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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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🚀 Fundraising tools as a Seed and Late Seed Founders - Access to Capital!🚀 It’s the season! And I’m not referring to the Pumpkin spiced warm drinks…. …but FUNDRAISING! I’m thrilled to announce my first in-person upcoming event of Q4 focused on Fundraising for Seed and Late Seed Founders! Signed La French Tech New York Whether you're gearing up for your first round or preparing for late-stage growth, this is an opportunity to learn the tools, dos and donts through a hands-on interactive workshop. 📊 August Fundraising numbers: The average early-stage round in the US for August was $3.3M The median early-stage round was $2.5M A total of $941.9M was invested across early-stage rounds in August alone! (Source AlleyWatch - Reza Chowdhury) It’s been a busy summer! 💸 Across all stages, $9.4B was invested in startups across 464 deals in August. While US VC funding dipped slightly from last month (-2.3%), it’s still up 22.7% from the same period last year. (Source AlleyWatch - Reza Chowdhury) We are excited to be hosted by Scott Smedresman Partner at Brown Rudnik who also supported our Tech Week rooftop event in June this year! A big thank you for providing the space - with a view of course - and support for our community of founders. We’re also partnering with Lyonshare, a fundraising support agency for startups and funds, with a specialty focus on getting you funded. Clients include funds like Bain Capital Ventures, Metrodora Ventures (Chelsea Clinton/USV), and Imaginary, along with hundreds of startups who’ve received funding from investors like USV, RRE Ventures, and Greycroft. If you're a founder looking to understand the current fundraising landscape and how to tackle it, this is an event you won’t want to miss. RSVP link in comments! #innovation #technology #venturecapital #startups

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Eight years ago today Marie-Alexandrine Burrows and I set up Vertical Future with a full debenture on all our assets and a loan thanks to HSBC, two toddlers to support, and were essentially "all in" to build a business that can make a difference. There have been so many highs and extreme lows to comment on, but I'll cover some of them. Extreme lows have included a rapidly changing market, through to delivering our first project during COVID, tough supply chains, a market crash that lasted literally years whilst you have to at the same time fundraise, rising interest rates, bad debtors, losing some key staff along the way, and all of the stress that goes with all this. Our "highs" come from many people organisations, and places. Through the hard work and commitment of our team (and their families), starting with Darren James, Jennifer Bromley and Sebastien Chenhalls-Walker and later on Adam Proctor and Mark Pickering, our dedicated investors, mentors and external supporters, the customers that have kept confidence in us leading to further work together, and our future customers (watch this space for some big updates soon!), the World Economic Forum, World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and finally Innovate UK who have recognised the high-quality of our systems and science, we are today in a great position and are very optimistic about the future. Thank you to ALL those I've mentioned, anyone I may have forgotten, and the more recent supporters of VF from Unreasonable where I met some amazing people. There's still lots to do but what a journey it has been so far! 2 more years until the decade mark and we'll be sure to throw a big celebration then, and I'm sure that through everyone's continued commitment, there will be fewer lows and a lot of extreme highs! The video below doesn't begin to show the story of Vertical Future to date (with all the good stuff AND bad stuff any start-up/scale-up experiences), but I think it's the best and most up-to-date representation of our work to date. Good luck to everyone out there building a business, especially those across our sector - this is not a market for one company to dominate (it's simply too big), so we should all support each other. Now time for a nice Sunday lunch with the family to celebrate... good day all! #verticalfarming #CEA #agriculture #technology #change #climatechange #expansion #innovation #scaleup #global https://lnkd.in/ec3kSrcR

