🌟 Busy Day at The Pioneers Forum by the Solar Impulse Foundation! 🌟 Today, Boris Starchenko attended an engaging panel discussion featuring impressive speakers and showcasing innovative startups. If you're also at the event, don’t hesitate to connect with Boris to explore how our fund can support your cleantech solutions. 🌱 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Together, let’s drive solutions forward and take meaningful action for the climate! 🌎💚
First Imagine!
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
London, England 719 followers
Early-stage venture capital investor focussing on technologies driving the Energy transition
About us
Early-stage venture capital investor focused on technologies driving the Energy transition. We are an experienced team of investors, founders and managers. Our mission is to partner with passionate visionaries who have big ideas and global ambition, help them build great companies and, in doing so, make a real difference to people's lives. We invest in early-growth stage companies, with their product being beyond proof of concept or at the early stage of commercialisation. We focus on applications driving the Energy transition: - Green power and heat generation - Hydrogen - Energy storage - Power electronics - Distributed energy resources - Connectivity and visibility in the power sector - Demand management - AI and data analytics in the power sector - E-mobility It is what we are passionate about, where our expertise is and where we are able to bring most added-value. Our geography focus is Europe, the UK in particular, and Israel. Our investments include Ai Build (large-scale 3d printing combining AI and computer vision), Moixa (distributed energy resources aggregation platform and smart residential energy storage), Aurelia Turbines (the world's most efficient small gas turbine), Voltaware (non-intrusive power sensor for load disaggregation).
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External link for First Imagine!
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Internet of things, Big Data, Start-ups, AI, Robotics, New energy, Additive manufacturing, Energy storage, Energy transition, Renewable energy, Distributed energy, Cleantech, Smart grid, and Hydrogen
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64 Nile Street
London, England N1 7SR, GB
Employees at First Imagine!
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🌿 Exciting News from Our Portfolio Company HelioRec | BCorp! 🌿 Congratulations to HelioRec on being selected as a finalist in the Cleantech Open France 2024! 🎉 At First Imagine!, we are proud to support HelioRec's mission to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world.
We are excited to have been chosen as a finalist in the Cleantech Open France 2024, where our Commercial Director, Guillaume de Roys, had the honor of pitching in front of the Bpifrance jury. It was a fantastic opportunity to discover, exchange, and support the cleantech innovations that are transforming the industries of today and tomorrow. At HelioRec, we are committed to driving sustainability and accelerating the transition to a cleaner, greener future. Being part of this event inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and collaboration in the cleantech space. #CleantechOpenFrance2024 #floatingsolar #renewableenergy #innovation #startup #cleantech #greentech #Sustainability #Solar #Tech #Heliorec #event Danilo Cesar da Silva Polina Vasilenko Inna Fusaro Marie-Francoise Lucidarme Qussay Jarrar, PhD Ahmed Sherif Michael Gkarmpounis Boris Dorin First Imagine! Techstars Sustainability Paris Raphaele Leyendecker Fabbri Greentech Alliance
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Let's take a look at some recent funding rounds in the climate tech community💰 ⚡Munich-based energy startup PIONIERKRAFT has secured a seven-figure sum in its Series A funding round led by First Imagine! With the new funding, PIONIERKRAFT aims to strengthen its position in the underdeveloped market of solar energy solutions for smaller apartment buildings with up to 20 units and enhance its market presence across Germany. 🔋 Voltfang has raised €8 million for its green battery storage systems in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. Led by FORWARD.one, this funding will be used to broaden Voltfang's product offering which will increase its market share across both commercial/industrial and grid-scale applications. ♻️ Concretene, a Manchester-based company that has developed a concrete-based building material reinforced with graphene, has secured €3.5 million in a round led by Molten Ventures. The investment will fund further development of the Concretene product - which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete - to take the business through product certification and onto upscale revenue. We're so happy to see this continued investment in climate tech and we want to wish these startups a huge congratulations! If your climate tech company is getting ready for its next funding round and needs support with investor materials, our team can create a powerful pitch deck that will set you up for success. Get in touch to find out more or use the link in the comments below ⬇️ #FundingRounds #StartupCommunity #Innovation #PitchDecks #InvestorMaterials
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🌍🚀 #TBB2024 hosted by EIT InnoEnergy kicks off in Barcelona! Looking forward to two days filled with innovation, networking, and groundbreaking ideas in sustainable energy! 🙌 Don't miss the opportunity to connect with our Founder and Managing Partner, Alexander Starchenko, and Partner, Boris Dorin. They’re eager to discuss business opportunities with innovative companies and startups driving the energy transition. Let’s explore how we can help bring your projects to life and scale your energy solutions. 💡⚡ #EnergyTransition #Cleantech #Innovation
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🚀 First Imagine! is excited to be attending The Pioneers Forum 2024, organized by Solar Impulse Foundation! 🌱 📅 Join us on October 16, 2024 at Maison de la Poste, Brussels for a day dedicated to sustainable innovation. 3 good reasons to participate: 🔗 Network with industry leaders 🎤 Listen to visionary talks 🏆 Celebrate success: Attend the Pioneer Awards and be rewarded for adopting real-world solutions 🤝 Let’s connect! If you’re attending, reach out to Boris Starchenko or message us here.
