GND Partners

What GND Partners does

GND Partners is a boutique sustainable investment advisory firm founded in 2012 and operating primarily through its Lithuanian legal entity, GND Advisory, UAB. The firm serves two primary client constituencies: investors (credit institutions, investment firms, real asset investors) and investees (industrial companies, manufacturing firms, sustainable energy facilities, and energy service providers) across Central and Eastern Europe (12 EU/NATO member states) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (6 countries), with offices in Kaunas (HQ), Dubai, London, and Luxembourg.

The firm's core offering centers on regulatory-grade sustainability advisory and tooling, including automated EU Taxonomy alignment assessment with Green Asset Ratio (GAR) and Banking Book Taxonomy Alignment Ratio (BTAR) calculation, Scope 1/2/3 carbon accounting under the GHG Protocol, ISO 14040-compliant Life Cycle Assessment, and portfolio-level sustainability reporting aligned with SFDR, NFRD, and TFCD. These capabilities are delivered through a web-based client gateway (gnd.one) and an Advisors Network of Sustainability Advisors, Deal Originators, and Operating Partners. The firm additionally manages investment funds focused on net-zero, ESG-compliant portfolios in industrial, real asset, and sustainable energy segments, structures project finance and SPVs for off-grid sustainable energy, and helps clients secure non-dilutive capital from EU innovation schemes (Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, LIFE).

Revenue is generated through professional services fees (advisory engagements, likely project-based or retainer), managed services (fund management fees and potential carried interest), and transaction-related fees (project finance structuring). GND also operates the annual STAGE Forum (Kaunas 2023, Warsaw 2024, Dubai 2025) as an owned thought-leadership channel that anchors brand visibility and demand generation. The firm maintains strategic relationships with European Commission agencies (REA, CINEA, HaDEA), the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and a network of academic and industrial consortium partners across multiple EU-funded research projects.

Name

GND Partners

Legal name

GND Advisory, UAB

Website

https://gndpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GND Partners is a boutique sustainable investment advisory firm serving investors and industrial companies across Central and Eastern Europe and the GCC, delivering EU Taxonomy alignment, carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, project finance, and investment management services through an Advisors Network and the gnd.one client gateway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Investment Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy & Energy Transition Funds (FSANAJAB), Climate Finance Funds & Green Investment Facilities (BPADACAH)

Keywords

• Sustainable investment advisory
• EU taxonomy compliance
• Carbon accounting services
• Sustainable project finance
• ESG consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Investment Advisory Services: GND provides bespoke financial and sustainability advisory services to both investors and industrial companies (investees). Services include sustainability strategy, EU Taxonomy alignment, carbon accounting, financial advisory (M&A, restructuring, capital raising), and innovation advisory. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements, likely structured as project-based or retainer fees.
2. Investment Management and Fund Services: GND manages investment funds focused on sustainable investments in industrial companies, real assets, and sustainable energy facilities. The fund invests with a regional and industrial focus (CEE and GCC), targeting net-zero carbon emission and fully ESG-compliant portfolios. Revenue likely includes management fees and performance/carried interest.
3. Project Finance and Deal Structuring: GND structures financial solutions for project financing, including Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), debt and equity structures, and bespoke project/financial modelling. Also provides liquidity options through secondary market for sustainable investments and sustainable investment securitisation.
4. Innovation Funding Services: GND supports clients in securing funding from innovation schemes (Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, LIFE programme). Services include feasibility studies, administrative management, consortium building, project application writing, and financial management — likely billed as professional services or success fees.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GND Partners is a sustainable investment firm providing bespoke advisory services to two client groups: investors (credit institutions, investment firms, real asset investors) and investees (industrial companies, sustainable energy facilities, energy service providers). Core services include sustainability strategy, EU Taxonomy alignment, carbon accounting, Life Cycle Assessment, financial advisory (M&A, restructuring, capital raising), project finance structuring, innovation funding support, and investment fund management, all aligned with SFDR, NFRD, and EU Taxonomy regulations.