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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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A must read for every founder (and investor) in B2B marketplaces. ⤵️ All credits to Fabrice Grinda + FJ Labs 👏🏽 https://lnkd.in/eB7uGzyH #firstdegree #founders #investors #whyrelationshipsmatter
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I simply can't wait for this ! You are Invited to Meet The Entrepreneur Who Turned Startups into Exits -Not Once, but 12 TIMES! ✨ This Monday - a Virtual Session with *International Expert Gregory shepard. 🌎* The Webinar Will Provide Insights On: -EXACT Pitfalls That Kill 90% of Startups -The 7-Phase Methodology That Works -Insider Secrets to Attracting Investors -Proven Strategies for Fundraising Arieli Capital *Register Now:

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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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☀️ day in Luxembourg at Impact Europe co-hosted with ImpactVC Insightful and heated discussions around the evolving sophistication in the Impact investing market Key take-aways included: ⚖️ Impact measurement: An accelerating trend towards proving out 'shared value' - how being impact focused is improving company performance and resilience Thoughtful articulation from Marie Ekeland on why impact investing provides strong risk-weighted returns when set against a backdrop of industries and companies needing to decarbonise over the next 20 years 💰 Impact linked carry: European Investment Fund (EIF) require it for managers who raise from them. Healthy discussion on the pro's and con's alongside a recognition that pragmatism is needed and impact needs to incorporate qualitative and quantitive factors Good to hear from Florian Erber on his experience implementing this in particular that deal leads have accountability for setting and working with portfolio companies on their impact metrics 3. Raising an impact fund: It's tough - even more so if you experiment with structure with many institutional funds, in particular development banks, having restrictions around their ability to invest in evergreen structures. It is great to see funds like AENU and 2050 look to educate the market around the benefits of evergreen structures and lay the foundations for this approach to become more mainstream 4. Impact exits: Impact first companies have a wider range of options for exit Lara Viada shared her experience of exiting a business to the Reposol foundation and their ability to super scale the impact post exit Thank you Ellie Broad Douglas Sloan Gianluca Gaggiotti Ines Mertens de Wilmars for inviting Eka Ventures

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Seed VC 2024 and beyond…. Thesis for the Bold, the Visionary, and the Builders ! We partner with the audacious—the creators, the challengers, and the independent thinkers. The determined fighters who see the impossible as an opportunity. The who dare to rewrite the rules. The true believers who refuse to quit. These are the founders who rare, exceptional, and transformative. When we find them, we don’t just invest—we align ourselves with their vision, sharing their passion and drive. We partner at early stage— These moments demand not just belief but precision, insight, and courage. Our approach is not for everyone. We challenge founders when we see untapped potential. We are candid, direct, and unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence. Some may resist our intensity, but those who embrace it value us as true partners. Our team is quite small but a mix of relentless achievers, self-starters, and builders. Many of us come from modest beginnings, felt the sting of setbacks, and tasted the thrill of success. We understand what it takes because we’ve been there. Collaboration defines us: We value teamwork over personal glory. Contributions to our portfolio companies come not from one individual but from the collective strength of diverse team. Recognition and headlines are not our goals; building enduring legacies is. We remain deliberately small, selective, and focused. Our energy is channelled into a few, high-potential partnerships, ensuring depth over breadth. Decades of venture capital history and lessons inspire us, sharpen our instincts, and guide our decisions. Our network is an extension of our ethos—a community of pioneering founders helping each other scale new heights. At our core:  we believe in purpose. Our partnerships are backed by purpose, bringing profound meaning to our work and deep accountability to our mission. This responsibility drives us to deliver impact beyond returns. We choose our words and actions carefully. Terms like “Negotiation” and “Stake sale“ have no place in our vocabulary. We are not merely investors—we are lifelong partners. From seed to scale, from inception to IPO and beyond, we stand beside the fearless founders who dream big and act bigger. At Seed VC Innovation (CEIC) Fund, we empower the daring to build the extraordinary. Together, we create enduring legacies that transcend time. GS Periwal Skye Nguyen Priyanka Pandya Sofia Kostiunina Jaap Bastiaansen Sangwook Lee Nandini Rastogi Safiya Rishabh Singh #Founders #visionary #builders

