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Check out my recent post on why President Trump is the forcing function for us to solve the “Missing Middle” and catch the industrial Tsunami of onshoring coming to the US!

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Practice your #voting skills and help us highlight #regenerativefinance at SXSW!

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We are living in a world that embodies our Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology investment thesis at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund: Escalating Geopolitical Tensions & Great Power Competition; The Climate Crisis & Severe Weather; Consumer Behavior & Demographics. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital 

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👩‍🔬 The climate tech industry represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leverage impactful technologies and create meaningful positive change. 🚀 We've reached an inflection point where technology innovation meets climate urgency. At Visionaries Tomorrow, we leverage our industrial network to supercharge ambitious founders on a mission to transform the world’s largest industries. 💡 Want to learn more about our approach? Find the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eY93V8Eu 🙏 Thanks a lot for sparking the conversation Marianne Lehnis.

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Who doesn't love a good top 50 list?! Very excited to launch Congruent Ventures and SVB's inaugural 50 by 2050, focused on identifying the companies with the highest potential to drive carbon reduction over the next 25 years. I'm 100% certain that we've missed some amazing companies. I'm also 100% certain the companies on the list are awesome. Sadly, by our own methodology many or our incredible companies at Congruent didn't make the list (but suppose that is as it should be). Check out the report below. Live / interactive list here: https://lnkd.in/dYgCfEv8 Tim De Chant TechCrunch coverage here: https://lnkd.in/dkUJm_Sn The Congruent/SVB team collaboration was awesome Dan Baldi Eliza Cushman Marianne Wu Joshua Posamentier!

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🚗🔋 Driving the Future of Mobility with WeaveGrid ⚡ At Woven Capital, we’re committed to accelerating the transition to a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. That’s why I’m thrilled to share our latest blog post, highlighting our partnership with WeaveGrid. WeaveGrid is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the EV ecosystem—seamlessly integrating electric vehicles into the grid. Their innovative software solutions optimize EV charging, reduce stress on the grid, and unlock greater use of renewable energy. This partnership aligns perfectly with Toyota’s vision for a carbon-neutral future and our mission to support transformative technologies that deliver real value. Check out the blog to learn more about how WeaveGrid is driving the future of mobility. Let’s keep building a sustainable tomorrow! Apoorv Bhargava John Taggart Zona Liu Woven Capital, Toyota's Growth Fund #WovenCapital #FutureOfMobility #EVs #Toyota

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Big week next week, we are often asked by LPs and start-ups alike, what will the impact of the election be on the #energytransition? Despite election uncertainty, the fundamentals driving #climate sector growth remain strong. In our latest piece, Energize Capital Managing Partner John Tough breaks down the #digital solutions behind the climate sector's resilience. What we're seeing: 📈 Private investment in climate tech has surged 71% since the IRA 🏭 Clean manufacturing investments are empowering communities across the country ⚡️ Grid modernization is a shared national priority 🌐 Digital solutions are stepping up to accelerate deployment and improving returns Climate investment has strengthened American manufacturing, provided jobs, and reinforced key infrastructure. Read more about why we believe the climate sector's momentum is here to stay ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dQRFE_48

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We are living in a world that embodies our Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology investment thesis at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund: Escalating Geopolitical Tensions & Great Power Competition; The Climate Crisis & Severe Weather; Consumer Behavior & Demographics. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital 

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We are hosting a small gathering to drive more capital into climate on Nov 14th at 4PM in NYC: "Leveraging DAFs for Climate Impact" Confirmed guests: RMI, Acumen, Activate, Elemental Impact, Neta's Foundation, Social Finance, Toniic and more with my co-hosts Liz Walsh and Rhett Godfrey. Please send me a private message for the link to the event if you are interested in the space and can benefit/contribute, thanks :) ***** Harnessing the Power of DAFs: A Guide to Driving Climate Change Solutions ​Discover how Donor-Advised Funds can make a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. ​Join us to explore the untapped potential of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) in addressing the urgent climate crisis. ​Learn how to: ​Identify climate-focused nonprofits: Discover organizations making a significant impact on climate change mitigation and adaptation. ​Allocate your DAF funds strategically: Maximize your contribution to climate solutions through targeted giving. ​Engage with experts: Connect with leading climate scientists, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders for valuable insights. ​Foster community impact: Explore collaborative opportunities to amplify your climate change efforts. Remarkable Ventures Climate

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🚀Super excited to announce Day Zero Ventures Investment in Zeno🚀 We're thrilled to back Zeno, a company set to revolutionize two-wheel transportation in emerging markets with their innovative electric motorcycle ecosystem. Why we're excited: Massive Untapped Market: • 600M petrol motorcycles globally, growing to 2B by 2040 • 60-80% are 100-200cc commuter motorcycles • No good electric options exist for this segment yet Perfect Product-Market Fit: • African bike taxi (boda boda) drivers cover enough miles annually to circle the globe • Switching to electric can reduce fuel costs by 50-75% Comprehensive Ecosystem Approach: • 100-200cc equivalent electric motorbike • Flexible multimodal charging: swapping, fast charging, home charging • Innovative battery-as-a-service subscription model Exceptional Team: • Michael Spencer (CEO): Ex-Tesla leadership, 15 years in East Africa • Rob Newberry (VP Software): Former Apple & Nest senior engineer • Swaroop Bhushan (VP Engineering): Powertrain expert from Lucid and Harley's LiveWire • Plus ex-engineers from Gogoro, Ola Electric, and Ather Zeno's vision goes beyond transportation. They aim to transform customers' relationship with energy, potentially powering homes, businesses, and supporting the grid in emerging markets. We're excited to partner with Zeno on this journey to electrify the world's fastest-growing vehicle segment. As emerging markets continue to develop and urbanize, Zeno is well-positioned to become a cornerstone of sustainable transportation infrastructure. Read why we invested in Zeno in the 1st comment! Alok Bishoyi Rahul Rajvanshi #CleanTech #ImpactInvesting #ElectricVehicles #EmergingMarkets

