Accelerating growth for climate-first companies & changemakers

Whether you're building a climate startup, running ESG initiatives at scale, or leading community-driven impact, navigating growth isn't easy.

From fundraising and go-to-market to partnerships, IP strategy, and resilience planning, decarbonization to compliance, 4WARD’s expert consultants offer 1-on-1 support to unlock clarity, momentum, and real results.

Tailored expertise for startups, corporates, NGOs & ecosystems

We offer tailored, hands-on support to help you move from plans to progress, and from ambition to measurable action.

For Startups & Scale-ups

From pitch decks to go-to-market, fundraising to hiring - 4WARD’s core team can help you move from idea to traction to build your growth and climate impact.

For Corporates & Industry

We support ESG teams and innovation leads with roadmap design, net zero execution, LCA business delivery and key partnerships.

For NGOs & Ecosystem Players

We work with you to drive funding and cross-sector partnerships at a local and global level, build impact goals and carve community-led resilience initiatives.

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Accelerating growth for climate-first startups & innovators

Capital Acquisition - Fundraising, VC advisory, grants, RFPs & tax credits

Growth & Market Expansion - GTM strategy, sales, internationalization

Team Building - Hiring, HR & ops support for rapid scale-ups & growth

Partnerships & Pilots - Expansion, innovation & landing landmark clients

Business Operations - Fractional CFO services, legal & IP protection

Brand & Marketing - Climate-positive positioning & category building

Strategic Advisory - Pipeline acceleration & business development

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Strategy and hands-on support for forward thinking organizations

Net Zero Implementation - Full-service decarbonisation & ESG strategy

Sustainable Supply Chain - Assessment, optimization & management

Green Product Development - Engineering, design & innovation

Regulatory Compliance - CSRD/SFDR/SEC & ESG reporting guidance

Carbon Management - Advisory, offsetting & reduction strategies

Talent Acquisition - Climate & sustainability role recruitment

Innovation & Partnerships - Corporate venturing & startup scouting

Impact Goal Integration - Business strategy aligned with sustainability

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Trust, from day 1

"4WARD’s connections within ClimateTech have been super helpful over the past few months and helped us tremendously in closing our first financing round!"

Rene Haas

CEO of Neocarbon

"4WARD has been instrumental from day one in helping us connect to great investors, prospective clients and strategic partners. Can’t recommend 4WARD enough - their network & hustle are incredibly valuable.”

Dror Sofer

CEO of EExion

"4WARD/Radu is a pleasure to work with and a true expert in modeling. They can build incredibly sophisticated models with ease, and their rates are very affordable.

I've worked with them on dozens of projects over the years and can say they are a true professional and master of their craft. Highly recommended!"

Collin Eckles

Managing Partner of Natureza Growth Partners

“They been a great help for our company. Their strategic insights and finance solutions significantly improved our strategic direction. We couldn't be happier!”
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Shefket Robelli

CEO of Voltox.ai

“We’ve enjoyed every aspect of our collaboration with 4WARD.VC and 4WARD. From the first day, 4WARD has opened their network to us and helped us make valuable connections in the climate ecosystem.”

Nicholas Weber

CEO of Voltiris

“4WARD & Nic came on board to help us achieve commerciality and from the outset helped us refine our pitch decks and determine the investment ask.

Their connections in the industry helped us meet investors we would never have had the chance to connect with and secured investment for our first commercial plant and approval for future scale up capital as we expand in 2026-27.

Rod Fountain

Founder & CEO of Unwasted

"Working with 4WARD & TTP honestly changed the trajectory of our business. We always knew we were building something special, but we just couldn’t explain it in a way that really landed with people - especially investors.

They came in, got under the skin of the business incredibly quickly, and helped tell our story in a way that finally made sense to the outside world. They sharpened our narrative, made our positioning 10x clearer, and basically turned the jumble of ideas in our heads into something investors could actually get excited about.

The difference in our fundraising conversations was night and day. We ended up raising from the exact investors we wanted - on far better terms than we expected.

Conor Doyle

CoFounder & CEO of Money Service Lab

"Working with 4WARD during REplace's early stages majorly accelerated our growth. Matt and the team provided direct intros to relevant investors, partners, and clients—not just databases, but warm connections that led to real opportunities and valuable input. Their support on fundraising, strategy, pitch refinement, and business development was hands-on, practical and just what we needed.

But what really stood out was their crazy responsiveness and genuine commitment to helping us succeed. Whether a quick Whatsapp on the weekends or an unplanned call, Matt and the team were always ready to help tackle challenges.

For climate and sustainability startups looking to move faster with fundraising, sales, and scaling, 4WARD delivers!"

Matias Sigal

CoFounder & CEO of REplace Energy

“Working with 4WARD & TTP was transformational for our business.

They reframed our entire market position, defined a narrative that finally captured who we were and impact we're creating, and embedded across every part of the business.

The shift was immediate. We became more distinctive, more disruptive, and far more credible in the eyes of the market. The new story elevated our perceived value and opened doors we’d been trying to break through for months.

