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🌊 Scaling Ocean Tech: Open Ocean Robotics Goes Commercial! 🌊 Congrats to our portfolio company, Open Ocean Robotics, and Julie Angus on launching their first commercially available USV, DataXplorer Gen 2! A major milestone in bringing autonomous ocean monitoring to market for security, environmental monitoring, and offshore operations. At Antares Ventures, we believe deeptech commercialization requires more than just funding; it takes strategic partnerships, market access, and regional insights. That’s why we proudly co-led Open Ocean Robotics’ investment round last year, backing their vision to revolutionize maritime monitoring, and have since worked alongside them to unlock expansion opportunities in Asia Growth Markets where demand for sustainable ocean solutions is accelerating. Asia’s vast coastlines and strategic maritime corridors present a high-impact commercialization opportunity for cost-effective and autonomous ocean data collection. With DataXplorer Gen 2 now available, we’re excited to see Open Ocean Robotics drive real-world impact at scale. 📹 Watch the video below to see DataXplorer Gen 2 in action and let us know what you think! #AntaresVentures #DeepTech #TechCommercialization #ScalingInnovation #AsiaGrowthMarkets #VentureCapital Michael Gryseels Milena Nikolova Louis Christian Volk Murayama

🚀 Welcome, Thomas Park, to Antares Ventures! 🚀 We are excited to welcome Thomas (Tom) Park as a Senior Advisor to help embed Antares Ventures deeper into the Canadian 🇨🇦 deep tech ecosystem! Tom is a seasoned deep tech investor and thought leader with a tremendous network in the Canadian ecosystem. As the former Lead Partner for BDC's Deep Tech Fund, he has played a crucial role in supporting breakthrough technologies and bridging the gap between Canadian R&D/innovation 🔬and commercialization. He now plays multiple important roles in shaping Canada's AI and innovation strategy. At Antares Ventures, we strongly believe in the potential of Canada’s deep tech and cleantech ecosystem to make a global impact. In a recent interview with MaRS Discovery District, our founder Michael Gryseels shared why Asian growth markets represent an unparalleled opportunity for Canadian deep and climate tech startups—from clean energy to industrial decarbonization and sustainable agriculture. Tom’s expertise and network will be instrumental in helping 🇨🇦 Canadian innovators expand into these high-growth regions. Please join us in welcoming Thomas Park to the Antares Ventures family! We’re excited to work together with Tom to accelerate deep tech innovation and scale its impact across Asian Markets. #AntaresVentures #DeepTech #Cleantech #Innovation #VentureCapital #CanadaToAsia #Canada #Asia #AsiaGrowthMarkets Gianfranco Casati Louis Christian Volk Murayama Milena Nikolova

Strengthening Climate Investment Through Collaboration This week, we had the privilege of hosting 50+ members of the Singapore climate investor community and beyond. In this gathering, we explored: How can we, as a community, drive climate investing forward and align on common objectives for greater impact? As Co-Chair of the Climate Solutions Committee at Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association, our Partner, Milena Nikolova, led discussions on how investors can align capital, expertise, and networks to scale transformative climate solutions. From technology to ecosystem partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration is key to unlocking Asia’s climate investment potential. By working together as an investor community, we can advance shared objectives and support the next generation of climate breakthroughs. Excited for what’s ahead. What are the biggest opportunities you see in climate investing today? #ClimateInvesting #Cleantech #Deeptech #Sustainability #AntaresVentures #AsiasGrowthMarket Michael Gryseels Louis Christian Volk Murayama Gianfranco Casati Ad Ketelaars