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From todays webinar wirh Kristen Siemen “Sustainability is a requirement to be a supplier of choice for the Fortune 500” Learn more at Greenplaces

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✅ “Climate does not operate on a four-year cycle, these are very long-term trends and problems” ⚡️ Example: subsidies and tax credits in general will see budget cuts, but any company that generates power (geothermal, and nuclear #energy for instance) stand to gain, in order to support the AI wave. #climatetech https://lnkd.in/en58mbHm

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🚀 R3i Planet43 Call for Corporate, Family Office, and Government Co-Investment Partners 🌍 Are you a corporate innovator or an economic development leader passionate about driving sustainable, impactful change? R3i Planet43 is on a mission to scale game-changing deep-tech solutions in climate action, healthcare, and smart cities, and we’re seeking open innovation and co-investment partners to join forces with us! By partnering with R3i Planet43, you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with visionary scaleup entrepreneurs, accelerating the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies and making a tangible difference in the communities and industries you serve. Together, we can unlock new market opportunities, diversify supply chains, and drive transformative ESG outcomes. 📢 Calling all corporate innovation leaders, government innovators, and economic development champions: this is your chance to be part of a global movement to power the future of applied AI and emerging technologies! 🔗 Share this post with those ready to fuel the next wave of innovation and sustainable growth. Let’s build the future, together. 🌱 Planet43 #CoInvestment #CorporateInnovation #EconomicDevelopment #ESG #SustainableGrowth #DeepTech #AppliedAI #CriticalInfrastructure #Climateresilience #Impact

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Series A or B wondering when to bring in a VP of Finance or CFO? It’s a crucial decision that can shape the future of your company. At this stage, financial leadership is not just about managing numbers but also scaling processes, securing funding, and driving strategic growth. My colleague Paul breaks down key signs that it’s time to hire and indicators for choosing between VP of Finance and a CFO #FinanceLeadership #CFO #StartupGrowth #SeriesA #SeriesB #NextGenLeadership

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If you enjoyed our first blog on the metrics that matter for Verticalized SaaS then don't miss on the Part II of the series where my colleagues Devraj Hom Roy and Matt Schaar discuss the strategic and operational choices to improve these operational indicators. https://lnkd.in/g5QkCrcH

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🌍💡 Embracing Interoperability: The Evolution of Carbon Markets 💡🌍 The landscape of carbon markets is rapidly evolving, with a significant shift towards fungibility and interoperability. What does this mean? We (at the SoHo Global Climate Fund) spoke with leading climate fund manager, Charles Bedford of Carbon Growth Partners, to shed light on this important trend in the carbon markets. It's about creating seamless connections between compliance and voluntary markets, allowing for the exchange and recognition of carbon credits across borders and sectors. This trend marks a pivotal moment in our collective efforts towards combating climate change. By enabling carbon credits to be fungible and interoperable, we're fostering a more efficient and scalable approach to carbon pricing and emissions reduction strategies. Companies and organizations now have greater flexibility to participate in markets that align with their goals. #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #Fungibility #Interoperability #Sustainability #Innovation #GlobalImpact

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WE DID IT! After 2 years of pushing through the biggest downturn in VC in decades, Matthew Stotts 🌐 and I made it to the finish line with Fund I! We couldn't have done this without One Small Planet (Will Peterffy and Jack Wielebinski 🙏), Regen Network and Regen Foundation (Austin Wade Smith Gregory Landua and Will Szal), and a dozen other family offices and angels who believed that we can build a nature-positive economy utilizing our eye for software and our history as founders from day 1 A shout out goes to all of our founders (only four announced today, but watch this space - there are multitudes!) who trusted us enough to give us a spot on their cap table for this 10-15 year journey. This is the best job in the world, and it's because we get to work with people like you who have weird ideas in the best possible way. Using Bitcoin as anchor base load to decarbonize residential housing in America's most expensive energy market? Make every complex supply chain legible to machines so we can find and eliminate deforestation in commodity supply chains? Build deeply liquid environmental asset markets to price ecosystem services, on a blockchain, that no one needs to know is a blockchain? I'm so excited to get to work on this stuff for the next 10-15 years minimum, and to see what we can accelerate with our tiny fund in the next 5-6 years as we approach 2030 Onward! https://lnkd.in/gy3B-DFe

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When rigor and transparency in carbon removal meet demand - very exciting.

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Climate change often focuses on reducing carbon emissions, but what about methane? Unlike carbon, which is a waste captured for disposal, methane holds untapped potential as energy that can be repurposed. Startup Windfall Bio’s solution intrigued me: Methane-eating microbes that convert emissions into fertilizer. They supply them to industries like agriculture, oil and gas, and landfills, where companies have the option to either use the fertilizer themselves or sell it for additional revenue. This not only offers a low-cost alternative to traditional carbon capture methods but also creates a near-term revenue stream for companies. While carbon reduction has long been the focus, methane's shorter lifespan (10-12 years) and potential for repurposing make it a promising avenue for immediate impact. Founder: Josh Silverman “It was a long road getting here, lots of years of zero traction.. Now that the traction is there and there aren’t very many people working in this area, there aren’t that many competitors. We are the best of the very few options. As I’ve said, ‘in my land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.’” #Climate #Innovation #Methane

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