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“It’s important to always ‘be raising’ – even when you’re not.” At Raaise, we believe in Always Be Raising (ABR). But let’s be clear: this isn’t about constantly pitching for capital. ABR is about building relationships, sharing progress, and creating accountability—long before your next round. For pro-planet founders, where stakes are high and timelines tight, ABR can mean the difference between a seamless raise and a scramble for funds. The Two Sides of ABR 1. Actively Raising This is the obvious part: meetings, calls, due diligence, and pitching. You’ve set a goal, and you’re executing a structured process. But here’s the catch: active fundraising is easier when you’ve mastered the second part of ABR. 2. Passively Fundraising The best founders don’t just show up when they need cash—they cultivate relationships over time. This means identifying potential investors for future rounds, engaging regularly, and keeping the conversation warm. One of the most effective ways to passively fundraise? Investor updates. By sending monthly or quarterly updates, you: Showcase progress. Build trust. Stay accountable. The average investor-founder relationship lasts 8-10 years. Starting early makes the decision to write a check a lot easier when the time comes. Momentum is Everything Anyone who’s raised before knows how rounds come together: No one wants to invest until someone commits. Once you land a lead, the rest of the round falls into place. This dynamic makes ABR crucial. Take the Path of Least Resistance Capital is harder to secure these days, but it’s still within reach for founders who focus their energy on the right investors. Don’t waste time chasing investors that don't align with your mission. Instead, prioritise building relationships with investors who truly believe in your vision and are ready to support your journey. Secure the capital you need, take the path of least resistance, and get back to what matters most—building your startup. How Raaise Makes ABR Simple Raaise was designed with ABR in mind. Whether you’re actively raising or simply building for the future, our platform helps you: Track Investor Engagement: Build and manage your pipeline efficiently. Streamline Updates: Share progress with investors in seconds, keeping the conversation alive. Build Trust Over Time: Let potential investors see your traction and resilience firsthand. Many founders credit their investor updates as the single biggest reason they’ve successfully raised capital. Start Writing Your Story Today ABR isn’t just about raising capital—it’s about creating opportunities and momentum that make fundraising a natural next step, not a desperate sprint. So start writing your investor updates. Build those relationships. Share your progress. With Raaise, we’ll help you stay organised, connected, and ready for whatever comes next. Ready to simplify your fundraising journey? Start Your 14-Day Free Trial ? Raaise.co

🌎 3 stand-out quotes & startups from yesterday's Blue Earth Summit Forum (where planet positive businesses and impact investors meet) Quotes: 1️⃣ "The blue economy is the most important sector to invest in because it is earth's life support system and it has unbelievable untapped business potential." Chris Gorell Barnes from Ocean 14 Capital 2️⃣ “2024 has been horrible…everyone seems to be running out of cash but at least the valuations are now more realistic.” Roger Wade from Boxfund VC 3️⃣ “Non impact brands won’t exist in 10-15 years. Coke & co will die because they’re not kind to people and planet.” Jessica Sue Rasmussen DipWSET from Two Magnolias Venture Capital Startups... 1️⃣ Reboxed® is tackling e-waste by offering premium refurbished smartphones (think Backmarket but full service). Their rigorous 70-point TechCheck certification ensures each device meets high standards, providing consumers with affordable, like-new gadgets. By extending the lifespan of electronic devices, Reboxed is reducing environmental impact, promoting sustainable consumption and growing! Founder > Phil Kemish 2️⃣ UrbanChain is the leading provider of Peer-to-Peer energy exchange services in the UK. Using integrated blockchain and AI, the energy exchange matches generators of renewable energy and consumers on a half hourly basis. Revenue up from £2.3m in 2023 to £25m in 2024! Founder Somayeh Taheri 3️⃣ Algapelago is developing offshore kelp farms, or "algapelagos," to harness seaweed as a low-carbon biomass. Their cultivation of native brown seaweeds in the Celtic Sea supports regenerative agriculture and various applications, from food to biomaterials. By rewilding oceans, Algapelago contributes to carbon sequestration and marine biodiversity. Founder > Olly Hicks View these Blue Earth 100 startups and more, now all fundraising on Raaise > https://lnkd.in/er4rQuFH + great to see so many friends from the pro-planet business community! Nice Shoreditch venue too Protein Studios

🌍 3 (out of 50+) inspiring Climate Startups I discovered this week: building scalable solutions and profitable businesses 🌟 1️⃣ SamudraOceans – Harnessing Seaweed for Carbon Capture & more. Samudra Oceans is revolutionising the blue carbon ecosystem by integrating robotics and AI to scale seaweed cultivation. Their innovative approach not only captures atmospheric carbon (on average 30x more than trees) but also mitigates ocean acidification, supports biodiversity, and improves water quality. Operating from the coasts of Scotland to Jamaica, Samudra is empowering coastal communities and creating sustainable jobs, all while aiming to remove 1 gigatonne of carbon from the atmosphere by 2033. 🌊 Connect > Oritsebawo Paul Ikpobe + Joyeeta Das (pictured with team below) Discovered at Rebel Book Club + Climate Connection 2️⃣ Concrete4Change – The Revolution in Construction Materials Concrete is responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, but Concrete4Change has cracked a game-changing tech: carbon-capturing concrete. Yes, concrete that stores CO2 instead of emitting it! 🏗️ They're paving the way (literally) to a net-zero construction future. Massive impact potential here. Connect > Dalraj Nijjar Discovered at London Climate Technology Show 3️⃣ Ogoori – Transforming Ocean Plastic into a Circular Economy Ogoori is tackling ocean plastic pollution by upcycling ownerless marine plastic into traceable, reusable materials. Their innovative "Material as a Service" model ensures that the recycled plastic remains in a closed-loop system, preventing it from returning to the ocean. By collaborating with beach cleanup organizations and utilizing blockchain technology for traceability, Ogoori is turning waste into valuable resources while supporting environmental restoration. cc Waterhaul Connect Lars Urheim + Eirik Helgesen Discovered at VOYAGERS.io Have you come across any other climate pioneers recently? 👇 Looking to invest in or raise funds for climate startups. Check out Raaise > raaise.co Connect with me + Amy Carter-James :) Next week I'll be at Blue Earth Summit Forum in London. See you there! #ClimateInnovation #Startups #Sustainability #Impact

UrbanChain have 10x'd their revenue from £2.5m to £25m+ in the last 12 months and they are profitable… Tune in to this new Blue Earth Podcast episode to hear how Somayeh Taheri has done it - Search 'Blue Earth' wherever you download your pods or go to link in comments. In this episode we dive into: Somayeh's story Why UrbanChain was launched The key to its success And the future ambition (its HUGE). Every time I log on to LinkedIn I see another announcement for another award UrbanChain has won… ...#BE100 - Winner from 1100 applicants ... Deloitte's - Clean Tech & Women in Leadership awards ... plus 3rd in Deloitte's #UKFast50 Ranking (as a result of their 8,810% growth rate over the last 3 years) UrbanChain is a radical disruptor in the energy market and we at Blue Earth Summit love helping them with awareness, commercial opportunities and raising funds… They are currently raising their Series B and will be at our investment Forum (3rd+4th December) It is radical disruption in the energy market that will have an incredibly positive impact on our planet! Amazing company and team: Charlie Parry, Ben Afia, Jacob Milner.

