Turquoise International

Exciting times in agritech! #LCIF2 investee business RheEnergise is providing a game-changing energy storage solution for vertical farms as part of the V-FAST project.   The company’s High-Density Hydro system, utilising renewable energy and long duration energy storage, is set to power farms across Scotland, enabling sustainable, large-scale food production. Using fluid denser than water, its energy storage solution operates on small hills rather than mountains, offering a versatile and efficient alternative to traditional hydro storage.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gd9cXNsC   #SustainableFarming #EnergyStorage #VerticalFarming #AgriTech #Innovation

At Turquoise, we’ve invested in some of the most exciting companies of the future through the Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2. Keen to learn more about our portfolio businesses? In this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Frazer Chesterman chats with Guy Newcombe, CEO of Archipelago Technology Group Ltd (and #LCIF2 investee company). Guy shares insights into his background, the key focus areas of Archipelago Technology, and the megatrend towards using paper packaging in place of plastics. Archipelago is the developer of Powerdrop™, a novel technology for the efficient application of industrial coatings in particular for the packaging industry. The Powerdrop™ coating system is helping to facilitate the switch to fibre-based packaging. Listen here: https://shorturl.at/IsZpK #FuturePrint #PackagingInnovation #IndustrialCoatings #Sustainability #TechInnovation #Powerdrop #LCIF2

Our Managing Director, Ian Thomas, is in Barcelona for The Business Booster – EIT InnoEnergy’s annual two-day international conference.    This year’s theme is ‘Economic growth, geopolitical resilience, clean energy transition – trilemma or opportunity?’ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dhGRt3t #TheBusinessBooster #EITInnoEnergy

Portfolio company news alert! #LCIF2 investee company TeraView has launched a new sensor technology, designed to measure anode coatings in #EV batteries.   Built on patented technology with advanced software algorithms, the sensor achieves measurement accuracy within 1%, without requiring prior knowledge of the material. It is designed for both calendered and uncalendered anodes, making it suitable for production environments and laboratory quality assurance (QA) processes. TeraView is working with customers in the US, Korea, Europe, and other regions to implement this sensor in production settings worldwide.   Find out more: https://shorturl.at/9Ntqc   #Innovation #TerahertzTechnology #BatteryManufacturing #EVs #Sustainability #QualityAssurance

Next week, Ian Thomas, managing director at Turquoise International, will join Pensions for Purpose for an online roundtable to explore how the UK is influential in developing technologies to reduce global emissions, helping transition CO₂-intensive industries, and achieving real-world decarbonisation. Join us on 15 October at 14:00 – 15: 00 BST, register here: https://ow.ly/Ozy150T25Mc #PensionsforPurpose #NetZeroUK #ClimateAction

Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 portfolio company Connected Energy has partnered with UK clean energy technology company Altilium as part of a collaboration to extend the lifecycle of EV batteries.    Connected Energy specialises in creating energy storage systems that utilise second-life EV batteries, whereas Altilium is renowned for its work in processing end-of-life batteries and converting scrap materials into low-carbon cathode active materials (CAM) for reuse in new batteries. Both companies will work together to create industry-wide standards for battery repurposing and recycling, following the principles of reuse, repurpose, and recycle.    Through this partnership, Connected Energy aims to maximise the residual value of batteries at the end of their second life, while Altilium will gain enhanced access to feedstock for its recycling operations, including its upcoming Teesside refinery (ACT 4). This new plant is set to recycle batteries from 150,000 EVs annually and produce 30,000 metric tons of cathode active materials (CAM), which will satisfy 20% of the UK's projected demand by 2030.   Find out more: https://shorturl.at/KCbpR   #Sustainability #EVBatteries #CleanEnergy #CircularEconomy #NetZero #Innovation

Go behind the scenes to see how Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (#LCIF2) portfolio company SkootEco | B-Corp is working to offset the carbon footprint of its client, the Coventry Building Society Arena 🌍⚽. Fans can even contribute to tree planting and ocean plastic removal through donations, offsetting their carbon footprint while cheering on their team.   Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena unveiled a new partnership at the end of last year with sustainability platform SKOOT to support the planting of 100,000 trees.   The carbon reduction partnership programme, ‘32F,’ has allowed the arena and its guests to participate in sustainable initiatives, including the removal of ocean plastic, global tree planting in devastated regions, support for verified carbon projects, and engagement in local community initiatives.   Find out more: https://shorturl.at/fwMG2   #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #GreenStadium #PortfolioCompanyNews

Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) portfolio company Unum Aircraft Seating has officially begun its second Technical Standard Order (TSO) application, marking a major step forward in its product design and certification process. Following the company’s successful ADOA and POA approvals, this strengthens its ability to meet the growing demands of airlines during a challenging time for the aviation sector. This is a key move for the business as it looks to fulfil orders for 2026 and beyond. 🌍✈️. A rising star in the world of sustainable aviation design, Unum measures carbon consumption for each designed part in its aircraft seating and has implemented a part marking system outlining end-of-life recycling details, underscoring its commitment to sustainable practices throughout the entire product life cycle. Read more: https://shorturl.at/CeOnx #Aviation #TSO #Innovation #Aerospace #BusinessClass #InvestmentNews

Portfolio company news! Congratulations to #LCIF2 investee company Weedingtech, who received a mention in a recent Times’ article about what happened when Lambeth Council stopped using pesticides to maintain its weeds population.   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 more than 750 customers globally, including major names such as San Francisco Parks & Rec, Princeton University, and Chelsea Football Club (in addition to a range of UK councils, of course), Foamstream is leading the way in sustainable weed control solutions.   Read more: https://bit.ly/3T5r81P   #GreenTech #EcoFriendly #Weedingtech #Foamstream

Our Managing Director, Ian Thomas, is in Zürich for the 23rd European Venture Fair – a unique gathering, exclusively by and for investors. This year’s themes focus on the future of sustainable aviation fuels, water scarcity in industry, carbon removal and capture, and best practices in venture capital. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3RlQetn #EVF2024