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On February 20, ADL Ventures brought together leaders from corporates, startups, investors, and the broader NY ecosystem to explore the opportunities shaping the energy landscape. Our panel discussion "𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘮𝘪𝘥 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘈𝘐, 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨" and networking mixer featured insights from Stifel Financial Corp., Provocative, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Align Ventures, Straylight Systems, SHoP Architects, Oracle, Form Energy, and more! We tackled key topics such as: 🔹 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🔹 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔹 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Thank you to everyone who joined us in exploring the next frontier of energy and infrastructure innovation. Let’s continue to drive meaningful partnerships and solutions for a more resilient and sustainable power future! 🙌 #EnergyInnovation #GridModernization #PoweringTheFuture #AI #UrbanInfrastructure #ClimateTech #Startups #VC

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women engineers, innovators, and technologists who are transforming the Construction, Energy, and Transportation industries. From advancing clean energy solutions to pioneering next-gen construction tech, women in tech are at the forefront of solving some of the world’s toughest challenges. At ADL Ventures, we’re proud to support and work alongside these trailblazers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Here’s to the women shaping the future of technology today and every day! 🌍 #WomensDay #WomenInTech #InnovationLeaders #ADLVentures

⚡ 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 ⚡ On February 20, we gathered for an insightful discussion on how AI, data centers, and urban infrastructure are driving unprecedented energy demand and what that means for power generation and grid resilience. From renewables to grid modernization and new business models in energy, we explored how the industry can adapt to these rapid changes. The challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities to build a more efficient and sustainable energy ecosystem. A huge thanks to everyone who joined the conversation! 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥? 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨!⚡👇 #PoweringTheFuture #EnergyInnovation #GridResilience #AI #UrbanInfrastructure

🚀 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌱 At ADL Ventures, we don’t just support startups, we design and run high-impact accelerator programs that connect entrepreneurs with the partners, funding, and expertise they need to scale. Our programs bring together industry leaders, government, and investors to drive commercialization in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability. 🔹 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 – Our open innovation accelerator that helps startups engage with industry and government partners to solve pressing challenges. 🔹 𝙐𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 – A venture development program supported by NYSERDA that provides hands-on support to climate tech startups, helping them navigate commercialization, partnerships, and funding. 🔹 𝘼𝘽𝘾 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 – Focused on Advanced Building Construction, this program helps innovators scale high-performance, low-carbon building solutions for a more sustainable future. 🔹 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 – Join our cohort/mentorship with decarbonization-focused construction tech accelerator program for innovators, by innovators. 🔹 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣-𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 – We support this U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prize program, helping innovators bring groundbreaking energy solutions to market. From competitive prize challenges to targeted partnership programs, we tailor each accelerator to drive real-world impact. Want to launch, scale, or collaborate on breakthrough climate tech? Let’s make it happen! 👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g2cyxARZ #ClimateTech #StartupAccelerator #ScalingStartups #Innovation

𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 💡 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) American Made Challenges (AMC) isn't just about funding; it's about building a robust ecosystem for climate tech innovation. ADL Ventures is proud to support this initiative, which provides a unique opportunity for startups to access crucial non-dilutive capital. AMC offers a significant advantage: no-strings-attached funding that de-risks early-stage development, a rarity in the climate tech space. Beyond the financial boost, participants gain access to a powerful network of OEMs, suppliers, startups, and investors, accelerating their path to market. 👉 Discover ADL Ventures' list of accelerators: https://lnkd.in/g2cyxARZ 👉 Learn more about AMC: https://lnkd.in/eGyxXy4 #AmericanMade #ClimateTech #Innovation #DOE #NREL #Startups

🔥 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌲 The recent Pasadena wildfires are a stark reminder of the increasing risks posed by extreme weather and poor forest management. With wildfires becoming more frequent and severe, utilities must adopt proactive, data-driven solutions to protect communities and infrastructure. Through ProblemSpace, ADL Ventures’ open innovation accelerator, we helped a leading U.S. utility identify and partner with startups developing cutting-edge forest management and wildfire prevention technologies. These collaborations enable utilities to enhance grid resilience, reduce fire risks, and implement sustainable land management practices. By bridging the gap between climate tech innovators and industry leaders, we’re accelerating real-world solutions to wildfire prevention. The time to act is now! Learn more about our case study here: https://lnkd.in/dZX29WKn #WildfirePrevention #ClimateTech #SustainableForests #GridResilience #UtilityInnovation #ProblemSpace #PasadenaWildfires

