Trusted by industry leaders and innovators alike
Whether you're building a climate startup, running ESG initiatives at scale, or leading community-driven impact, navigating growth, regulations & competitive pressures 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 faster.
What clients say about 4WARD's consulting partners...
"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
“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
"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."
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 of Material Union
“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 Ambika and 4WARD 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.”
I believe Ambika and 4WARD 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
"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!"
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 & Founder of REplace Energy
"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."
"They support you at different stages and levels of progress, initiating processes that, thanks to their help, move forward much faster than you might imagine."
Their strategic approach ensured candidates aligned with Imubit's goals and were poised to drive growth and build strong client relationships."
"They support you at different stages and levels of progress, initiating processes that, thanks to their help, move forward much faster than you might imagine."
Marc de Guiran
Head of Sales EMEA of Imubit
“Able to quickly assess each founder’s style and tailor pitch coaching accordingly. He/they are natural storytellers with a sharp sense for what makes a pitch land.
Thanks to their guidance, every founder delivered a confident and compelling pitch at our final Showcase in Singapore."
Thanks to their guidance, every founder delivered a confident and compelling pitch at our final Showcase in Singapore."
Yaniv Corem
Director of GROW Accel
"They support you at different stages and levels of progress, initiating processes that, thanks to their help, move forward much faster than you might imagine."
Anonymous
Accelerate Estonia alumnus
"Their fractional CSO services helped us launch our company sustainably, attract investment, and scale overseas"
Anonymous
Consumer goods company
“Mr. Gade & the 4WARD team was able to fulfill the goals during the project and adapt to changing circumstances.
Moreover, they had very good conceptual thinking that enabled him to anticipate, understand and break down complex issues in order to design relevant and efficient solutions. They quickly pinpointed problems, assessed their impact, and came up with potential solutions to address those.
Their exceptional hands-on approach and proactive attitude helped fulfill the project requirements, going beyond and providing valuable insights from an outside perspective.”
Moreover, they had very good conceptual thinking that enabled him to anticipate, understand and break down complex issues in order to design relevant and efficient solutions. They quickly pinpointed problems, assessed their impact, and came up with potential solutions to address those.
Their exceptional hands-on approach and proactive attitude helped fulfill the project requirements, going beyond and providing valuable insights from an outside perspective.”
Christian Anderegg
VP Finance, Beekeeper AG
“Great workshops on positioning and narrative of our B2B Climate Data & simulation Tool which replace spreadsheets, powerpoints and email + expensive consultants.
Worked through three intense sessions of 1.5 hour plus 1 wrap up - We got the strategy house and now it's next step to narrow down to messaging in sales presentations, investor and webpages. However, a good high intense pace and got us to challenge ourself on the messaging. Highly recommend Lena Andican (4WARD consulting partner)."
Worked through three intense sessions of 1.5 hour plus 1 wrap up - We got the strategy house and now it's next step to narrow down to messaging in sales presentations, investor and webpages. However, a good high intense pace and got us to challenge ourself on the messaging. Highly recommend Lena Andican (4WARD consulting partner)."
Anna Sandgreen
CEO & Founder Unibloom
"Lena (4WARD consulting partner) has been a big support for me as a first time CMO trying to figure out product positioning for the company. She/4WARD 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."
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 of Breathe
"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!"
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 Black
Founder of Shower Canary
"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 with a 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.”
We then spent a full day together working through the financial plan step by step. They followed up with a 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 of DATABIOMIX
“They consistently demonstrated a remarkable proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive communication and public relations strategies. Their ability to convey messages with clarity and impact is truly commendable.
As an team, they are not only dedicated and diligent but also excellent team players. Their interpersonal skills and collaborative approach have contributed to the success of cross-functional projects for Social Friday.
Their outstanding leadership skills and proactive approach make them a crucial asset in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
I highly recommend them for any position involving communication and leadership. I am confident that they will not only meet but exceed your expectations!”
As an team, they are not only dedicated and diligent but also excellent team players. Their interpersonal skills and collaborative approach have contributed to the success of cross-functional projects for Social Friday.
Their outstanding leadership skills and proactive approach make them a crucial asset in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
I highly recommend them for any position involving communication and leadership. I am confident that they will not only meet but exceed your expectations!”
Fikret Zendeli
Founder of Social Friday
"Working with Katherin and 4WARD team allowed us to structure our contractual operations across Latin America in a strategic and compliant way. Their understanding of country-specific regulatory nuances was critical to the project’s success."
General Counsel
Tech Company Expanding to LATAM
“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.
We highly recommend working with 4WARD if you're looking to ace your pitching game, save time, and win investors.”
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
"We’ve been working with 4WARD for some time now to refine our pitch deck for our Series A, in addition to consulting on marketing, user acquisition/activation, business strategy and app monetization going forward. Every call has been invaluable to help fuel our company’s long-term growth prospects. Can’t recommend him enough."
Jo Webber
Founder of Pod
“A pleasure to work with! They have a great eye for design and have been consistently reliable.
Along with a wide set of skills, they have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Would highly recommend working together."
Along with a wide set of skills, they have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Would highly recommend working together."
CEO
Momo Media
"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 of Climate Dads
“They been a great help for our company. Their strategic insights and finance solutions significantly improved our strategic direction. We couldn't be happier!”
Shefket Robelli
Founder & CEO of Voltox.ai
“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.
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
"Structured due diligence that directly informed our investment memo. Insightful, data-driven, and pragmatic.”
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Renewable Developer
"Exceptional understanding of how regulation links with funding and technology. His recommendations were timely and actionable.”
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Cleantech Manufacturer
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.