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"It's that time of the week again! A couple of my favourite picks this week are: 🌊 Ministo's integration of tidal energy into the power grid, contributing to a cleaner energy mix. What are your thoughts on the future of renewable energy sources like tidal power? 💵 Sway's impressive $5 million funding for their seaweed packaging innovation. How do you think innovations like this can reshape the packaging industry and combat plastic pollution? 🖥 Plus, there's a new accelerator program focusing on AI and blue tech start-ups. It'll be intriguing to see how AI can play a pivotal role in ocean conservation and accelerate sustainable solutions in the blue economy. What potential applications of AI do you envision for protecting our oceans? PS: All the articles are worth checking out. 😉

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Pollination, a rapidly growing specialist investment firm, has launched a $150 million venture capital fund to support climate and nature start-ups. https://lnkd.in/dpU2yZgT 🌊 Over the past year, startups tackling the plastic problem have secured more than $300 million in new funding. https://lnkd.in/gGjrG-kk 🌊 Seafields Solutions Limited is leading a revolutionary initiative in Barbados to address the sargassum seaweed problem. https://lnkd.in/dma_p736 🌊 AW-Energy Oy - "Plug into wave energy"'s WaveFarm has developed a "Plug'n'Play" package, funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, featuring WaveRoller wave energy converters and all necessary infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/dk-bsfrq 🌊 These Israeli companies are driving global advancements in the emerging blue economy to clean the air, save fish, get rid of microplastics, and much more. https://lnkd.in/d4mKRDZM 🌊 Save Da Sea, founded by Aki Kaltenbach, specializes in plant-based seafood, offering products like their carrot-based smoked salmon. https://lnkd.in/dkCqRcZa  🌊 VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute and Maritime Robotics AS introduce Gobelijn, an advanced Long Range Unmanned Surface Vehicle, signaling a significant leap in marine research capabilities. https://lnkd.in/d-ra8unz 🌊 UBS and Rockefeller Asset Management have introduced the UBS Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund, targeting companies fostering ocean health and delivering financial returns with positive impact. https://lnkd.in/dcBv4Ack 🌊 A new study explores innovative climate strategies for marine ecosystems, including interventions to save the Great Barrier Reef and tracking kelp beds via satellite. https://lnkd.in/d8fharKd 🌊 Scientists have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals exhibit a unique form of locomotion, swimming in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, potentially inspiring new designs for efficient underwater vehicles. https://lnkd.in/dWQaGvt4 🎪 OCEANOVATION FESTIVAL 2024 UPDATE 🎪 Full Festival Programme: https://lnkd.in/dbhR9xW7. Buy Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dehnHKBG 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/etdwZtNf. Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

Happy New Year! 🎉 🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 AI and satellite imagery breakthroughs have provided researchers with unprecedented clarity in mapping human activity at sea. https://lnkd.in/gZy7PA7V 🌊 The FAO launches a 2024 global campaign promoting aquaculture's role in the dietary shift to mitigate emissions. https://lnkd.in/dxb7gcnt 🌊 Scientists are looking for solutions to remove greenhouse gases trapped in our atmosphere, and one idea may lie in the wetlands. https://lnkd.in/dckDvUaQ 🌊 Shopify's head of sustainability, Stacy Kauk, reveals insights from four years of investing $55 million in 40 early-stage carbon removal startups. https://lnkd.in/dE3YJQ6j 🌊 China has announced plans to dominate the global shift towards environmentally friendly shipping, targeting the construction of more than half of the world's ships using green fuels by 2025. https://lnkd.in/dWJP_vXk 🌊 To address the imminent collapse of coral reefs due to global warming, scientists propose using artificial structures, like felled trees or 3D-printed ceramics, to protect marine life and shorelines. https://lnkd.in/dAfW4qZB 🌊 Jennifer Bushman observes positive trends in investment, innovation, and growing acceptance of aquaculture. https://lnkd.in/eNsn76ie 🌊 Spain unveils a Floating Solar Demonstrator, showcasing specialized modules for floating solar, a pivotal area gaining attention. https://lnkd.in/dds8irF6 🌊 The waters off the coast of New England have gotten noisier in the last year as the nation's first-ever large-scale offshore wind farms began pile-driving steel turbines into the ocean floor. https://lnkd.in/ec-p26SJ 🌊 High-tech startup Seatrec secures support and a $1 million loan through the American Lending Center (ALC), marking the first state loan guarantee for ALC, which previously collaborated with federal programs. https://lnkd.in/dgbke-4s 🌊 Nick Mendoza, CEO of Neptune Snacks, has transitioned from a background in marine science to leading a Seattle-based company aiming to address excessive food waste in the fishing industry. https://lnkd.in/drp9HewS 🌊 The maritime industry has experienced a transformative year in 2023, marked by significant projects and announcements in ship design, shipbuilding, and regulatory advancements. https://lnkd.in/dyMaxdwt 🌊 Miami-Dade County is seeking innovative solutions to address the rising problem of sargassum seaweed on its beaches, exacerbated by climate change. https://lnkd.in/dX9NnM3r 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/etdwZtNf. Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

