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In the latest discussion on sustainable investment, Oyster Bay Management GmbH Fund II stands out as a positive influence in transforming the food systems. Highlighted in Koen van Seijen's blog, investors like Jochen Wezel and Sonja Collins recognize the potential in companies such as NuKoKo and goodBytz, both aiming to drastically reduce environmental impacts. Learn how strategic investment in foodtech can drive substantial change both for our planet and economy. https://lnkd.in/d_uddMFF #FoodTech

🌍 As it’s Earth Day we’ve been taking some time to reflect on the small but important role Seedrs has played over the last few years to support sustainability focused businesses. We were proud that, in 2023, we launched 100 sustainability campaigns with a 108% increase year on year in the number of sustainability campaigns raising over £1m. As part of this, ClimateTech continued to be extremely popular and we invested in 27 businesses from this sector participating in rounds totalling £27m. At Seedrs, we feel we are uniquely positioned to democratise the opportunities to invest in the businesses that are taking an active role in protecting the long term future of our natural world, harnessing the belief of the crowd in the green revolution to fund impactful and scalable solutions. Our ambition is to continue to support the founders at the forefront of building a greener future and we’re delighted to see ever increasing enthusiasm for green investment opportunities from our investor community. Here's to investing in green 💚 #ClimateTech #Sustainability #EarthDay

London-based Climate Fintech ekko closes $2.5 million funding round A climate-focused fintech startup that plants trees and supports conservation projects when customers use its debit card has raised $2.5m (£2m) in funding round led by Fuel Ventures and supported by Sorven Partners, Mishcon de Reya and existing investors. Co-founded by Oli Cook, Manish Vara, Simon Toller and @Tom Greenwood, Ekko has developed a debit card that tracks the carbon footprint of purchases. After securing several successful partnerships, including FinTech of the Year Volt, Primis, and Stubben Edge and introducing the Planet Saver Account in collaboration with Akoni Hub and BLME, this funding round underscores ekko’s progress in the climate tech sector. Ekko will deploy this new investment to drive innovation as it continues on its mission to leverage financial technology to deliver meaningful and positive climate impact at scale, and break down the barriers to more sustainable lifestyles. As part of this, ekko will be bringing leading industry experts to support international expansion and product development. Through its FinTech model, ekko supports various impact partners. Working with leading organisations, including Gold Standard, Conservation International, Tusk, and Prevented Ocean Plastic, ekko is supporting carbon compensation, reforestation, and conservation projects and preventing plastic from entering the oceans.

📢 All good things come in threes! Klim, a leader in #regenerativeagriculture solutions, is the 3rd #greentech identified by EM in which BNP Paribas or one of our banks invests. 🌍🌳 Several months after our learning expedition in Berlin, where we first met with Klim, the #AgriTech #startup announced today the close of its Series A funding round, led by the Group: $22M. This will enable Klim to expand internationally, enhance its platform and introduce a new financial services layer. This is a critical step in scaling regenerative agriculture, allowing farmers to secure the resources they need to transition effectively. 👩🌾👨🌾🌱 Already, more than 3,500 farmers are using the platform to cultivate over 700,000 hectares of land and you know what? Some of them are in one of our geographies, Poland. Indeed, a partnership was agreed in July 2024 between Klim and BNP Paribas Bank Polska to support sustainable and regenerative agriculture transition in the country, especially corporate customers such as food processors. It aims to guide them in their supply chain decarbonization. 🎯 This key partnership is further proof that BNP Paribas is fully committed to more #sustainablefinance. ♻ Congratulations to Robert Gerlach, CEO of Klim and the BNP Paribas’ Impact Investing team for this promising accomplishment. 🤝👏 Anne Pointet Laurence Pessez Maha Keramane Sylvain Taboni Pauline Blandin Przemek Gdanski (he/him) Find more information on the funding round and the partnership with Klim, see the link of the press release in the comments. 👇 Stay tuned to discover our next milestones. #SustainableFuture

From humble beginnings to Humble greatness!! 🌟 Humble Sustainability, part of the Ideaspace Portfolio, has secured a strategic investment from ADB Ventures! This milestone fuels their vision of creating a circular ecosystem and scaling across Southeast Asia. 🚀 With ADB's support, they're tapping into a $13B market and driving sustainable impact with their tech innovations like the Climate Dashboard. 🌏♻️ Check out the full story below! #HumbleAndProud #StartupSuccess #GoGreen #ImpactInnovation #TechForGood #StartupEcosystem #StartupSuccess #GoGreen

