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CIIP's CEO Dawn Chan was recently featured in Tatler Asia, where she shared about CIIP's approach to fostering a robust ecosystem for impact. She also spoke about programmes established by Temasek Trust Ecosystem entities such as the Amplifier, a fellowship for impact-focused startups, and Co-Axis, a digital marketplace matching funders with impact-oriented projects. These exemplify Temasek Trust's commitment to innovation, building a collaborative community, and driving capital toward impact. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gxuAjJ6p #ImpactInvesting #ImpactBusiness

🌍💡We have exciting news! There is an opportunity to dive into the world of Venture Capital with a focus on Climate tech! YES!Delft Students, in collaboration with World Fund and InnovationQuarter are organizing an event for you to explore how venture capital is fueling innovations for a greener tomorrow!🚀 Venture Capital (VC) plays a pivotal role in transforming bold ideas into reality, providing the financial resources and guidance that groundbreaking startups need to tackle our world's most pressing environmental challenges. 🌱✨ Join us for an afternoon of case studies, inspiration, and networking with peers. Wouter van den Haak from World Fund and Caroline Langenberg from InnovationQuarter will be hosting the day. They’ll share valuable insights on supporting startups that contribute to a greener future. World Fund is one of the largest European Climate Tech VCs. Founded in Berlin, but with a second office in Amsterdam, the fund has a total size of €300 million. It focuses on the sectors with the greatest need for decarbonisation technologies, such as energy, buildings, food, and biotech. The VC originally emerged from the founders of the Ecosia independent search engine, where search enquiries funded the planting of trees. InnovationQuarter is the regional development agency for South Holland, focusing on business development and investments. It manages the Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam, a €100 million initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions in Rotterdam, home to Europe’s largest port. The fund supports startups that contribute to energy transition and circular economy efforts. 🌐🌿 📅 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of Climate Tech Venture Capital. Register before Wednesday the 24th of April! And we hope to see you on Thursday the 2nd of May! You can register via this link: https://lnkd.in/ez_j7tFs. #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #Innovation #YESDelftStudents

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Sustainable Ventures today, bringing climate tech business support and investment to Scotland. Yasmin Sulaiman, Senior VP of ecosystems, CodeBase, said: “Sustainable Ventures is globally recognised for its commitment to providing space, community, funding, and general support to many of the UK’s most promising climate tech startups, so their decision to launch a hub here in Scotland is great news for our fast-growing climate tech sector and the overall push towards green transition.” Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP said: “Unlocking the ideas and innovation that will support the journey to net zero is crucial, and Scotland is already home to a significant number of startups and businesses developing important solutions to global challenges. “This new partnership will help out newest and most exciting business ventures to develop and scale the technologies and products that will become increasingly important in the coming years, while driving Glasgow’s economy and growing its reputation as a thriving, innovative city.” https://vist.ly/3mk8kv3

🌍 On November 6, at 6H30, Xavier Lorphelin, Managing Partner and Co-founder at Serena will join Les Catch'up du Hub event, organized by Bpifrance & France Digitale, to share how VCs can help startups set and achieve measurable climate goals. 🌿 In a world where sustainable growth is no longer optional, building a business with strong environmental foundations is essential. Yet, many startups struggle to implement effective climate initiatives due to limited resources, frameworks, or expertise. At Serena, as a mission-driven firm, one of our core objectives is to support the positive social and environmental impact growth of the companies in our portfolio. 💡 During the Catch'up du Hub event, Xavier will share Serena’s approach to building climate-resilient companies—starting with practical steps like measuring carbon footprints and setting data-driven, actionable sustainability targets that support long-term growth. Our goal is to help founders navigate the challenges of climate action in ways that are both realistic and aligned with business objectives. 📅 On the agenda: A keynote session featuring Anaïs Blarel, Sustainability Manager at Revaia, and Adrien Destrez, co-founder of Carbon Cutter, who will present their climate guide tailored for VCs. They’ll cover key questions: What does an effective decarbonization strategy look like for early-stage startups? And which frameworks can drive the most impactful change? Following the keynote, Xavier will join a roundtable discussion with seasoned investors who have firsthand experience in advancing ESG within venture capital.. Panelists include Sophie Flak, Managing Partner of ESG & Digital at Eurazeo, Gaëtan Bonhomme, PhD, Partner at Breakthrough Energy , and Caroline Lebel, Investment Director at Bpifrance Large Venture. 🔗 Secure your spot now to join us on November 6 and explore how the investment ecosystem can become a true ally in climate action!👇 📍Bpifrance - Le Hub - 4ème étage, 6-8 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

