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We're proud to announce that Hub Controls™ has been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Uptake Alliance's venture development program. Alongside 14 other ClimateTech pioneers, we are setting our course toward a greener future. This initiative is not just an opportunity for growth but an avenue to make significant contributions to the global #NetZero goal. Through this program, we'll have access to a bespoke curriculum, industry expert mentorship, corporate connection opportunities, and strategic road mapping sessions. With the added leverage of the Uptake Alliance's network, we aim to accelerate our growth and enhance our commitment to #EnergyEquity – making sustainable energy consumption achievable for everyone. Together with the visionary backing of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (#NYSERDA), we look forward to scaling our solutions, driving innovation, and expanding our positive impact. Stay tuned for our journey with #UptakeAlliance and the strides we'll be taking in the ClimateTech space! Read the press release here – https://lnkd.in/esYAgseh Learn more about our mission at https://lnkd.in/eJkk4_UQ Oliver Hynes Chris Richardson Anthony Fiore, Chief Program Officer, NYS Christina Domecq Hub Controls Ampaire Banyan Infrastructure ecoSPEARS Edgecom Energy Feedback Solutions Inc. H2Ok Innovations Icarus RT, Inc. INOVUES itselectric @kelvinlight Rensair Rhizome Symbium Voltpost Uptake Alliance #climatetech #sustainability #energyefficiency #propertymanagement #energysavings #innovation #startups #NewYorkState #cleanenergy #UptakeAlliance #NYSERDA #pressrelease #HubControls #HubController

🌎 Climate tech took 40% of overall UK funding in 2023 alone, whilst globally $26 billion was invested into new and established climate tech startups. How are investments shaping up in 2024 and who should you be keeping an eye on this year? Foundamental, Kiko Ventures and Phoenix Court give their tips to PitchBook on the companies they think are going to excel. #climatetech #venturecapital #VC

According to PitchBook, $26 billion was invested across 1,312 climate-tech deals in 2023. Already in 2024, 81 deals have been completed worth a combined $1.4 billion. Pitchbook asked five venture capital firms in the climate-tech market to share two startups—one in their portfolio, one not—that they expect to excel this year. Check out the list! #climatesolutions #venturecapital

#climate-tech #startups are still pulling in billions of dollars globally. Last year, $26 billion was invested across 1,312 climate-tech deals, according to PitchBook data. In 2024, 81 deals have been completed worth a combined $1.4 billion.

💼 The Rise of Sustainable Startups: A New Business Paradigm. Startups with a focus on sustainability are attracting record levels of investment. Investors and consumers alike are prioritising businesses that contribute positively to the planet. 🌱 At ESG&I. we support the development of sustainable business models that drive both profitability and positive environmental impact. Are you ready to make a difference? #Startups #Sustainability #ESG #ImpactInvestment #BusinessGrowth https://lnkd.in/gVY9BFuX

It's Friday so here's your brief!🔥 GoodShip Serve GoodNetworks🚢 Nashville-based GoodShip, a freight network orchestration and procurement platform, has successfully raised an $8 million Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This round, which follows a $5 million seed in 2023, elevates GoodShip's total funding to $15.4 million and will fuel expansions in team growth, feature development, and customer support. With this investment, GoodShip aims to enhance its AI-driven tools and collaboration features, addressing the complex needs of major shippers including KBX Logistics and Kellanova, enhancing their capabilities in managing and optimizing transportation networks. 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3yysElS   Bedrocking Bottom Up Battery Disruption🔋 Bedrock Materials, a startup developing sodium-ion battery technology, has successfully raised a $9 million seed round led by Trucks Venture Capital, Refactor Capital, and Version One Ventures. This funding will accelerate the production of Bedrock’s alternative to the traditional lead-acid battery, focusing on the vast but stagnant market of starter batteries for gasoline-powered vehicles. By leveraging the more abundant and cost-effective sodium over lithium, Bedrock aims to disrupt from the bottom up, starting with an industry ripe for innovation. This investment supports the startup’s recent establishment of an R&D facility in Chicago. 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4dQ46oz   Bringing Out The New In The Old🧓🏼 ULEMCo Ltd, a company developing hydrogen fuel technology for commercial vehicles based in Liverpool, has successfully raised over £5 million to further develop its innovative hydrogen dual fuel solution. This funding round, led by Mercia Ventures with participation from Equity Gap, the North West Fund, and Scottish Enterprise, will boost ULEMCo's capacity to convert heavy-duty vehicles to utilize hydrogen while retaining diesel compatibility. This investment marks a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector without the need for fleets to invest in new vehicles. 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/etcxVseW   Capturing $ From Thin Air 280 Earth, a scaleup working on direct air capture technology, has secured a $50 million Series B funding round led by Builders VC, with participation from Gideon Yu and Alphabet, Inc. This funding will support the scale-up of its groundbreaking low-cost direct air capture (DAC) technology, following the successful launch of its first DAC facility in Oregon. This facility, which started operations recently, aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of 280 Earth’s technology to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, marking a significant advancement in efforts to combat climate change. 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eiB2raYU

