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As climate change reshapes the agricultural landscape, the southern UK is becoming increasingly suitable for vineyards. Major players are already acquiring land, preparing for this shift in wine production. This is where DRONEQUBE steps in. Our AI-powered drones will be the eyes in the sky, monitoring vineyards for any anomalies, delivering real-time insights to growers, and enabling precise interventions. With our technology, growers can reduce chemical usage and embrace more organic solutions, ensuring healthier crops and sustainable practices. We’re already in talks with several vineyards and growers for future collaborations. A huge thank you to Ahenk Dereli and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team, as well as the UK government, for recognizing us in their latest venture capital matchmaking initiative. Exciting times ahead! 🔗 Learn more about the opportunities in the UK here: https://lnkd.in/euvSz82E #DRONEQUBE #VineyardTech #AgricultureTech #Innovation #Sustainability #OrganicFarming #UKExpansion #ClimateChange

🤩 ExoMatter Raises €1.7 Million Pre-Seed Investment! 💰 ExoMatter, an alumni team of TechFounders and XPRENEURS Incubator programs, has secured €1.7 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Vanagon.vc, with support from Bayern Kapital, 212 NexT, Bloomhaus Ventures AG, ZAKA VC, and business angels from encourageventures e.V. ExoMatter leverages AI and quantum chemical modeling to revolutionize materials R&D, enabling companies to discover completely new materials optimized for performance, cost, and sustainability. Their solution accelerates the material development process by up to 90%, massively reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions, also making the process not only faster and more efficient but also significantly more environmentally friendly. 🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 "ExoMatter addresses one of the greatest challenges of our time: the search for new, more sustainable materials. With its AI-powered platform, the company offers a solution that allows materials to be found for specific applications in record time while minimizing the ecological footprint," said Susanne Fromm, co-founder of Vanagon Ventures alongside Sandro Stark and Axel Roitzsch. "This technology not only enhances companies' innovation capabilities but also prepares them for upcoming regulatory requirements, such as the EU Ecodesign Directive." 👏 Congratulations to the ExoMatter team! #StartupFunding #ClimateTech #SustainableInnovation

#SpotlightSunday: Meet the Green Tech Innovators Over the next 12 weeks, we’ll be introducing the incredible startups taking part in the accelerator programme we are delivering in partnership wtih Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc. Each company is working at the cutting edge of green technology, driving change, pushing boundaries, and looking for investment to make a real impact on the planet. 🌍 This week, we’re excited to introduce Air Innovation Robotics Ltd (AIR), a startup with breakthrough wind energy technology. AIR’s modular systems not only scale easily but also perform in low ambient wind speeds, making them adaptable for various projects. 🌬️ Founded in February 2024, AIR initially partnered with MYPLANETA LIMITED to integrate wind power into vertical farm buildings. Their solution quickly gained traction beyond agritech, and they now support large-scale Energy Park projects. 🚀 CEO Gordon Ross is on the lookout for brave, early-stage investors who are ready to help scale AIR’s vision. 💡 AIR has raised impressive backing from their own network but is eager to connect with new investment partners through this accelerator. With every step, they’re refining their message and building crucial connections. Learn more about AIR’s journey here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eqcj7hEV 🔗 Connect with their CEO, Gordon Douglas Ross on LinkedIn Gordon Ross #greentech #accelerator #energy #innovation #investment #startup

Cylib, our favorite German battery recycling startup, just bagged €55M in Series A funding! Impact/100 alumni cylib's mission is crucial as Europe faces a tidal wave of 2,100 kilotonnes of end-of-life batteries by 2040. Their approach? Be water, my friend. Cylib’s water-based process recovers every component in lithium-ion batteries—like lithium, cobalt, and graphite. It’s an eco-friendly, cost-effective game-changer that lets European manufacturers source these metals locally. Now, they’re gearing up to build their first large-scale facility and ramp up recycling capacity. Congrats cylib and team! 🌍🔋 Leading the round are World Fund and Porsche Ventures, with Bosch Ventures, DTCF | DeepTech & Climate Fonds, NRW.Ventures, and existing supporters Vsquared Ventures, Speedinvest, and 10x Founders joining in.