"The biggest sustainability challenges are in Asia, and so are the biggest market opportunities." In a recent MaRS Discovery District interview, Our Founder and Managing Partner, Michael Gryseels, discussed Canada’s Cleantech Advantage and shared a key insight: Asia holds both the biggest sustainability challenges and the strongest market opportunities. Michael has been investing in deep-tech Canadian startups since 2019. With 65% of the Southeast Asia region still powered by coal and 50% of the world’s geothermal reserves, the demand for proven clean energy solutions is accelerating. At the same time, companies that have solved similar problems elsewhere are looking to expand into Asia’s Growth Markets—where scale and impact go hand in hand. At Antares Ventures, we’ve backed two Canadian deep-tech companies (Open Ocean Robotics and Ayrton Energy) along with other global companies in their expansion journey and we plan to support more. Our value creation focuses on helping them navigate market entry, scale operations, and establish long-term partnerships in Asia’s Growth Markets. Asia’s industrial base, strong policy momentum, and accelerating demand for sustainable solutions make it a critical ground for cleantech innovation. As Michael highlighted in the interview, companies that have solved similar challenges elsewhere now have an opportunity to scale in Asia’s Growth Markets, where real market needs meet transformative impact at scale. What do you think about this global shift in cleantech expansion? Let's discuss! Watch here for more: https://lnkd.in/gh6WU-BX #AntaresVentures #ScalingInnovation #DeepTech #Cleantech #SustainableGrowth #AsiasGrowthMarkets #VentureCapital #AsiaCentury #Innovation #Commercialization #ClimateTech Milena Nikolova Louis Christian V.

India’s Next Step in Advanced Air Mobility—Unlocking Scale for ePlane in Asia’s Growth Markets    Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is progressing in India, with five site locations selected for sandbox development—controlled testing environments for electric vertical takeoff and landing (#eVTOL) aircraft trials over the next 12 to 18 months. This marks an important milestone in accelerating AAM adoption in Asia’s Growth Markets, where the demand for sustainable and efficient transportation solutions continues to grow.    At Antares Ventures, we back transformative deeptech solutions that address Asia’s biggest megatrends, including sustainable transportation. Our portfolio company, The ePlane Company, is at the forefront of this shift—pioneering urban aerial mobility with its compact, efficient eVTOL technology.    Key developments shaping the AAM landscape:  1. Regulatory Progress: With increasing regulatory focus on AAM, these test sites will help evaluate pathways for broader deployment.  2. Commercial Milestones: ePlane recently signed a $1B agreement to supply 788 air ambulances to the International Critical-Care Air Transfer Team (ICATT Air Ambulance Service), highlighting eVTOL’s potential for real-world impact.  3. Investor Confidence: Our recent Series B investment in ePlane supports its mission to scale in India and other markets while setting new standards for aerial mobility.    As AAM gains traction, India’s leadership in eVTOL sandbox development provides a foundation for future adoption in Asia’s Growth Markets, a region where urban congestion, sustainability, and connectivity are driving demand for next-generation mobility solutions. Through ePlane, we are committed to supporting this next phase of growth as the company commercializes its technology and makes aerial transport and logistics a reality.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXyC6C8G     #AntaresVentures #Deeptech #AdvancedAirMobility #AsiaGrowthMarkets #VentureCapital #eVTOL #SustainableMobility #Innovation    Michael Gryseels Satya Chakravarthy

Catch Antares Ventures at Financing the Future," during Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, on March 13 at The CENTQUATRE-PARIS! Our partners, Michael Gryseels and Louis Christian V., and our venture partner, Jong Sang Choi, look forward to connecting with LPs interested in backing global deep tech funds that drive meaningful impact across Asia's emerging markets. At Antares, we’re committed to catalyzing transformative deep tech innovations that create sustainable growth and lasting change in Asia. If you're an LP interested in deep tech investments making a tangible impact in emerging markets, we'd love to connect and explore collaboration. Reach out directly to meet up in Paris! #HelloTomorrow #Deeptech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #AsiaGrowthMarkets #Innovation #StrategicInvesting

