Eat Our Greens’ Post

🌱 Make Hope, Not Hype! As we navigate the complexities of the cleantech industry, there is a delicate balance between maximizing market exposure and maintaining credibility. Our Sustainability & Business Development Manager, Gordon So, explores strategies for inspiring hope and driving meaningful action. Discover how effective marketing is more about fostering informed enthusiasm and trust than simply creating noise. We delve into strategies that help cleantech startups articulate their sustainable impacts, crucial for attracting investments and customer interest in a competitive market. Check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/gQ8fuCi8 #cleantechstartup #startupmarketing #cleantechmarketing #markeitngethics #sustainability

Calling all sustainability enthusiasts! 🌱 Dive into McKinsey's latest article, "From Niche to Mainstream: Advancing Partnerships in Green Investing," which highlights the exciting evolution of green investing. Discover how sustainable finance has transitioned from a niche market to the forefront of mainstream investment, driven by growing demand and regulatory changes. Learn about the crucial role of partnerships between investors, policymakers, and corporations in scaling up green investments effectively. Explore how digital technologies are revolutionizing sustainable finance and fostering transparency. Let's join forces to drive innovation and collaboration in green investing, creating positive environmental impacts while unlocking financial value. Check out the full article for insights into the future of sustainable finance! #GreenInvesting #Sustainability #FinanceTransformation 🌍💼 https://lnkd.in/et4ddE2y

#Greenwashing has become a major concern in recent years. Yet, in this capitalistic world, #marketing is essential to generate the financial resources needed to make a difference. So, where does the balance lie for green initiatives? Unfortunately, there is no short answer. The appropriate balance varies depending on one's position in the pipeline to deliver impact. The movement towards a #sustainable world involves many different parties in society, each with distinct goals and responsibilities to transform the way we live. Consequently, the way we communicate our projects must also vary. However, one thing is certain: neither being overly conservative nor aggressive in communications will help us meet our sustainability targets. While everyone detests greenwashing, being excessively humble won't suffice either. It has been a year since I joined Relocalize in the #cleantech industry. This blog post summarizes one of the most significant #lessons from my transition from the non-profit sector to the corporate world. There's still much to learn about this realm, including insights and experiences from my boss, D. Wayne McIntyre. #learnings #reflection #careerdevelopment

Great to be featured in SeedLegals article on green innovation investment, which highlights the Clean Growth Fund's (CGF) continued support for measurable.energy. Their confidence in our mission to eliminate plug power waste, slash energy costs, and reduce CO2 emissions in commercial buildings fuels our drive to lead the charge in sustainability and energy efficiency. Curious about the growing importance of ESG investing and how measurable.energy makes an impact? Read the full article to learn more! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXKsjHTd #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #ESG #ImpactInvesting #CleanGrowthFund

📣 It was a pleasure to talk with VCwire.tech about Kiko Ventures and the opportunity in cleantech generally.    🚀 From how I started in sustainability, to some of the awesome portfolio companies that Kiko Ventures is privileged to back - including Bramble Energy Limited; Oxa and Vytal | The reuse system - we covered a lot of ground!    Read the full article here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMKkT_7N

We're proud to have been a contributor to the AIC State of Play: ESG in Venture Capital report, which covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance in Australian venture capital portcos. Key takeaways: 📊 Ten VC firms and 166 portfolio companies participated in the Australian pilot program, providing data for benchmarking ESG performance using the ESG_VC framework. 🌏The ESG_VC framework, developed in the UK, enables early-stage companies to improve their ESG performance. It is now adopted by over 250 VC firms across the UK, Europe and the US, covering 13 key aspects, including carbon emissions, data governance, diversity and more. 🔍 The report found participating portcos perform significantly better across social and governance than environment. Highest scores were in staff wellbeing (78%), data governance (76%) and board oversight (68%). There is room for improvement in climate and diversity. 💡 The report sets an important baseline for the VC industry in Australia. There is a need for ESG maturity at every growth stage. VC investors should encourage and support their portcos in developing and implementing ESG policies and plans. Click the link in the comments for more insights!👇or email info@esgvc.org for more information or to become involved in next year’s program. Thanks, Australian Investment Council for compiling this report, to the nine other participating VC firms, and to Caroline Thalund from Sustainability 360 NZ and Carl Prins from Pathzero for their support.

Funding News: Seaya closed Seaya Andromeda, Southern Europe’s first Article 9 climate-tech fund, at €300 million. The fund targets impact-driven growth companies in energy transition, decarbonization, sustainable food value chains, and the circular economy. The fund plans to invest between €7-40 million in each of its 25 target investments by 2027, including five more deals this year. Initial investments include companies like Recycleye and 011h. “In addition to investors that can provide capital, there is a need for experienced investors with a proven track record who can support startups navigating the growth challenges in this space. Since we started investing, we have backed 12 climate tech companies and have successfully exited three of them: Wallbox Energy, RatedPower, and ECOALF” said Carlos Fisch, partner at Seaya. #ClimateTech #SustainableInvesting #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #CleanTech #FemaleFounded #Innovation #Sustainability #SFDR #GreenTech #Startups #Investment

