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🌍 Exciting news! Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has just announced the newest round of Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) grants, part of the $250 million Fashion Climate Fund aimed at unlocking $2 billion in blended capital for industry-wide decarbonization. These grants provide essential funding and support for scalable, science-based solutions that help the fashion industry reduce its environmental impact.🌱 This round of grantees – Pozzi, Grant Thornton, and Amphico – are tackling unique supply chain challenges with innovative technologies, offering measurable greenhouse gas reductions. Collectively, these projects have the potential to save over 24,000 tCO2e within their first year of implementation! 💡 Highlights include: * Pozzi's advanced heat recovery system for the textile wet processing sector * Grant Thornton's innovative approach to energy conservation in the lubricant industry * Amphico's cutting-edge color-mixing technology for textiles, creating vibrant fabrics with reduced environmental impact A huge congratulations to these trailblazers for their commitment to a sustainable future. Learn more about their projects and how Aii is driving decarbonization efforts across the industry #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #FashionIndustry #ApparelImpactInstitute #InnovationForImpact #CSPGrantees #SustainableFashion #Decarbonization

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🌿 A question that I get asked often is "Why is there a sudden global interest in natural capital and agriculture from the investment community?". 😎 Its true, there is growing interest in #naturalcapital and #regenerativeagriculture 👨‍🌾 . In the past two decades, there has been significant investment interest in #renewables and #carbonavoidance, and this has now expanded to include #carbonremoval (an essential form of #climatemitigation), leading to the growing interest in #naturalcapital investment and important diversification for #impact investment. 👨‍💻 This has been facilitated by better tracking of nature 🦅 and natural forms of #carbonsequestration 🌲 through #technology and #innovation. Innovation in this area is essential to continue the develop natural capital investment. Regenerate Asset Management combines the benefits of sustainable agriculture with the monitoring precision of natural capital in its regenerative agriculture investment themes. Essential to facilitating better tracking of our investment's positive impact on #nature. Making food, impactful 🌻 It great to be coming back to World Agri-Tech for a second year in London to discuss the technology development for agriculture and natural capital. I'm looking forward to joining the 9.50am panel on "Financing the Green Transition in Food & Agriculture" chaired by Gemma Cranston with fellow panelists Johnny el Hachem, Laurent-David Charbit, Maria Carvalho and Peter Bachmann. If you are joining the event next Monday and Tuesday, come and listen! Regenerate Outcomes, Tikehau Capital, Edmond de Rothschild, Pollination,NatWest, Gresham House, Mad Capital, Trailhead Capital, Rebalance Earth, MERIKA ADVISORY, Ryan Cameron, David Bates, Nicholas Burlington, Addy Windsor-Clive, Jeremy Stroud, Ananya Manna, Matt Jordon Agenda: World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, September 26-27, 2023 (https://lnkd.in/emiN5AMh)