G2 Ventures Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund This article highlights a significant increase in investment in climate and sustainability startups, signifying a hopeful shift in the business world towards environmentally conscious practices. Essentially, investors are showing a strong belief in these companies, contributing to their growth and success. Such dedication to green businesses is a promising indicator that the market is increasingly prioritizing climate-friendly solutions. This considerable growth and the trending interest in sustainability deserve everyone's attention due to the potential these startups hold for fighting climate change through innovative technology. https://lnkd.in/ggVDT4WW

Italian VC Primo Ventures raises $40 million to invest in early stage climate startups #PrimoVentures has announced the first closing of its new venture capital fund, Primo Climate, raising over €40 million to invest in early-stage startups in the climatetech sector. The fund, managed by partners Ezio Ravaccia, Giusy Cannone, and Simone Molteni, aims to accelerate the ecological transition by targeting a total of €60 million. Backed by CDP Venture Capital SGR, the Green Transition Fund, and resources from the NextGeneration EU initiative, Primo Climate focuses on stimulating innovation in green transition sectors. The fund is set to support companies developing cutting-edge technologies in areas such as solar energy, alternative mobility, lithium batteries, green hydrogen, renewable energy, and geothermal solutions. The partners, who collectively bring 75 years of experience in investment and sustainability, emphasize the importance of being key players in the industrial revolution of climate technology. With scouting activities already underway, Primo Climate aims to announce its first investments in the latter half of the year. Agostino SCORNAJENCHI, CEO of CDP Venture Capital, highlighted the long-term commitment to promoting sustainable technologies that address environmental challenges. Primo Climate will leverage its partnership with LifeGate, a sustainability leader in Italy, to provide advisory support and develop methodologies for accurately measuring emissions reduction. Primo Climate plans to invest in 10-13 companies, focusing on sectors like energy efficiency, renewables, mobility, circular economy, waste management, and energy storage. The fund's activities will primarily concentrate on Italy, enhancing the country's resilience and international standing in sustainability. Gianluca Dettori, president of Primo Ventures, expressed pride in expanding their independent investment platform with this fourth vertical dedicated to climate tech. He underscored the significance of climate tech for Italy's economic development, aiming to invest in pioneering Italian companies that create jobs and drive economic growth. The article on Startupbusiness.it in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

🌳 Exciting Update from SyncPeak Ventures! 🌳 We're thrilled to announce that our recent reforestation initiative has already made a significant impact! 🌿 Through the dedicated efforts of our team, we've successfully planted 500 trees, contributing to a greener, healthier #environment. 🌱 But that's not all – these trees are actively absorbing a whopping 143 tons of #CO2, helping to combat #climate #change and improve air quality for generations to come. 🌍 What's even more inspiring is the tangible difference we're making in our communities. This #initiative has also generated 63 valuable working hours, showcasing our commitment to both #environmental #sustainability and #economic #growth. 💼💚 At SyncPeak Ventures, we believe in the power of collective action to drive positive change. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us in celebrating this milestone and let's continue making a difference, one tree at a time! 🌳💫 #Reforestation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenInitiative Click to learn more : https://lnkd.in/gscXNvHq

The clean-tech venture firm founded by Bill Gates is providing a $40 million grant to carbon-capture startup Deep Sky, which seeks to build large-scale facilities to clean carbon from the air.

We recently invited the wonderful Greta Volpi, part of the Sustainability StartUp incubator team of LifeGate Way (they are one of the major players in Italy for sustainability ecosystems for supporting startups) to share her experience and perspectives that are unique to startups involved in sustainability. She touched on some really insightful and very positive aspects of the dynamics of sustainability (how much is real support for startups vs talk) and great advice to those working in the sustainability space. Enjoy. As always. Free to everyone. https://lnkd.in/dSUkvy7V