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🚀 New Initiative born from Vectors Capital. Pavina Adunratanasee is leading the work from Vectors side. https://lnkd.in/gG2KSaXS We're honored to introduce #CatalyzeClimate, a first-of-a-kind Climate Finance Lab that aims to accelerate global #decarbonization and strengthen #climate resilience. 1️⃣ Our mission is to #mobilize innovative financing mechanisms, accelerate technology hashtag #deployment, and scale #climateinfrastructure via fostering cross-sector collaboration across hashtag #finance, #policy, and #industries. 2️⃣ We believe that #catalyticfinance can play a unique role through a combination of grants and blended capital in unlocking capital for bringing tech to market and scaling climate infrastructure.​ 3️⃣ Taking a differentiated approach, we are focused on: 1. Demonstrating Technological & Commercial Viability 2. Addressing Investment Gaps 3. Creating Market Platforms 4. Advocating for Supportive Policies 💸 Our goal is to mobilize funding commitment for $4 trillion a year that is required for the climate transition from the global financial system. ⚡To kick off the initiative, we’re happy to announce the Catalyze Climate Launch event in the #AsiaPacific region taking place in #Singapore in September followed by launch events in hashtag #SF and #LA. #SG roundtable will be “Bridging the Sustainable Financing Gap: Fostering US - APAC Partnerships for Emerging Climate Infrastructure Advancement.” ✌🏼If you’re a climate investor, lender, or asset allocator and would like to get involved please DM me. 💡 Backed by a team of financing, scientific, and technical experts; and most importantly taking an industrial lens to solving climate challenges: Naman Lahoti Wanwipa Siriwatwechakul Kreshna Y. Rahmat Sasilada Sirirungruang Meghan Oesterle, M.S. Daniel Paley Keyi (Nancy) Kang

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Had a great conversation with SustainCERT during Climate Week NY 2023. Excited to announce that we will be back in NYC in September to launch and workshop our "Brand & Retailer Sustainable Finance Playbook." The playbook will bring together brands, retailers, suppliers, banks, development banks, and philanthropies to defragment and align various ways to invest in decarbonization, creating demand for suppliers to take on critical factory efficiencies, upgrades & improvements. Join us in creating a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Check out this interview from last year's Climate week NYC with SustainCERT #ClimateWeekNYC #SustainableFinance #FashionIndustry #Decarbonization

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I’m pleased to have contributed to Arianee’s position paper, "From A Production-Based to A Service-Based Economy: The Role of Tokenization in Decoupling Growth." This insightful paper tackles a topic close to my heart. This paper outlines numerous practical strategies for companies to progress on tackling overproduction while creating new economic opportunities. Thank you Arianee, Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel and of course my friend Francois Souchet for the opportunity to collaborate. #circulareconomy #technology #circularbusinessmodels #sustainability

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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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💡 Watch this video, in which the importance of shareholder voting in tackling the climate crisis is perfectly articulated by Mark van Baal from Follow This | Shareholders change the world.

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🌟 Exciting News: R3i Ventures Awarded Best International Impact Investment Firm 2024! 🌟 We are overjoyed to announce that R3i Ventures has been recognized as the Best International Impact Investment Firm for 2024! This honor is a testament to our foundation, which is built on excellence and innovation for our planet and the communities we serve. Here are eight reasons that make R3i truly special: 1. Visionary Leadership: Our diverse team, led by the inspiring Marianne Winslett, Ian Cresswell, and Peter Hlavnicka, combines deep expertise across various sectors to identify and nurture groundbreaking ventures. 2. Impact-Driven Investments: We prioritize companies that deliver financial returns and significant social and environmental benefits. Our portfolio reflects our commitment to climate action and advancing value-based healthcare, aligning with sustainable development goals. 3. Global Reach: With a presence on multiple continents, we harness our international network to help startups scale their innovations and access new markets. 4. Innovative Programs: Initiatives like Planet43 and the R3i Frontier Venture Partners program empower angel investors and emerging managers, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that promotes growth in applied AI and emerging technologies. 5. Commitment to Excellence: Our rigorous due diligence and AI-driven strategic foresight ensure we support ventures capable of transforming industries and improving lives. 6. Community-Centric Approach: We believe in the power of community and collaboration, and we work closely with our partners, investors, and the incredible startups that share our vision for a better future. 7. Empathy and Support: Our team is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by our portfolio companies, providing tailored support and resources to help them thrive. 8. Celebrating Diversity: We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences, recognizing that innovation flourishes best in the most inclusive environments. We sincerely thank our partners, investors, and the remarkable startups we collaborate with. Together, we shape a brighter, more sustainable future through Planet43 and our impactful investments. Here’s to many more impact investment milestones ahead! Editorial out the week commencing Oct 7, 2024! 🚀 R3i Ventures Planet43 R3I CAPITAL R3i Impact Foundation #ImpactInvestment #Innovation #Deeptech #Healthcare #Sustainability #Awards2024