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🌍 NY Climate Week is a powerful reminder of the incredible climate innovations emerging each year. I’m excited to share a few key highlights from this year’s event: 🔹 UN Climate Change UGIH Innovation Workshop continues to rally outstanding partners to drive need-based climate solutions. As a proud partner of UGIH, a big shout-out to Massamba Thioye and the team for their impactful work! 🔹 Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is playing a pivotal role in convening the community to harness blockchain technology in the fight against the climate crisis. Their leadership is invaluable. As a GBBC observer, I am a big fan of the great work led by Sandra Ro 🇺🇦, Arry Y., Emma Joyce and other GBBC leaders! 🔹 SustainableIT.org launched the AI Sustainability Principles, setting a new standard for responsible AI in the ICT industry and beyond. This is a crucial step toward aligning AI with sustainable goals. I see tremendous synergies and potential in our partnership as we work together to drive the adoption of the principles through the Responsible AI Pledge. I can't wait to advance this together with Rick Pastore, Ann Rosenberg, Ben Christensen and many others in the future. On a personal note, I’m honored to see our 2018 book chapter, Utilizing Blockchain for Better Enforcement of Green Finance Law and Regulations" being cited again and again. It's rewarding to know that our publication remains relevant to today’s climate innovation discussions. Matias Aranguiz, Duoqi Xu Xing Zhang Xinran Xu "Abstract: This chapter explores how Blockchain technology, integrated with Smart Contracts, can enhance climate actions by enabling automatic execution, reducing costs, increasing security, and improving analytics. It examines the potential of Blockchain in enforcing climate law and green finance, offering international and China-specific use cases. The chapter also highlights regulatory challenges and opportunities, advocating for legal reforms and supportive frameworks to unlock Blockchain's potential in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Link to the chapter: https://lnkd.in/gyHEQycs Just saw an article citing our chapter—worth a read! Vangelis Malamas Thomas K. Dasaklis Veni Arakelian GREGORY CHONDROCOUKIS https://lnkd.in/gkAQCeMX #NYClimateWeek #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #BlockchainForGood #AIForGood #ResponsibleAI #ClimateAction #fintech4good #ai2030 🔗 Stay Connected & Engaged: Join our LinkedIn Group: https://lnkd.in/e_CrPkc Join the next Tech Pulse 2030 at 1871: https://lnkd.in/deWDaz32 Don't miss out on our AI 2030 Summit Series: https://www.ai2030.org/ Sponsor our Summits, click here: https://lnkd.in/gNvxHXdJ Join the Movement: Become a Member of AI2030: https://lnkd.in/gN5PcC Submit your Women in AI Leadership nominations here: https://lnkd.in/g_hMXgKw

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Corporate investments in climate-tech have consistently increased since 2005, even when other sources of investment declined. The startups they invest in are more likely to achieve a successful exit. Public grants are not significantly associated with exits on their own but are likely to act as catalysts for high-risk startups. Publicly funded startups exit at a higher rate with the addition of corporate investment (155% increase) compared with other private investment (78% increase). #climatetech #corporateVC #venturecapital

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Let's talk #AgTech, and more specifically: sustainable rice farming. 🌾 It's a staple crop for more than 1/2 the population. Yet traditional rice farming methods contribute significantly to methane emissions (it's nearly 30x as potent as carbon dioxide in warming the atmosphere). Water usage is significant too @ 20 million liters per hectare. NYC based Mitti Labs aims to slash methane emissions by 50% and cut water usage by 30%. As the second largest rice producer: #India is their primary market; a country facing imminent threats in water levels and methane. They plan to work with over 40,000 smallholder farmers by helping them adopt and implement sustainable farming techniques. With 10 more projects underway, they're expanding to Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam by 2025. Working with local partners is a key part of their strategy. 💰 This is worth noting: Mitti Labs isn't just cutting environmental impact—they're boosting farmers' incomes up to 30% via carbon credit sales. The tech looks like this: 🌾 Mitti Labs buy high-res imagery using synthetic aperture radars from SAOCOM and Umbra, and fuse with satellite imagery to understand water level, soil moisture and plant growth, etc. 🌾 They also capture methane and nitrous oxide fluxes coming out in the field, using greenhouse gas chambers on the ground. This chamber data is processed by third party labs via a software model in order to calculate emissions. 🌾 On the carbon credit front: they worked with Cornell University, the International Rice Research Institute and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test and experiment with satellite imagery, gas chamber data and advance measurement practices. Transforming traditional farming practices is a complex task. It will be interesting to see how effectively these solutions can be implemented & scaled. Mitti Labs initial round was co-led by Lightspeed and Voyager Ventures, and supported by Harvard Innovation Labs. #ClimateChange #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFarming Jagmeet Singh

