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💥 WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST FOUNDER F*CK UP? 💥 We’ve all been there — moments where things didn’t go as planned. But we also know those moments often pave the way for our biggest breakthroughs! 🚀 Join us as Jennifer Mathisen, co-founder of KiDSiE, opens up about her founder f*ck-up in this exclusive video. Let’s celebrate the resilience, creativity, and courage it takes to turn failures into growth. 🙌 ➡️ At maze x, we’re more than just an early-stage funding programme. We’re your partner from the start, ready to help you learn, grow, and build your impact-driven venture. Join us: https://bit.ly/46WPAra Start with us. Start with maze x. 📍The maze x hands-on programme is supported by MATCH, an initiative co-funded by the EU.

#FundingAnnouncement | We’re thrilled to announce that ParaStruct has secured funding as the latest venture backed by our funding programme – maze x ⚡ Parastruct is decarbonising the construction industry by making it circular. Through its innovative recycling technology, Parastruct transforms demolition waste, concrete, wood, and industrial residuals into reusable materials, helping businesses reduce carbon emissions and disposal costs. 🏗️ With this support, Parastruct will empower the construction sector to manage waste more intelligently, operate sustainably, and drive the transition to circular practices. ♻️ Learn more about Parastruct's mission here 👉 https://bit.ly/4000SKt, and join us in celebrating this exciting milestone! 🎈 📍 Learn more about our maze x programme ⏭ https://bit.ly/46WPAra The maze x hands-on programme is supported by MATCH, an initiative co-funded by the EU. Photo credits: (C)AndreasFischer

🎙️ Antonio Miguel, partner at maze impact, is the guest for the fourth episode of “Leadership Bites” — a videocast by Keller Williams Portugal about leadership, people, companies, entrepreneurship, and innovation, produced to celebrate their first decade in the country. In this conversation, hosted by Marco Tairum, CEO of KW Portugal, António explores ethical leadership, business opportunities in social and environmental impact, and the future of fields like energy transition and preventive healthcare. ⚡⚕️ ℹ️ The episode is now available on major streaming platforms and YouTube. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dCZJt3iM

#Events| Sofia Queiroz, Principal at MSM fund (Mustard Seed Maze), will head to Barcelona tomorrow to attend Tech Spirit Barcelona 2024 by Tech Barcelona! Together with Pedro Coelho, CEO & Co-Founder of MSM's portfolio company BIORCE, Markus Feuerecker, Managing Director at YZR Capital, and Carlos Trenchs Sainz de la Maza, Managing Partner at Aldea Ventures, Sofia will be part of a panel discussion on how to build global companies from Barcelona. Don’t miss it on December 11th at 12:15 PM on the Tech Barcelona Stage for a great opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, companies, and investors. More details and free registration 👉 https://lnkd.in/etj6tS3

#Blog |💡Impact Flock gathering: reflecting on incentive structures for impact At the latest Impact Flock gathering in Luxembourg, our partner Antonio Miguel joined 40+ impact VC fund managers to reflect on the future of impact investing. The discussions were rich, the insights were deep — and the challenges we face as a community became even clearer. Here are António’s 4 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Early-stage impact funding is crucial Pre-seed and seed-stage ventures tackling social and environmental issues still lack funding. While SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) sees 100% funding, other areas like Health (30%), Life Below Water (2%), and Quality Education (1%) lag behind. We need to bridge this gap and support science-driven solutions. 💡 2️⃣ Incentives drive impact For LPs looking to invest in impact, the incentive structures of GPs matter. Mechanisms like impact-linked carry ensure that impact isn't just optional — it's the core strategy. When GPs are rewarded for achieving impact outcomes, they stay aligned with their mission. 📊 3️⃣ Founder support fuels impact Intentionality among founders drives long-term impact. Coaching, mentoring, and leadership development are key, but how do we measure the success of this support? Financial performance? Impact outcomes? Founder feedback? The answer may lie in asking the right questions. 🤝 4️⃣ AI holds transformative potential AI is revolutionising impact. From healthcare to climate solutions, AI-based innovations are tackling structural challenges in powerful ways. The future of impact investing is increasingly AI-driven — and the opportunities are endless. 🤖 As António puts it: “An impact-linked carry structure differentiates funds that see impact as optionality from those where impact is the strategy that they live up to. Impact fund managers, when incentivised to fulfil their impact mandates at earlier stages, and in accordance with their remuneration, can be a driving force for founders and AI-based solutions with huge impact upside.” If you’re exploring these ideas and asking similar questions, send us a message to [email protected] 📧 👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3DbmudJ