🔥 Last week’s start-up fundings in Germany ; Week 9 💰 Pre-Seed atmio from Hamburg 🌳 CleanTech & GreenTech: We build the operating system to reduce methane emissions and tackle climate change. 🚀 Pre-Seed, $1.4M 💸 📈By: HCVC, Nucleus Capital, Rivus Capital Yendou from Berlin 🖱 Software: We make it unbelievably easy, for clinical operations teams, to manage site selection activities for oncology clinical trials. 🚀 Pre-Seed, €1.2M 💸 📈By: b2venture, HEARTFELT_, Meri Beckwith Seed Porugami from Flensburg 💳 eCommerce & Retail: Handmade origami earrings. 🚀 Seed 📈By: Dr.² Alexander N. Jablovski Assemblio from Stuttgart 🏗️ Manufacturing: Assemblio offers an AI-based software solution for time- and cost-efficient assembly planning. 🚀 Seed, €2.1M 💸 📈By: Cross Atlantic Angels, LEA Partners, Mätch VC Sunhat from Cologne 🖱 Software: Sunhat is an automation tool that combines software engineering and sustainability expertise to help supply chain businesses. 🚀 Seed, €5M 💸 📈By: Capnamic, EnBW New Ventures, xdeck naro from Düsseldorf 💵 Fintech: Naro provides services for capital allocation and data provision in the financial sector. 🚀 Seed 📈By: Angel Invest, La Famiglia, Robin Capital Series A asellerate from Stuttgart 💳 eCommerce & Retail: asellerate is a data-driven and interface-based digital commerce infrastructure for manufacturers in the automotive industry. 🚀 Series A 📈By: Bosch, Continental, FIEGE Series B ENVIRIA from Frankfurt 🔋 Energy & Environment: ENVIRIA offers companies easy and safe access to scalable energy-as-a-service solutions and the renewable energy ecosystem. 🚀 Series B, €185M 💸 📈By: BlackRock RobCo from München 🖱 Software: Robotics to Solve Labor Shortage. 🚀 Series B, $42.5M 💸 📈By: Kindred Capital VC, Lightspeed, Promus Ventures Other ecoligo from Berlin 🌳 CleanTech & GreenTech: Ecoligo is an impact investment provider, implementing solar energy solutions that generate economic and environmental returns. 💸 €11M 📈By: Gaia Impact, Triple Jump MXC Foundation from Berlin 💹 Crypto & Web3: MXC is building a global data network that allows the devices of tomorrow to connect, commit and communicate. 💸 $10M 📈By: JDI Ventures SolarSpring GmbH | membrane solutions from Freiburg 🌳 CleanTech & GreenTech: SolarSpring develops and produces pure water systems from clean materials. 🚀 Grant, €351.8K 💸 📈By: European Commission --------------- Do you want to be updated? 🔔 Follow me & click on the bell for weekly information! #fundraising #startupfunding #venturecapital

Advice about what makes a cleantech startup investible, with some on-the-ground experience from Relocalize

Building an ESG startup? Where can you go for funding? We compiled a list of UK investors who share your passion for green innovation and strong ESG principles. https://lnkd.in/eV-wz8GE

Understanding impact with result oriented focussed actions is essential. In the article Arjun Veer Chadha tries his hands on defining structure in planning for #impact. #impactxmedia #shackreads