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It was an honor to share views, best practices and statistics on how we can, not only as a Real Estate industry but also as a community of destiny, accelerate decarbonization. Real Estate represents about 40% of CO2 emissions and 80% of global 2050 building stock already exist. We have daily evidences about climate change impacts and we must speed the transition up. High tech and "low tech" combined make it possible. Let's do it. Thank Generation Investment Management for this necessary event with incredible participants representing the entire value chain of the sector. #TimeToAct #ImpactForward

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗩 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 The HMO Platform Hello Everyone! I recently attended the Summer JV Summit, and it was packed with valuable insights that could shape our approach to HMO property investment moving forward. Here are some of the key takeaways I found particularly impactful: 𝟭. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀: The event highlighted emerging trends in the real estate market, such as the increasing demand for mixed-use properties. As investors, staying ahead of these shifts can help us position our portfolios more effectively. 𝟮. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: There was a lot of buzz around using #AI and VA back office support to streamline property transactions and management. These tools are not just futuristic concepts; they’re becoming part of the everyday toolkit for savvy #investors. 𝟯. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: With more investors and tenants focusing on #sustainability, there’s a growing emphasis on eco-friendly properties. This trend is not only good for the planet but can also enhance the long-term value of our investments. These insights have already started to influence my #strategy, and I believe they can benefit anyone involved in property investment. Which event have your recently attended? Have you encountered similar insights? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Which event have you recently attended? Have you encountered similar insights? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let's connect and continue the conversation. Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below!

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🚀 Reflecting on the 7th Venture Client Roundtable in Berlin 🚀   Last week, my LBBW collegues Anna, Maximiliane and I had the opportunity to attend the #VentureClientRoundtable in Berlin, hosted by Siemens Energy Ventures. An inspiring event dedicated to bringing together experts and practitioners in the field of Venture Clienting, creating an environment conducive to valuable exchanges and mutual learning.   Some of my key takeaways:   1️⃣ Cross-sector relevance: Witnessing an increasing number of banks and insurance companies - entities from highly regulated sectors - making their mark in the Venture Clienting landscape was a highlight. This development not only diversifies the ecosystem but also showcases the adaptability and broad application of Venture Clienting beyond the conventional industrial context across various industries.   2️⃣ Essential top management support: A recurring theme was the critical role of top management's understanding and support. Recognizing the strategic importance of Venture Clienting at the highest level is vital. Their commitment paves the way for realizing the full benefits of Venture Clienting initiatives.   3️⃣ The importance of a solid business case: Ensuring from the outset that use cases have a clear potential for business impact is crucial. This not only aligns with strategic goals but also secures essential management support.   A huge shoutout to the organizers (Eva Teresa Harasewycz and her great colleagues) as well as Christian Hüttenhein for orchestrating this seamless event. The opportunity to meet and learn from so many inspiring individuals was truly enriching... Johannes Diem, Selina Lehmann, Robert von Fischer-Treuenfeld, Norman Vogel, Alexandra Ciobotaru, Robin Christoph Knapp, Lena Göller, Tobias Maier, Daniel Riedmüller, Simon Nagelkrämer, Antonio Nicotra, Louis Scheele, Mathias Weber, Philipp Jenzig, Salina Castle, Tobias Gutmann and many more ;-)!   #VentureClienting #VentureClientingRoundtable #Innovation

And today we're welcoming another new Approved Buyer! Thank you to 2150 for joining us 🥳 2150 is a venture capital firm investing in technology companies that seek to sustainably reimagine and reshape cities and the industries that power them. 2150 uses an internal carbon tax to acknowledge the impacts of their operational emissions. They use a common price of €100 per tonne of CO₂e. The proceeds are then used to further develop assets and approaches to remove emissions while delivering further environmental benefits. Wilder Carbon and its project partners will work with those who want to fund projects from a purely Environmental, Social and Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility or risk-related perspective on the basis of explicitly and publicly separating this from their carbon reduction strategies. Visit their website: https://www.2150.vc/ See their approved buyer page: https://lnkd.in/gEAcfqMg Find out more about becoming an Approved Buyer here: https://lnkd.in/eVuckWUD

It is heatening to see how interest is growing in so many quarters around using money and investments to do good at the same time as providing a sound economic return. Sharing of knowledge and good practise at the Goodstock conference is a key part of the journey. Also chuffed that our director, Simon Evans, is a panelist there. We know he'll do a great job of promoting sustainability and financial planning. #nextgen #goodstock24 #conferences #financialplanning #ethicalinvesting

Interest in combining financial investments with doing good really seems to be accelerating, to the point when conferences like Goodstock are being organised. Great to see this happening. I'm very pleased also that Simon Evans, director of Clear Future Financial Planners, has been invited to be a panelist at Goodstock. His experience of running a B Corporation financial planning company should provide plenty of inspiration for others. #goodstock24 #nextgen #conferences #financialplanning #ethicalinvestment

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Things are moving fast at Cumulus Carbon these days! Our expansion across BC and Alberta is well under way, with California appearing on the horizon. Our current raise has just opened at $5M USD. We're actively booking investor calls for the next 3 weeks. To learn more about the "Amazon of the Construction Industry", get in touch today. https://lnkd.in/g7hj9Atx #SaaSInvestments #LowCarbonVentures #SustainabilityFunding #ConstructionInnovation #GreenBuildingInvestments #LowCarbonFuture #CarbonNeutralInvesting #SustainableEconomy #GreenTransition #ClimateSmartInvestments #proptech #Saas #Triplebottomline #cleantech #investors #ESG #ClimateSolutions #CommercialRealEstate #Construction #DeepEnergyRetrofit #HealthyBuildings

I'm biased, since I'm a Venture Partner at BGV, but this year's Impact Report once again shows how you can combine investment and doing good. It also contains some very interesting case studies of companies helping to change the world for the better. Bethnal Green Ventures #impactinvesting #techforgood