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Investee company news: geo (Green Energy Options) and Connected Kerb. have announced the world’s first matter-enabled EV charging solution. This advancement makes it easier for EV owners to integrate their vehicle charging into their smart home ecosystem, working seamlessly with top smart home platforms and household brands. Matter is transforming the smart home landscape by ensuring devices from various manufacturers work together effortlessly. geo’s commitment to Matter support simplifies the user experience, offering a unified solution that integrates EV charging into everyday home management, leading to significant cost and energy savings. Turquoise invested in geo through the Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (#LCIF2), recognising the company’s role in pushing the boundaries of EV technology and smart home integration. With Connected Kerb, geo is setting new standards for EV charging and smart home technology. Read more: https://shorturl.at/iHKRz. #CleanEnergy #SmartHomeTech #EVIntegration #GreenEnergy #SustainableTech #TurquoiseInvestment

Ever wondered about the environmental impact of the walls surrounding you? In this short video clip, recorded as part of our latest Talks with Turquoise podcast, Tom Robinson, founder and CEO of #LCIF2 portfolio company ADAPTAVATE , talks about Breathaboard, the invention that emerged as part of his MSc thesis. A sustainable alternative to plasterboard, Breathaboard is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing construction methods—no upskilling required! This groundbreaking material could transform the construction industry and help reduce the UK's carbon footprint.    🎧 Listen to the full recording here: https://shorturl.at/nynj9   #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Innovation #SustainableConstruction

SaveMoneyCutCarbon, a Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (#LCIF2) portfolio company, has partnered with Radisson Heathrow to install destination chargers, making a significant impact on the hotel’s sustainability efforts. In this insightful video, Ludwig Düweke, General Manager of Radisson Heathrow, explains how these chargers not only generate extra income for the hotel but also provide a valuable service to guests.   Turquoise invested in SaveMoneyCutCarbon through #LCIF2, recognising the company’s innovative approach to sustainability. SaveMoneyCutCarbon provides comprehensive solutions from the boardroom to every room in the home, saving time, money, and resources. Last year, SaveMoneyCutCarbon saved 727 million litres of water and 27 million kilowatts of energy for its customers, achieving a carbon reduction equivalent to traveling 23,240,000 miles in an average petrol car.   Watch here: https://shorturl.at/Ar4Ov   #Sustainability #GreenTech #EnergySaving #SaveMoneyCutCarbon #RadissonHeathrow

Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (#LCIF2) investee company SkootEco | B-Corp has partnered with De Vere, a distinguished collection of historic mansion house estates, contemporary hotels, and event destinations. This strategic partnership is a pivotal step in De Vere’s mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. This summer, De Vere introduced two ground-breaking initiatives: ‘Stay Sustainable’ and an online event carbon calculator. These initiatives leverage SkootEco’s advanced solutions, empowering guests to make positive climate impacts. SkootEco's user-friendly climate technology enables brands to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability without incurring additional costs. With seamless integrations into leading POS systems like Micros, Oracle Simphony, GloriaFood, Shopify, and Zapier, businesses can prioritise net-zero goals in collaboration with their customers. SkootEco’s Eco-Contribution solution aids businesses in combating climate change by planting trees, removing ocean plastic, and supporting verified carbon projects for every diner, cover, or bill. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/0VL1m #Sustainability #GreenTech #NetZero #ClimateAction #SkootEco #DeVere

Portfolio company news! #LCIF2 investee company Weedingtech has appointed Campey™ Turf Care Systems as a nationwide distributor for Foamstream , an innovative herbicide-free weed control system. This partnership will extend the reach of this 100% organic solution to a broader array of commercial companies and contractors in green space management.   Foamstream, Weedingtech's flagship product, is an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides, using organic-certified foam and hot water to eliminate weeds effectively. With over 750 customers worldwide, including prominent names like San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, Princeton University, and Chelsea Football Club, Foamstream is making significant strides in sustainable weed control.   The #LCIF investment made earlier this year is supporting Weedingtech's continued expansion, especially in North America, accelerating the roll-out of hybrid power across the company’s product range.   Read more: https://shorturl.at/15nmf   #SustainableInvestment #GreenTech #EcoFriendly #Weedingtech #Foamstream

We're pleased to share that Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 portfolio company Archipelago Technology Group Ltd has been featured in a recent analysis of the UK economy by Dan Clifton and Tim Harford, which aired on Channel 4 on 1st July. After delving into the issues, Dan and Tim discuss how to solve them, highlighting the company’s Powerdrop technology and vibrant team as key parts of the solution.   Archipelago is the developer of Powerdrop TM, a novel technology for the efficient application of industrial coatings in particular for the packaging industry.   Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/e3UAFT7D #UKEconomy #Innovation #PowerdropTechnology #ArchipelagoTech #Channel4

An exciting collaboration announcement from #LCIF2 portfolio company ANB SENSORS LTD, which has announced a partnership agreement with CSignum, a leader in wireless underwater communications, to enhance water quality monitoring. This partnership connects ANB’s advanced sensor technology with CSignum’s innovative EM-2 wireless communication platform, enabling comprehensive monitoring in the most challenging environments.   The collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to provide a comprehensive solution for water quality monitoring, tackling global environmental challenges with advanced technology.   ANB was founded in 2015 to develop and commercialise next-generation, calibration-free pH sensor technology that is robust enough to use in hostile environments. This is in contrast to existing sensors which are fragile requiring special storage conditions and frequent manual calibration to maintain performance. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/nwXIR #LCIF2 #ANBSensors #EnvironmentalMonitoring #InvestmentNews #InvestmentCompanyNews

Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) portfolio company RheEnergise has been selected by Sifted as one of the '58 startups to watch', from pre-seed to Series A, in their latest smart grid report.   Clean technology company RheEnergise, the developer of the new High Density Hydro storage system, recently secured investment from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF2).   👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eAczwnDZ   #SmartGrid #Startups #EnergyInnovation #RheEnergise #LCIF2

UK ClimateTech VC investment interest is high – but how do businesses achieve funding past the start-up stage? Ian Thomas, managing director, Turquoise International, draws on Turquoise’s recent partnership with Redwheel to launch the Redwheel-Turquoise ClimateTech Fund to explain how businesses developing low-carbon technologies can access much-needed growth capital. Read more: https://shorturl.at/uLgdg   #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #Innovation #Investment #RedwheelTurquoiseClimateTechFund ?

Portfolio company news alert! TeraView’s Andy Bell, VP Business Development, and Alasdair Pentland, Senior Engineer, were recently featured on the All Things Photonics podcast.   TeraView is the world’s first and leading company solely focused upon the application of terahertz light. Headquartered in Cambridge, TeraView is a portfolio company of the Low Carbon Innovation Fund, managed by Turquoise.   Dive into an insightful discussion on how TeraView’s pioneering terahertz instruments are transforming various industries through non-invasive and non-destructive 3D imaging and spectroscopy, from semiconductors to homeland security.   Listen here: https://shorturl.at/w2ZyT   #InvesteeCompanyNews #Photonics #TerahertzTechnology #DeepTech #Innovation #LCIF