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I will be the moderator for this panel on April 22 about the decarbonization of cross-border supply chains. The panel features a great combination of Asian investor Lawrence Yen, and entrepreneurs/ practitioners from the industry Jian Zhang, CEO of CFEX, Inc., and Kevin Ku, a Product Engineer from Watershed. The panel aims to examine the dynamics from upstream to downstream of the ever-changing supply chain and how tech companies should respond, not just to follow compliance regulations but also to explore new procurement, investment, and product design opportunities, especially after the passing of Climate Disclosure Rule by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on  March 6, 2024. I cannot find a better combination of panel speakers on this topic. I'm very grateful to them being willing to share their first-hand observations during #sfclimateweek. Special thanks Yohanna Maldonado for connecting the speaker, and Maggie Li Michelle Cheng for organizing the event. Lastly, I am happy to share the promo code with my network. Please don't hesitate to ask for it if you would like to join. #SFCW #DECARBONIZATION #SUPPLYCHAIN #CROSSBORDER

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Looking forward to Pitch Global's pitch event today hosted by UC Berkeley Extension! These are great events for early stage startups and angel & seed stage investors. If you are interested in learning more or participating in an upcoming event, then reach out to the Pitch Global team. Thank you to Kaustav Chaudhuri (KC Wisdom), Axel Tillmann, Nadège Thorez, & Bhavya Kondapaneni for the opportunity to speak about early stage #AI investing and tech evaluation. #pitchevent #startups #SRIventures #CVC #venturecapital #ucberkeley #deeptech

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🌍 At the Climate Tech Investors Summit NYC, we had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Burgon, Managing Partner @ Exit Ventures 🎯 Exit Ventures is a VC fund focused on investing in sustainability, cleantech, and impact-driven Series A and B startups that meet their stringent criteria and show strong potential for acquisition by strategic buyers. ✨ They leverage the experience of their partners, who have facilitated over $3 billion in strategic acquisitions, to identify highly promising startups. 🚀 After investing, their management teams reportedly implement the Strategic Exit System (SES), a customized and proactive plan designed to create synergies with potential acquirers. This system aims to increase both the value of exits and the likelihood of a startup being acquired. #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateTech #VentureCapital -- 🌱 The Climate Tech Coalition has reached 1,200 members! 🎉 We host physical events, publish newsletters, conduct media interviews, and share deal flow among climate investors—all for free! ✅ Join us in the Climate Tech Coalition and connect with our members who are actively investing in the climate tech space. 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gBHAAram

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REDD up by 27% YOY, for 1Q2024. If you read about Carbon crisis, prices crashing, double check the source. Likely the author has an agenda that opposes Voluntary Carbon Markets(VCM) and/or anything that smells of capitalism.

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I am pleased to see Alitheia IDF (AIF) highlighted by Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, at the SuperReturn Emerging Markets 2024 event in Amsterdam! Jessica showcased AIF as an example of how Gender Lens Investing (GLI) strategies drive commercial and social impact. Since closing AIF (a 2X Flagship Fund) at $100M in 2021, we have invested over $50 million in 12 companies, with 75% women ownership. As the first and largest GLI fund in Sub-Saharan Africa, we developed the industry’s first comprehensive GLI toolkit, inspiring broader adoption across private equity. Our commitment to putting women as key success drivers across the investment value chain has become a model for the industry, inspiring others. It’s rewarding to see AIF’s impact and approach recognized as a model for sustainable, inclusive investment in emerging markets. Check out the slides from Jessica’s presentation for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dpGiraPU #GLI #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #AlitheiaIDF #SuperReturn2024

