office #Fundraising #ClimateFinance #CarbonMarkets #StartUps #Europe #Africa https://www.raude.eu/

Co-Founder

2022

1MTN is a high-quality nature-based carbon removal project developer in Africa. We are on a mission to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. We are planting native bamboo in polyculture with an emphasis on biodiversity management. Our projects create thousands of jobs and a sustainable future for local communities. Join us on our mission. Planted the largest intact bamboo plantation in East Africa. #Bamboo #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCredits

Lead Investor & Advisor

2018

I was lead investor in their €1M round and angel investor in their first round. FleetFox​, an asset-light marketplace, is redefining B2B fleet services (car-sharing, delivery, telecoms, etc.), slashing fleet operations costs by 35-60%.

Member

2022

The Greentech Alliance is a community of Greentech companies from all over the world which connects the members to top-tier VCs, media and experts.

Angel Investor & Advisor

2022

We will bring Estonian energy production into the 21st century by developing a modern small nuclear power plant that will ensure Estonia's security of electricity supply in all weathers, a favourable price for electricity consumers and the fulfilment of the country's climate goals. Website https://fermi.ee

Lead investor & Advisor

2020

Adact is a software as a service for game-based lead generation and marketing campaigns. It gives you the freedom to create highly engaging marketing campaigns in minutes – involving zero code in the process. https://adact.me/

Angel Investor & Advisor

2021

CupLoop develops a smart return kiosk for reusable plates and cups with instant deposit refund ♻️🌎. Our flagship product is a reverse vending machine (RVM) for reusable packages. Each package is uniquely tagged with RFID chips, ensuring instant and precise tracking. Customers can enjoy contactless deposit refunds directly to their NFC bank cards or mobile wallets. Additionally, our system integrates with custom apps, enabling clients to personalize refund methods, including bonus points or deposit money. Here's how our Drop, Tap & Go process works: * Purchase food or drink in a reusable package and pay a deposit * Upon finishing, return the packages to our smart return kiosk * Tap your bank card on the bank terminal to collect the deposit Website https://cuploop.com/

Lead Investor & Advisor

2021

All the technology you need to launch and scale your own sharing business. Whether it is a scooter, bike, moped, or even car sharing.

Lead Investor & Advisor

2021

I was a lead investor in their angel round. VSight Connected Worker Platform empowers frontline workers with the essential knowledge, skills, and support to execute tasks safely and up to the highest standards.

Member

2019

Board Member

2020 - 2022

President

2021 - 2021

Estonian Business Angels Network, established in late 2012, is an umbrella organization for business angels and business angel groups seeking investment opportunities in Estonia and its neighboring regions with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed-stage investments.