Pyrpose

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🚀I am humbled.  Pyrpose made it to the Slush Top 50! With only a handful of startups recognized from the global competition, it feels great to be selected among the most promising innovators in sustainability and energy transition 🌍 Thanks Slush team for recognizing our efforts and giving us the platform to connect with even more leaders and investors who share in our vision for the future. Doing good for the planet and making a return is the model to solve for the climate crisis.  Another step closer on our journey to keep pushing boundaries at Pyrpose 💪 Fleur HeynsFlorian Kemmerich Ed Stevens Vivek Chandaria Glisten Cieslak Anthony Stephan Rishi Bhattacharya Green Fintech Network Matt Ward Gerrit Sindermann David Long Bastian Wetzel Olaf Hannemann Mathias Ruch 4Ward Marija Poposka #slush50

In case you missed it, September at The Sustainability Journey was a month of inspiring conversations with three wonderful changemakers. -We kicked off with Kevin Kyer from Pyrpose, delving into sustainable investment strategies. - Next, Yasmina Vucina shared insights on inclusive banking and how finance can drive social and environmental responsibility. - Finally, we wrapped up with Giulia Marzetti, championing the role of Women in STEM and their impact on the future of sustainability. #sustainability #podcast #change #business #banking #investment

With roughly a 1 in 100 chance of making it, I am happy to share that Pyrpose has made it to the Slush Top 100! Feels great to have our work in democratizing energy transition investing recognized at such a level. 🙌🏼 If you are a founder or investor, Slush is amazing.  They manage to facilitate an incredible conference everytime and is one of my favorite events to attend. Each year I have noticed how they get more and more sustainable and with the recent partnership with A2A, it is further evidence of this. Many thanks to the Slush team for this opportunity, as we get a step closer on our journey by partnering with even more sustainable leaders and investors. Stay tuned as we push forward. 🚀 Florian Kemmerich Fleur Heyns Ed Stevens Vivek Chandaria Glisten Cieslak Anthony Stephan Rishi Bhattacharya Green Fintech Network Matt Ward Gerrit Sindermann David Long Bastian Wetzel Olaf Hannemann Mathias Ruch

Are We Innovating Fast Enough in Solar and Storage? Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Solar & Storage Live Zürich conference alongside my colleague, Pierre-Loïc Caïjo. Our topic — Is Solar and Storage Innovating Fast Enough — got me thinking about the real heroes of the energy transition. Beyond investment committees and boardrooms, it’s the people on the ground—installers, energy workers, and suppliers—who are driving this progress. It takes a village as they say. 📝Here are some key takeaways from the event: 📌Rapid Growth in Solar  - Solar energy is growing rapidly, especially in Europe and Switzerland: - Solar and wind now generate 30% of Europe’s energy. - Solar panel prices have dropped 96%, with another 50% decrease expected. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQvbGFbB Pyrpose, Qanta Energy SA | Producteur d’Energies Renouvelables, Pierre-Loïc Caïjo, Gerrit Sindermann, Jannika Aalto Loïc d'Assier, Deborah Learoyd, Dominik Bucher, Diego Sigrist, Ahren P.

This last Wednesday, I organised a climate networking event with Dr. Andrea Licata and 4Ward in Geneva. From folks starting their career in climate to veterans in energy transition and just figuring out their climate career.  It was great to talk about the challenges and opportunities of driving innovation and how we need more, especially in Switzerland! The evening was buzzing with ideas and I think this is just getting started.🚀 If you’d like to come to the next one, please send me a message. 📥 Big thanks to everyone who joined us! Florian Kemmerich Fleur Heyns Ed Stevens Vivek Chandaria Glisten Cieslak Anthony Stephan Rishi Bhattacharya Green Fintech Network Matt Ward Gerrit Sindermann Mihnea Filip Nicolas Cattaneo Maria Leoni, MBA Irete Hamdani Brian Gardner Dhanesh Kothari Joseph Naayem Alan Tawil-Kummerman Loïc d'Assier Simone Buffa, MBA, CEM, PMP Nadim Dziri

I am impressed by the International Olympic Committee – IOC and their efforts to be more sustainable, but can they do more. While watching the Olympics the other night with my family, the BBC started talking about this being the most sustainable Olympics ever.  As we were cheering on the US, Switzerland and really anyone putting it all out there, it got me curious as to what they were actually doing, so I read up on it. In the comments, you can find the measures and my thoughts on each.  Overall, a step in the right direction, but more can be done. #Olympics2024 #Sustainability #SustainableOlympics Florian Kemmerich Fleur Heyns Ed Stevens Vivek Chandaria Glisten Cieslak Anthony Stephan Rishi Bhattacharya Green Fintech Network Matt Ward Gerrit Sindermann Caroline Tsay Dr. Andrea Licata

