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We are thrilled to announce that Milltrust International has been honoured with the prestigious award for Best Fund House – #Impact 2024, by AsianInvestor. Congratulations to our incredible team for this monumental achievement and a big shoutout to all the fellow AsianInvestor #ESG Excellence award winners BNP Paribas Asset Management, Robeco FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business. Your contributions are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for our global community. Embarking on New Horizons of Impactful Investment: Leveraging this momentum, we are excited to unveil two new groundbreaking initiatives by Milltrust Ventures that further our commitment to impactful investment: #GreenEarthVentures:  With an unwavering focus on sustainable innovation, Green Earth Ventures is set to revolutionise food production, waste management, and resource efficiency through high-potential, late-seed, and Series A companies that are spearheading a cleaner, healthier future for our planet. #FutureHealth: Dedicated to transforming healthcare, Future Health focuses on the science of ageing and diagnostics to enable early detection and management of illness. From breakthroughs in cancer detection to the integration of AI, telehealth, and digital mental health solutions, the fund invests in high-potential late-seed and Series A companies that are at the forefront of the future of medical technology, impacting lives and shaping a healthier tomorrow for all. A United Vision for a #OneHealth World: These initiatives are pillars of our 'One Health' narrative, linking human health with environmental sustainability and the well-being of our planet. Join Us on This Journey: We invite professional investors who share our vision of a sustainable and healthy future to connect. Together, we can turn the tide, making significant impacts through investments that matter. info@milltrust.com Simon Hopkins Henry S. Harry Paul CELINE L. Eric Anderson Gary Dugan Gary Thornton Rishabh Koradia Jean-Marc Champagne Sam Hilton East West Private Wealth Bernard Ng https://lnkd.in/emKQZ5vu

A phenomenal achievement to see Milltrust International up there with some of the biggest names in the industry. A huge shout out to the team for their continued commitment to decarbonisation. The only material change we can effect in our lifetime is to drive capital to those companies that are at the forefront of new technologies that will make the world more sustainable. Our unique deep green screen ensure we are backing those business who are on this trajectory #wastetoenergy #alternativeenergy #electricvehicles #batterystorage #plantbasedprotein #diagnostics #recycling #circulareconony #esg #unpri #wwf #bnpparibas Bolder Group BNP Paribas

  A Remarkable Beginning for Summit: Market Adoption Exceeds Expectations Three weeks after the launch of Summit, we are thrilled and deeply encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive market response. From some of the largest funds in Europe to Swiss family offices and US challenger banks, there is an extraordinary interest in what we are building. These potential partners are eager to allocate over $2 billion in funding, underscoring the immense confidence in our vision. In parallel, we have successfully onboarded more than €50 million in high-quality deal flow, a testament to the calibre of companies recognising the unique opportunity that Summit provides. Although these are early days, the traction we've achieved highlights the strength of the market's belief in our approach. Our immediate focus now is on identifying and curating 50 high-quality companies, from seed to Series B, with exponential growth potential. These will be carefully presented to our network of Summit Funders, ensuring a match between visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking investors. We are deeply grateful for the momentum we've gained so far and remain committed to delivering outstanding results as we move forward on this exciting journey. https://www.summit.deals/

5 days to go! 📣 Join us for an exclusive session with Hozefa Abbas, Partner in Investments at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, and Qhalisa Khan from Active Impact Investments. 💸 We will explore how EDC supports early-stage cleantech companies and helps angel investors fuel their portfolios. Learn how EDC can accelerate innovation in cleantech while managing risk, enabling Canadian startups to scale globally. 🌟 The session will focus on impact investing through a cleantech lens. The discussion will dive into impact investing and active impact. Active Impact Investments will discuss its mission in the climate tech space and how these efforts shape the impact investment landscape. 🔥 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q02SQ5270 #AngelInvesting #InvestmentMeeting #AngelInvesting101