⏳ Final call — The Pioneers Forum 2024 is just 5 days away! Join us on October 16, 2024, at Maison de la Poste, Tour & Taxis in Brussels for a day dedicated to sustainable innovation and transformative ideas. We are excited to feature a panel discussion where our speakers will address how cities' transitions can benefit our industries and foster qualitative growth. Hear from: - Brieuc de Meeûs, CEO of STIB-MIVB, sharing insights on sustainable public transport challenges and solutions - Sophie Desormiere, CGO & ExCom member of Aliaxis, discussing the role of innovative infrastructures - Yves Kerstens, CEO of The Bekaert Group Executive, exploring sustainability in buildings and construction 📯 Don’t miss out! For last-minute details, contact marie.abriol@solarimpulse.com.
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See you in Barcelona for #TBB2024! Looking forward to connecting with leaders, innovators, and investors in the #cleantech ecosystem. If you’re attending, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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🌿 Meet'Up Greentech 2024! 🌍 🎉 First Imagine! is excited to attend the annual Meet'Up Greentech, the premier gathering for the French greentech ecosystem, on October 15 and 16 in Paris. 💡 We're actively looking for innovative startups in the cleantech space that are driving the energy transition and shaping a more sustainable future. 🤝 If you're attending and want to connect to explore collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out to Yury Melnikov. Let's discuss how we can work together to push forward cutting-edge solutions! Looking forward to meeting you in Paris! 🌱
Meet'Up Greentech 2024, le rendez-vous de la Greentech française à ne pas rater 👩💻🟢 🗓️ Les 15 et 16 octobre, les entreprises, les collectivités et tous les acteurs de la Greentech ont rendez-vous au Meet'Up Greentech, organisé par l'Ecolab - Greentech Innovation du CGDD - Commissariat général au développement durable (CGDD) rattaché au Ministère de la Transition écologique, de l'Énergie, du Climat et de la Prévention des risques. 💡 Après le succès des éditions précédentes, le Meet'Up fait son grand retour cette année, mettant l'accent sur l'IA au service de la transition écologique et l'adaptation au changement climatique. Au programme : ▶ Des conférences inspirantes ▶ Des pitchs d'entreprises et de collectivités ▶ Du networking et des moment d'échanges en présentiel et en ligne 👉 Pour y participer, inscrivez-vous vite : https://lnkd.in/eZ7KDgbk 🔎 Consultez le programme complet : https://lnkd.in/d3FN_7_9 Thomas COTTINET, directeur de l'Ecolab, nous en dit plus sur cet événement incontournable 🎤 🗺️ Rendez-vous au Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy, Parc Floral de Paris 📍 102 route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris 📌 Entrée gratuite et ouverte à toutes et tous ! Un événement en partenariat avec La French Tech, Banque des Territoires, le Tech Sprint de Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, ADEME, Agence de l'Innovation pour les Transports, Bpifrance, Groupe AFNOR et La Tribune. #MeetUpGreentech2024 #Greentech #Innovation #Durabilité #TransitionEcologique #Collectivités #Pitch #Ecolab #Interview
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PIONIERKRAFT successfully raised a high seven-figure sum in its Series A first closing to scale its network of partners, ramp up mass production of energy-sharing solutions, and finalise and launch its next product generation. This new investment, led by First Imagine!, helps further develop the still relatively untapped solar power supply market for smaller apartment buildings. PIONIERKRAFT'S hardware and software technology provides an energy-sharing solution for residential building owners to sell solar power to tenants. The tenants thereby have the option of purchasing power from their landlord or the regular grid-powered electricity. "The company's innovative energy-sharing solution addresses the large multi-family housing sector in Germany, which has so far been virtually excluded from the otherwise booming rooftop solar systems. This gap must be closed, and we believe that PIONIERKRAFT offers exactly the solution the market needs. We are pleased to support the growth of the