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Cloover is building the fintech backbone for the energy transition in Europe. We just led their $5.5M seed round here at Lowercarbon Capital, which is also attached to a monster $100M+ debt raise to power their embedded loans product. I've joined the board alongside our friends at 9900 and QED Investors. Rooftop solar is a money-saving, no-brainer upgrade for homeowners, and Cloover’s software and financing firepower gives installers the fastest possible path to profitably solarize Europe's 200M rooftops - a win for climate, jobs, and security. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves with Jodok Betschart, Peder Broms, and Valentin Gönczy - outlier founders operating at a velocity that you almost never see. If you're in Europe (particularly Berlin) and want to join the Cloover mafia at the ground floor, please get in touch or tag someone in this thread. We're particularly looking for our founding senior leadership in engineering and growth. Shoot me a note at shawn@lowercarboncapital.com. #startups #entrepreneurship #tech #climatetech #fintech #energy #energytransition #solar #electrification #europe

Humble origins: we all have to start somewhere. In the latest edition of Citywire's "Meet the CIO" , I namechecked a certain fast food chain as my first employer (happy days working double shifts!). I was also pleased to reflect on the humble origins of Victory Hill Capital Partners LLP and our #GSEO fund, conceived, executed and IPO'ed remotely in the kitchens, living rooms and studies of my partners and I during the pandemic, almost 4 years ago. How time has flown by, and how we have grown from strength to strength. The #investment opportunity set we face off to in the #energytransition is as prolific as ever, and we remain committed to our mission of enabling the #transition to #netzero. #sustainableinvesting #esg #globalenergy #energy #partners #entrepreneurship #journey #victoryhill #gseo

Green energy is turning into a debacle. With so much money being poured into it by venture capital, private equity firms, and energy companies themselves, why should the federal government be shelling out tons of money too? 391 billion (with a B) in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023. Now inflation has increased costs of construction, ironically caused by government overspending, and there are problems getting the power produced on the grid. These government subsidies need to stop. The money could be better spent on closing our borders and enforcing immigration laws. Getting the grid in better shape wouldn't be a bad idea either. My additional question is who picks up the tab for all these failures when these companies go under?

I didn't just stumble upon a solar solution. I was pushed to create it. I was just flat-out frustrated by the lack of good solar solutions for multifamily property owners like myself. The existing options back then were a mess, projects were risky, only aimed at reducing common area electricity (a drop in the bucket!), and nothing really worked in all 50 states. It wasn't good for owners trying to monetize onsite solar. So my team and I got fed up and decided to build our own solution that actually works for everyone, everywhere. Today, we're helping to decarbonize the multifamily industry with a solar solution that truly works for property owners. It doesn't matter what sets you off as an entrepreneur. It could be an issue that irks you, a problem you can't solve, or just a fiery desire to create something new. The key is to take that first step and get going. Then, keep pushing forward and never stop improving. That drive…that refusal to accept the status quo? That's the edge that lets entrepreneurs change the world.

Investment News-1 Congrats Lauren Salz and Team! Sealed Secures $30 Million in Funding Sealed, a New York-based climate tech company dedicated to combating home energy waste, recently announced a successful funding round, raising $30 million to further its mission. Lead Investor: Keyframe Participating Investors: Cyrus Capital, CityRock Venture Partners, Fifth Wall, and others joined in the investment. Utilization of Funds: - The company intends to utilize the capital infusion to expand its operations and bolster development efforts. Leadership: - CEO: Lauren Salz, co-founder, and CEO, leads the team at Sealed. Introduction of Sealed Pro: - Sealed recently launched "Sealed Pro," a software platform aimed at accelerating home energy improvement and electrification projects. - The initial focus of Sealed Pro is to streamline the process of securing rebates for home energy contractors involved in weatherization and electrification projects. Key Offerings: - Empowering Contractors: Sealed provides software and solutions to contractors, enabling them to combat home energy waste by installing more weatherization and electrification projects, thus fostering business growth. - Climate Impact: By facilitating the installation of more energy-efficient solutions, Sealed aids in reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change. - Software Features: The software incorporates data analytics and tools such as a comprehensive rebate solution, investment-grade energy savings predictions, and customer qualification and education resources. - Aggregator Role: Sealed acts as an aggregator of projects for utility and government incentives, handling rebate processing and payments on behalf of contractors. - Reduced Friction: By managing rebate processing and payments, Sealed enables contractors to participate in various programs, including measured savings and Virtual Power Plant (VPP), with minimal additional costs or friction. Sealed's innovative approach aims to revolutionize the residential energy efficiency landscape, benefiting both contractors and homeowners alike. #Sealed #ClimateTech #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #Startup #Congratulations #TeamEffort

If you are thinking about starting a business, you should consider whether your idea fills a need in the way people live their lives and approach their work. If you can identify an unmet need and a target market, then you might just have a business idea with legs. GBCORP Green Energy Farms | Commercial | Residential Projects | Electric Vehicles | IT Services | Business Establishment Contact Us: www.gbcorp.org #gbcorp #business #newbusiness #businessideas #newbusinessideas #startbusiness #businesstips #businesssuccess #RenewableEnergySources #ev #smallbusinessbigdreams #smallbusinessdieas #startupideas

The changes in #solartechnology over the past few decades have been truly impressive. The failures of #solar businesses have been equally impressive. But parts of the industry are transitioning into a more mature business. The story is no longer all about growth. Now it’s also about stability and predictability. The startup phase is over… #solarpanels #solarinverters

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As someone who championed local ownership and operation of energy generation through my cooperative platform startup, Microgenius (started way back in 2011!), I'm excited and curious about the proposed Great British Energy company. Specifically, I'm optimistic that it will change how we _feel_ about energy generation. My hope is that just as local energy generation ownership fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility in a specific location, the proposed public company can foster that on a national scale. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds, and the potentially equitable and positive impact (employment, cost of living, scientific literacy) it could have on communities across the UK. #GreatBritishEnergy #Sustainability #UKEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

#CA-based Haven Energy secures $7million in series A round #funding. Leading the round was Giant Ventures, with new investors Comcast Ventures, LifeX, TO VC, and Habitat Partners joining Lerer Hippeau and Raven One Ventures. With the money, the company hopes to #expand into new areas and introduce a software platform that will enable large-scale sales of home battery storage, creating new #opportunities for profit for its solar and home energy partners. Home energy #storage is becoming more and more popular thanks to Haven Energy, a climate tech startup headed by Philip Krim, Jeff Chapin, and founder and CEO Vinnie Campo. It matches #homeowners with electricians to handle the installation and walks them through the process of choosing, bidding, and #financing a house battery system. Haven Energy is committed to using a two-sided #marketplace model to accelerate the adoption of residential energy storage. They think that a major component of their energy future will be widely #dispersed storage, which will aid in electric grid stabilization. Haven Energy Giant Ventures Comcast Ventures Habitat Partners Raven One Ventures Vinnie Campo Philip Krim To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.io #havenenergy #funding #startup