🌱 Three Years of SFDR: A Deep Dive into Article 9 with Three of Europe’s Leading Impact Investors. Aurum Impact just published an article to shed light on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (#SFDR) and its impact on Europe’s investment landscape. Since its introduction, SFDR has aimed to foster transparency, prevent greenwashing, and direct capital toward sustainable investments. But how has it shaped the practices of impact investors? In this article, our very own Florian Erber, alongside Lena Thiede from Planet A Ventures and Dr. Fabian Heilemann from AENU, dove deep into the challenges and opportunities of operating as Article 9 funds under SFDR. From institutional investor demand to the complexities faced by early-stage startups, this conversation sheds light on the evolving dynamics of sustainable finance. 💡 Key takeaway: Article 9 is more than a label—it’s a commitment to sustainability-driven strategies. But as we navigate the SFDR framework, it’s clear there’s room for improvement, to ease the burden for early-stage startups and to create a clearer definition of impact within the framework. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePEEWggP Thank you, Miki Yokoyama and Kelley Luyken, for including our perspective and ensuring our voice is part of this important discussion! And a special thank you to our SFDR expert, Johannes Wenger, for his invaluable contribution to how we look at SFDR and Impact Measurements at Ananda! 🙌 #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #SFDR #Article9 #ImpactFunds

The good, the bad, and the greenwashed. 🌍 Aurum Impact’s latest article explores SFDR and its implications for impact VCs, with insights from us at Ananda Impact Ventures as well as Planet A Ventures and AENU. Worth a look for anyone navigating sustainable finance. Want to share your thoughts or join the discussion? Let’s connect!

6 days to go! 🚨 Join us for an exclusive session with Hozefa Abbas, Partner in Investments at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, and Qhalisa Khan from Active Impact Investments. 💸 We will explore how EDC supports early-stage cleantech companies and helps angel investors fuel their portfolios. Learn how EDC can accelerate innovation in cleantech while managing risk, enabling Canadian startups to scale globally. The session will focus on impact investing through a cleantech lens. The discussion will dive into impact investing and active impact. Active Impact Investments will discuss its mission in the climate tech space and how these efforts shape the impact investment landscape. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q02SQ5270 #AngelInvesting #InvestmentMeeting #AngelInvesting101

If you’ve considered angel investing or curious about the asset class, I highly recommend joining us at #angelfest2024! You can learn more about this year’s programming lineup here. ⤵️

🚀 Join Us at the HVCA Investment Conference 2024! 🚀 We're excited to announce a panel discussion titled "CEE Tech Investments/Deals on the Rise" at this year’s HVCA Investment Conference. Despite global fluctuations in VC investments and the M&A market, the Central and Eastern European (CEE) tech sector has shown remarkable resilience over the past 3-5 years, with steady growth and exciting opportunities. 🌍📈 We’ve gathered leading tech-focused investors and industry experts to delve into this trend. They’ll share their insights on the driving forces behind the sustained momentum in CEE tech transactions, and what it means for your investment strategies moving forward. 💼💡 Moderator: Lenard Horgos – Partner at Absolvo Consulting Lenard has over 20 years of experience in VC/PE and M&A transactions, with a strong focus on Central Eastern European (CEE) scaleups in technology & innovation-driven industries. His expertise includes closed deals with exceptional firms such as Starschema, Balabit, Shoprenter, HelloPay, Parkl, Prefixbox, Continest, Logiscool or PingPong UX. He is a seasoned speaker, mentor, facilitator at workshops and former board member of HVCA. For more Information check out our website: https://lnkd.in/dYuezzab Register here: https://lnkd.in/dVGBB_at Event Link:https://lnkd.in/dtb_7nFi Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best and adapt your strategies to stay ahead of the curve! #HVCA2024 #InvestmentConference #CEETech #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #TechInvestments

Shout Out Thursday: Investing for Change For years, business success has been defined by the same old measures: profit, metrics, and ESG checklists. But something’s been missing, a deeper connection to the world we’re shaping.   Last week, at Investing for Change, hosted by UnLtd and Big Issue Invest, we saw that change is finally here. The room was filled with people rethinking what it means to build something meaningful. Ventures like Ultra Education and Kalda showed how purpose-driven businesses are leading not just creating impact, but thriving because of it.   The Growth Impact Fund brought the conversation to life, challenging us to see investment as more than a transaction. It’s a catalyst for change, proving that when businesses lead with purpose, they deliver not just financial returns but something far more valuable; real, measurable impact.   This isn’t just about business as usual. It’s about reimagining what success looks like and who it serves. The future isn’t ticking list, but building businesses that matter.   #ShoutOutThursday #InvestingForChange #PurposeDrivenBusiness #SocialImpact #GrowthWithPurpose