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Wanna know how the energy transition is becoming a game-changer for the future of our planet? 🌍⚡ Tune in to the latest episode of the EU-Startups Podcast 🎙️ where our very own Jan Lozek dives deep into the role of AI in reshaping energy systems, why global collaboration is key to solving the climate crisis, and how the rise of climate tech unicorns is opening up new opportunities for innovation. 🚀 Jan had an insightful conversation with Marcin Lewandowski about how the energy transition is not only a necessity but also an economic opportunity. Catch the full episode and article on the EU-Startups YouTube channel! 🎧 #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #AI #Decarbonization

Global expansion of zero-emission mobility: Hubject collaborates with ChargePoint and accelerates Plug&Charge adoption 🔌 🎉 Exciting news: Our portfolio company Hubject, a global leader in eMobility technologies, is partnering with ChargePoint to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle drivers across the globe. After years of impactful collaboration in the EU, Hubject now expands to North America for Plug&Charge, enabling zero-emission mobility at a global level. 💬 “ChargePoint is committed to delivering a safe, accessible, and reliable charging experience for all EV drivers, wherever they live, work, and play.” said Kor Meelker, Director Global Standards at ChargePoint. Roaming discussions are still ongoing. Congratulations to Christian Hahn and Team. Great news to enter into the holiday season! 🌍 #hubjet #emobility #plugandcharge #zeroemission 

👋Are you a VC in Germany making impact-focused investments? ImpactVC is hosting a Winter Warmer dinner in Berlin this week ✨❄️, and it will be an evening to connect, discuss with others working on similar challenges, and shape the coming year for the growing community🙏 🔗 Sign up here: https://lu.ma/57ultlms We hope to see many new and familiar faces on Thursday! Thanks to Ellie Broad from ImpactVC and the Germany Chapter Steering Committee for making this happen: Laurent-Frederic Lohmann from 4P CAPITAL, Alina Bassi from Ananda Impact Ventures, Imtiyaz Basharat, Elzan Godlewski from kopa ventures, myself from Future Energy Ventures and my amazing co-lead: Elena Harumi Stark from AENU ✨

Market Insight Battery Storage: Renewables are dependent on one key technology — BESS Globally, solar and wind capacity continued to grow rapidly in 2023 surpassing the previous year's record of 276 GW by approximately 186 GW, marking a 67% increase (Energy Institute, 2024). At the European level, renewable sources are growing almost as rapidly, accounting for 23% of the energy supplied in 2024, with an expected share of 42.5% by 2030 (PwC, 2024). The more renewables are integrated into the energy system, the more crucial it becomes to find solutions that ensure grid stability and affordability. BESS are essential in the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Here is why: ⚡ BESS balance supply and demand on the grid by providing fast-acting reserves of energy 📈 BESS store excess energy generated from intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar, and release it when production is low or demand is high 🌐 By discharging energy during peak demand periods, BESS help reduce the need for expensive peak power plants and lower energy costs 🔄 BESS improve the overall efficiency of the energy system by reducing energy losses that occur during the transmission and distribution of power 🛠️ Compared to other forms of energy storage, such as pumped hydro or compressed air, BESS generally has lower maintenance requirements As stated in the Statistical Review of World Energy (Energy Institute, 2024), global BESS implementation grew by 120.8%, with China accounting for 50% of this growth. In Germany the BNetzAG recorded in 2024 a steep increase of 161 GW of battery connection requests. The race for flexibility assets seems to be on. Now, all eyes are on how fast battery storage solutions can be fully implemented into our energy system!? #bess #renewables #marketinsight #energytransition

Together with an amazing group of climate-focused VCs in the Project Frame community, we’ve been working hard on developing a collection of impact case studies on real-life investments. They have now all been released 🎉 and our own Natalie Milde presented our work in a recent webinar (link in comments!) featuring also Sam Levac-Levey of Starshot Capital.   At Future Energy Ventures, we’re proud to showcase how we conduct pre-investment impact assessments, as we believe demystifying impact is key to driving meaningful action—and we need investors to converge around a shared language on this topic 🌍✨   These case studies don’t just stop at theory; they come with Excel models and all the details needed for any investor to replicate the methodology for their own investments. Transparency and collaboration are how we scale impact.   Now, grab a coffee, enjoy the webinar, and reach out if you have thoughts on the topic 💚 #Innovation #CaseStudy #Sustainability #ClimateTech

