For VCs: Know what you're buying into
Understand how regulation shapes the growth ceiling and risk profile of the company before you commit capital.
- → Regulatory Due Diligence
- → Policy & Market Intelligence
Regulatory advisory for cleantech VCs and energy startups.
We help investors de-risk deals and energy startups navigate regulations to accelerate growth.
FOCUS AREAS
- EU clean energy policy and regulations
- Flexibility, power markets, grids and electrification frameworks
- International expansion of cleantech scaleups across European markets
WHY IT MATTERS
47%
of cleantech companies are hindered by regulatory complexity.
Limited regulatory due diligence
Constrains VCs' ability to make fully informed investment decisions.
Underestimated regulatory exposure
Often leads to unexpected delays, costs, or execution risk.
Geographic expansion assumptions
Break down when regulatory constraints differ across markets.
Lack of in-house regulatory expertise
Limits access to early policy signals.
Source: European Investment Fund, 2025
SERVICES
We provide regulatory clarity for investors and startups.
For Startups: Regulatory readiness to scale
Build a regulatory and international expansion strategy that turns EU and national policy from a hurdle into a tailwind.
- → Regulatory Strategy
- → International Expansion Strategy
- → Policy & Market Intelligence
HOW WE WORK
1
Understand your context.
We start by mapping your business model, target markets and regulatory exposure. Every company and investor sits differently within the regulatory landscape.
2
Cut through the complexity.
We translate EU and national regulation into clear, actionable intelligence, filtering out the noise and focusing on what actually affects your investment or growth decisions.
3
Stay ahead of change.
Regulation evolves. We flag shifts early, before they affect your strategy, investment thesis or expansion plans.
Engagements are flexible, project-based or ongoing, depending on what works for you.
TESTIMONIAL
“We worked with Cinzia Alberti to deliver a masterclass for our portfolio companies on navigating European regulation and building a regulatory intelligence system. Cinzia's depth of expertise was immediately clear, and her thorough preparation ensured that the session was tailored to our founders. She delivered the content in an accessible and well-structured manner, translating complex concepts into clear insights for founders. Cinzia also engaged directly with participants' questions and provided guidance on topics such as European market expansion and identifying relevant policy stakeholders. We received very positive feedback, and I would highly recommend Cinzia to founders and anyone looking for an expert on EU regulation!”
ABOUT
Cinzia Alberti
Cinzia Alberti brings 5+ years at the intersection of EU energy policy and cleantech startups. Former regulatory lead at Sympower, with roots in Brussels-based energy policymaking and experience at an energy investment fund. She combines hands-on startup execution with deep expertise in EU energy regulation and a strong network across EU institutions and national regulators.
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