Product overview

GND Partners operates the Sustainable Investment Gateway, a comprehensive platform providing services for both investors and investees in the sustainable finance ecosystem. For investors, the platform offers Carbon Footprint reporting, Green Asset Ratio (GAR) assessment, Sustainability Reporting, and Investment Strategies services. For investees, it provides EU Taxonomy Assessment, Project Finance, Innovation Funding, and an Advisors Network. The platform also includes specialized sustainability services such as Carbon Accounting (measuring GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3), Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040 compliant), and Sustainability Advisory. All services align with EU Taxonomy Regulation, SFDR, and ESG standards to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon Footprint Automated solution providing GHG emissions reporting per scope (1, 2 & 3), investment funds' carbon intensity, and carbon footprint indicators to help investors on their Net Zero journey. Targeted at credit institutions, investment firms, and institutional investors requiring portfolio-level carbon footprint disclosure.
• Green Asset Ratio (GAR) Automated EU Taxonomy alignment and Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) assessment, with regulation-compliant Green Asset Ratio (GAR) and Banking Book Taxonomy Alignment Ratio (BTAR) calculations for credit institutions and investment firms seeking EU Taxonomy compliance.
• Sustainability Reporting Professional support for developing sustainability reports aligned with TFCD, NFRD, and SFDR standards, including ESG due diligence, GHG accounting, and EU Taxonomy assessments for financial institutions and investors.
• Investment Strategies Regional investment strategies focused on Central and Eastern Europe and GCC, targeting industrial companies, sustainable energy facilities, and energy service providers with net-zero and ESG-compliant portfolio objectives for institutional investors.
• EU Taxonomy Assessment Automated classification system for determining whether economic activities are environmentally sustainable according to EU Taxonomy regulation, enabling industrial companies to comply with environmental standards.
• Project Finance Project financing solutions streamlining business processes for securing investments, including bespoke project and financial modelling and off-grid sustainable energy project financing offsetting up to 100% of industrial users' electricity consumption.
• Innovation Funding End-to-end support for securing funding from EU innovation schemes including Innovation Fund (up to 60% capital/operational cost coverage), Horizon Europe, and LIFE programmes, covering project feasibility studies, consortium building, application writing, and financial management.
• Carbon Accounting Platform providing tools to precisely measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions across Scope I, II, and III per GHG Protocol methodology, supporting industrial companies in efficiency gains along the value chain.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Life Cycle Assessment following ISO 14040 standard with four iterative steps, analyzing environmental and human health impacts of products or services across their full life cycle, covering carbon emissions, water consumption, and waste generation.
• Sustainability Advisory Tailored advisory services enabling businesses to achieve sustainability goals, including sustainability assessments, strategy development, and transparent reporting aligned with EU Taxonomy, SFDR, and GHG Protocol standards.
• Project Advisory Financial and innovation advisory services covering mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital raising, forensic investigations, and strategic innovation capabilities for industrial companies.
• Advisors Network Network providing Sustainability Advisors, Deal Originators, and Operating Partners for sustainable business planning, transaction advisory, and implementation of sustainable transitions across the investment lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Off-grid sustainable energy project financing offsetting up to 100% of industrial users' electricity consumption
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Warsaw University of Technology (WUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the STAGE project and STAGE Forum'24. Hosted Day 2 workshop sessions at the Faculty of Physics. Contributed experts including Prof. Tomasz K. Pietrzak and Dr. Michał Marzantowicz to sustainability workshops on grant programmes, green buildings, and electric vehicles infrastructure.
• Innovation Network for Advanced Materials (INAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner contributing to sustainable transition discussions. Oliver Hasse, Managing Director at INAM, participates as keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at STAGE Forums, focusing on deep tech, secure and sustainable supply chains, and advanced materials.
• SINTEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. SINTEF researchers (Håkon Dahl) contribute to STAGE workshops on Karakuri IoT and manufacturing digitisation, providing expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies and operational excellence.
• HSSMI (Sustainable Manufacturing Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. HSSMI experts (Joshua Koch, Margaret Beever) lead workshops on Circular Economy and Sustainable Production Systems, contributing practical knowledge on resource efficiency and industrial sustainability.
• Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. LIC contributes to sustainability workshops, particularly on STAGE grant programmes and innovation funding opportunities for enterprises in Lithuania and the CEE region.
• Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner contributing to entrepreneurship development and innovation management training modules within the STAGE Forum workshops.