#ICYMI We celebrated the launch of our new suite of resources, including an interactive Investor Profile platform and a new series of case studies inspired by real investments, at our October Community Meeting, featuring Sam Levac-Levey of Starshot Capital and Natalie Milde representing Future Energy Ventures. They walked us through two separate case studies, showcasing our GHG impact assessment methodology in action, including assumptions , models for future impact, and challenges. Watch the recording and catch up on the conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev_P_jm9 #ImpactAccountability #ClimateIMM #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting

Can economic growth and GHG emissions be decoupled? If the answer is no, we are in big trouble. According to PwC, the rate at which the world is decarbonising has fallen to 1.02%, the lowest since 2011. To achieve the 1.5 °C target we need 20x the effort (20.4%). ⚡ Although the total installed volume of renewable capacity globally has achieved a new record of 3.9 TW 2023, fossil fuels still dominate the supply. ⚡ Energy demand has increased by 1.5 $ 2023 – growth of renewables needs to outperform increasing demand to achieve climate goals. ⚡ Decarbonization is not a nice-to-have! Gunther Dütsch, Partner, Net-Zero-Transformation at PwC Deutschland warns us: “Heatwaves, floods, storms: the consequences of exceeding 1.5 °C are not abstract. They translate into real losses - of life, property and livelihoods.” At Future Energy Ventures we are convinced that scalable climate tech is the cornerstone to decarbonising our economy. Any day, week, year we miss our targets will have dramatic consequences. So let’s join forces and accelerate our efforts. It's the investment opportunity of our lifetime🚀 #fev4climate #decarbonisation #energydemand #

🔜 Where to meet us in November! If you’re around, we’d love to connect. Also, feel free to suggest anyone inspiring we should meet! ✨ Web Summit 📍 Lisbon, Portugal “It’s cheaper to save the world than destroy it!” Moritz Jungmann will share the stage with Rokas Peciulaitis from Contrarian Ventures, Cara Tobin from Clean Energy Ventures, Edward Clowes from Sky News to debate this hot topic. Catch him after for a chat! ✨ Slush 📍 Helsinki, Finland Catch up with Maciej Lehmann, either in Helsinki, or November 18th in Tallin!  ✨ Tech Tour Energy and Decarbonization 📍 Essen, Germany Anna Trendewicz will be there as an Expert Jury Member for the "Green Energy Production & Energy Storage" startup pitching session. ✨ BVES Bundesverband Energiespeicher Systeme e.V. - Investorday 📍Berlin, Germany Meet Moritz Jungmann here! 🍸Don’t miss it: We are hosting a pre-drink/get-together with PT1 the day before! Any great events we missed? 

📣 Are you a software founder seeking expert insights to perfect your pitch? This is your chance! Apply now to join an exclusive feedback session with experienced VCs who understand your industry. Selected participants will receive direct feedback from our very own Maciej Lehmann, Investment Associate at Future Energy Ventures, and Stepan Kivshyk, Investment Manager at HTGF High-Tech Gründerfonds. 📅 Date: 28th November 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (Online) ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e2qiE7HP Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your pitch with the guidance of top industry investors! 🚀

🌟 A warm welcome to our newest team member: Luisa Müller! 🌟 We’re excited to have Luisa on board as an Investment Analyst at Future Energy Ventures. Originally from Sachsen-Anhalt, she moved to Berlin in 2022 for her Master’s in Management at ESMT Berlin, after living in Leipzig and Munich. Luisa has also spent time abroad in Spain and Portugal. In her free time, Luisa enjoys staying active and doing sports. 🏋️♀️ With her hands-on experience in sustainable finance and strategy consulting, she brings valuable expertise to our mission in energy innovation. ⚡ Amazing to have you on board, Luisa! 🎉 #TeamNews #ClimateTech #NewTeamMember