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We need infrastructure for Nature Markets. So meet Cohort 3 from Silverstrand Capital Biodiversity Accelerator+ I'm looking forward to the program's launch next week in Singapore. I will be part of a 35-person mentorship team that will support 8 great companies in making an impact and unlocking the value in our generation's most essential asset class. Nature. EQO - Provides aquatic species detection and biodiversity assessment, combining eDNA and a novel eRNA tech. Veridi Technologies BV - Automating microscopy to diagnose plant pathogens and measure species diversity in soils. Inverto Earth - Fractionalising and reducing barriers to nature restoration projects by creating 3x3m data-backed nature units for corporates to support. Robotics Cats - On the ground, AI-powered wildfire detection systems Ocean Ledger - Fusing remote sensing and AI to quantify the condition and value of ecosystems in oceans. Dunya Analytics - Science-based risk analytics for biodiversity and nature regulatory and disclosure requirements. Accounting for Nature Ltd - Built a rigorous, world-leading standard for measuring the state of Nature. 3T - Develop and deliver conservation projects, utilising a revenue-sharing model to ensure maximum community benefit. #naturetech #biodiversity #climatetech #accelerator #innovation #entrepreneurs #impactinvesting

Catch up on this week's headlines in Climate 🍅 Iyris raised $16 million Series A funding to make fresh produce easier to grow in difficult climates. 🏭 Germany’s Kynda broke ground on a large-scale facility near Hamburg where it will produce 2,500 tons of its mycoprotein product each year. 🇨🇦 Protein Industries Canada is partnering with Lupin Platform, PURIS , and YOSO Canada to invest $6.2 million in the country’s lupin protein industry. 🌳 Nordluft - High-capacity drone systems secured investment from Södra Ädla and EIT InnoEnergy for its drone technology 🛰 Berlin-based Seqana raised €2.1 m, in a seed funding round led by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds and Counteract, for its SaaS platform which uses satellite imagery to measure the climate impact of carbon farming projects. 👀 13 selected carbon focussed speakers of the HackSummit, including the CEOs of Plan A, UNDO, EARTH AI and more. 🧬 Nextmol secured investment to use molecular modelling and AI. 🔎 French startup Vizcab raised an additional €4.5 million in Series A funding, for its SaaS Life Cycle Assessment platform 💥 60 Selected Startups to meet at the HackSummit Startup Fair. 💰 Cloover raised $108.5 million in debt alongside a $5.5 million seed funding round led by Lowercarbon Capital to help solar installers finance new sales. 🔋 Relectrify, based in Australia, secured $11 million in a funding round led by At One Ventures. 🔌 Prague-based Delta Green secured €2.2 million to develop technologies and software solutions to make flexible electricity consumption accessible. ⚡️ Eneryield raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding to help predict domestic power outages. 📊 Doconomy raised €34 million Series B funding. 🚌 Zenobē raised $522.7 million to accelerate the rollout of electric buses across the UK. 🔌 Electra secured €75 million in the form of a green loan to expand its network of fast-charging EV stations across Belgium 🛵 Indian startup Zypp Electric secured investment from ENEOS to take its EV rental service into Southeast Asia early next year 🇺🇸 Clean Energy Ventures closed its oversubscribed second flagship fund with €281 million to support early-stage climate innovators 🐟 Hatch Blue secured $10 million for its second fund, with which it will support companies focused on ocean technology, aquaculture, and blue carbon. 🇬🇧 UK-based Cambridge Future Tech secured $5 million to support early-stage deeptech startups 🏡 Trends x Climate: Home Decarbonisation Deep dive into the world of Home Decarbonisation and the 20+ companies working in this space, with expert insights from Moritz Kötter of VARM and Somil Aggarwal of Elemental Excelerator and CleanTechies in our latest climate deep dive. 🇺🇸 Recap what happened at ClimateHack NYC earlier this week on the built environment. Join us: 🇬🇧 ClimateHack London - 4th June 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv - 6th June Read the full edition: https://lnkd.in/ert8HVTu

