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Innovative thinking from Nicolaj Reffstrup in his interview with Louisa Burwood-Taylor on investing and supporting industrial biotech startups addressing climate & agrifood tech challenges. In particular, bridging the gap from early investors to the sources of sustainable infrastructure / debt financing that are looking for de-risked commercial offtake ... "we’re building a platform that will drive transparency and liquidity in the market by aggregating demand in the form of offtake agreements almost like a derivative". In addition, Nicolaj's comments on the need for significant, non-dilutive financing of the early R&D, various types of securities needed in the capital stack, and deep techno-economic analysis, further highlight the scientific, engineering, and financing complexity of getting to just pilot scale, to then produce what is often a commodity. More of the right type of capital, which is aligned with the development stage and outcome, is needed to support these projects that are necessary for climate transition. https://lnkd.in/en62ZtEc

Friday climate tech funding fun... EQT Group Future fund closes at EUR 3 billion EQT Future is a private equity strategy that invests in two themes: Climate & Nature and Health & Wellbeing. Having a longer-hold mandate makes us an ideal partner to long-term owners, such as industrial families and entrepreneurs. Cibus Capital LLP Capital lands $645m to invest in agrifood companies Cibus invests primarily into mid-market and late-stage food and agriculture companies contributing to more efficient, less resource-intensive food production, from farming methods to ingredients to packaging. The firm looks for companies with operating models, technologies and access to natural resource inputs that give them a competitive advantage in an ever-crowded agrifoodtech space. $100M+ deeptech-focused Fathom Fund comes out of stealth Fathom Fund targets deeptech investments, a category of investments in products based on scientific discoveries and engineering. Bielke said companies working on difficult technologies such as microchips and satellites, even at a pre-revenue stage, could be of interest for Fathom Fund. What other exciting updates or news in climate tech? Links in comments #venturecapital #innovation #sustainability #startups

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Insempra 💰Funding: $20 Million ⚡Round: Series A 👥Investors: EQT Ventures, BlueYard Capital, Possible Ventures, Taavet Sten and Acequia Capital, FMCG giant Henkel, Henkel dx Ventures, Bayern Kapital and Alante Capital Insempra is a biotechnology-powered company enabling businesses to transform their ingredient lists with superior products made in collaboration with nature. For too long, businesses have relied on petrochemical production and environmental exploitation, depleting their limited natural resources, and polluting their planet. Inspired to create a better future in collaboration with nature, Insempra takes a market-first approach to developing its science, creating ingredients that customers need. By harnessing new technologies to advance biological manufacturing processes, the company creates naturally superior products to drive the regenerative revolution. Jens Klein, Ted Persson, Dejan Milo, Ed Van Der Ent, Jens Klein, Johannes Sonnenschein, Jan-Philipp (JP) Pfander, Lin Römer, Luisa Gronenberg, Marius-Benjamin Schneider Read more - https://lnkd.in/gXn_PZry To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Insempra #biotechnology #businesses #petrochemical #technologies #revolution #biologicalmanufacturing #funding #fundingnews #news #startup #startupnews #startuprise

Startups with a strong alignment between their vision and their VC's expertise are 30% more likely to advance to subsequent funding rounds. Furthermore, businesses that engage with VCs boasting a relevant portfolio and network typically see a 20% faster growth rate. AgriTech Solutions, a startup in the agricultural technology sector, exemplifies the power of this synergy. They leveraged the fact that VCs with a focus on sustainable agriculture not only bring capital but also invaluable industry insights and connections. By partnering with a VC firm that had a strong track record in scaling agri-tech companies, AgriTech Solutions accelerated their market entry and expanded their operations globally within two years, a feat that usually takes others in their industry three to four years. This strategic partnership was pivotal in their rapid scale-up and market penetration. #AgriTech #VCPartnership #SustainableInvesting #GrowthStrategy #AlphaFund