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Fellow mentors! This post is for you 🌸 Climate tech founders' growth journey is not an obvious one. As mentors, supporting them in a way aligned with the impact we aim for, is not an easy task. #UnderStatement Common startup playbook cannot be the only way forward. So… Because Techstars Sustainability Paris hub is genuinely committed to giving back to its mentors, they gave me the green light to go ahead and create something special as community mentor lead 🔥 Introducing: ▶️ Climate Tech: A new playbook towards life-centered growth ☀️☀️ We co-designed this unique workshop, tailored for your needs and questions, together with 🦓 Moh Al-Haifi expert in growth marketing for impact focused businesses! ✅ Join us for inspiration: hear why it's time to rethink the building blocks of business models and growth in Climate tech startups. ✅ Join us for concrete tactics and fresh ideas: discover how you can leverage "life-centered" growth and communication strategies in your work with your founders. ✅ Join us with a "personal growth" mindset: Ample time will be allowed for questions and recent examples. Logistics: Tuesday April 30th, 5-6 pm CET (+ an extra 30 min for questions and further exploration), online A word about my co-host: Moh Al-Haifi is a social entrepreneur and growth marketer looking at marketing from a regenerative lens. After working within the agency, innovation and startup world as a marketer for over 10 years, he founded and now runs the impact focused growth marketing agency, Zebra Growth. Moh has worked with a variety of social and climate tech startups globally, supporting them to grow with a new type of playbook that is future-fit and aligned with a life-centered economy! Interested? Link available by DM Thank you to Rebecca Ravenni Raphaele Leyendecker Fabbri for saying YES to this embryo of idea last autumn! Photo: luxurious wisteria at my daddy’s garden which embody for me efforts, care and new hope 🌸 #ImpactInvesting #SystemsChange #SharingIsCaring

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🎉 Phlair 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 €𝟭𝟰.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! To combat climate change, it's crucial that we significantly cut global emissions and remove CO2 from the atmosphere on a massive scale. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀? To limit global warming to below 1.5°C, or even 2°C, we need to extract approximately 500-900 billion tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere by 2100. Direct Air Capture (DAC) has the potential to play a key role, but until now, high costs, energy demands, and manufacturability have hindered widespread implementation. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Phlair’s pioneering hydrolyzer-based system uses readily available components that require far less energy, making it compatible with renewable energy sources. This innovation reduces costs and enhances scalability—a significant breakthrough in CO2 capture technology. Welcome aboard Planet A Ventures, Malte Feucht, Paul Teufel, and Steffen Garbe! We're excited to support your mission alongside Extantia, Verve Ventures, Atlantic Labs, Counteract, and UnternehmerTUM. See you at B&P next week, if you're around! 👉 read more on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/dueBUmWS

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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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🌍 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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Climate tech investing in Europe is on the rise and I have to say that it's more fund than I ever expected. If you are curious about the stage of climate innovations and the most promising approaches to lowering global greenhouse gas emissions, we will be discussing a few learnings at the DDC Investor Summit in the beautiful city of Prague.

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B Corp Certification is increasingly important for companies aiming to go public or expand into global and regional markets. Achieving this certification demonstrates a company’s commitment to high social and environmental standards, transparency, and accountability. For companies preparing for listing, B Corp Certification can serve as a powerful differentiator in the eyes of investors, consumers, and stakeholders who are increasingly prioritizing sustainable and ethical business practices. Additionally, having this certification can open doors to responsible investment funds and global partnerships, as more organizations seek to align themselves with companies that are purpose-driven. B Corp status signals that a company not only focuses on profit but also on making a positive impact, which is especially appealing in today's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)-focused market. This credibility can help companies tap into new markets and gain the trust of global customers who are looking for responsible brands. Please contact me if need any assistance. Cheers

