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Our portfolio company neustark announced this morning that it has raised $69 million in a funding round to underpin its rapid scale-up in the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market. The growth equity round was led by Decarbonization Partners, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, and was joined by new and existing investors Verve Ventures, Blume Equity, Holcim, Siemens Financial Services and ACE Ventures. Congratulations to the entire neustark team! neustark has developed and deployed an IP-protected solution that allows the durable removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by capturing CO2 at point source, then binding it in mineral waste streams via an accelerated mineralization process. Together with construction recycling partners, neustark currently has 19 carbon capture and storage plants in operation across Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Germany. Forty future plants are currently under construction across Europe, with a robust pipeline of projects beyond that. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dME_RSzu #carbonremoval #fundinground #fundingnews #neustark #decarbonization #construction #concrete #cleantech #startupnews #technology

Introducing the second batch of companies at Venture & Capital 2024! 🔸BetterX provides cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to build and manage digital asset and tokenization platforms efficiently and securely. 🔸Rocking Horse Group - R&D Advance Funding is a business that completes the venture ecosystem for SME's in Australia. They accelerate a company’s growth prospects and support cash flow by providing financing against their eligible R&D schedule. 🔸Smart Bunks replaces  old metal bunk beds found in dorms with a design that is powered, digital-ready, and attractive. 🔸Rapid Response Revival® has developed CellAED, the world’s first personal AED. 🔸Green LOHC is a German-Mongolian-Australian corporate joint venture seeking to build a hydrogen supply chain in Western Australia based on German LOHC (liquid organic hydrogen carrier) technology. 🔸NRN - National Renewable Network is building a connected network of solar and storage systems that radically changes the way energy is delivered. Join us at Venture & Capital 2024 to capitalise on the latest trends and opportunities in private markets! Register here: https://lnkd.in/giECRWm9 Steve Torso #InvestmentOpportunities #PrivateMarkets #PrivateCapital ##PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets #Australia #Technology #DigitalAssets #Funding #MedicalEquipment #Hydrogen #RenewableEnergy  #Manufacturing

Omnes is thrilled to have invested in Carbyon's Series A investment round of €15.3 million, enabling Carbyon to demonstrate its fast-swing Direct Air Capture technology at full scale. “We believe Carbyon stands out with its exceptionally strong science-based technology and a unique capacity for large-scale industrialization. By significantly surpassing the previous generation of DAC technology, Carbyon’s next-gen approach makes it poised to reduce the cost of capture and contribute to global decarbonization,” says Hugo Hubert, Associate at Omnes. The investment was made alongside Siemens Financial Services, Global Cleantech Capital, Invest-NL, Lowercarbon Capital, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM) & Innovation Industries. For Carbyon's CEO Hans De Neve, "this consortium is a dream scenario and is highly motivating to continue with our mission. We are incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our investors." Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ezs7XJd3 #venturecapital #deeptech #carboncapture #innovation #climatechange

It turns out there might be Green Swans too! At Black Swans Exist, we are committed to supporting universities, funds, venture capital firms, incubators, and companies in their efforts to make sustainability both accessible and profitable. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with The 0-Mission and Anna Riis Hedegaard to generate the same amount of energy through solar power as we consume, effectively becoming CO2-neutral in our energy usage. And if you think we're not serious about our commitment, just take a look into the eyes of our Green Swan below! #biosolutions #planetryhealth #biotech #Greentransition #lifescience #NOW #Denmark

Breakout Ventures recently offered an overview of How to Effectively Scale in Biomanufacturing. It includes learning from the past and collaborating for the future. We are grateful to the Breakout team for ensuring ZymoChem remains on track to successfully scale. Learn more from Nima Ronaghi, Ph.D. and the Breakout team below: #FossilFreeFuture #biomanufacturing #sustainability https://lnkd.in/egkqvpC7