The picture below is of a mosquito in January of this year, in Switzerland, not July!   📈 We are breaking records here in Europe, and the imperative to go green, now has some incredible market dynamics pushing it forward. Here in Switzerland where we operate, energy prices have grown by 45% since 2022, due in part to Switzerland’s reliance on other countries for energy.   Do you know what has happened since? Solar installation grew by 40% in 2023.  Not much grows by 40% in one year in Switzerland!🤔 Building owners are seeing the economic benefit and doing good for the planet. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dTzfX77W #Greenswitzerland #Sustainability #Renewableenergy #InvestInTheFuture Florian Kemmerich Fleur Heyns Ed Stevens Vivek Chandaria Glisten Cieslak Anthony Stephan Rishi Bhattacharya Green Fintech Network Matt Ward Gerrit Sindermann

💡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: "𝐈𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲? 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡." 🌍 organized by Green Fintech Network and IMD The conference was packed with invaluable discussions and forward-thinking perspectives on sustainable finance. We kicked off with a powerful keynote on "The Sustainability Imperative" by Jean-François Manzoni and Prof. Karl Schmedders (with a super insightful presentation) setting the tone for the day. 🚀 A highlight for me was the panel discussion, "From Seed to Profit: The Role of Investors in Fostering Green Fintech Success," featuring insights from Nikolaus Guido, Oliver Marchand, Oliver Yorke and Gerrit Sindermann. Their collective wisdom shed light on how investors communities can drive the growth of green fintech ventures. 🔍 The day continued with thought-provoking sessions: "From Compliance to Competence: Enhancing Efficiency in Sustainable Finance Frameworks" by Prof. Dr. Beat Affolter and Prof. Salvatore Cantale. 💡 Startup pitches showcased innovative solutions in sustainable finance, regulation, and ESG reporting with companies like AxessImpact, Pelt8, Sustainaccount, and Swisox leading the way. Prof. Suzanne de Treville highlighted "The Business Benefits of the Green Transition" and how we can navigate the shift towards green business practices profitably. She presented a practical case, and it was just incredible to see how circularity in business and local production can increase revenues and profits. I remember one of my clases at the University of Lausanne - UNIL We also saw incredible pitches from startups focusing on climate change in supply chains and transition risks, featuring Correntics, Frigg, Pyrpose, and Scandens. Kevin Kyer Dawid Bastiat-Jarosz Thanks to UpLink - World Economic Forum Green Fintech Network and IMD for the invitation Gerrit Sindermann Claudia Ukonu Katiuska M. The event concluded with a debrief by José Parra Moyano, leaving us all inspired and ready to take actionable steps. A big thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and startups for their contributions. It’s clear that the future of finance is green and focused on circular solutions, and I'm excited to be part of this transformative journey. 🌱 Nataly Taranova Angela de Wolff Kathleen O'Leary Maximilian Werner Gwen Jettain Kostja Mirkovic Michael Gloor Fabio Zuliani Michele Patierno #GreenFintech #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #CircularEconomy #FutureOfFinance

🔔 Only a few days left! Don't miss out on our highly anticipated #investor conference at IMD's Lausanne campus! 🚀 Join us to explore the dynamic world of start-up investments at the crossroads of digital technologies, sustainability, and financial services. This event is designed to provide valuable insights through: 🌟 Live cases and entrepreneurial pitches 🌟 Expertise from investment practitioners 🌟 Cutting-edge scientific data and research insights 🌟 Exclusive networking opportunities We are excited to present our Speaker Spotlight series, showcasing the industry leaders and experts who will be sharing their insights at the conference. Whether you're an active or prospective institutional investor, venture capitalist, affluent individual, or business angel, this conference will equip you with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the exciting landscape of early to mature start-up investments. 🔗 Registration is free! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gfY2nJg9 Don't miss this opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this thriving sector. See you there! Oliver Marchand, Nik Guido, Paul Morgenthaler, Beat Affolter, José Parra Moyano, Jean-François Manzoni, Gerrit Sindermann, Karl Schmedders, Salvatore Cantale, SICTIC, Pyrpose, Correntics, Pelt8, AxessImpact, Frigg, Sustainaccount, Swissox, Kevin Kyer, Julian Osborne, Gwen Jettain, Dr. Christian Spindler, Chiara Rinaldi, Dawid Bastiat-Jarosz., Philip Berntsen, Michele Patierno, Katiuska M., Biggy Nguyen, Viktoria Halasi, CommerzVentures, NatureFinance, SFG - Sustainable Finance Geneva, Business Angels Switzerland, Swisscom Ventures, Übermorgen Ventures, Tenity, Kickstart Innovation #vc #greenfintech #businessangel #conferences #startups