The 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 event took place last week at Oceano Azul Foundation 🌊 The all-day Blue Bio Value event spotlighted cutting-edge advancements in the blue #bioeconomy, showcasing the transformative potential of marine resources in driving innovation 🚀 as addressed by Lídia Bulcão, Portuguese Secretary of State for the Sea, who celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of startups: 💬 "Marine resources are the engines of innovation. República Portuguesa - XXIV Governo's commitment to advance the blue bioeconomy is not just about financial #investment, but establishing an ecosystem, scaling up the whole value chain. Nurturing early-stage ideas is essential to translating research and creating opportunities to improve their strategies and partners, and to attract investment.” 📊💡 🔬 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 Paulo Teixeira, CEO of Logframe - Consultoria e Formação, shared the programme’s evaluation over the last 6 years, assessing #impact on 1️ accelerating startups in the blue bioeconomy, and 2️⃣ unlocking the decarbonisation potential. Stay tuned for the report ❕ 🧫 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 Ana Brazão, project manager at Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, delved into the impact of propelling the blue #biotechnology sector as a strategy to address new economic systems. Marine bioresources have superpowers relevant for wealth of value-added products and applications, contributing to #decarbonisation and #circularity. 🤝 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙯𝙪𝙡 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥 Miguel Marques, President of INOVAMAR, applauded the will and commitment of the 83 entities in the pact, as well as the courage of each vertical leaders as INOVAMAR stockholders. 💬 “The vision is clear: Portugal as a pioneer in developing the blue biotechnology. Reindustrialise and decarbonise the Portuguese economy through the blue bioeconomy.” ⚖️ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 The panel moderated by Elisabete da Costa, BLUEBIO ALLIANCE, highlighted the critical role of marine resources in sustainable innovation across industries, emphasising the need to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, secure funding, prioritise certification, engage with networks, and align with EU and Portuguese #sustainability goals to overcome legal and operational barriers and ensure scalable, sustainable growth 📈 🌊 Se-A you next year for another thrilling chapter of Blue Bio Value with more #innovation and impact! Meanwhile, stay tuned for more exciting content 👀 Oceano Azul Foundation BLUEBIO ALLIANCE maze impact

🌟 How big is impact investing in europe? 🌟 We are proud to be part of the European Impact Investing Consortium (EIIC), a coalition of partners dedicated to measuring and advancing impact investing across Europe. During Impact Europe's #ImpactWeek in Bilbao, the EIIC unveiled the latest report: "The Size of Impact." Key findings from the report reveal: 💰 The European private impact investing market in unlisted assets has reached €190 billion. 📈 Direct investments in unlisted assets under management grew by +20% between 2022 and 2023. 💼 62% of capital invested in unlisted assets shows strong investor additionally. At maze impact, we believe that accurate data and collaboration are critical to driving meaningful change. This report underscores the growing momentum in impact investing and highlights key opportunities to shape a more sustainable future. 🌍 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e7Fbg5JY GSG Impact Impact Finance Belgium Impact Investing Institute maze impact Netherlands Advisory Board on Impact Investing Social Impact Agenda per l'Italia - GSG Impact Partner SpainNAB Hellenic Impact Investing Network Esade Politecnico di Milano Etki Yatırımı Danışma Kurulu "EYDK" - Impact Investing Advisory Board, Türkiye NAB Invest for Impact Denmark

#Opportunity |⚡Call for inclusive impact startups ⚡ ☑️ Are you working on a scalable impact business at the pre-seed/seed stage? ☑️ Would you like access to supportive networks, growth and investment opportunities? ☑️ Do you identify as an underrepresented founder? ☑️ Would a 150k investment significantly boost your business? Then this programme is for you! 👇 Impact Shakers’ Accelerator is a six-month programme for overlooked founders to scale their impact startups. Participants work on strategies and the impact these choices have on founders’ businesses and lives. 📌Check out the full programme and apply now! 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/d2QGsBcQ

📢 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 - 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 We extend our congratulations to the outstanding winners of Blue Bio Value Ideation! 🏆 PhycoFerm 🏆 MarineBioTex 𝙒𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣 🌊 Oceano Azul Foundation BLUEBIO ALLIANCE maze impact

📢 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 – 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Congratulations to the three winners of Blue Bio Value Acceleration! 🏆 Deep Blue BioTech 🏆 Everything Seaweed 🏆 PhyCo Technologies 𝙒𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣 🌊 Oceano Azul Foundation BLUEBIO ALLIANCE maze impact