123Carbon’s Post

🌟 New investment 🌟: A very warm welcome to 123Carbon, a new addition to the Rockstart Energy portfolio! Led by Jeroen van Heiningen (Co-Founder & CEO), Tom Eijkelenkamp (Co-Founder & CTO), and Osman Düzgün (Book & Claim specialist), 123Carbon provides a blockchain-based carbon insetting platform for multi-modal transportation based on globally accepted Book & Claim methodologies 💬 Jeroen on why 123Carbon joined Rockstart: “Entrepreneurship is not only about starting a company, it’s about developing an ecosystem that offers the capabilities needed to be successful and scale. We joined Rockstart to expand our ecosystem. So far, Rockstart has put us in contact with several valuable contacts that can support us in defining and executing our scaling strategy.” 💬 Max ter Horst, Managing Partner Rockstart Energy, shares why we’re excited about 123Carbon: “123Carbon is offering a unique platform for the registration and trading of carbon insets in the logistics industry. It allows parties to monetize and therefore finance carbon reduction efforts, while driving transparency throughout the logistical value chain. This startup achieved strong commercial traction from several blue-chip clients and won the top prize at The Captain's Table, which is one of the world’s most prestigious maritime pitch competitions. We're proud to have them in our portfolio.” 🚀 Welcome on board, 123Carbon!

Congratulations to Jeroen van Heiningen, Tom Eijkelenkamp and the 123Carbon team with this important next step. Carbon Insetting and Book & Claim is a relatively new and evolving solution with great potential for sustainable logistics. It is about allocating or receiving the emission reductions related to sustainable alternatives in freight transport. 123Carbon delivers a leading, blockchain-technology based, platform that facilitates net zero transportation through the issuance, management and allocation of environmental attribute certificates (EAC's) across all modalities (air, sea, road, rail) and technologies, following globally accepted book and claim methodologies. As AllChiefs we are looking forward to continue the close collaboration and (implementation) partnership with 123Carbon in supporting companies with the successful design and implementation of the Carbon Insetting and Book & Claim process as part of their overall logistics decarbonisation strategy. There are already a number of great examples of organisations leading the way for many others to follow. See also: https://lnkd.in/gKrNqmrk Inge Tanke, Bonne Goedhart, André Annema, Franziska Weber, Katarin Van Orshaegen, Martijn Bakker, Jeroen van Heiningen, Tom Eijkelenkamp Mariana P. Silva #AllChiefs #consultancywithaheartbeat #Bcorp #123Carbon #decarboniselogistics #carboninsetting #bookandclaim

“Eco-entrepreneurs looking for early-stage funding for sustainable and green energy startups can now find a wide range of sources.

Global warming and carbon emissions are rising at alarming rates. Efforts need to ramp up to achieve the UN’s 2030 net-zero sustainability targets.

With these objectives in mind, investors are diverting funds toward sourcing industry-disruptive ideas from entrepreneurs.

Statistics indicate that Assets under Management in the Wealth Management market are estimated to reach US$128.90tn in 2024. If you would prefer to apply to an incubator program, here are some of your options:
  * Accelerating Asia * Clean Energy International Incubation Centre * DLabs * IIT Mandi Catalyst * imec * Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund * Team Europe * The Koffman’s Clean Energy Incubator Program * Upward * Yunus Social Business 
These organizations offer early-stage funding for sustainable and green energy startups.
  * Aera VC * Chi Impact Capital * Contrarian Ventures * Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation * Link Capital * Water Equity * Katapult Ocean” Source: Newsletter from Alejandro Cremades