DO YOU KNOW WHAT MYCELIUM IS? If you've seen the movie *Avatar*, you might already have a hint. Mycelium, also known as mycorrhiza, is a fascinating fungus that expands underground, creating a vast network connecting various plant species. Think of it as nature's own Internet, enabling plants to communicate, care for each other, and thrive together. When a tree is cut down, this mycelium network alerts other trees, prompting them to support the dying tree by supplying it with nutrients and water. It's a beautiful example of how interconnected and supportive natural ecosystems are. This universal, non-verbal language of mycelium teaches us a vital lesson about connectivity and community. We can learn so much from the trees and forests about nurturing our environment and each other. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN AGROTECHNOLOGY Building on the wisdom of nature, one of the projects I'm advising on, EcoPhilic, is revolutionizing agrotechnology by creating artificial plant roots that mimic the incredible properties of mycelium. These innovative technologies aim to: - Eliminate the need for pesticides - Minimize fertilizer and water usage - Enhance plant resilience to drought and natural disasters - Accelerate reforestation and plant growth - Sequester carbon - Early detection of plant pathogens and pests EcoPhilic's AI-driven designs and biotechnological innovations hold the potential to transform agriculture and contribute significantly to ecological sustainability. We are currently raising funds to scale our solutions and bring these benefits to more communities and ecosystems worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to invest in a project that not only projects significant returns but also makes a meaningful impact on our planet. For more details on investment opportunities, feel free to reach out to us. Let's work together to create a greener, more sustainable future. Join us in this groundbreaking venture and be a part of the change! 🌍🌱 Love and Light.🙏👍 #SustainableAgriculture #EcoInnovation #InvestInNature #GreenTech #FutureOfFarming PM ME FOR MORE DETAILS sten@stonecapital.uk ENJOYED THIS POST? 👍 Like 💬 Comment 💌 Share 🔔 Subscribe — 👋 Meet Sten André Rigedahl: 🏆 Award-Winning Super Connector, Problem Solver & Global Dealmaker

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+18% 📊 Check out the latest Nature Tech update, brought to you by Serena and the VC Funding in Nature Tech report! Despite the overall VC slowdown in 2023, the nature tech market surged ahead with a whopping +18% increase in investment amounts, a 27% rise in deals, especially in early-stage ventures (+35%), and a more balanced distribution across different sectors and regions.

Catch up on all the ClimateTech headlines from this week 🌏 📊 Germany’s AIPERIA secured €7.5 million to expand its AI-powered demand planning platform. 🌭 Cultimate raised €2.3 million in a seed funding round led by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds 🍔 Edonia secured €2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Asterion Ventures for a texturised, microalgae-based ingredient for plant-based meat 🌱 Moolec Science earned clearance from the USDA for its Piggy Sooy. 🏭 Atomo Coffee has opened a 33,547sq ft roastery in Seattle capable of producing four million pounds of its ground ‘coffee’ a year. 🌳 goodcarbon raised €5.25 million in a funding round led by Ocean 14 Capital . 💨 US-based General Galactic came out of stealth, having so far raised a total of $1.9 million 🪨 Cula Technologies and Callirius AG are partnering to advance the deployment of biochar projects, with a focus on improving transparency and traceability. 👀 Good Read: XPRIZE announced its Carbon Removal Top 100 list. 🏢 CAMION raised €2.7 million pre-seed funding for its SaaS tool for de-electrification. 💡 Interview with Veronique Hördemann at Future Energy Ventures ☀️ Australia’s RayGen secured $51 million Series D funding to support its plans to expand offshore. 🌡 Exowatt secured $20 million from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Andreessen Horowitz to ‘enable decarbonisation through electrification’. 🌎 GA Drilling raised $15 million to deliver deep geothermal energy. 🔋 Berlin-based Terra One secured $7.5 million, in a seed funding round led by PT1 🔋 Dutch energy storage startup AQUABATTERY raised €6 million in a seed funding round led by EIT InnoEnergy. 🌳 Nature-based asset reporting company Treefera raised $12 million, in a Series A funding round led by AlbionVC. 👗 Rodinia Generation raised €3 million seed 👟 Hellmann’s Canada joined forces with ID.EIGHT to create a limited-edition collection of sneakers made from food waste. 🇫🇷 Ternel is planning to invest its new €120 million fund in 30 European startups 🦠 Trends x Climate: Microalgae for Carbon Capture with expert insights from World Fund, Hatch Blue and Omaiko in our latest climate deep dive. A list of 6️⃣0️⃣ Climate thought leaders to know Join the upcoming ClimateHacks Meetups happening in: 🇿🇦 Cape Town: 30th April 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv: May 8th https://lnkd.in/eQV4E2N3

📈 This is such encouraging news for nature tech. Serena's new report examines the state of VC funding to the market in 2023 to reveal a strong, positive momentum. Not only are more deals being made, but overall investment is up 18 percent, from $1.56bn in 2022 to $1.85bn in 2023. It's left me feeling very positive for the future. #NatureTech #NaturePositive #Sustainability