🌟 How to Make Your Food-Tech Start-Up Stand Out in 2024! 🚀 As the food-tech sector evolves, catching the eye of investors is crucial. Here’s what top investors are looking for in start-ups/scale ups from the recent article from Food-Tech: Differentiated Go-to-Market Strategy: Ashley Hartman from BLUESTEIN VENTURES stresses the need for an innovative vision and a robust playbook. Your start-up should demonstrate a deep understanding of the market and a solid plan to penetrate it. Integration with Larger Ecosystems: Alex Davisson of PLUG AND PLAY highlights the importance of how your start-up integrates with larger corporate partners. Think about novel ingredients or technological advancements that could be game-changers. Problem-Solving Technologies: Hadar Sutovsky from ICL GROUP emphasizes looking for technologies that address 'must-have' problems in major market segments. Ensure your solution is not just nice to have, but essential. Scalable Market Potential: Richie Gray of MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL points out the importance of scalability and a strong market presence. Your business should aim to significantly contribute to the growth of the industry. 💡 Key Takeaways for Your Venture: Focus on creating a unique market strategy. Ensure your technology or product solves a critical problem. Aim for scalability and market impact. Integrate your solutions with larger corporate ecosystems for maximum impact. 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your food-tech start-up? Perform Leader Ltd specialises in crafting strategies that make start-ups and scale ups irresistible to investors.  Let’s connect, propel and innovate together! #FoodTechStartup #InvestmentStrategy #ScalingSuccess #InnovationLeadership #FutureFoodTech #dtc #performleader

"Grateful and honored to be recognized as a top 10 chemicals startup in 2024! 🏆 Our journey is fueled by innovation, dedication, and a passion for transforming the industry. Here's to pushing boundaries and creating a sustainable future together! 🚀 #ChemicalInnovation #Top10Startup #2024Achievement"

dsm-firmenich Venturing’s tagline is ‘Backing startups that will change the world'. 🚀 🤔 Regarding food, specifically, what does that actually mean? “That’s a bit of a broad question, and I could talk about this for hours!” says pieter wolters, Managing Director. “But in short, we invest in startups developing new and sustainable technology, and that have the potential to create strategic value for or with dsm-firmenich in our mission to bring progress to life.” 🤓 Learn more from Pieter and other investment experts in our big feature on the alternative protein investment landscape: https://hubs.ly/Q02CbQqy0 #alternativeproteins #investment #sustainability #innovation #foodtech #planetaryboundaries

Corporate investors are increasingly finding investment opportunities in really early pre-seed and seed companies. Imperial College London's climate tech accelerator Greenhouse has seen corporate investors finding investment and collaboration opportunities with startups pioneering technology in areas like aquaculture, bio-textiles and waste management. https://ow.ly/jR4g50RBfFP Imperial College London Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation #climatetech #seedinvesting

Exciting News in Cleantech! We’re thrilled to report that Exposome, a trailblazer in environmental technology, has secured a substantial Rs 10 crore in pre-Series A funding. This round is led by Colossa Ventures, a women-centric venture capital firm known for championing innovative startups. Joining the round are 3i Partners and existing investors such as Rahul Rathi, Bhukhanvala Holdings, Excel Industries Ltd., and Spectrum Impact. Founded in 2020 by Prerna Sonthalia Goradia, Exposome is making waves with its cutting-edge solutions for air emissions and wastewater treatment. Their patented molecular filters are designed to capture contaminants and release cleaner air and water, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). Key highlights: Pur-safe: Advanced molecular air filtration media for tackling air pollution.  PurCODe: Next-gen regenerable media for effective wastewater treatment. Deployed over 1,000 filters, serving 25+ clients across various industries. The fresh funds will enable Exposome to scale its operations and extend its impactful solutions to both domestic and international markets. Stay tuned for more updates as Exposome continues to drive sustainability and innovation in the cleantech space! Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9Kb6ckS #Cleantech #Innovation #Investment #Sustainability #EnvironmentalSolutions #Exposome #ColossaVentures #FundingNews #GreenTech #StartupSuccess