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🚀 Another exciting new investment from AFI Ventures! Let's welcome 🔋 ENTROVIEW, a deeptech start-up providing software solutions that diagnose batteries through their entire value chain. More below. ⬇ 💥We're thrilled to announce that our impact fund AFI Ventures had led the $1.6M seed round investment in Entroview with Rethink Ventures. 🚗Entroview revolutionizes battery diagnostics for #gigafactories and automotive companies by providing deep insight into the internal state of batteries in real time and by delivering a unique edge going beyond data analysis. 🔋 🌟 Thanks to their unique entropy method analysis, the production scrap is largely reduced and the battery lifespan can be increased by 30%.🚀 We are proud to support Entroview's journey toward a more sustainable future! 👏Congratulations to Gaetan Depaepe, Sohaïb EL OUTMANI Ph.D, Valentin Nony, and the entire Entroview team! The press release can be found in the comment. cc: Charles Fourault, Audrey Soussan, Mamadou Dembele, Constantin de Chaudenay, Kim Godson, Jens-Philipp Klein, Exergon, Holnest, Kima Ventures, Wind Capital, Linksium, Thibaud Elziere, Florian Douetteau, Nicolas Steegmann, Etienne Hermite #Seed #EV #ElectricVehicles #Battery #Investment #DeepTech #BatteryDiagnostics #Sustainability #Innovation #DataAnalysis #AFIVentures

🚀 Summer Update: Exciting Developments at Carteman Ventures (Deep Energy Technology Fund)! 🌞 We are thrilled to share the latest updates from our portfolio and upcoming ventures. Here's a snapshot of the exciting progress and opportunities at Carteman Ventures (Deep Energy Technology Fund): 🔋 Newton Energy Solutions has closed their latest investment round, securing €2.6 million from new investors like Fair Capital Impact Fund and a group of experienced informal investors. Existing investors such as TNO, and Carteman Ventures (Deep Energy Technology Fund) also participated. The funds will drive the development and market introduction of the NEStore, a cutting-edge energy storage solution utilizing hot water with minimal energy loss. 🌱 Collie is our new investment. Founded by two visionary professionals, Collie integrates regenerative -farming with sustainable energy production (agri-PV). Their solar-powered 'collar' for cattle optimizes grazing efficiency, animal health, and farm operations while reducing emissions and maximizing sustainable (solar) energy generation. Pilot projects are underway , and we're excited about the next generation of Collie products! 🏠 Potential New Portfolio Company: We're investigating a promising technology that combines solar energy generation with insulation for the built environment. This innovative approach aims to alleviate grid congestion and boost sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates after the summer! ✈️ E-Flight Academy: We're proud to support the first academy for electric flying in the Netherlands. Located in Teuge, near Apeldoorn, the E-flight Academy offers electric flying lessons and licenses. This initiative is a significant step towards making electric aviation mainstream. 💼 Fundraising & AUM: We are actively raising funds with a target of €25 million by Q1 2025, aiming for €75 million in the near future. As the only Article 9 SFDR fund in the Netherlands with extensive deep-tech energy eco-system expertise, we offer unique investment opportunities. With over 100 years of combined experience and €2 million AUM without any external funding, Carteman Ventures is poised for high returns and high emission reductions. Interested in joining us? Reach out at info@carteman.nl. Wishing you all a fantastic summer! 🌞 Best regards, Team Carteman Ventures #Sustainability #Investment #EnergySolutions #AgriPV #ElectricFlying #Fundraising #CartemanVentures #Innovation #GreenTech #Venturecapital #Innovation #Deeptech

Bird's Chapter 11 filing sparks debate on micromobility's future; while it's a blow, it might usher in a more stable era for the industry. Challenges like venture capital instability and operational strategies affect its fate, but the demand for small, shared modes remains high in our evolving urban landscape. https://lnkd.in/gmRTSyxt #MicromobilityShift #BirdChapter11 #UrbanTransportation #SharedModesFuture #IndustryEvolution

Carbon13 Venture Builder Programme Germany invest in 6 teams, with potential to cut CO2e emissions by at least 10m tonnes The six invested ventures from the Carbon13 Venture Builder Programme Germany: Fungtional.bio A digital nutrition coach for microbes that accelerates the transition to a circular bioeconomy  VoltVogel Flexible and scalable EV charging service powered by sustainable batteries  Climalyst Developing low-energy carbon dioxide capture and permanent storage solutions Point2Hectare Unlocking the full potential of biochar for soil and fertilizer improvement  Hoop Solar Unlocking gigawatts of solar energy on plastic greenhouses  Mardeca  Reducing maritime carbon with de-risked vessel retrofits https://lnkd.in/d7vs8GsS 

We need more experienced operators building climate companies. Great to see Philip Krim & Co. launch Montauk Climate to build high-impact tech companies at the forefront of a sustianable, electrified, and digitized future. Excited to work closely together. To read more about Montauk Climate and their call to action for all innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to share their ideas in addressing today’s most pressing climate challenges, check out TechCrunch piece below. #climate #startups

