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Last week, Chris Gorell Barnes joined Adelaide Cracco, Head of Climate & Environmental Impact Investments, European Investment Fund (EIF), Guillaume Baxter, Principle at Sofinnova Partners, Jon Trygve Berg, Partner Sarsia Seed Management and Lissy Smit, CEO, Aqua-Spark, at the BlueInvest Day. Under the heading 'The Sustainable Blue Economy: New Perspectives for Investors', the panel discussed the future of sustainable blue technologies: new innovations that promise to transform industries; the evolving investment landscape; and reflections on the impact of ESG regulations on sustainable financing and the uptake of new technologies.   An estimated €147 billion per year globally is needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Below Water by 2030. To date, only €21 billion is available: of this, €16.8 billion comes from domestic and international public sources and €4.2 billion from private investors. This leaves a funding gap of €126 billion still to be addressed and mobilising private capital is critical to closing the gap. BlueInvest, which is funded by the European Union, has released a new investor report highlighting why the EU blue economy is an investment ecosystem for innovation and how private capital can help. #blueeconomy #eu #sdg14 #blueinvest #ocean #oceaneconomy

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Significant developments in sustainable finance this week: Myrspoven, a Sweden-based enterprise focused on AI-driven optimisation for buildings, has secured $5.83 million in equity funding. This capital infusion is intended to support the real estate industry meet its carbon emission reduction objectives. For detailed insights into Myrspoven's venture and other advancements in clean energy, dive into Endow Capital's Impact Investments weekly newsletter. https://bit.ly/48bAkqp #EndowCapital #SustainableFinance #CleanEnergy #ArtificialIntelligence #RealEstate #CarbonEmissions

CEEZER Secures €10.3M to Revolutionize Carbon Credit Markets -Jonny Tiernan CEEZER, a leading platform for verified carbon credits, secures €10.3 million in Series A funding led by HV Capital. The investment will expand its US presence, enhance product development, and bolster its team. CEEZER streamlines carbon credit trading and offers portfolio financing solutions, addressing challenges in carbon markets with data-driven methodologies and AI. This investment highlights growing investor interest in carbon markets to combat climate change. CEEZER's platform utilizes AI-driven methodologies to simplify decision-making, manage carbon portfolios, and facilitate climate finance solutions for corporate clients, accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy. Magnus Drewelies #CEEZER #carboncredits #SeriesA #funding #HVCapital #climatechange #AI #datadriven #netzeroeconomy #climatefinance

Another good read to follow up on this, from Peter Griffin: 👇 “A greater level of government cleantech co-investment could sweeten the deal… We need a strategic research focus on cleantech to give our efforts more critical mass. The MacDiarmid Institute has become the default research organisation focused on this area… As a shake-up of the beleaguered science sector looms, prioritising cleantech R&D, and stimulating investment in this space, would appear to be the one key area that combines our desire to create higher-value jobs and exports with making real contributions to tackling the climate crisis.” 💯 https://lnkd.in/gm53ukMV

We are thrilled to share that Erthos has been ranked #41 in TIME Magazine's top 250 green tech companies for 2024. This distinction is not just an acknowledgment of our dedication and innovation in the field of green technology but also arrives at a pivotal moment in our industry. Solar energy has surpassed oil and gas as the number one global investment in Capex, marking a significant shift towards a more sustainable energy future. Erthos stands at the forefront of this transition, offering the industry's least cost Capex solution for solar energy. Our approach not only underscores the economic viability of sustainable energy but also aligns with the global momentum towards minimizing our environmental footprint. This honor from Time Magazine amplifies the importance of our mission and the collective efforts of our talented team, partners, and supporters. It's a testament to the potential of solar energy as a key player in the global energy market and a beacon of hope for a cleaner, more sustainable world. As we celebrate this achievement, we're reminded of the urgency of our work and the critical role we play in the energy sector. Let's continue to innovate, collaborate, and drive forward the sustainable energy revolution. Together, we are not just dreaming of a greener future; we are making it a reality. Thank you for your unwavering support and belief in our vision. The best is yet to come. #GreenTech #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #Innovation #Erthos #TimeMagazine #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

Explore "The Future of Climate Investment" at the BERC Energy Summit on Feb 8-9, with our panel discussion bringing together leading experts to dive into discussions on latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in deploying and unlocking access to capital for climate tech companies. As we navigate the path towards a low-carbon economy, securing funding for innovative technologies is paramount. Our panel of experts will delve into various aspects of the climate capital stack, including venture, grants, and project financing. . Meet our distinguished panelists: 🔹 Christian Okoye - Principal at Generate Capital 🔹 Avi Rao - Associate Director, Growth & Venture Investing at Emerson Collective 🔹 Kristina Shih - Partner at Segue Sustainable Infrastructure Moderated by: 🌟 Natalie Volpe - Fractional CFO / Advisor / Venture Partner / Financier in Residence at Independent, Cantos, and Elemental Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic conversation shaping the future of climate investment. Mark your calendars and be part of the discussion on Feb 8-9. Together, let's drive positive change and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future! 🚀 #BERCEnergySummit #ClimateInvestment #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanTech

Carbon Equity is delighted to announce its membership with Invest Europe, Europe's esteemed private equity community. 🎉 Invest Europe aims to promote a better understanding of private equity that enables their members to invest capital and expertise into improving businesses and generating returns for investors. Alongside several of our climate tech funds, such as Extantia, Contrarian Ventures, SET Ventures, Ara Partners, Astanor Ventures and Energy Impact Partners, we will support and promote important topics of climate tech and democratization of capital. 💸 In line with our mission, Carbon Equity will host an exclusive “State of Climate Tech” dinner on the 19th of March in Geneva, to convene mission aligned General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) for meaningful discussions and foster collaboration. Attendance is by invitation only; however, interested parties are encouraged to express interest via direct message. 📩 Also, we are curious to know who we will see at the Investors’ Forum organized by Invest Europe (20&21 March). Please let us know in the comments below if you will be there! #climatetech #climateimpact #sustainability

On Wednesday, March 27, ClimeCo will speak at a joint event with Marsoft Inc., “Our Aging Fleet: How to Best Finance Shipping Retrofits Amidst Uncertainties Around Future Fuels.” Anna Stablum, ClimeCo’s Business Development Director of Voluntary Markets, and Belinda Adye, Marsoft’s Partner, will speak on the panel, “Carbon Credits to Help Lower Financing Costs.” Learn more about Anna & her expertise by visiting https://lnkd.in/gEe9b6kG or reach her directly for more information – astablum@climeco.com. #ClimeCo #TeamClimeCo #EnvironmentalMarkets #CarbonMarket #CarbonOffsets #VoluntaryMarkets #VCM #Decarbonization #Maritime #Shipping #Retrofits #GreenScreen