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While Silicon Valley and El Segundo may be the first names that come to mind when VCs think of deep tech hubs, New York is growing its footprint too. With leading deep tech startups like Hugging Face, RunwayML, Via, and Bowery Farming already based in the Big Apple, the city's deep tech ecosystem is slowly but surely headed in the right direction. In fact, New York's share of US fundraising continues to rise, surpassing 15% of total US VC deal volume for the first time in 2023. A recent New York Post article highlighted some of the exciting neighborhoods pushing deep tech innovation in the city, like the Brooklyn Navy Yard which is seeing a resurgence in hardware and manufacturing, the Brooklyn Army Terminal which is now a hub for climate-tech, and Manhattan/Brooklyn broadly which face a rapid uptick in AI/ML talent. I've only just started my journey in deep tech, but I wanted to give a special shoutout to folks like Rohan Pujara at Valhalla Ventures and Saptarsi Bandyopadhyay at NSIN who are actively fostering a more connected and inclusive deep tech community here in NYC. If you are a local founder or VC working in the space, I would love to connect and continue fueling NYC's deep tech boom.

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🌱🚀 Exciting News! Xefco, one of our portfolio companies, just secured A$10.5 million in funding to revolutionize the textile industry and reduce emissions! 🌎💡 With their innovative water-free textile finishing and dyeing solution, Ausora, Xefco is poised to make a significant impact. Their technology not only preserves precious resources but also cuts energy consumption and costs. Plus, it's already gaining traction with leading apparel brands like Zara and The North Face. At Investible, we're committed to backing visionary companies like Xefco that are driving positive change. This investment reaffirms our belief in their potential to transform industries and tackle pressing environmental challenges. #ClimateTech #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #MandiriInvestibleGlobalClimateTechFund 🌿📈

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Take a look at our handy guide on different nature-based carbon projects and some key points to consider. Make sure you're following the Terra page for more explainers like these.

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🌟 Capital for Cures: A New Platform for Healthcare Transformation 🌟 At the beginning of this year, Capital for Cures launched with a bold vision: to mobilize more capital for emerging healthcare companies and solutions. The mission is simple yet urgent—funding healthcare innovation shouldn’t rely solely on the pharmaceutical industry. By expanding our partner network, engaging with pension funds, insurance companies, and other investors, and securing foundational capital, we aim to cultivate the next wave of angel investors, foster collaboration, and provide innovators with the capital they need to thrive. How It Started The idea for Capital for Cures arose from a clear gap in the industry. Early-stage healthcare companies often struggle to secure critical funding, while traditional industry events fail to provide the intimate, action-driven forums needed for impactful collaboration. This inspired the creation of a platform dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among innovators, investors, and policymakers. Recent Milestones Earlier this month, our AI Roundtable in Basel brought together senior leaders from Swiss companies and big data providers involved in foundational AI models, highlighting the urgent need for companies to engage directly with regulators to shape practical AI policies. Additionally, the Capital for Cures event in Frankfurt reinforced the demand for forums like ours. Unlike large-scale conferences, these events showcased the power of action-oriented collaboration to unlock new opportunities. Our Vision for the Future We’re building a fully-fledged platform for transformation: Engaging New Investors: Attracting non-traditional investors, like pension funds and insurance companies, to unlock significant healthcare funding potential. Cultivating Angel Investors: Encouraging successful founders to reinvest in the ecosystem, fueling continuous innovation. Fostering Meaningful Connections: Bridging the gaps left by traditional conferences like Bio-Europe and JP Morgan. Next Steps We are raising $300k USD to scale our vision and mobilize more capital for healthcare innovation. Expanding our partner network is critical to supporting emerging companies and driving impactful change. Join Us Contribute to Our Advisory Board: Bring your expertise or recommend key leaders. Partner with Us: Offer financial or non-monetary support to help scale this transformative initiative. Participate in Upcoming Events: Join our next roundtable to shape the future of AI and healthcare. Together, we can build a brighter future for healthcare by empowering innovators, mobilizing investors, and influencing policies for meaningful change.

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The Nature and Climate Crisis: Conferences vs. On the Ground Action! The gap between discussing climate financing and real-world action can’t be bigger. While conferences and podcasts on nature restoration and carbon projects thrive, we must prioritize on-the-ground progress. Carbon “tech” start-ups and “financial infrastructure” like exchanges / marketplaces attracting (and burning) millions of dollars are important, but they only work if we can successfully bring carbon projects from paper to soil. Yes, select corporates are ready to sign large offtake deals, but largely without upfront capital payments. Yes, many funds are emerging but want to invest in de-risked projects with larger cheques (>$20-50m). The biggest gap lies in funding early-stage initiatives ($100k to $5m) for feasibility, design, development, and validation. Honestly, I think if we just redirect 50% of conference budgets into these crucial early-stage initiatives - most of the financing gap could be closed. With our investments in Thryve.Earth Alcom Klimacap we are dedicated to building carbon project development capabilities and mobilizing necessary financing. By adopting a structured and commercial approach early on, we can empower vital nature and land restoration efforts on the ground. Vinay Kulkarni Ron Steinherz Prateek Tiwari Siddharth Kaul Tom Enger Galuh Pandita Yiwei Lee Jonathan Hang Ethan Tan Janet Kim Jolynn Swee