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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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Octavia Carbon, a 🇰🇪 Kenyan-based #cleantech startup, has raised a $5 million seed round. The company will use the funds to build its Direct Air Capture (DAC) storage plant. 💨 Direct air capture technology removes #carbon dioxide directly from the #atmosphere by drawing #air into a machine, filtering out the carbon dioxide, and storing it safely underground. Excess #CO2 in the atmosphere depletes the earth’s ozone layer, increasing ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and plant damage. 🌱 Launched in 2022 by Martin Freimüller and Duncan Kariuki, Octovia Carbon designs, builds, and uses machines to capture CO2 from the atmosphere. Those machines take carbon dioxide and store it underground, keeping it out of the atmosphere. ➡️ More here: https://lnkd.in/ernSDynp

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"There's plenty of capital available in multiple flavors for Climate Tech Companies..." 🌍💸 Did you know that in 2023, 50 VC deals for climate tech companies exceeded $150 million, with nine of those surpassing $500 million? Venture capitalists are increasingly turning their focus toward startups to tackle the climate crisis, marking a significant shift in investment priorities. Despite the challenging environment for venture capital in 2023, with overall investment in climate tech falling by 14.5% to $41.1 billion, the commitment to climate solutions remains robust. Key trends and insights are shaping the evolving landscape of climate tech investment. Are you an early-stage Climate Tech founder looking to fundraise? Curious about the main drivers for the industry? ⬇ Dive into my latest Forbes article to learn more. Special thanks to Hannah Sieber & Arun Gupta for sharing your invaluable insights! https://lnkd.in/gNhe8jew #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Forbes Artyc Skyven Technologies

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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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We've been working under the hood at LIVSN on the execution behind the word "sustainability" and what it means to put our money where our mouth is. And by "we" I mean Abby Hollis and Wyatt Rice - who have gone above and beyond in this pursuit. I hope you take some time to read the article linked below for context on the how.

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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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Congrats on the $30M Series B team! At Unshackled Ventures, we back immigrant founders who don’t just see the future—they grow it. 🌱. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate Plantible’s Series B—a milestone that represents a leap forward for our national advantage in food security and sustainability. This team continues to remind me of the bold thinking captured when we first met then 6 years ago. Innovation doesn’t come from incremental progress; it comes from pushing boundaries, questioning norms, and embracing audacity. Entirely rethinking how we feed the world, great advancements start with a refusal to accept “that’s just the way things are.” Plantible’s founders, Tony Martens Fekini Maurits van de Ven embody this mindset. Immigrants themselves, they’ve tackled one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: how to sustainably nourish billions without compromising our planet and bank accounts. They’ve turned an overlooked aquatic plant into the most functional, scalable plant-based protein source. In doing so, they’re not just creating better food—they’re building resilience into our global food systems. This isn’t just about food tech. It’s about solving hard problems with first-principles thinking, a global perspective, and relentless execution. It’s about showing what’s possible when founders are empowered to lead and build for the long term. Plantible is a perfect example of why we believe in immigrant founders as a critical force for American innovation. Tony and Maurits, congratulations on this well-earned Series B. The journey is just beginning, and we’re proud to support you every step of the way. Excited to continue the partnership and see where you grow next. #NationalAdvantage #ImmigrantFounders #FoodTech #Sustainability #PlantibleFoods

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POV: Critical role of community and education in the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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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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Last week, I had the pleasure of moderating a discussion on navigating FOAK in climate tech at the Greentown Labs Summit in Boston (which had >600 people!!). Here’s a quick rundown of what was shared by Katherine St. James of Spring Lane Capital, Paris Smalls, PhD of Eden GeoPower, and Hannah Friedman of Planeteer Capital: 🌱 What is the definition of FOAK? We discussed how the term can be controversial - it's almost too general because it doesn't identify what kind of "First" FOAK refers to - first team project? First geography? First of a technology in a sector? First time for the integration of a system? It's also too specific because it has the word "first" in it, which can be anathema to later stage / project finance investors. 💰 Partnerships for Funding FOAK Projects We discussed how important it is to build a blended capital stack & use off-balance sheet capital for a project so you're not using the most expensive equity dollars to fund an infrastructure project with low-ish IRR. We also talked through being creative about using corporate partners to provide in-kind services or ink some agreement (at least an LOI) to attract this funding. 🏛 Role of Government We talked about how government capital is seen by investors & how it can be catalytic for FOAK. Government capital can provide validation that a startup has passed a rigorous diligence process by a third party - and incentives like grants or credits can help improve returns for the first project- but it's important to be doing this in conjunction with getting customer validation and to be able to present line of sight to competitive economics without concessionary capital. 👥 Advice for FOAK startups The panelists offered some very specific pieces of advice for startups going through FOAK: how to get creative with things like revenue sharing agreements or convertible notes, getting smart with project development early on (like with DeveloperU), being careful about using FOAK too liberally with certain investor groups, getting the right commercialization / FOAK talent in and around you early Huge thanks to the panelists and the team at Greentown Labs (Jill Kirkpatrick, Julia Travaglini, Aisling Carlson, etc you rocked it!!) for hosting this discussion on bridging the FOAK gap. Also immensely enjoyed the rest of the agenda. Check out the full recap & videos here: https://lnkd.in/d9ApYe9Y #ClimateTech #FOAK #ClimateFinance #ProjectDevelopment #GreenTech #CleanEnergy

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that MoreVC has led an $8M A-round funding for Gavan, a pioneering FoodTech start-up. This marks our third investment in the foodtech sector, supporting sustainable, flexible, and affordable solutions for the food industry. Gavan's innovative plant protein-based fat solution, Fatrix®, is set to revolutionize the European food market. This funding will enable Gavan to establish a new pilot production facility in Europe, focusing on the bakery and dairy sectors. Fatrix is a game-changer, offering a clean-label, plant-based fat that can replace butter in a wide range of products. It helps food manufacturers achieve superior nutriscores by reducing total and saturated fat content, while providing exceptional sensory value. I am honored to join Gavan's board as the Chairperson following this investment. Working closely with the talented Gavan team, we aim to make a significant impact on the $253B fats and oils market, promoting sustainability and healthier food options. As a former CEO of a foodtech company and an investor, I am deeply aware of how food and agriculture play a dominant role in our livelihood. This investment is about contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future for all. A big thank you to our co-investors Lever VC, EIT Food, DarkBoot Group, and Hagai Stadler for their support and belief in Gavan's vision. We look forward to seeing Gavan's continued growth and success in the European market. #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Investment #MoreVC #GavanTechnologies #Fatrix Itai Cohen Hagai Stadler Baruch Dach Ronen Smooha Allen Hazan

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One of our focus areas: AI + Climate The Bezos Earth Fund today unveiled an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge – under which up to $100 million in grants will be awarded. In its first round, the Grand Challenge will advance solutions in three focus areas: Sustainable proteins Biodiversity conservation Power grid optimization It will also include a “Wild Card” category for powerful ideas outside the focus areas. https://lnkd.in/eU8t8pPE Remarkable Ventures Climate

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What do you think about having an AI judge review startups along with human judges in the inaugural ClimaTech Great Global Innovation Challenge? We have posted information on how we are doing this, including the AI prompt, and you can share feedback through the form on this page: https://lnkd.in/ezVnvGiG While AI will play a role, our human judges will make the final decisions, ensuring a balanced and fair evaluation process. We're committed to learning from this experience and sharing our insights. Please reach out to me if you are interested in helping with the competition in any way. Research has demonstrated that "Data-driven initiatives have been shown to help VC firms reduce gender bias and make better, fairer investment decisions" (https://lnkd.in/ecfqqgj3). Additionally, "Machine learning models have already been proven to outperform human investors in deal screening" (https://lnkd.in/exicBiTR), helping to identify high-potential startups more effectively. By incorporating AI into our evaluation process, we aim to support an objective selection of startups. As a reminder, applications are due on May 26th. Daniela G., MIT Climate and Energy Prize, #Innovation #AI #Startups #ClimateTech #GlobalChallenge #TechForGood #Sustainability #Climatechlive #MITCEP #MIT #AIJudge #Pitch

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