• University College Dublin (UCD) - I-Form CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. Prof. Denis Dowling (Director, I-Form Centre) contributes workshops on sustainability reporting and critical raw materials, bringing advanced manufacturing and sustainability research expertise.
• University of LjubljanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. University contributes to STAGE Forum workshops through Prof. Marko Simic on Sustainable Production Systems leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies.
• University of PalermocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner. Prof. Vincenzo Provenzano contributes to sustainability workshops on Transition Management and new sustainability dimensions. Prof. Salvo Tomaselli leads Sustainable Transition Management training modules.
• Slovak University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE project consortium partner contributing academic expertise on sustainable industrial development in the CEE region.
• Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRCCI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAGE Forum partner facilitating networking and business connections between European companies, particularly in the CEE region. Supports cross-border sustainable economic growth initiatives.
• Fintech ArmeniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAGE Forum'25 community partner, facilitating fintech and sustainable finance connections in the Caucasus and broader Eastern European region.
• IT KharkivminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAGE Forum'25 community partner supporting technology and innovation networking connections in Ukraine and the Eastern European tech ecosystem.
• Corner Case TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSTAGE project consortium partner providing technology and digital solutions expertise for sustainable enterprise transition.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAGE Forum'24 partner providing expertise on sustainable urban development, real estate, and land use planning in the context of sustainable investment.
• KEO International ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG Manager Hussein Gubran participates as a panellist at STAGE Forum'25, providing ESG strategy, climate risk frameworks, and sustainable finance solutions expertise.
• Anthesis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArvind Gautam (Associate Director, Head of Climate and Sustainability, Middle East) participates as a panellist at STAGE Forum'25, contributing expertise in ESG due diligence, decarbonisation, and sustainable finance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability advisory and consulting firm providing ESG strategy, decarbonisation, and sustainable finance services to corporates and financial institutions. Directly comparable as a sustainability advisor serving both investor and corporate clients, and a confirmed STAGE Forum'25 panellist alongside GND Partners.
• South Pole: Climate and sustainability advisory that develops carbon offset/sustainability projects and advises corporates and financial institutions on climate strategy, carbon accounting, and sustainable finance. Directly comparable in combining climate advisory with project development and finance structuring for industrial transition.
• Pollination Group: Climate advisory and investment firm providing climate strategy, sustainable finance, and decarbonisation services to corporates and investors. Directly comparable as a boutique combining sustainability advisory with investment-facing mandates for industrial and energy clients.
• EcoAct: Sustainability consultancy delivering carbon accounting, climate strategy, and sustainable finance advisory to corporates and financial institutions. Directly comparable in carbon/SFDR/EU Taxonomy-style advisory services and tooling for industrial and financial clients.
• European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF): Dedicated European circular bioeconomy venture/private equity fund with sustainability impact mandate and corporate/DFI backing. Directly comparable as a sustainable private-markets fund manager in Europe, and a confirmed STAGE Forum panellist alongside GND Partners.
• Climate Advisers Trust: Boutique climate and sustainable finance advisory serving investors and corporates on climate strategy, ESG, and transition planning. Comparable as a smaller specialised sustainable finance advisory working at the intersection of capital allocation and climate transition.

Emerging players

• Greenomy: EU Taxonomy and CSRD-focused SaaS platform that automates sustainability reporting for financial institutions and corporates. Comparable technology overlap with GND's automated EU Taxonomy/GAR/BTAR assessment capabilities, but delivered via pure-SaaS model rather than bespoke advisory.

Regional players

• PFR Ventures: Polish state-backed fund of funds managing VC and PE capital across CEE, with growing sustainability orientation. Comparably positioned as a sustainable private-markets capital allocator in the CEE region, and a confirmed STAGE Forum panellist alongside GND Partners.
• TFI PZU: One of Central Europe's largest asset managers with a focus on ESG and sustainable investment strategies. Comparable as a regional incumbent sustainable asset manager operating in the same CEE markets GND targets, and a confirmed STAGE Forum panellist.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG (Sustainability Services): Big 4 professional services firm with a global sustainability/ESG advisory practice serving investors and corporates on climate risk, SFDR/CSRD reporting, and EU Taxonomy compliance. Comparable capability set at much greater scale, positioning as a broad incumbent rather than direct competitor to GND's boutique offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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