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Exciting development for portfolio company Inclusive Energy 🌍⚡🎉 becoming part of Sistema.bio / Sistema Biobolsa, a Mexico-based global leader in small-scale biogas technology! Mega congrats Vijay Bhopal, Gareth Selby & team - this is a fantastic vindication of the talent and hard work, remote sensor technology and impact potential. We are delighted the team will continue as part of Sistema.bio and the Inclusive Energy tech will become core to Sistema's offerings. Sistema.bio / Sistema Biobolsa will in particular incorporate IE's technology to put in place the first digitally-verified biogas carbon credits. This will substantially and rapidly scale the positive impact of biogas usage for smallholder farmers across the Global South. #InclusiveEnergy #Sistemabio #CarbonCredits #ImpactInvesting #AgTech #CleanEnergy #Biogas Tharald Nustad, Carl Strøm Walton, Katapult, Katapult Africa

Super proud of Katapult Africa’s latest research on the Evolution of Investment in Food and Climate Tech in Africa. A huge thank you to our partners Briter Bridges and RISA UK for their support in making this happen.This report shines a light on the remarkable startups across the continent who are driving change – transforming industries, creating jobs, and building sustainable solutions for the future. It explores key trends, funding insights, and the growing impact of these sectors, showing how African founders are solving some of the continent's most pressing challenges. As we continue to support purpose-driven founders on this journey, we invite you to dive into the report and discover the opportunities ahead. Check it out 👇 Katapult Africa Briter RISA (UK) Limited

Community rally – who's in Barcelona for Norrsken Impact Week? We can't wait to reconnect with you! As a continuation of the AI & Society initiative, we're set to spearhead a series of events at the nexus of AI and impact investing, starting with Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona 🙌🏼 Events you don't want to miss: 🍽️ Community Dinner | November 5, 8:30-10:30 PM | 📍 Casa Bonay Co-hosted with Nordic Edge and The DOEN Foundation at Bodega Bonay, an intimate dinner to foster meaningful connections. Limited to 40 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Save your seat before it's full: https://lnkd.in/dskdshpB 🍸 Community Night Cap | November 5, 10:00 PM onwards | 📍 Casa Bonay Join us at Libertine, Casa Bonay to unwind and engage with fellow changemakers, kicking off Impact Week. Co-hosted with Nordic Edge and The DOEN Foundation. Open to all, no registration required. 🚀 AI for Impact VC | November 6, 1:30 PM | 📍 Red Room, Norrsken House How to Curate a Superpower for Good? Join the conversation with Janneke Niessen from CapitalT, Johan Attby from Norrsken Accelerator, and Fredrik Winther from Katapult. 🥂 Investor Afterwork | November 6, 6:00-8:30 PM | 📍 Miiro Borneta Co-hosted with Nordic Edge, Stockholm Business Region, and Invest in Skåne, all fun and authentic networking – no speeches, no panels. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dT-6typ5   🤖 Human in the Loop – AI in VC | November 7, 10:00 AM | 📍 Beach Lounge, Norrsken House How will AI impact the role of the investor? Join the dialogue with Fredrik Winther from Katapult, Johan Attby from Norrsken Accelerator, Janneke Niessen from CapitalT, and Alexander Fred-Ojala from EQT Ventures. See you in Barcelona! 🛩️💨

Nominations for the Impact/100 2024 are sourced from 40+ of the world’s leading impact investors, collectively managing over $349 billion. That’s serious money - and some serious influence. Big thanks to all our nominating partners for helping build this year’s list. Andreessen Horowitz AENU Atomico B Capital Balderton Capital Blue Lion BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Breakthrough Energy Collaborative Fund DCVC The Earthshot Prize Eka Ventures EQT Foundation Fifty Years Food Planet Prize Giant Ventures Social Innovation + Change Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School Katapult Khosla Ventures Leaps by Bayer Lightspeed Lionheart Ventures LUMO Labs MIT Solve Molten Ventures Mudcake Mustard Seed + Partners Northzone Obama Foundation Planet A Ventures Rethink Impact, LP Seaya Ship2B Ventures SoftBank Investment Advisers SOSV The Engine Accelerator Trill Impact World Fund Unreasonable Haven’t checked it out yet? Want another look? Click here: norrsken.org/impact100. #impact100

