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Could 2024 be the best year yet for climate tech startups? Check out Startups Magazine with insights from Blue Earth's Julian Topham, Will Hayler and Amy Rennison, Rayan Jawad of Growth Studio, Paul Finch plus five ways to catapult your climate tech startup success with tips from the experts. https://lnkd.in/dFBvjqKZ

Share request: the #Venture #Launchpad is looking for early stage startups in climate. Here's who should apply: Early stage startups - this means pre-raise, includes startups who are just a team with a dream, all the way up to revenue and a product. UK registered only for this cohort. Doesn't have to be SEIS eligible. Any sector or solution. Software or hardtech.  Climate mission. And why should startups apply? Strongest ecosystem in the UK for early stage climatetech startups. It's already generated 71 invested ventures worth £190million with a 500 million tonne potential on carbon reduction. Intensive one-on-one deepdives to work on your startup's objectives, not one size fits all sessions. Investment opportunity for £200,000 in Jan 2025. Peer support, the peloton effect from working in a cohort all aligned on fighting the climate emergency. The early bird deadline is 19th July to start October 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e5-yANWc

Big news for the Carbon13 team today. We are thrilled to announce the first close of our new #climate fund. The fund is targeted to be €30m. With the first close, we have invested in 19 amazing #climatetech teams, 6 of which are from our first venture builder programme in Germany and the rest from the UK programmes. When the fund reaches the target, our portfolio will be working towards the aim of abating 1% of global GHG emissions. This is a huge step forward for us and shows the scale of our ambition. We’ve put together a truly amazing team under our new CEO Nicky Dee, who are all working towards making this a reality!  🌊 Over the last 2 years, we have received 1000s of applications to our programmes, selected over 500 founders to join and cofounded over 150 startups with them. 💥 Across all funds, Carbon13 has now invested into 64 startups, each with the potential to mitigate global CO2e by 10m tonnes per year when at scale. 💪 64% of the teams have at least one female co-founder. 🌳 These investments mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Carbon13 as we begin further international expansion in Europe.   And for more detail, see our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/e_sqhwMK #climatechange #greentech #netzero #startups #greenfuture

Carbon13 - Big news for the Carbon13 team. We are thrilled to announce the first close of our new hashtag #climate fund. The fund is targeted to be €30m. With the first close, we have invested in 19 amazing hashtag #climatetech teams, 6 of which are from our first venture builder programme in Germany and the rest from the UK programmes. When the fund reaches the target, our portfolio will be working towards the aim of abating 1% of global GHG emissions. This is a huge step forward for us and shows the scale of our ambition. We’ve put together a truly amazing team under our new CEO Nicky Dee, who are all working towards making this a reality! 🌊 Over the last 2 years, we have received 1000s of applications to our programmes, selected over 500 founders to join and cofounded over 150 startups with them. 💥 Across all funds, Carbon13 has now invested into 64 startups, each with the potential to mitigate global CO2e by 10m tonnes per year when at scale. 💪 64% of the teams have at least one female co-founder. 🌳 These investments mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Carbon13 as we begin further international expansion in Europe. And for more detail, see our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/e_sqhwMK hashtag #climatechange hashtag #greentech hashtag #netzero hashtag #startups hashtag #greenfuture

🌱 Co-founder of Casper, Philip Krim, is championing more climate tech founders, recognizing a gap in entrepreneurial activity. Teaming up with Evan Caron and Sharo Atmeh, they're launching Montauk Climate, an incubator aimed at fostering innovative climate tech startups. Unlike traditional venture funds, Montauk Climate follows a startup studio approach, conceiving and developing businesses internally. With an initial $8.5 million investment led by Sheel Tyle of Amplo, they aim to bridge gaps in the climate tech landscape and capitalize on growing demand for low-carbon solutions. Read more on CREtech ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TK5PDL Via TechCrunch #CREtech #Innovation #tech #technology #realestate #builtworld #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #Startup #Funding #netzero Michael Beckerman Lindsey Imperatore Kay Ross-Baker Ryan Saunders Lauren Leal Emily Wright Kyle Halls ___ Follow CREtech for daily updates on driving innovation and sustainability in the real estate sector. Subscribe to our CREtech Briefs newsletter for more stories like the above 🗞 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3vnANsc

We’re back for another house tour. We’ll show you #PSVLab ⚗️   Our lab is rooted in the belief that, sometimes investing in the future demands us to take part in creating it ourselves. The lab isn’t a physical space; think of it as a mindset 🧠 It’s a blank space that is run by everyone and no one 🚀   As a venture house, our hybrid setup sparks synergies across our individual disciplines, fund models, and investment strategies. It gives us the privilege to really leverage the fact that great minds don’t think alike; they think differently. This fuels a continuous stream of ideas for new ways to clear the path for more founders.   As with startups, a ton of our ideas and projects die in the development phase. But when an idea really catches fire, we dive head-first into the unknown. Over time, our lab and approach have nurtured initiatives, funds and tools like:   💫Academy: Most founders reaching out for the unicorn star end up failing. We wanted to help them beat the odds by activating the learnings of the +450 founders we had invested in. The constraint was that it couldn’t be an accelerator or incubator; it ended up being our academy. 💫Deeptech: Together with PSV Foundry’s founding partner, DTU, we identified a clear funding gap for scientific discoveries. That led us to bring in Marianne, Anders, and Jakob to scope and raise DK’s first deeptech-only venture fund. We got news on that after the summer. 💫Tech: Today, an established VC player, but #PSVTech grew out of an early belief that PSV could pioneer Denmark’s first institutional pre-seed fund. 💫 ESG Napkin: When ESG really started to bite into the startup ecosystem, only tools and frameworks were developed for big corporates. It didn't fit with the context of an early-stage startup. To help founders get started sooner rather than later, we decided to build a framework for them. 💫 LeaderSpace: Analysing insights from over 450 startup journeys, our People and Culture team identified that the founders' ability to scale themselves as leaders stood between success and failure. That insight led to the creation of a unique learning program, #PSVLeaderSpace. 💫Earthbound: Vital solutions to the climate crisis exist around university labs but never go further than research papers. We joined forces with several partners at DTU to find ways of hatching research with entrepreneurs. It turned into climate tech catalyst, DTU Earthbound. 💫Dual-use Growth: The world is calling for technologies within security and resilience, yet anything even remotely related to defence is on many investors' negative list. We’re in the early stages of discovering how we can responsibly invest in dual-use tech. Thank you to all our partners being part of it: DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Marianne Thellersen, Jes Broeng, DTU Entrepreneurship, DTU Science Park, Steen Donner, DTU Skylab, Mikkel Sørensen, DTU Earthbound, Simon Ulvund, Mikkel Marfelt, PhD, Nicolaj Højer Nielsen and many more