Not COP. The Pavilion of the People > https://lnkd.in/eNPNVdBz

It’s been a huge few weeks here... For the last couple of years, Ben Keene's been raving about the Blue Earth Summit; “THE best climate event in the UK”. It's simply awesome for gathering inspiring people committed to creating real change. Last week, they took it to the next level with 7,000 attendees and 1,000+ startups applying to pitch—resulting in an insanely high quality top BE100, of which 30 pitched live. The real magic of Blue Earth is that it’s not just about the event—it’s about building lasting impact and connection long after. And that’s where we come in! We’re thrilled to have kicked off our first grey-label partnership with Blue Earth Summit, launching a custom fundraising platform (powered by Raaise) to help the BE100 raise. We couldn’t have asked for a more aligned partner to start this journey! Collectively, these game-changing startups are raising £680M (AUD $1.3 billion) to scale planet-positive solutions. 🌍 So, enormous congrats to the Blue Earth Summit team on an incredible event and to each BE100 startup; Seed winner > Library of Things Growth winner > Reboxed® Scale winner > UrbanChain Plus many more, including Earth Cubs, 🌱 Rightcharge Desolenator, Riversimple, and more—for making it—Check out the BE100 in the link below. Congrats again to Freddie O'Shea, Guy Hayler, Linley Lewis - we love working with you. Plus, huge thanks to Dominic Jackman for the Herculean effort and, of course, Neal Carter-James and Ben Keene - the dream team.

A big week for us as we started our partnership as the funding platform powering the incredible Blue Earth Summit businesses and investors.

Congrats to Rightcharge + all the Blue Earth Summit finalists. Now powered by Raaise 🤩

A planet positive solution a day keeps the emissions at bay... #8 Zedify is part of the Blue Earth Summit 100 > Decarbonizes last-mile urban delivery using tech-driven microhubs and e-cargobikes, optimizing routes to lower costs and improve flexibility Go straight to pitch > https://lnkd.in/eEKvUSrh Problem: Traditional last-mile deliveries rely heavily on vans and HGVs, which contribute to urban congestion, pollution, and inefficient logistics. The growing demand for online retail deliveries exacerbates these issues. Solution: Zedify employs a tech-driven system that utilises microhubs as gateways to urban environments, shifting freight from vans and HGVs to e-cargobikes. Team: Rob King Fundraising Stage: Seed Why Invest? The UK market for online retail deliveries is expanding rapidly, projected to reach £92.5 billion by 2029, with £35 billion serviceable by Zedify. This presents a significant opportunity to capture market share with Zedify's more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective delivery solution. ----- #BlueEarth100 business. Each day we feature one of these climate solutions! These companies represent the future of innovation, from sustainable energy to regenerative agriculture, climate tech, nature recovery and beyond. Explore the full BE100 cohort on Raaise here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMy38Nkh In London on the 16-18 October, see you there > https://lnkd.in/dHC7sYwd #InnovationForGood #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #BlueEarthSummit #BE100

A planet positive solution a day keeps the emissions at bay... #7 Desolenator is part of the Blue Earth Summit 100 > Produces 1,000 m3 of freshwater daily from saline water using renewable energy, offering a sustainable solution for water-scarce regions and industries. Go straight to pitch > https://lnkd.in/eUZ7hQCR Problem: Global freshwater resources are under immense strain due to climate change, population growth, and industrial demands. By 2030, 40% of global water demand will exceed supply, causing high water stress in many regions. Industrial operations face significant risks, including regulatory, reputational, and supply chain disruptions due to water scarcity. Solution: Desolenator's system is flexible, scalable, and can process varying salinity levels. It features circular brine management, zero toxic chemicals, and remote monitoring for optimized performance. Team: Alexei Levene, Alp Katalan Fundraising Stage: Series A Why Invest? Revolutionise water management for industries and municipalities operating in water-scarce areas. By offering a renewable energy-powered desalination solution, Desolenator addresses critical water supply issues, enhances sustainability, and meets increasing regulatory demands for water resource management. ----- Desolenator #BlueEarth100 business. Each day we feature one of these climate solutions! These companies represent the future of innovation, from sustainable energy to regenerative agriculture, climate tech, nature recovery and beyond. Explore the full BE100 cohort on Raaise here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMy38Nkh In London on the 16-18 October, see you there > https://lnkd.in/dHC7sYwd #InnovationForGood #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #BlueEarthSummit #BE100