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Question. Who should we meet about climate hardware exits or more specifically M&A . We have IPOs and private secondaries pretty well covered, but happy to learn more. We’re now approaching 10x in climate investments since 2021 compared to cleantech 1.0. We’ve unfortunately repeated some of the mistakes and there are some signs that large bets will fail. But there are also some fast growing, even profitable climatetech startups. The problem is we don’t have many exits to confirm that this time is different. The last required step is to turn paper gains into cash. Unfortunately, as we learned about fundraising, the software playbook isn’t reusable because so many of the companies include hardware. So who has figured this out? Could be founders, investment bankers or folks who’ve led corp dev. Main specific qualification is they’ve worked on deals involving hardware or climate, or both. Please add to the comment s (if you prefer email or DM, that works too).

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🚀 Here are some of the early-stage VC investments I've seen over the past week fueling innovation in sectors like AI, medtech, and sustainability across 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺. Beyond Aero: The French aerospace startup raised $20 million to develop hydrogen-powered electric jets. The funding round was co-led by Giant Ventures and French sovereign fund Bpifrance, with participation from Initialized Capital, Female Founders Fund, and 7percent Ventures Ventures. Hertility, Co-founded by Dr Helen O'Neill, Hertility Health has raised $15.7 million to date, including angel investor actress Emma Watson, and is currently seeking an additional $20 million to advance its mission of improving women's reproductive health through at-home testing and data-driven diagnostics. Wobby: An Antwerp-based AI-powered information platform, #Wobby secured €1.1 million in seed funding. This investment from, Shaping Impact Group, Si3 fund, V Ventures Llc and imec.istart, will support its expansion into new European markets and its initial entry into the U.S. market. Foodsi: Warsaw-based Foodsi raised €1.2 million to combat food waste in restaurants and stores. The funding round was led by CofounderZone, with participation from several angel investors. Aignostics: Based in Berlin, #Aignostics secured €31.4 million in a Series B funding round to enhance precision medicine through AI. The round was led by Wellington Partners and Evotec, with participation from existing investors Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund and HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds. GlassFlow: A Berlin-based startup, GlassFlow secured €4.43 million to enable Python developers to build event-driven data pipelines. The seed funding round was led by Earlybird Venture Capital, with participation from 42CAP and several angel investors. Modash Tallinn-based Modash, a creator partnerships platform, secured $12 million in a Series A funding round. The investment aims to accelerate the company's growth and expand its market reach. Scalpel, A London-based medtech startup, Scalpel AI raised £3.8 million in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures. The company specialises in developing AI-driven solutions for surgical procedures.

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🌍 Decarbonization in Fashion – The Next Five Years 🌍 At Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), we’ve just released our Sustainable Finance Playbook to help brands/ retailers navigate the complexities of financing their decarbonization journey. With an urgent focus on reducing CO2 emissions in the next five years, we recognize that different companies will need different approaches to participating in the necessary funding. And each supplier will have their own unique needs. Our playbook includes 12 unique examples where suppliers can successfully finance their decarbonization efforts. The key takeaway? There’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Whether through corporate treasury, philanthropy, or supply chain improvement budgets, we’re encouraging the industry to think beyond ‘traditional’ debt financing. This journey requires catalytic capital and bold partnerships. That’s why we’re collaborating with organizations like Guidehouse, The Fashion Pact, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank (ADB), HSBC and many more. Together, we’ll link development banks, commercial banks, brand finance and philanthropic funds to the projects that can make a tangible impact. The role of brands/ retailers is critical. If there isn’t an investment strategy for decarbonization coming from the C-suite, then you don’t have a decarbonization strategy. 👉 Read our Sustainable Finance Playbook for Brands and share your insights. Let’s work together to accelerate decarbonization across the industry! #SustainableFinance #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #FashionIndustry #Aii https://lnkd.in/gPyiD_FD

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