We believe entrepreneurs are the creative force that will help accelerate our journey to Net Zero. Excited to partner with Carbon13 Venture Launchpad to support early-stage Climate Tech ventures with high global impact potential. This accelerator helps startups refine their carbon strategy, investment readiness, and go-to-market approach. Participants will also have the chance to pitch for £200,000 in pre-seed funding. We're seeking up to 15 businesses for the next Venture Launchpad. Over 20 weeks, startups will intensively work on carbon reduction potential, business fundamentals, and investment readiness. ✅ Phase 1 includes 10 weeks of tailored support, ending with a pitch for £200,000 in pre-seed funding. The Successful businesses will then enter ✅Phase 2, focusing on scaling and funding, culminating in a Climate Innovation Showcase to present their solutions to experts and investors. Get your application in now click on the link to find out more 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/eYV9Ei8s

Boomtown Accelerators is more than a launchpad for startups; it's a community where technology, creativity, and innovation converge to foster groundbreaking success. → Tech-Forward Approach: Specializing in technology and innovative solutions, Boomtown propels startups into the future. → Customized Support: Offers mentorship, funding, and resources, meticulously tailored to each startup’s journey. → Vibrant Network: Access an unparalleled ecosystem of industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and keen investors. → Minimum Check Size: $100,000 Decision Makers → Toby Krout - CEO → Jose Vieitez - Investment Director → Ken Durand - Accelerator Director Application Essentials: → Innovative Edge: Your startup should bring something new to the table—think disruptive, think scalable. → Market Readiness: Demonstrate potential for rapid growth and market impact. Program Perks: → Expert Mentorship: Guidance from those who’ve walked the path, offering insights and strategies for scaling. → Collaborative Environment: A community that thrives on mutual success and innovation. Post-Program Advantages: → Alumni Community: Join an elite network of Boomtown graduates, continuing to innovate and lead in their industries. → Investor Connections: Exclusive introductions to potential backers, ready to invest in the next big thing. Founderama Strategy Tip: → Leverage Tech Trends: Align your startup with emerging technologies and market demands. → Active Engagement: Dive deep into Boomtown’s network, embracing every opportunity for growth and visibility. https://lnkd.in/eQ4xf424

Studio Partners at venture capital firms are often asked, "What do you look for when evaluating startups?" Today Irit Nudelman offers her opinion. She is one of our venture partners, and specializes in strategic planning & screening new startups. Irit says, “Of course, the answer isn't a one-size-fits-all, but there are key factors that help guide us toward finding scalable, impactful solutions. They are as follows: 🌍Mission-Driven Founders We look for founders with a deep-rooted passion for solving environmental issues. Founders who truly understand the problem they're addressing and are relentless in their pursuit of sustainable solutions that stand out. 🚀Scalability and Tech Feasibility A brilliant idea is only part of the equation. Can the technology scale to meet global demands? Is the solution economically viable across regions, industries, and varying regulatory landscapes? Scalability without compromise on impact is critical. ⏳Market Timing & Fit While the urgency of climate change is clear, it’s important to assess whether the market is ready for the startup’s solution. Are there enabling technologies or policies in place that can accelerate adoption? 💼Sustainability of the Business Model Financial viability goes hand-in-hand with environmental sustainability. Startups need to demonstrate that they can build a solid business with lasting impact. That means not only focusing on reducing emissions or waste but also creating value for customers and investors alike. 📊Measurable Impact It’s vital that the startup can quantify the environmental impact of its solution. Whether it's reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, or preserving biodiversity - if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. My purpose is to help find and guide startups that have the power to reshape entire industries and create a positive ripple effect for generations to come. I’m delighted to be working with Tonbo and all our portfolio companies as we push the boundaries of innovation, together.” If you would like to know more about @Tonbo, please get in touch for a chat. #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #StartupScreening #CleanEnergy #ImpactInvesting

Pyramidia Ventures has been featured in ClimateHack's global list of 35 ClimateTech Venture Studios spinning out High-Impact Startups. Great article on how Venture Studios can supercharge the innovation needed to tackle today's climate challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_zutXgC Janno van der Laan Glory Mugo Dickson Ndoro Joseph Rehmann Rita Asembo Lucy Wabwile #climateaction #climatetech #climateinvesting #venturebuilding #venturestudio