Low Carbon Innovation Fund

#LCIF portfolio company geo (Green Energy Options) and Connected Kerb Ltd. have unveiled the world’s first Matter-enabled EV charging solution. This breakthrough allows EV owners to seamlessly integrate their charging with smart home systems, working across leading platforms and household brands.   Matter is revolutionising the smart home industry by ensuring compatibility between devices from different manufacturers. geo’s adoption of Matter technology simplifies the user experience, providing a cohesive solution that integrates EV charging with daily home management, resulting in notable cost and energy savings. In collaboration with Connected Kerb, geo is setting new benchmarks for EV charging and smart home tech. Read more: https://shorturl.at/iHKRz.   #CleanEnergy #SmartHomeTech #EVIntegration #GreenEnergy #SustainableTech #TurquoiseInvestment

In this behind-the-scenes video from our latest Talks with Turquoise International podcast, Tom Robinson, founder and CEO of #LCIF2 portfolio company ADAPTAVATE , shares the story behind Breathaboard - the innovative product that originated from his MSc thesis. A sustainable alternative to plasterboard, Breathaboard is not only eco-friendly but is also designed to be easily adopted by builders – no upskilling needed for one of the world’s busiest industries.    🎧 Listen to the full recording here to find out about Adaptavate's future plans, including achieving carbon-negative certification, and forming strategic industry partnerships: https://shorturl.at/nynj9   #ClimateAction #SustainableConstruction #Podcast #GreenBuilding

SaveMoneyCutCarbon, a Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (#LCIF2) portfolio company, has teamed up with Radisson Heathrow to install destination chargers, significantly enhancing the hotel’s sustainability efforts. In this insightful video, Ludwig Düweke, General Manager of Radisson Heathrow, discusses how these chargers not only generate additional income for the hotel but also provide a valuable service to guests.   Turquoise International invested in SaveMoneyCutCarbon through #LCIF2, recognizing their innovative approach to sustainability. SaveMoneyCutCarbon offers comprehensive solutions from the boardroom to every room in the home, saving time, money, and resources. Last year alone, 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

We’re pleased to confirm #LCIF2 investee company Weedingtech has appointed Campey™ Turf Care Systems as a nationwide distributor for Foamstream .   Foamstream uses organic-certified foam and hot water to control weeds, offering a safe and effective solution for green space management.   A company renowned for providing quality turf management solutions, with clients including Chelsea Football Club, the Campey Turf Systems partnership will broaden the reach of the product across UK-based commercial businesses and contractors significantly. With customers in 23 countries and a growing dealer network in the USA, we anticipate substantial growth for Weedingtech in the coming years.   Read more: https://shorturl.at/15nmf   #Investment #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #Foamstream #Weedingtech

Pleased to confirm that Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 portfolio company Archipelago Technology Group Ltd has been featured in a timely Channel 4 programme by Dan Clifton and Tim Harford, analysing the UK economy and exploring solutions. We’re proud that the company’s Powerdrop technology and dynamic team were showcased as part of the answer. The final programme aired on July 1st.   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/ehzviDU5   #UKEconomy #Innovation #PowerdropTechnology #ArchipelagoTech #Channel4

Exciting collaboration announcement from #LCIF2 portfolio company ANB Sensors!   ANB SENSORS LTD has partnered with CSignum, a leader in wireless underwater communications, to revolutionize water quality monitoring. This partnership integrates ANB’s cutting-edge sensor technology with CSignum’s innovative EM-2 wireless communication platform, enabling comprehensive monitoring in the most challenging environments.   By combining their strengths, ANB and CSignum are providing a robust solution for water quality monitoring, addressing global environmental challenges with advanced technology.   Founded in 2015, ANB Sensors has developed next-generation, calibration-free pH sensors that are robust enough for hostile environments, unlike traditional sensors that require special storage and frequent calibration.   Find out more: https://shorturl.at/nwXIR    #LCIF2 #ANBSensors #EnvironmentalMonitoring #InvestmentNews #InvestmentCompanyNews

We’re pleased to announce that Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 portfolio company RheEnergise has been featured in Sifted's latest smart grid report as one of the '58 startups to watch'.   Clean technology company RheEnergise, the developer of the new High Density Hydro energy storage system, recently secured investment from the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF2).   👉 Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/eAczwnDZ   #EnergyTech #Sustainability #Innovation #RheEnergise #LCIF2

Portfolio company news! TeraView’s Andy Bell, VP Business Development, and Alasdair Pentland, Senior Engineer, have been featured on the All Things Photonics podcast. TeraView, the world leader in terahertz light applications, is transforming industries with non-invasive 3D imaging & spectroscopy. Listen here: https://shorturl.at/w2ZyT #InvesteeCompanyNews #Photonics #TerahertzTechnology #DeepTech #Innovation #LCIF 

#LCIF2 portfolio company ADAPTAVATE is on a mission to decarbonise the construction sector, starting with its innovative, low-CO2 wallboard, Breathaboard. Featuring conventional paper lined on each side, the rest of the composition is made from fibrous byproducts rather than gypsum.   Tom Robinson, founder of CEO and Adaptavate, recently sat down with the Global Gypsum Magazine to discuss how Breathaboard is manufactured, monitoring environmental impact and plans for the future. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eqaq2FJv   #Construction #Sustainability #InvestmentNews #Innovation #Decarbonisation