They aren’t just brilliant strategic thinkers - they’re exceptional partners. Sharp, collaborative, empathetic and hugely invested in our success. Working with them was one of the most important decisions we’ve made as a company."

Colm Devine

Founder & CEO of Unwasted

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What clients say about 4WARD's consulting partners...

They excelled in recruiting key account executives for Imubit across the U.S. and Europe, focusing on roles requiring industry knowledge, technical skills, and business development expertise.

Their strategic approach ensured candidates aligned with Imubit's goals and were poised to drive growth and build strong client relationships.

Marc de Guiran

Head of Sales EMEA at Imubit, Belgium

"Working with 4WARD during REplace's early stages majorly accelerated our growth. Matt and the team provided direct intros to relevant investors, partners, and clients—not just databases, but warm connections that led to real opportunities and valuable input. Their support on fundraising, strategy, pitch refinement, and business development was hands-on, practical and just what we needed.

But what really stood out was their crazy responsiveness and genuine commitment to helping us succeed. Whether a quick Whatsapp on the weekends or an unplanned call, Matt and the team were always ready to help tackle challenges.

For climate and sustainability startups looking to move faster with fundraising, sales, and scaling, 4WARD delivers!"

Matias Sigal

CEO of REplace Energy

We worked with 4WARD to prepare for our seed round and couldn't be happier. They were incredibly valuable to develop our pitch deck further into something professional that really wows investors and was a massive help in practicing and perfecting our pitch.
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We highly recommend working with 4WARD if you're looking to ace your pitching game, save time, and win investors"

Cosimo Donati

CEO of LEVA

At GROW Accelerator, we demand the best for our founders — and they delivered. He/they are direct, incisive, and highly effective at helping founders cut through noise and focus on what truly matters in a pitch. Their coaching raised the bar for our cohort, and I would not hesitate to recommend him/them to any accelerator or founder serious about building a winning pitch.

Joshua Soo

GROW Accelerator, Director

They took on the daunting task of sorting through 100s of grants and quickly identified the ones most aligned with our mission.

Their expertise in sustainability and years of experience really shone through in the thoughtful, compelling applications for our behalf.

Beyond their skills, they were a joy to work with - always approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success. I can't recommend enough to anyone looking for a grant writer who not only delivers excellent results but also makes the process collaborative and seamless.

Christa Marie Clark

Founder & CEO, Material Union

Lena/4WARD has been a big support for me as a first time CMO trying to figure out product positioning for the company.

They are diligent and methodical in their approach, ready to provide the right advice and direction. We’ve got a clear document now that together with our brand strategy aligns everyone on our direction - and as marketeers we know how important this is in everything we do.

‍Elena Bersadschi

CMO, Breathe

It was a great pleasure to brainstorm ideas with them, critically analyze recent developments and policies, screen case studies and document innovative experiences, and weigh pros and cons of proposals.

I believe they will be able to make contributions of this nature in any context as they will immerse themselves deeply in the local realities and use their experience from other contexts.

Koos Neefjes

Former UNDP-Vietnam
Policy Advisor on Climate Change

They offered boundless energy, inspiration and dedication. Together we launched a climate advocacy and awareness group, Climate Dads, from scratch. Thanks to their ability to form authentic connections with so many different partners, supporters and members of the media, we took our idea and scaled it fast. They are a fantastic collaborator.

Ben Block

Co-Founder, Climate Dads

4WARD’s connections within ClimateTech have been super helpful over the past few months and helped us tremendously in closing our first financing round!

Rene Haas

CEO of Neocarbon

I hired 4WARD/Soren to develop a first financial plan for my startup. They took the time to really understand both my needs and the market in our first meeting, which made a big difference.

We then spent a full day together working through the financial plan step by step. They followed up witha clear, well-structured 1-year and 5-year plan that gave me real clarity and direction.

It felt like having a trusted partner by my side, which I can rely on also in future.

Marco Meola

Founder & CEO, DATABIOMIX

Exceptional ability to simplify complex sales strategies and make them relatable, helping our team achieve a new level of professionalism and effectiveness in our sales efforts. Highly recommend to anyone looking to sharpen their team’s skills

I had the pleasure of working with them to refine our GTM strategy during a critical phase of our late-stage startup. We sought expertise in strategic planning, and he/they delivered beyond expectations. Their ability to think outside the box gave us a distinct competitive edge, unlocking new pathways and perspectives we hadn’t considered.

Highly recommend for any organization looking to add fresh, innovative perspectives to their growth strategy!

Matthew Blank

Founder Shower of Canary

I was looking for a sustainable, custom, high-quality set of illustrations to match my CI, and resonate with fellow future-anxious sustainability agents. They delivered all that and more!

Every time I visit my own website, the illustrations make me smile, and remind me of what's at stake, why I do my job. They seem to do the same for my clients: Since we launched the new site, I had to set up a waitlist.

Nicole K

CEO of EcoQuent.de