Everest Carbon, a pioneering startup focusing on sensors for monitoring carbon removal, has successfully raised $3 million in its latest funding round. Investors include Carbon Removal Partners, Ponderosa Ventures, and Carbon Drawdown Initiative, highlighting growing interest in climate-tech innovation. Katie Fehrenbacher | Axios https://lnkd.in/euRfDbC5 #CleanTech #Sustainability #ESG

Dottir advised the lead investor NordicNinja VC in the EUR 36.5 million Series A funding round of Onego Bio. The round was participated by Tesi, EIT Food as well as previous investors Agronomics Limited, Maki.vc, Holdix, and Turret. This is one of the largest early-stage startup funding rounds in the Nordics. Onego Bio, founded in 2022, commercializes a method developed at VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland), where the main protein of egg white, ovalbumin, is produced without production animals - in other words, egg white without chickens. With the new funding, Onego intends to focus on scaling its operations and entering the market with contract manufacturers. NordicNinja is the largest Japanese VC in Europe, backing companies tackling the world’s carbon footprint with a focus on climate tech, deeptech, and digital society. #dottirlaw #techtransactions

Since launching our new Zespri innovation fund – ZAG, at the end of last year we’ve had more than 50 ideas submitted and we’re looking for more!        ZAG is an annual US$2 million fund designed to attract innovative problem solvers to partner with us to help address some of our industry’s key challenges as we work to meet the growing demand for Zespri Kiwifruit.  We are looking to hear from those who can help us better innovate in sustainable agriculture, technology, automation, packaging, supply chain, logistics and industry education and look forward to sharing more details on the solution providers we select to work with this year soon.        Together, let's work our magic and make people, communities, and the environment thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. For more information on ZAG or to apply, follow the link below. #ZagFund, #Zespri, #InnovationFund #sustainability, #innovation, #technology, #startups, #partnerships, #collaboration, #agritech, #agribusiness, #agriculture #farming #ESG

📣 Exciting update! Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance's global network is expanding! We’re delighted to announce that our existing project partner, ABALOBI has joined us as a full #ORRAA member and S2G Ventures has come on board as an Observer.   An Earthshot finalist in 2023, ABALOBI is dedicated to building more resilient and sustainable small-scale fishing communities globally through the use of data and Technology For Good.   S2G is a newly independent $2.5 billion multi-stage investment firm focused on venture and growth-stage businesses across food, agriculture, oceans and energy. Previously the investment arm of Builders Vision, S2G is designed to help innovative companies scale, pursue compelling returns and drive positive outcomes for people and our planet.   We look forward to continuing our work with Abalobi and collaborating with S2G Ventures to activate greater investment in coastal communities and the Ocean. 👏   #S2GVentures #ABALOBI #SustainableBlueEconomy

X Shore, a leader in electric maritime technology based in Stockholm, has secured €8.5 million in funding. 💵 This new capital is part of over €100 million raised since the startup’s inception in 2016. The company plans to use the funds for expanding R&D, sales, and the production of new models. 👏 The technology is completely fossil-fuel free and has very little impact on marine wildlife. The company recently revealed the third boat in their fleet, called the X Shore PRO, in September 2023. 🛥️ What other clean innovations have you heard of in the marine space? Share in the comments below! 📝📝📝 #decarbonization #energytransition #startup #boats #electricvehicles

EIC Accelerator winners: spotlight on German-based companies The results of the most recent EIC Accelerator deadline (November 2023 cut-off) have been announced and the overall success rate dropped to 4%, outlining the very competitive nature of this instrument. Kudos to Germany, ranked #1 in this cut-off with 7 laureates! Among them, 2 outstanding ventures supported by Zaz Ventures, Lumoview and Omegga, are leading the charge in revolutionizing their respective industries. #automation Lumoview Building Analytics GmbH, with their LumoGen1 technology, is pioneering automated building digitization for empowered decision-making in energy-efficient building renovation. Their cutting-edge approach promises to reshape the landscape of sustainable construction. #foodtech  omegga is tackling a critical issue in the poultry industry with their groundbreaking solution – the world's first low-cost in-ovo sexing technology to finally end chick culling. Their innovation represents a significant leap forward in animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. These companies are part of a select group of 42 European ventures chosen to receive the EIC funding, totalling €285 million. The rigorous selection process, involving experienced investors and entrepreneurs, highlights the exceptional potential of these German innovators. The EIC Accelerator provides financial support and invaluable Business Acceleration Services, facilitating access to expertise, corporates, investors, and ecosystem actors. This holistic approach nurtures the growth and success of these companies, propelling them towards global recognition and impact. Are you a #deeptech company located in Germany looking for support with fundraising? Contact us today! #funding #EICAccelerator VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH