Techstars Sustainability Paris’ Post

👩💻Join our 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 tomorrow👨💻 Learn more about Techstars programs worldwide! Connect with our Investment Associate, Rebecca Ravenni, in this AMA online session. Founders from all over the world will receive information and insights about Techstars Sustainability Paris and our upcoming September program. Some 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 for you: 1. How does the acceleration program schedule looks like? 2. Which are your selection criteria for impact-driven companies? 3. How can my startup interact with your +4K mentors network? 4. What are top-tier VCs going to ask us in your VC Office Hours? And other questions about 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, of course. 🗓️Add it to your calendar for tomorrow, Friday May 10th 👉 https://lnkd.in/dihG9HqV 🌏And remember these are the last days to apply for our next program 👉 Apply here https://bit.ly/4d8yKt7 See you tomorrow✨ Audun | Raphaele | Lucia | Elif

🥇 Maximize your impact as a Gold Sponsor at the Emerald Summit 2024, happening in New York City this September! 🥇 This year’s theme is focused on boosting venture capital and project finance for climate startups, especially those led by women in sustainability, inclusion, education, and technology sectors. GOLD SPONSORS: For a contribution of USD 50,000, here’s what’s in it for you: 🌟 Brand Visibility: Get your logo on our marketing materials, website, and event collaterals. 🌟 Networking Opportunities: Access the attendee list, including names, companies, job titles, and emails. 🌟 Exclusive Benefits: - 1 exhibit booth (20x20) for your sales representative - 1 midday keynote speaking seat - 4 additional full-day FREE summit passes for your team - Present 1 out of 3 awards on the stage at the summit - Present about your brand for 5 minutes during the awards segment - 1 professionally recorded and edited video capturing your full keynote speaking session - 1 exclusive invitation to our small group executive dinner - 20% (summit) discount code for your community Join a community of startup founders, C-Suite executives, impact investors, and policy experts, and showcase your commitment to sustainability. 💡 Secure your spot now! For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gchjy89u #emeraldsummit2024 #climateimpact #emeraldsummit #business #businessnetworking #networking # #sustainability #makeadifference #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #ESG #walletmax #walletmaxevents #walletmaxhub #ecobusinessnetwork #sustainabilityevent #network #event

The global water crisis is reaching critical levels, with over 80% of wastewater worldwide discharged untreated into the environment, impacting public health, ecosystems, and economies. This alarming reality is not only a challenge for emerging economies but also for developed regions facing infrastructure gaps and increasing water stress. At Fluid Analytics.Ai, we are committed to addressing this crisis through innovative solutions like AI-driven infrastructure management and real-time monitoring. By working with cities like San Francisco, Singapore, Mumbai, Santiago, and others globally, we aim to help transform urban water infrastructure, reduce pollution, and support sustainable growth. As leaders convene to tackle climate and water issues, we’re reminded of the urgency to act collectively to safeguard this precious resource for future generations. #3Space #Sustainability #Collaboration #ImpactInvestment #Innovation #FutureForward #WaterCrisis #Sustainability #AIForGood #COP29

🌍 Wrapping up an incredible week of climate innovation in NYC! 🌍 This week, we had the privilege of hosting the first intensive for cohort 5 of Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme, where a talented cohort of UK-based climate tech companies dove headfirst into the U.S. market. It’s been a rewarding experience to see months of planning come to life and to watch these founders take full advantage of the opportunities ahead. Here’s what we explored this week, among other topics: Customer Discovery & Value Propositions: We worked through identifying their biggest assumptions and refining their value propositions. Federal, State, and Local Regulatory Landscape: We hosted insightful sessions on navigating resources at all levels of government for those committed to driving the climate transition. U.S. Communication Styles: We explored the nuances between UK and U.S. business practices to improve cross-market communication. Mock Pitch Teardown: Companies gained an invaluable behind-the-scenes look at how VCs make investment decisions. I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished and deeply thankful to all the speakers, mentors, and participants who made this week a success. The collaboration between Urban Future Lab, Greentown Labs, and Innovate UK is paving the way for meaningful, global impact in clean tech, and I’m excited to support these companies on this journey. #ClimateTech #CleanGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability

Are you a female founder leading a cleantechtech business that’s ready to grow? Great to see more accelerator's aimed at bringing more women into entrepreneurship and level the playing field - The Female Founder Accelerator is designed by Barclays Eagle Labs and AccelerateHER to support 100 female founders poised for growth. Over nine weeks of masterclasses, you’ll learn about marketing strategies, sales and negotiation, financial management and building a team. Once you feel you are investment ready, feel free to loop back to us here at Greenbackers investment Capital for investment and private capital support. Who is the programme for? The accelerator is designed for ventures beyond the ‘idea’ stage. This means: - You’ve created or are close to creating your minimal viable product (MVP) - You’re ready to bring your product to market or have already - You have ambitions to scale and raise investment in the next 12 to 18 months - You operate within key technology and innovation sectors. Mark Hannigan Robert Hokin Andrew Smith

Big news! 📣 The Upright Project x Slush just published their first impact report. They set out to answer one question: What kind of companies are we building out of Europe today? And how do we make sure we support the founders that can truly change the world for the better. WHAT’S THE DEAL?👇 The report analyses six companies speaking on stage this year. It’s a snapshot of the ecosystem today and a case study for Upright’s impact analysis, which looks beyond traditional ESG metrics to evaluate the wider systemic impact of a product versus another. WHY IS IT EXCITING?👇 Because while we’re talking more and more about ‘impact’ in the startup community, we need to make sure we are talking about the same thing. It’s great to see the team’s approach become a new impact standard for the wider startup community. 👀 Catch co-founder Annu on stage in December! Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dc9jzKa3

🤔 Thinking about applying to the TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation, but still have questions? We have the answers! Here are a few FAQs. Find all the answers here: https://lnkd.in/emncJZdf Q: Why Choose TechQuartier's Ecosystem?  With over 30 corporate partners, TechQuartier offers an exclusive platform to connect with leaders eager to discover your innovative solutions. Our experience with founders ensures you're in capable hands, and poised for success. Q: Do We Offer Partnerships with Potential Customers?  Absolutely! Our corporate partners are not just sponsors; they're potential customers actively seeking to collaborate with startups like yours. Q: What Kind of Investors Can You Expect?  Expect to meet a diverse group of investors, including VCs, Business Angels, and partners ING Deutschland, Helaba, Deloitte and Baker McKenzie Deutschland, all looking to invest in promising green solutions. Q: What's the Time Commitment?  Understanding the busy schedules of founders, the Accelerator is designed to minimize on-site commitments in Frankfurt. Due to the structure of our accelerator, attendance is required in every event unless stated differently.  Q: What are the Team Participation Requirements?  We require only one team member to be present for the program. If you're unable to attend but your colleague can, that’s perfectly acceptable. Q: What are the Costs and Equity?  The program is completely free, with no hidden costs at the end. Moreover, we do not take equity. Your commitment to participate in the outlined dates is all that's required. You only need to pay for transportation and lodging. The Accelerator is also partially publicly funded by the State of Hessen. 👍 Good? NOW APPLY! https://lnkd.in/exVVba4R #greenbuilding #greenenergy #esg #sustainablefinance #proptech

Let’s meet up at these events! 👇 The coming weeks are full of impact- and technology-driven events again and the 4impact capital team cannot wait to meet new ground-breaking entrepreneurs, catch up with old friends and be inspired by ecosystem experts. Here’s a selection of the events we’re attending in the Netherlands: 🔌 PYM - the Conscious Investors' Community: Kansen in de Energietransitie on February 28 where Ali Najafbagy will be discussing investing in the energy transition alongside respectable private investors from the climate tech space. 💻 Techleap’s State of Dutch Tech on March 6 where we will dive deep into the current buzz of the technology ecosystem of the lowlands! 🌱 BAN Arnhem-Nijmegen Pitch Event on March 12 where Victor Straatman will connect with innovation leaders from the east of the Netherlands. Are you planning on going to one of these events? Please shoot us a message! Otherwise, let’s schedule a (virtual) coffee instead ☕ Do you want to stay up-to-date on our event calendar? Sign up for our newsletter on our website: https://www.4impact.vc/  #venturecapital #vc #impactinvesting #tech4good #impact #software #sustainability  #tech #startup #growthcapital #stateofdutchtech #bann #pym #climatetech #angelinvestor

Traditional venture building just isn't enough anymore... Here's why: Traditional venture builders have a tendency to work in their own bubbles, missing out on the magic that happens when different sectors team up. Not to mention, this siloed approach can limit how far solutions can go, especially when global challenges are so interconnected and need to be tackled on multiple fronts at once. So if not traditional venture building, then what? Cue the #systemicapproach. Discover how you can take the systemic approach to venture building in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/esnytzxE #VentureBuilding #Enviu #Impact

Is ChangeNow just another feel-good event? 🌍🤔 Left ChangeNow with a renewed sense of energy and optimism last week. The innovations and the positive vibes were contageous. 🚀 However this week-end’s reflection brings critical questions: - “We’re on the path to net zero, just stay the course” vs. “The essence lies in the speed of execution.” A paradox within a single panel. What’s the real urgency? 🏃♂️💨 - “Europe and France are talent-rich, just waiting for investments” vs. “Impact investments flourish in developing nations.” The investment conundrum: regional growth or global impact? 💸🌏 - Impact VCs pledge for stakeholder-centric governance, but ROI dominates investor pitches, focusing on their blockbusters rather than portfolio success rates. Are we investing in true change or just in profits? 💼📈 The debate over investment model shifts and the gap between impact funds and traditional capital prompts deep thought. Are we on the brink of change, or is it just rhetoric? Entrepreneurs are encouraged to create lifelong businesses with passion, yet the extractive nature of VC persists. Tech VCs, driven by timelines, predictable risks, and ROI demands, favor SaaS ventures, often at the expense of employee well-being. Impact VC isn’t charity, but can we address issues with the same extractive methods that caused them? Is it time to rethink banking institutional roles? As with the good intentions proclaimed on International Women’s Day, March 8th, which often aren’t followed by concrete actions on the very next days, let’s not allow ChangeNow to follow the same pattern. With €300M pledged for impact initiatives, let’s ensure these commitments lead to tangible change. It’s time for optimism to catalyze action. Share your insights—are we truly evolving, or just nurturing comforting illusions? 💬✨ Bruno Bonnell; Benoit BAZIN; Clara Chappaz; HealthCap Africa; Sabine Flechet; Maike Kauffmann; Christian Sigmund; Astrid Leyssens; Patrick Knodel #ChangeNow #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #VC