Is Scotland the Hidden Gem of Cleantech Innovation? We think so! Here are 4 impressive Startups driving Green Innovation. Danu Robotics: AI robotics firm for cost-effective waste management IR Power: company recycling industrial energy waste ReBlade Limited: expert in eco-friendly wind turbine decommissioning Rivtide Power: pre-seed venture harnessing untapped river and tidal power These are impactful, high growth companies, solving some of the most pressing problems of our time. At Greenbackers, we're focused on connecting innovators with the right investors and partners. Whether you're a fund looking for the next big thing in cleantech, a corporation aiming to decarbonise…or just simply someone excited about green innovation - Contact us to find more information about these four outstanding companies and their fundraisings linked below. Robert Hokin, Andrew Smith, John Steedman, Mark Hannigan, Xiaoyan(Amy) Ma, Richard BRADSHAW, Fiona Lindsay, Steven Lindsay, Mike Wilson, Simon Parsons, Martin Valenti, Cameron Campbell, Adrian Gillespie, Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Lisa Lambie, Stewart Carlile, MBA, Dr Poonam Malik, MBA, FRSE FRSB, Alex Reid, Alexander Holt, John McNicol, @

🌍 Sustainability businesses… Kickstart your fundraising 🚀 Join our launch and get in front of 400+ investors... for free! Supersprout🌱 is the new green investment hub connecting eco-founders with green investors. We’re gearing up for our big launch and have a special time-limited opportunity for you 👀 If your business is focussed on sustainability and you are raising funds, join us to jumpstart your investment journey. Now in closed beta, we’re onboarding top-tier sustainability startups across 18 key sectors. If you fit the bill, there’s no cost to you - just our thanks 🙏 for being one of the first Supersprouters. When we go live, your business will be shared with over 400 green investors, including institutions and angels. Interested in joining our launch cohort? 👉 Find out more at www.supersprout.io Or get in touch. We can't wait to see what you're working on! ♻️ Repost for your network 📣 Share if you know someone looking for green investment ✅ Follow me Julian Saunders for insights on green innovation and investment 👍

🚀Funding Update 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that we have closed our seed funding round of €1.5m with Vireo Ventures as lead investor. We are privileged to have the support of Vireo, an Article 9 SFDR Fund with a wealth of industrial expertise and a strong commitment to the energy transition. At ARTEM our mission is to build the infrastructure to trace GHG emissions from start to finish along cross-border supply chains. This allows producers, exporters and importers to comply with carbon taxes and emission trading schemes worldwide, especially those with a cross-border impact (such as CBAM). We offer comprehensive solutions that: 🔎Use Continued Emission Measuring Systems (made in Schwarzwald Germany) to automatically collect, report and verify accurate real-time emissions data directly from production 📈Predict and calculate the monetary impact of carbon taxes and emission trading systems on the price of goods 🌎Improve transparency and traceability in global supply chains to incentivise GHG reductions in manufacturing We look forward to working with Vireo Ventures to realise our mission. Nanxi Ding Leo Rees-Murphy Ofir Weinstock

Are you a climate startup based in AU/NZ? Are you interested in a potential $32,000 - $195,000 non dilutive grant? If yes and yes then read on. The Greenhouse Accelerator Program by PepsiCo has just opened, offering a unique opportunity to scale your impact and drive sustainable change. Here's what you need to know: What it is: A sustainability accelerator program offering equity-free grants of USD $20,000, plus the chance to secure an additional USD $100,000 for winners. Who it's for: Startups focused on the circular economy, climate action, or sustainable agriculture. Comment or share for anyone you think may be interested.

From humble beginnings to Humble greatness!! 🌟 Humble Sustainability, part of the Ideaspace Portfolio, has secured a strategic investment from ADB Ventures! This milestone fuels their vision of creating a circular ecosystem and scaling across Southeast Asia. 🚀 With ADB's support, they're tapping into a $13B market and driving sustainable impact with their tech innovations like the Climate Dashboard. 🌏♻️ Check out the full story below! #HumbleAndProud #StartupSuccess #GoGreen #ImpactInnovation #TechForGood #StartupEcosystem #StartupSuccess #GoGreen