Apply to “Energy | Climate focus” accelerator! 💚 Beamline Accelerator, Baltic Innovation Agency and Sparkup Tartu Science Park are calling cleantech startups! ❗ Applications are open to the new “Energy | Climate focus” Batch, offering non-dilutive support with product and business development services worth up to 100,000€ to drive the success of these innovative companies. What are Beamline, BIA and Sparkup looking for from the teams in their new batch? ✔️ Developing science-based solutions in cleantech ✔️ Focus: energy, construction and climate resilience ✔️ Has a prototype tested in the lab or relevant environment ✔️ Either currently fundraising or planning to start fundraising within 6-12 upcoming months ✔️ Registered or incorporated in Estonia ✔️ Dedicated team with at least 2 founders 👀 Check more info about the brand new batch & apply here: https://lnkd.in/d6WBBJSV #cleantech #startupaccelerator #BeamlineAccelerator #BalticInnovationAgency #SparkupTartuSciencePark #greentech #energy #construction #climateresilience #prototype #fundraising

It's a Thursday Round-Up this week, a summary of what's been going on across the Vala-sphere. It's also our final round-up of this tax year, ahead of completing a tranche of EIS-qualifying investments next week.   We begin with congratulations to RAD Propulsion on being one of 41 winning projects of the 2023 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition, which will share more than £1.8m between them. This will support its research into ‘last blue mile’ parcel deliveries on UK waterways, aiming to cut road congestion and emissions and improve air quality.  https://lnkd.in/eNhAEj7R   FlexSea was back at HackSummit for a third time and Co-Founder Thibaut Monfort Micheo shared his thoughts about what's new and what's next in bioplastics. You can read more about this and how they have scaled operations from R&D to selling multiple tons of seaweed-derived materials here - https://lnkd.in/eeJJJJX6   Arksen welcomed pro-expedition leader and multi-Everest climber Jay Morton to the Arksen family as it expands into epic expeditions and adventures with #ArksenX. Follow Arksen to hear more in due course. https://lnkd.in/ehU55UBp   Revving Co-Founder Christopher Pettit gave his thoughts at the Affiverse AMPLIFY Summit panel on ways to speed up payments https://lnkd.in/eZnZwnaf   MakeMyHouseGreen & Switchd is hiring, looking for exceptional talent to join its dynamic customer experience team. Details on the role and how to apply can be found here -  https://lnkd.in/ebZxvh66   eFaraday Group shared a handy guide for any company thinking about installing workplace EVchargers. As they say, 2035 will come around quickly so it might be worth investigating now and seeing if it could help transition your workplace sooner rather than later. https://lnkd.in/e5ZseB-i   And that's all for this week folks. We hope you can enjoy a peaceful long weekend and may we wish you a Happy Easter!   Team Vala   #sustainableinvestments #venturecapital #eis

Announcing Planboo’s Successful Funding Round! 🌟 Dear LinkedIn community, We've got some exciting news to share that marks a significant milestone in our journey at Planboo. Our mission to scale simple and honest carbon removal has just received a major vote of confidence. We've recently wrapped up our latest funding round, securing over $1.1 million thanks to the support from Katapult, Silverstrand Capital, Rockstart, @Imaginal Seeds, and 8+ Ventures. This isn't just money in the bank—it's a big nod to our approach with biochar MRV technology and our mission to create a resilient and equitable future. This support means we can grow our team bringing on board new members who are as passionate about making a tangible impact as we are. More hands, more (different) minds, more action. Secondly, this funding will accelerate our project onboarding. We're talking about scaling our biochar MRV technology to increase its accuracy and reliability and to extend our reach to support carbon removal and sustainable agricultural practices across the globe. 🌍 With gratitude, CEO Freddie remarks “Every day we grow and progress, unlocking new challenges and opportunities. This funding fills me with excitement and hope for the future.” Check out our press release: https://lnkd.in/guAWktbn Thanks for being part of this journey. Here's to making a bigger, bolder impact together. 💚 #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #ClimateAction #ImpactInvestment

We're happy to share that Smart Materials has been selected as a finalist for the esteemed Hello Cleantech 2.0 Start-up Challenge Demo Day! This prestigious challenge presents an opportunity for forward-thinking startups to unveil their innovations in front of the cleantech sector's most influential minds—ranging from program partners to industry vanguards, and the visionaries behind global venture capital funds. At this year’s Demo Day, we will introduce our groundbreaking, eco-friendly materials designed for the next wave of high-performance products. In the world of mattresses, this translates to a revolution: doubling their lifespan, streamlining production processes, enhancing comfort for various body types, and, crucially, reducing landfill waste and cutting down on CO2 emissions significantly. We're excited to demonstrate how our cutting-edge developments are paving the way to a greener, more sustainable future. EIT InnoEnergy #Malta #Deeptech #HelloCleantech2

On June 26, MACP and its partners [Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), Greentown Labs, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Mass Mobility Hub, NECEC, The Engine Accelerator] had the pleasure of hosting a Competitiveness Conversation on "Massachusetts Climatetech Leading the Charge" featuring a panel of 4 climatetech CEOs sharing their experiences and insights on the industry in the commonwealth. We were honored to be joined by Joshua Aviv, CEO of SparkCharge. A few key points of his included: 👥 Massachusetts has a talented pool of experienced professionals knowledgeable about building cleantech companies, which was a major reason that SparkCharge made the decision to stay in the state and hire locally. 🚗 The Massachusetts climatetech ecosystem is growing: organizations like Greentown Labs and MassRobotics have laid a strong foundation, and we have new organizations like Mass Mobility Hub, which is focused on transportation and mobility, that will help attract more startups to the state. 📈 The Massachusetts climatetech ecosystem is not only growing, but with the right investment (including increased access to capital) can thrive. See the short video clip below to hear why Josh describes Massachusetts as the "superpower" that supported SparkCharge's success.