🌿 Announcing the Launch of Green Palm Ventures! 🌿 We are excited to introduce Green Palm Ventures, a forward-thinking investment firm committed to fostering innovation and sustainability with a primary focus on Egypt while remaining open to opportunities around the world. Our mission is to support transformative solutions that drive environmental and economic impact, ensuring growth that benefits both people and the planet. 🌍 Our Vision: At Green Palm Ventures, we believe in the power of sustainable investment. By strategically aligning with ventures that share our values, we aim to drive innovation, promote sustainable development and green initiatives and support entrepreneurs and businesses creating long-lasting positive change. 🤝 Our Approach: Our focus is on investing in ventures that prioritize: Environmental Sustainability - Solutions that address ecological challenges and promote a greener future. Regional Growth - Opportunities that contribute to economic development and job creation in Egypt and around the world. Innovation & Transformation - Disruptive technologies and business models that enhance the quality of life while protecting our planet. 🌟 Why Green Palm Ventures? Our name, "Green Palm Ventures," symbolizes growth, sustainability, and the flourishing potential of the desert regions. Like the resilient palm tree that thrives even in challenging conditions, our vision is to cultivate innovation and growth in areas that need it most. 🚀 What’s Next? We are just getting started! Follow us for updates on our exciting new ventures, impactful collaborations, and the progress we are making in building a sustainable and prosperous future for Egypt and around the world. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals to drive change together. Stay tuned for more!

🌟 Meet the Judges of the Women Led Startups Pitch Competition! 🌟 Join us on June 7 for our Women Led Startups Pitch Competition. This event highlights female #entrepreneurs in the #cleantech and #sustainability industry. The winner will receive a generous prize pool, including preferential consideration to serve on a Cleantech Forum North America panel and more. We are thrilled to introduce our esteemed panel of judges: Emily Evans, MPM, American Made Senior Prize Lead, JISEA Emily manages over 27 prize initiatives across solar, geothermal, and advanced manufacturing with a focus on sustainability and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Joy Larson, Director, CalSEED, New Energy Nexus Joy leads the team managing grants for the California Energy Commission. With extensive experience in the environmental and clean energy sectors, she has held key roles at The Climate Corporation and Global Footprint Network. Leah Perry, Senior Manager, Cleantech, MaRS Discovery District Leah supports the MaRS cleantech portfolio, managing investor relationships and leading the MaRS Cleantech VC Syndicate. She also spearheads the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator. Leah holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and was recognized as one of Corporate Knights’ Top 30 under 30 Sustainability Leaders in Canada. Lisha Davis, CEO, Arable Ventures LLC Lisha is an innovation leader and venture builder. Before Arable Ventures, she founded Vanguard’s Innovation Studio, leading the creation of successful ventures. An advocate for diverse founders, Lisha is also an angel investor and startup advisor, with a focus on team culture and tech-enabled solutions. Marine Leroux Thibault, Product Design and Innovation Leader Marine uses design to humanize technology, creating positive impacts on users and company culture. As head of user experience design at Thomson Reuters, she achieved design maturity and led product innovations integrating AI and big data. Founder of Bamboudesign, Marine combines entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on design expertise. Nino Lazariia, Consultant, Cleantech Group Nino specializes in digital technologies for climate change solutions, with experience in developing strategies, market research, and strategic partnerships. Her diverse background spans multiple countries and languages. Nino's commitment to sustainable and digital development is matched by her enthusiasm for new challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to witness innovation at its finest and support women leaders in cleantech and sustainability! Register here: https://bit.ly/3I7LWjy #pitchcompetition #startups #pitcher #innovation #femalefounders #entrepreneurship #femaleentrepreneurs #womenleaders #womenincleantech #womeninsustainability #womenpower #climatetech

"What we have here is unfortunately an incredible amount of opportunity. There's no shortage of things to try to tackle." That's what Athian Co-founder and Strategic Advisor Geoff Bastow shared at our Alloy venture building summit last year. Investors have found plenty of opportunity in energy, transportation, industrial manufacturing, private and public infrastructure, and food and agriculture in recent years. With more than 45,000 companies in the space, climate tech may seem crowded — but there are still many niche opportunities within and outside these sectors that are ripe for innovation and investment. How can corporations lean into sustainability and climate technology to drive growth and change the world? Find out in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eSnmea-A #ClimateTech #Entrepreneurship #VentureBuilding

