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VC investing in biodiversity offers many benefits. Early movers gain valuable expertise and networks, and nature-focused solutions can lead to better pricing advantages and deal flow compared to more crowded investment areas. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Challenges include: 📚 A lack of familiarity and understanding of nature-based investing among many investors requires significant education and awareness-building. 📊 Difficulty in measuring and quantifying the impact on biodiversity. 💸 Limited capital and funding are available in this space, especially for downstream venture capital and larger investment vehicles. Thank you to the following panelists: George Darrah, Principal at Systemiq Capital Jay Lipman, Co-Founder & President at Ethic Kevin Webb, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Superorganism Sylvaine Rols, Senior Specialist, Nature at Principles for Responsible Investment #biodiversity #impactinvesting #venturecapital #privatemarkets

The construction industry significantly contributes to global emissions, particularly through the carbon footprint of building materials. What sustainable solutions are emerging to address this issue? Olivia Page, CEO and Co-Founder of Mykor, a biotechnology and advanced materials company, shares insights on MykoFoam, a 100% circular insulation panel made from industrial residues and mycelium. Olivia emphasizes the importance of connecting environmental and social impacts, reducing carbon emissions, and tackling energy poverty. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eeAwSDQr Valentina D. Fred Robinson Clarisse Ferreira Marques Louisa Cilenti Chris Dominy Thomas Plein Andy Williamson 🔋 Cam Ross

In recent months, local TTI ambassadors hosted events in Lisbon, Frankfurt, NYC, LA, Berlin, Kampala, Barcelona, Paris & Dubai 🌍. No matter where our community of impact-driven investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals was located, they unlocked synergies, made meaningful connections, and gained access to industry experts, helping drive their success forward. From casual networking dinners to deep-dive panel discussions on investing in nature, our ambassadors have been busy creating spaces that facilitate effective action and connection. It didn’t stop there. We celebrated the launch of a new chapter last week in Barcelona to further grow our global community. If you want: 🤝 To connect with like-minded individuals globally 🔓 Unlock synergies to achieve your goals 🚀 Accelerate the mainstream adoption of impact and sustainability You're welcome to apply here to become part of our private network: https://lnkd.in/gyJaQfCK Thanks for your work in the impact space! Emiliano Gutiérrez, CEO & Co-Founder at Raiz Vertical Farms Johannes Pieper ♻️, Founder & CEO at Impactive - Leadership for a sustainable tomorrow ♻️ Guenter Schmittberger, Member of Bundesinitiative Impact Investing Hang Kei Simon Wong, Transformation Executive at GXO Logistics, Inc. Danilo Santoboni, Partner at Griffitts LLP Justin Brodie-Kommit, Ph.D., Investor at Justin Brodie-Kommit Investing Gregory Wendt, CFP, Senior Wealth Advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and Founder of Green Economy Think Tank Ajay Dugar, Advisor at Sizzle Network Joerg Geier, Partner & Co-Founder at PDIE Group Janice Sommer, Senior Communications Consultant at PIABO Ivan Kwikiriza, Founder & CEO of SafeLori Matthias Schmitt - Your 'Chief Fulfillment Officer', Founder of Paradise Ventures - Integral Investing and Chief Fulfillment Officer at Matthias Schmitt Coaching Oliver Baillie, Co-Founder & CEO at Plain Tiger Robert Kupstas, Founder at Ocean Harvest & Co-Founder at Pure Harvest Smart Farms

Companies are gradually adopting sustainability policies and practices, with around 30% of the largest 3,000 companies in the world implementing some form of policy. But how do we ramp this up? At the TTI Nature Investment Summit, Wei N., Growth Leader and Open Innovation Activist, moderated a panel on how public & private stakeholders can collaborate to support nature. Panelists touched upon strategies for achieving nature positivity through partnerships, data-driven approaches, and the need for a holistic approach to nature conservation and sustainability that involves multiple stakeholders and perspectives. Thank you to the following panelists: Christian O'Dwyer, CFA, Nature & Biodiversity Product Manager at Bloomberg Hannah Skeates, Director of Nature Strategy at NatureMetrics Peter Ward, Head of Corporate Partnerships at The Natural History Museum Vian Sharif, Founder at NatureAlpha & Global Head of Sustainability at FNZ Group

Venture capital investments in climate tech have increased twenty-fourfold over the past decade, with no signs of slowing down. Last week, Alessa Berg, Founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact, moderated our quarterly panel on the evolving landscape of climate tech VC investments. The discussion covered key topics like the rise of various climate tech innovations, funding mechanisms needed to scale investment, strategies investors use to manage risks and more. Thank you to the following panelists for sharing their insights: Keyona Meeks - General Partner at BlackTech Capital Ofir Gomeh - Managing Partner and CEO at Capital Nature Eric Kosmowski - Managing Partner at Princeville Capital Lidiya Dervisheva - Former Partner at Next47 Tom Boddez - General Partner at Active Impact Investments If you’re interested in joining our upcoming panels or connecting with our global community of investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, apply here to become a TTI member: https://lnkd.in/gyJaQfCK

Join us for an engaging evening at our TTI Dubai Networking & Chat on Food Systems and Regenerative Agriculture with our Food Systems Lead, Robert Kupstas. 🌱 Connect with top investors, change makers, and founders. Explore innovative sustainability approaches and network with key players in the MENA region. Free for TTI Members, AED90 for aspiring members. See you there! 🚀

To keep our food supply resilient and sustainable against climate change and biodiversity loss, regenerative farming must grow three times its current pace. Join us on July 23rd for an exclusive online panel on regenerative agriculture moderated by Robert Kupstas, TTI Food Systems Leader, featuring insights from the following industry experts: Peter Jäderberg, Principal at JC Impact Investing (Jäderberg & Cie. Group) LAURA ORTIZ MONTEMAYOR, General Partner at Regenera Ventures Nina Mannheimer, Co-founder & CPO at Klim Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Founder & Managing Director at Goumbook This event is for TTI members. If you’re not a TTI member and would like to join the event, kindly complete the following form: https://lnkd.in/ePu3yWvU

Join us for an inspiring evening as we launch the TTI Barcelona Chapter with our Ambassador Matthias Schmitt. 🚀 Connect with top investors, changemakers, and founders. Hear from Jasmine Anouna, CEO of The Bloom, and engage in curated networking with Cards for Courage™. Ticket Includes: - Event Access - Exquisite Flying Buffet by Skapa - Drinks See you there! 🚀