9 more phenomenal businesses have joined our impact investment Forum. This group are collectively raising £103,000,000 (predominantly Series A & B rounds) On top of this, today we are launching our meeting planner app which will enable these 9 and the 30+ others to match with and arrange meetings with the 220 investors confirmed (65% VC, 15% Family Office, 8% Angel, 7% Corporate Venture, 5% PE) Here is a short summary of the businesses: 💳 Richard Theo is joining us from Zero Fintech, a new fintech designed to heal the planet using the power of your money. 🌊 John Wedge Auckland and Randall Purcell are joining us from Seafields Solutions Limited, a UK-based aquaculture business whose mission is to harness the ocean to grow huge amounts of biomass for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). ⚡ Somayeh Taheri is joining us from UrbanChain, a peer-to-peer energy exchange system for corporate businesses and renewable generators. 🌿 Marcela Flores is joining us from Tierra-Foods , a startup committed to harnessing the power of oxalogenic plants, enhanced by science and technology for permanent carbon removal & restoration of nature. 💻 Nick Hajime Rawkins is joining us from Reconome, a social benefit business making the world smarter by speeding up digital access. 🥩 Ernst van Orsouw is joining us from Roslin Technologies, an ambitious food and agriculture technology company which creates disruptive biotechnologies to improve how proteins are made. 🛴 Adam Norris is joining us from Pure Electric, a business transforming urban mobility with innovative, high-performance electric scooters. 👘 Jen Keane is joining us from Modern Synthesis, a biotech company bringing new materials to life. Merging biology with cutting edge textile processes, they are crafting an entirely new class of natural textiles that are circular by nature, and customisable by design. ⭐ Tanya Larsen is joining us from questionZERO, a solution empowering consumers to make a difference to the future of our Planet. By choosing sustainable products consumers are casting their vote for a greener future.

Seaya Andromeda raises €300 million for Southern Europe's first article 9 Climate-Tech Fund Seaya, a Madrid-based investment firm, has successfully closed #Seaya Andromeda, the first Article 9 climate-tech fund in Southern Europe, at an impressive €300 million. This milestone marks a significant step in supporting impact-driven growth companies focused on energy transition, decarbonisation, sustainable food value chain, and circular economy. The fund has secured €300 million from prominent LPs, including Iberdrola, Nortia, Santander, BNP Paribas Group, Next Tech Fund, and Bpifrance. This addition brings Seaya’s total assets under management (AUM) to over €650 million, solidifying its position as the largest VC investor in Spain. Seaya was founded in 2013 by Beatriz Gonzalez, one of the few female founders of venture capital firms in Europe. With a strong background in private equity, Beatriz has been at the forefront of impact and climate-focused investments. Seaya’s new fund, Andromeda, is led by Investment Partners Pablo Pedrejonón and Carlos Fisch, who bring extensive experience in deep-tech climate ventures. Seaya Andromeda adheres to the stringent sustainability requirements of SFDR’s Article 9, ensuring that all investments have a positive impact on society or the environment. The fund focuses on four key verticals are energy transition, decarbonisation, sustainable food value chain and circular economy. With a commitment to investing between €7 to 40 million per company, Seaya Andromeda plans to make 25 investments by the end of 2027, including around five more deals this year. The fund has already made its first five investments, supporting innovative companies like Recycleye, an AI-driven robot for sorting recyclable waste, and 011h, a construction firm reducing CO2 emissions by 75%. The article on Tech.eu in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

Bridget Holloway joined us this month and we thought our followers at Cyan Ventures would like to know a bit more about her. ⬇ Why did you decide to join Cyan Ventures? 🤔 I was driven to join Cyan Ventures to work with like-minded people with a passion for sustainability and drive to create tangible, positive impact. Recognising that success hinges on the collective strength of a team, Cyan values the diversity of skills required to tackle complex and messy sustainability challenges and opportunities. I am excited to work alongside and learn from a team of talented people with expertise across a range of disciplines. Cyan’s unique Big Bets approach towards transitioning to a green economy means that as part of the team, we get the opportunity to see a Big Bet through from the conceptual stages to the beginnings of project development. It’s incredibly exciting and motivating to be a part of the action, making a meaningful contribution towards Australia’s transition. Tell us a bit about yourself? 🏃♀️ 🖼 I’ve lived in Sydney for most of my life, apart from a short stint in the UK as a child. I studied a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Commerce at the University of Sydney. Exercise and sport have always been a big part of my life; I’m a keen runner, netballer and touch footy player. I'm also a big lover of art, having studied art history as an undergrad. I think there is a lot you can learn about history and culture through art that isn't necessarily in books. I was driven to work in consulting as many people are – to work across a broad range of industries, tackling complex problems. Some key engagements during my time at Accenture include: ⚡ Identifying and quantifying the strategic benefits of supply chain localisation for renewable energy for a state government department; 🔋 Supply chain mapping, capability assessment and opportunity identification of renewable energy storage supply chains for a state government department 💡 Developing a commercial model for a microgrid project for a major Australian Energy Distributor What is one Big Bet you are personally excited about? ♻ Advancing the circular economy is a Big Bet that excites me. We're all guilty of forgetting which materials belong in the recycling bin or remembering to bring a reusable cup for coffee. While these are small personal actions we can take to be more circular in our daily lives, the challenge of transitioning to a circular economy is primarily systemic. It requires significant shifts in business behaviour, infrastructure, and regulation long before we stand in front of the recycling bin. Creating more circular products and materials and eliminating waste and pollution requires creativity and outside of the box thinking. Through the work that Cyan Ventures is supporting for the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE), the team have had the opportunity to see and support the commercialisation of these circular economy innovations first-hand.