Antares Ventures is delighted to announce our participation in IONATE’s oversubscribed $17M Series A, alongside AlbionVC, IQT (In-Q-Tel)), JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund, and Santander InnoEnergy Climate Fund. This investment marks an exciting milestone in our mission to bring transformative deep-tech solutions to Asia Growth Markets, where modernizing energy infrastructure is essential for unlocking sustainable, long-term growth. The integration of renewable energy has been slow and challenging, largely due to outdated grid infrastructure and limited resilience. Power disruptions and inefficiencies continue to limit the full potential of solar, wind, and other renewables. IONATE’s Hybrid Intelligent Transformer (HIT) and Aurora Platform offer a breakthrough solution by replacing traditional transformers with smart, data-driven nodes capable of precise power flow control. By preventing and resolving power disturbances in real time, their technology empowers grids to handle higher volumes of clean energy while maintaining stability and reliability. By partnering with IONATE and Matthew Williams, we are proud to support a future where cleaner, more affordable electricity underpins the region’s continued development. Stay tuned as we work with IONATE to roll out their groundbreaking hardware-software platform, which will fuel economic progress, environmental sustainability, and a stable energy future for millions. https://lnkd.in/eS4nwm7F #AntaresVentures #SeriesA #IONATE #SmartGrid #EnergyTransition #DeepTech #RenewableEnergy #SoutheastAsia #Decarbonization AlbionVC Dave Grimm | IQT (In-Q-Tel) J.D. Englehart | Zero Carbon Capital Pippa Gawley. Michael Gryseels | Gianfranco Casati | Milena Nikolova | Louis Christian Volk Murayama

We are proud that Dr. Avishek Kumar and VFlowTech have been featured by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) for their groundbreaking work in energy storage. By pioneering novel battery technology, VFlowTech is ensuring a more stable, safe, and scalable energy storage solution—critical for integrating renewables into Singapore’s power grid around the clock. With their battery system implemented at Pulau Ubin, along with ongoing initiatives in Jurong Island and underground energy storage, they are transforming Singapore's energy resilience. Antares Ventures will catalyze VFlowTech in promoting the adoption of clean energy throughout the region! 📖 Read the full feature: https://lnkd.in/gWvYa3wT #VentureCapital #DeepTech #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Singapore

Antares Ventures is honoured to be selected as a Co-investment Partner of SEEDS Capital, joining a distinguished network of investors dedicated to advancing Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem. We are excited to collaborate with SEEDS Capital and help Singapore's startups scale globally. 

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 A huge congratulations to founder Julie Angus and her team at Open Ocean Robotics, one of our Canadian cleantech portfolio companies, for securing the second place at the prestigious #Singapore Smart Port Challenge, participated by 200+ maritime companies globally, announced during the annual PIER71™ Great Circle 2024 organized by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise 🏆🌏 🌊Open Ocean Robotics is a leader in autonomous solar-powered boats equipped with advanced sensors and analytics, providing real-time ocean data to revolutionize maritime monitoring and operations. Their innovative solutions have the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions, improve marine conservation in one of the most fragile ecosystems, and drive the sustainable development of some of the world's most busiest maritime waterways. 🌱🌏 This milestone paves the way for Open Ocean Robotics' expansion into Southeast Asia and validates our belief in Singapore's role as the launchpad for global innovators addressing major sustainability challenges, and scale their impact across Asia's growth markets. Read more about the challenge and its global impact here: https://lnkd.in/gH_aAsxS Let’s continue to empower deep tech pioneers to make a difference! 🚀✨ #DeepTech #Sustainability #Innovation #FemaleFounders #MaritimeInnovation #SmartPorts #AutonomousTechnology #Robotics #OceanConservation #SustainableFuture #BlueOcean #AntaresVentures #SoutheastAsia #AsiaGrowthMarkets #Singapore Eng Dih Teo Cyril Ducau Tsuhan Chen Kah-Hin Chai Alvin Foo Heng-Tong CHOO #OpenOceanRobotics #Canada #CleanTech Fritz Stahr Keith Ippel Leah Perry