Start-ups - Let's Launch Your Success Together! 🚀✨ Are you ready to take your start-up to the next level? Reduce My Costs is here to help you navigate the journey with ease and efficiency. At Reduce My Costs, we understand the challenges of starting a new venture, which is why we're dedicated to providing cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. Let's minimise your expenses, maximise your potential, and propel your start-up towards greatness! ✨ Check out our blog packed with invaluable tips and tricks for setting up your business for success. From managing utilities to establishing a strong online presence, we've got you covered every step of the way. 💪 Read our start-up blog here https://lnkd.in/ebVA-CxH #StartUpBusiness #StartUps #ReduceMyCosts #BusinessTips

#Estonia excels in #startups, with over 400 per million inhabitants & leads in billion-dollar companies, having 4.5 unicorns per million capita. Invest Estonia calculates an even higher number at 7.7 unicorns, securing the top spot in #Europe. #Scaleup #Investment #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechTrends #Technology #Leadership #Growth #Success #Management #Enterprise #Funding #StartupSuccess #BusinessGrowth #OpenScience #OpenAccess #Business #Startup #Startups #Entrepreneur #SME #Tech #EU #Europe #AngelInvestor #Venture #Businessman #RAISE EBAN - European Business Angel Network EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies SERN - Startup Europe Regions Network International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA)

Paris-based Venture Capital firm Wind recently first closed its new climate focused fund. 💸 €90 million of €130 million target, with the final closing expected to take place in 2025. Wind’s LPs include institutional players such as Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, Sopra Steria, and over 120 successful entrepreneurs. 🌍 #Europe 💡 The fund plans to invest in 30 sustainable #deeptech start-ups at #Seedstage to #SeriesA. Ticket sizes varying from €500k to €4 million, across key areas essential to human well-being and environmental health, such as #food #airquality #mobility #energy #construction and #security. 📈 Wind has backed exciting start-ups across its climate and Deep Tech portfolio incl. Cowboy, Sopht, ENTROVIEW, Mini Green Power, AgFunder, Interstellar Lab, Aldoria (formerly Share My Space), among others. 💭 “We are at the start of a new innovation cycle driven by #decarbonation, #artificialintelligence and #robotics. Our mission is to support start-ups using these technologies to create practical solutions for our essential service industries, ensuring they thrive in a climate-challenged world.” - Thierry Vandewalle, Co-Founding Partner of Wind. 🗞️ Stefano De Marzo EU-Startups https://lnkd.in/dEcr3JNq 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Xavier I Thierry I Perrine I Tristan I Raphaël I Team Wind … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #AI #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #Paris #climatetech #fund

🚀 Exciting news! We have just published an insightful spotlight on the most innovative Canadian Consulting Startups from British Columbia that are leading the change in the industry! Get inspired by these companies that are shaping the future and breaking boundaries. Jump in and get a sneak peek inside their game-changing operations 👇 https://lnkd.in/d97ETV9A Featuring: 🔝Powertrust with their expertise in developing renewable energy projects. 🌿pH7 contributes to green technology by developing sustainable extraction methods for strategic metals. 💻Fastloop, founded by Breedon Grauer and Trevor Carr, are revolutionizing analytics with cloud technology. 🧠Beeznests reshaping the realm of EdTech? Check. 🌍UBACARE providing exemplary virtual medical consulting services. ✨Moken, founded by Kendra Garagan & Mohamed Ibshara, supporting founders and connecting startup communities. ♻️ShareWares - Going green has never been easier. 👊IncrementOne adding value through professional training and consulting. 📈Hyperminds setting a new standard for brand marketing and business development. 🎬Captivate Collective taking media and entertainment to the next level. 🎯BEST Business Success Training Inc. leading the trend in business development training. Commendable ventures, groundbreaking missions and unparalleled visions – let’s shine the light on these Canadian all-stars! #ConsultingStartups #Innovation #BusinessLeaders #Startups #Canada Remember to share and spread the word about these exceptional companies making waves in their industries!