Low Carbon Innovation Fund

RheEnergise, a portfolio company supported by Turquoise International’s Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2), recently welcomed key stakeholders and potential clients to their cutting-edge HD Hydro demonstrator project in Devon. Notable attendees included Mercia Power, Ltd, a leading provider of flexible power response services and a dedicated supporter of HD Hydro, as well as Caroline Carroll from Cornwall Council, who provided valuable insights on advancing clean energy initiatives in the south-west.   RheEnergise was recently selected by Sifted as one of the '58 startups to watch', from pre-seed to Series A, in their latest smart grid report.   Learn more about RheEnergise’s progress by signing up for their newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ecpaJr6V.   #CleanEnergy #Innovation #HDHydro #LowCarbonInvestment #LCIF2

  Backed by #LCIF2, Connected Energy has further strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Ben Hill as chairman. Hill, whose impressive career includes senior roles at Tesla, Trina, and BP, brings extensive expertise as both an industry leader and entrepreneur in renewable energy and storage.   Connected Energy is at the forefront of using second-life EV batteries for applications such as grid resilience, EV charging hubs, and renewable energy optimisation. These innovations play a critical role in advancing the circular economy. Under Hill’s leadership, the company is well-positioned to scale its impact, meet growing demand across Europe, and deepen partnerships with key players like Nissan and Volvo.   Read more: https://shorturl.at/SDfkr   #EnergyStorage #SecondLifeBatteries #CircularEconomy #SustainableEnergy #EVCharging #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #GreenTech #BatteryRecycling #GridResilience #FutureOfEnergy #ConnectedEnergy #LowCarbonSolutions

#LCIF2 investee business ADAPTAVATE has announced the appointment of Tim Myatt as Head of Sales. With extensive experience in the built environment, including key roles at Build Aviator (Saint-Gobain), Tim brings a proven track record of helping architects, developers, and contractors elevate their projects. At ADAPTAVATE he will focus on expanding the customer network and driving growth as the company scales its impact. The past year has been transformative for ADAPTAVATE with a 45% revenue increase from the Breathaplasta range, which includes Thermal, Universal, and Smooth products. As the company aims to be in every builder’s merchant within three years, Tim’s expertise will be instrumental in achieving this vision. Read more: https://shorturl.at/6WKaQ   #SustainableConstruction #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Adaptavate

🌟 Huge congratulations to #LCIF2 portfolio company SaveMoneyCutCarbon for being shortlisted as Consultancy of the Year at the edie Awards 2025! This recognition celebrates the company’s incredible efforts in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help businesses cut costs while reducing their environmental impact. We wish the team the very best at the awards ceremony on Thursday 13 March, at the Intercontinental, London, The O2. 💚 #edieAwards #SustainabilityLeadership #PioneeringChange #SMCC #InvesteeNews

New podcast episode alert! The latest Talks with Turquoise International podcast highlights the groundbreaking work of Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), supported by the Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2. AEM’s innovative motors eliminate rare earth metals, reduce costs, and simplify recycling processes, all while improving vehicle efficiency. With backing from a £23M Series A funding round including LCIF2, Par Equity, Legal & General and Barclays, AEM is supporting the global growth in the electric vehicle sector and doing so on a more sustainable manner. 🎧 Discover more about this exciting green tech innovation: https://shorturl.at/oFhNe #LowCarbon #GreenTech #EVInnovation #ImpactInvesting #ElectricVehicles 

The packaging waste crisis is mounting, with solutions to the problem ever more critical. Guy Newcombe, CEO of #LCIF2 portfolio company Archipelago Technology Group Ltd, shares how innovative Powerdrop™ coating technology is revolutionising food packaging by enabling the substitution of sustainable, bio-based materials for plastics. With support from LCIF2, the company is scaling up to meet global demand and planning international expansion. Discover more about Archipelago’s mission to tackle plastic waste in this article from Circular magazine: https://lnkd.in/eWD8zvh5   #SustainablePackaging #Innovation #ClimateAction #PackagingSolutions #InvesteeNews

Seating innovation is a hot topic in business class travel. #LCIF2 investee Unum Aircraft Seating has been spotlighted in the latest edition of PAX International Magazine.   In this issue, Alan McInnes, Unum’s VP of Business Development, addresses three key topics: supply chain and capacity challenges, the importance of lightweight materials, and the ongoing debate of doors versus no doors.   Founded by industry expert Chris Brady, Unum was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of airlines, procurement teams, designers, and engineers alike. By challenging the status quo, Unum aims to eliminate common pain points like delayed deliveries, rigid service, and a profit-over-people mindset.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZCHPStE.   #SeatingInnovation #BusinessClass #AirlineDesign

🌍 Jiva’s Crowdcube Campaign is now LIVE! 🚀 We’re beyond excited to share that Jiva Materials Ltd has officially launched our Crowdcube campaign! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKiZ8Wbf 📣 Be part of our mission to tackle carbon and electronic waste with Soluboard®, the world’s first fully recyclable PCB substrate. 💡 The momentum is building – we’ve already secured over £120k in commitments, with follow-on investment from Turquoise International and contributions from PCB industry leaders, including the ICAPE Group. We’re excited for you to join us on this journey! 🌱 Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more: bit.ly/3u8ZTH0 #Crowdcube #Crowdfunding #Sustainability #Innovation #Investment #PCB #Electronics

Exciting news from #LCIF investee ADAPTAVATE , which has secured a £1 million grant from Innovate UK. Over a two-year project, Adaptavate will partner with York’s Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) to develop a cost model and define production facility specifications, aimed at optimising performance, manufacturability, and material suitability. This initiative will support the global expansion of Adaptavate’s technology, making it more cost-competitive and boosting its carbon removal capabilities.   Read more: https://shorturl.at/OJG76   #SustainableInnovation #InnovateUK #BDC #Adaptavate #Breathaboard

📣 International press coverage alert for #LCIF2 investee company, RheEnergise! The company was recently featured in an article by Canada’s National Observer. RheEnergise is revolutionising the landscape of energy storage with its innovative approach to pumped hydro storage.   The company was recently selected by Sifted as one of the '58 startups to watch', from pre-seed to Series A, in their latest smart grid report.   Read more here: https://shorturl.at/zeDSi.   #CleanEnergy #HydroStorage #SustainableTech #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #ClimateTech