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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Leading organizations trust 4WARD consultants

Accelerating growth for climate-first startups & innovators

Capital Acquisition - Fundraising, VC advisory, grants & 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!"
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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.”
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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

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

We introduced his/their 'cookbook' from day one. Game changer.

Dr. Jan Wurzbacher

Founder of Climeworks AG

I can wholeheartedly recommend working with Cornelius/4WARD to any entrepreneur seeking prioritization and efficiency in their professional and personal activities

Amir Roughani

Founder of Vispiron Group
(EY Entrepreneur of the Year)

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

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

Without him/their help, we wouldn't be where we are today.

Valentin Gutknecht

Founder, Neustark AG

They have been a big support for me as a first time CMO trying to figure out product positioning for the company.

They/she 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

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!
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Rene Haas

CEO of Neocarbon

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