🌍 Endow Capital's most recent report showcases a significant infusion of over $277 million into the cleantech sector, spotlighting considerable backing for innovative firms, including Thea Energy, Myrspoven, Metafin, Nature Co., Ltd., and Koloma. Prominent investors include: Prelude Ventures, 11.2 Capital,Anglo American, Hitachi Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Mercator Partners, Orion Industrial Ventures, Starlight Ventures, 4impact capital, Vantaa Energy, AMAVI Capital, Prime Venture Partners, Varanium Capital Advisors Private Limited, IFC - International Finance Corporation, 9Unicorns, Unitus Capital, Harvard i-Labs, Venture Catalysts, Smart Power India, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Environmental Energy Investment Co., Ltd., KDDI Green Partners Fund (SBI Investment., Ltd.), Daikin Industries, Ltd., ENEOS Innovation Partners LLC, HAKUHODO DY FUTURE DESIGN FUND No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership (Hakuhodo DY Ventures Inc.), Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co.,Ltd., Yokohama Next Investment Limited Partnership (Yokohama Capital Co., Ltd.), Khosla Ventures, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, United Airline’s Sustainable Flight Fund, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Energy Impact Partners. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48bAkqp #CleantechInvestment #SustainableFinance #EndowCapital #Innovation #GreenTech 

📢 Climate Investment (CI) portfolio company Econic Technologies Ltd has closed a fundraising round led by Taranis Carbon Ventures, with follow-on investments from Capricorn Partners , CM Venture Capital, ING Sustainable Investments, and GC Ventures. This funding will accelerate the rollout of their CO₂ surfactant technology and sustainable polyols in key markets like the #US and #China. Read the full press release below ⬇️ By replacing fossil-based feedstocks with renewable carbon, Econic’s technology is reshaping industries from automotive to home care, reducing both #carbonfootprint and costs while enhancing product circularity. Learn how Econic is transforming the manufacturing of everyday products worldwide. Read this CI case study here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTgGVetv 📝

⚙ Econic Technologies Ltd, a deep tech company focused on renewable carbon, has secured new funding to accelerate the development of its CO₂-based surfactant technology—turning waste CO₂ into valuable products like cars, clothing, and construction materials. This step helps drive a lower carbon future and boosts their position in the polyols market. The fundraising round was led by Taranis Carbon Ventures, with follow-on investment from Capricorn Partners, CM Venture Capital, ING Sustainable Investments and GC Ventures. At ING Sustainable Investments, we’ve supported Econic since 2022. As Mark Weustink, Head of ING Sustainable Investments and Board Member at Econic Technologies, says, "Their continuous innovation fits perfectly with our mission to support technology-driven companies in bridging the phase from technology-focused to commercial operation". 💡          Mark Weustink, Wessel van Horzen, Rik Verstraeten, Thiemo Kerklaan, ING Corporate Investments #carbonreduction #cleantech #greentech #sustainability #circulareconomy Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. See how we’re progressing on ing.com/climate

cylib, a sustainable battery recycling firm, has successfully completed a €55 million Series A funding round, co-led by World Fund and Porsche Ventures, with participation from Bosch Ventures, DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds, NRW.Venture, and other notable investors. Cylib’s proprietary technology, developed following nearly a decade of research at RWTH Aachen University, offers a groundbreaking end-to-end battery recycling process. The funding round signals a significant shift in stakeholder commitment towards building a resilient and sustainable battery infrastructure in Europe. #BatteryRecycling #Sustainability #GreenTech #ClimateInnovation #Investment #SeriesAFunding #EuropeanTech #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #CircularEconomy #EVs #Industrialization #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #RawMaterials #SupplyChain #EURegulations #TechAdvancement #EnvironmentalImpact

📝 In the latest edition of 'Why we invested', Investment Manager, Dr Marina Fuentes dives into why Mercia Ventures has co-led a £8million funding round into Promethean Particles. Marina - who has a passion for climate tech and sustainability - details how Promethean specialises in the production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), explains how its tech is reducing significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and the opportunity to scale. Read more (link in comments) ⏬ #WhyWeInvested #VC #Sustainability #Blog #Investment #ClimateTech