🌱 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 Uptake Alliance is a market-driven venture development platform that bridges the gap between corporations and climate tech startups to drive meaningful decarbonization. Our mission is to enable impactful collaborations that accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗨𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: → Connects corporations with startups through targeted solution calls → Sources top climate tech innovators globally to address decarbonization needs → Guides both sides to accelerate development and increase success in commercial agreements We work closely with New York’s innovation ecosystem, aligning resources and expertise to support and attract top climate tech talent to the region. Ready to scale your sustainability initiatives and partner for a better future? Join us at Uptake! 👉 Check out our website to learn more about how you can work with us here: https://lnkd.in/gmJDaTYZ #ClimateInnovation #CorporateSustainability #Decarbonization #Partnerships #VentureDevelopment

🌱 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 🚀 The word “Ventures” in ADL Ventures signifies our mission to Assess, Develop, and Launch transformative climate tech solutions. While we don’t deploy capital, we bring a unique ability to unite corporate, government, and financial stakeholders to create meaningful progress. 🔹 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 With experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), we’ve supported efforts that raised $800M in venture/corporate funding and $200M in federal funding for new projects and ventures. 🔹 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 By bridging the gap between corporates, government, and financiers, we help advance cutting-edge climate tech projects that address critical challenges in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability. ADL Ventures is here to connect bold ideas with the resources and partnerships needed to make a lasting impact. Together, let’s shape a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🌐 Check out our website at https://lnkd.in/dXUkPAZJ

Today marks an amazing milestone with the capitalization of GreenieRE. There is so much to say about the efforts of the last two years- bringing this vision to life. Today, the most important words are: THANK YOU. Thank you to the leadership at CGC and the broader team for your vision in creating a new kind of green finance institution. Richard Kauffman, Reed Hundt, Sanjeev Kumar, Eli Hopson, Michael Gergen, David Pettit, Greg Randolph, Ivana Savicevic, Salman Ahmed and so many others who made this happen. Thanks to the deal and diligence teams at Fenwick & West, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, Norton Rose Fulbright, CohnReznick LLP, Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Heidi Lawson, CPCU, AIM, Yanfei (Faye) Wang, Jesse Crary, Peter Dysart, Michael Kaplan, Yvette Connor. Thank you to the tireless team at Energetic Capital who leveraged everything we have learned and more. Amy McCann Antczak, Nathan D. Maggiotto, Peter Kendall. And to our MGU partners kWh Analytics, Jason Kaminsky, Geoffrey Lehv who helped us craft the vision. There are so many more that I can't even list all of the letters of support. We are so grateful and hope to stand up programs with you in the coming months. Thank you to InnSure, Christopher Lowell, CPCU, MBA and Charlie Sidoti for your leadership and partnership. Thank you to the operating partners who will help us launch this new entity with Chelsea Smiley, CPA, Ed Precourt. Jacob Galecki, Anna Kupik And to the individuals who encouraged and challenged us. It may have been a small gesture for you, but it made a world of difference on our journey. Jay Nichols, Sarah Kearney, Kyle McEneaney, Patrick McGrath, Maryam Golnaraghi, Ph.D., Mark Barnett. I could go on, but Linkedin has told me that I've exceeded the mention limit :)

🌍 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐒𝐕𝐁 🌱 In light of recent financial turbulence, the climate tech sector faces new challenges and opportunities. While the federal response to the SVB crisis has been crucial in preventing widespread disruption, the core market dynamics remain volatile. At ADL Ventures, we're equipped to guide startups, corporates, and government partners through these uncertain times, ensuring continued innovation and growth in climate tech. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gkJNW5tJ #ClimateTech #Innovation #VentureCapital