company, and confident that together we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy future for Europe," says Alexander Starchenko, Managing Partner of First Imagine!. "With our founding in 2019, we recognized the opportunity to create an essential building block for a multi-billion dollar energy market and to act as a catalyst for the energy transition in small and medium-sized apartment buildings. I am extremely proud of the entire PIONIERKRAFT team, which has made our current position possible with many right decisions and hard work," says Andreas Eberhardt, CEO of PIONIERKRAFT. Dr. Axel Dickenbrok, Investment Director of EIT InnoEnergy, adds," PIONIERKRAFT has developed very successfully in recent years, achieved significant milestones, and offers its customers excellent added value. The potential for nationwide roll-out is tremendous with a substantial market demand." #solarpower #renewableenergy #sharingeconomy Lukas Stallmeier https://hubs.ly/Q02T4d5X0
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🚀 Erfolgreicher Abschluss unserer Serie-A-Finanzierungsrunde! 🚀 Wir freuen uns, bekannt zu geben, dass PIONIERKRAFT eine bedeutende Serie-A-Finanzierungsrunde erfolgreich abgeschlossen hat! 🎉 Dieser Meilenstein bringt uns einen großen Schritt näher an unsere Vision: saubere und bezahlbare Energie für alle. 💡🌱
🖼️ Is today a good museum day? Hell yeah it is! Cause we have reached an important milestone and are thrilled to announce our successful Series A funding round! 🎉 Many years ago, I came across the book “The Big Five for Life” by John Strelecky, which has inspired me ever since. Above question challenges us to make every day worthy of being displayed in our personal “museum of life” - as a day we can look back on with pride. The answer to this question lies in our “Big Five for Life” - the five things that everyone wants to achieve in their life in order ultimately to be able to say: “That was a fulfilling life.” Inspired by this, we at PIONIERKRAFT asked ourselves: What are our Big Five? 🌍 1. Taking a leading role in the field of solar sharing solutions in small and medium-sized apartment buildings: We want to be the pioneers when it comes to making sustainable energy easy and accessible. 🌱 2. Generating sustainable sales with a profitable business model: for us, success means not only growth, but also economic sustainability and stability. 💡 3. Offering meaningful and value-adding solutions: Our technologies and services should bring real benefits and have a positive impact on people and the planet. 🤝 4. Be a place for people to support and push each other, build bridges and learn from each other: At Pionierkraft, we believe in the power of community and sharing - together we can do more. 🚀 5. Be a space for exclusively motivated and committed talents: We want a team that works with passion, determination and the will to constantly improve, always believing that there is a better way. This funding round led by First Imagine! brings us a big step closer to our vision. A huge thank you to our investors, partners and supporters. My biggest gratitude goes to my co-founder Nicolas Schwaab and our incredible team who is working relentlessly every day to make our “Big Five for Life” a reality. 🌱💪 Today is a good museum day. And we look forward to creating many more! https://lnkd.in/dzB_W-Sx #Pionierkraft #EnergySharing #SeriesA #BigFiveForLife #Energiewende #Nachhaltigkeit #Innovation
PIONIERKRAFT sichert sich einen hohen siebenstelligen Betrag im Rahmen seiner Serie-A Finanzierungsrunde durch Climate Tech Investor First Imagine!
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🚀 Exciting News! First Imagine! Welcomes PIONIERKRAFT to Our Portfolio. 🤩 We’re proud to announce that PIONIERKRAFT has joined the First Imagine! portfolio. 🌟 PIONIERKRAFT empowers people to share self-generated renewable energy efficiently and economically within and between multi-family homes and smaller apartment buildings, making energy-sharing more accessible and operator-friendly. 🙌🏼 We’re truly inspired by the innovative vision of founders Andreas Eberhardt and Nicolas Schwaab, and we’re excited to support the company in shaping the future of sustainable energy-sharing solutions. Here’s to transforming the future of energy together!