A huge shoutout to Norrsken for their vital work driving innovation and supporting startups tackling the world’s most pressing challenges 🙏🏼 Together, we empower these visionaries to push boundaries and achieve more. Behind each company are people driven to create real change, often against their odds. They are the role models and guiding stars we need – relentlessly working for a more just & sustainable future 🌟 We’re proud to see RxAll (a Katapult portfolio company) featured on the Impact 100 list, alongside companies like AirForestry, CemVision, and Sensegrass, all of whom have been supported by Norrsken Accelerator. Being highlighted during #NewYork #ClimateWeek on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square is a testament to their potential to make a real difference. The Impact 100 represents 100 companies with the capacity to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people. Take a look at the full list, share it, and be part of the movement: ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dS6RnpDB #Impact100 #Norrsken #Katapult #ClimateAction #SustainableInnovation #FutureLeadership Katapult Africa Tharald Nustad Carl Strøm Walton Fredrik Winther

We are live! Watch as our CEO, Adebayo Alonge discusses some important pressing issues facing the world today, alongside Secretary Hillary Clinton. Join the livestream: https://ow.ly/rWk950TtsqF

Very proud of portfolio company RxAll 's founder Adebayo (Sam) A. who will be speaking later today at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 alongside Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Matt Damon, and Patricia Velasquez, among many other prestigious speakers! During his session, WHAT'S WORKING, he will share insights from RxAll on how healthcare, technology, and finance can come together to create sustainable solutions that improve lives. 📅 Session Title: WHAT'S WORKING 🕰 Time: 8:45 am (New York, US ET), Monday 23rd September, 2024 📺 Livestream link: https://ow.ly/hW1Y50TsiJL Tharald Nustad | Carl Strøm Walton | Katapult Africa #CGI2024 #Leadership #Innovation #Healthcare #SocialImpact #Sustainability #GlobalChange

Andreas Slettvoll, founder of our portfolio company CHOOOSE shared in this interview to Finansavisen some of the struggles and satisfactions of founding and growing Chooose, and the role that Katapult played in the early stages of its creation.

What an incredible week aboard MS Søgne at Arendalsuka 🙌🏼 From dawn till dusk, the energy was electric, and the proclaimed Startup Boat was filled with insight, inspiration, learning, and solutions – and most importantly, by the presence of so many brilliant minds. We extend our deepest thanks to all who came by, to our friends at MS Søgne, our partners from TheFactory - Accelerator & VC, Mesh Community, Startuplab, and The Conduit Oslo making this happen, and everyone who contributed with thought-provoking insight Trond Riiber Knudsen, Siri M. Kalvig, Torkel Engeness, Merete Nygaard, Liv Dingsør, Håkon Haugli, Jarle Aambø, Bjarne Melbye, Bjarne Kveim Lie, Lise Fulland, Karl-Christian Agerup, Anita Krohn Traaseth, Bente E. Engesland, Birgit M. Liodden, Birger Steen +++. We’re thrilled to officially have launched NAST - Norwegian Alliance for Startups & Tech. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering technological innovation is more critical than ever. For Norway to cultivate internationally competitive companies, we must create a thriving ecosystem for startups. The launch of NAST is a significant step toward ensuring that the voices driving innovation have a powerful platform – a "speaking tube" – that amplifies their potential and secures sustainable growth for our industry. Stay tuned for what's to come! 🌱 It's inspiring to witness investors, entrepreneurs, and pioneers of innovation come together with business leaders and politicians on this unique "democracy's dance floor." This collective effort is key to shaping a future where Norway not only keeps pace but leads the charge in global innovation. Thank you, Arendalsuka, for an unforgettable week. See you next year! 🚀 Fredrik Winther // NorthStar Impact Analytics // Tharald Nustad // Anders Mjåset // Ingar S. Bentsen // Pia Gellein Merkesdal // Sondre Li Hauger // Dilek Ayhan +++

We're delighted to celebrate portfolio company Adamo Foods closing its £2mn Seed Round! The Adamo Steak is creating the first "ultra-realistic" and meat-free steak 🥩 based on mycelium ( 🍄 'roots'). And the one of the most important aspects: it is made from only 5 completely natural ingredients. Tremendous positive impact from replacing meat production, without compromising on taste & health. The team at Adamo Foods are exemplary and with these funds we are excited to see them scale up production and commercialisation to spark a much needed whole-cuts food revolution 🚀! Congrats to Nick Wood, Pierre Dupuis and the whole team!! Tharald Nustad, Carl Strøm Walton