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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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We have an another lineup of star investors for MELT. Let me introduce 23 amazing VCs and Angels ! ☞ Stedde Capital Sector: Biotech, B2C, B2B ☞ The Collective Sector: Fintech ☞ Muivona Capital Sector: Healthtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, AI, E-commerce, B2B ☞ Touring Capital | AI SaaS Fund Sector: SaaS, B2B, AI ☞ Forum Ventures Sector: Fintech, Climate tech, Govtech, Legaltech, Cybersecurity, AI, B2B, SaaS ☞ Plain Sight Capital Sector: Fintech, Insurtech, Retailtech, Legaltech, Govtech, Adtech ☞ Fantastocker INC Sector: Fintech ☞ Biran Capital Sector: Fintech ☞ Lynx Ventures Sector: Fintech, Proptech, Legaltech, AI ☞ CLNM Capital Sector: Fintech ☞ Brilliant Minds Sector: AI, Fintech, Climate tech, Retailtech, Biotech, Neurotech ☞ Woodside Capital Partners Sector: Adtech, E-commerce, B2B, B2C, SaaS ☞ Generous Ventures Sector: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate tech, Edtech, Insurtech, Proptech, Agtech, Govtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, Biotech, Adtech, Mobility, Cybersecurity, AI, B2C, Gaming, Web3, Robotics, AR/VR, Neurotech, Spacetech, B2B, E-commerce, SaaS ☞ 615.vc Sector: Spacetech ☞ seedlabs co / Harvard Sector: AI ☞ Bullpen Capital Sector: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate tech, Edtech, Proptech, Insurtech, Agtech, Govtech, Legaltech, Retailtech, Adtech, Biotech, Spacetech, Gaming, Web3, Mobility, Robotics, Cybersecurity, AR/VR, Neurotech, AI, B2C, B2B, SaaS, E-commerce ☞ Connecticut Innovations Sector: SaaS, B2C, B2B ☞ Matr (Matter) Ventures Sector: Fintech, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, Climate tech ☞ Sanctor Capital Sector: Web3, AI, AR/VR, Gaming ☞ Clockwork // 171 Ventures Sector: Fintech, AI ☞ W Ventures Sector: Fintech ☞ BASE64 Capital Sector: B2B, SaaS, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics ☞ Conscience VC Sector: Healthtech, AI, B2C Founders x Investors Dynamic Network 『MELT』 6/3 5pm https://lu.ma/ldbfgkez 【💎VIP Sponsored】 ​Bradley Kam ​・Founded 2 companies Unstoppable Domains & Talkable ・Raised over $70M ・Unstoppable Domains recently raised $65M in a Series A round led by Pantera Capital, reaching a $1B valuation. Aquibur Rahman ​Founder of Mailmodo, has received funding from Sequoia and is an alum of Y Combinator S21 ​Nathan Stevenson ​CEO and Founder of ForwardLane Inc. has been featured by Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and American Banker ​Rene Anziani & Leevar Williams ​Founded by MIT alumni, APrime Technology Technology is an elite team of experienced engineers, product managers, and data experts intent on helping startups build innovative products that matter. Our customers operate in complex, data-driven, highly regulated industries such as quantitative finance, healthtech, fintech, and edtech. We have received 400+ registrations. ​・76 VC and Angel Investors ​・280+ Founders/CEOs ​3 Series D companies ​2 Series C companies ​6 Series B companies ​35 Series A companies ​15 Pre-Series A companies ​106 Seed companies ​146 Pre-Seed companies ​26 Bootstrap companies ​50+ Executives Meet at us MELT!

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Insightful look into bioplatform strategy, and what it takes to raise a Series A from my partner, Omri Amirav-Drory: https://lnkd.in/dFv7GbF6

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Taking a regenerative approach to business/leadership is not a "checkbox" activity. How you "get there" and what it "looks like" is unique depending on the company. In fact, the exercise of enforcing a standard checklist of activities that must be completed to be regenerative is NOT regenerative in itself. The article Cordell Jacks refers to below is brilliant - it really describes the desired approach we are trying to model at Regenerative Capital Group.

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