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🚨 FINGREEN AI is now being officially accelerated by Forvis Mazars Group ! 🚀 Forvis Mazars, a global powerhouse in consulting and advisory, has created its XFactory startup accelerator to offer high-value support tailored to a select few startups. With over 40 000 employees and a presence in 102 countries, Forvis Mazars is uniquely positioned to observe market trends and offer comprehensive solutions across a wide range of industries.   🌱 What sets this partnership apart is Forvis Mazars' focus on sustainability and ESG practices, aligning perfectly with our mission to transform ESG reporting. The XFactory’s resources will empower us to refine our processes, ensuring their clients stay ahead of evolving regulations like CSRD, GHG, SFDR. With their strategic support, we’ll be able to better serve our clients and enhance our impact in the ESG space.   🇫🇷 After HEC Paris, Groupe Crédit Agricole, WILCO, and now Forvis Mazars Group, FINGREEN AI is well accompanied and trusted by major French Institutions. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our journey, and we’re honored to collaborate closely with a firm renowned for its leadership and expertise in driving sustainable business growth.   #ForvisMazars #XFactory #ESG #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #StartupSupport #Innovation #GlobalNetwork

The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), one of the first venture capital firms in Malaysia, which used to focus on SMEs has now shifted its attention towards the Intelligent Age and 4th Industrial revolution. As a government-affiliated entity, the MTDC plays a crucial role in the fostering public-private collaboration towards developments in innovation. What the Philippines can learn from MTDC's role in the Malaysian startup ecosystem are: 1. MTDC evolved from an SME enabler to a leader in national tech transformation by aligning with global trends and building resilient ecosystems. Similarly, the Philippines must prioritize scaling its support for both startups and SMEs to position itself as a key innovation ecosystem in Southeast Asia. 2. In terms of continuous integration of more advanced technologies, Filipino startups, through the help of the government, must equip businesses of any size, with the tools, funding, and knowledge to embrace these new technologies thereby fostering innovation and global competitiveness. #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #R2G2024 #SustainableFuture #ESG #TechnologyForGrowth #Technopreneurs

Last November 7, 2024, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) held its annual Road2Growth (R2G) 2024 Central event where Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Partner and Gobi Partners Head of ESG & Circular Economy Carlo Chen-Delantar talked at the “Sustainable Technology Investments: Balancing Profit and Planet” panel. The conversation underscored the growing influence of the triple-bottom-line approach in investment decisions, particularly as startups navigate the Intelligent Age. Investors are now assessing financial viability and a company’s environmental and social adaptability as pivotal markers of long-term success. Find out more about how the rise of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping startup ecosystems in ASEAN—and how the Philippines measures up, by exploring the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund's 2024 Report: https://lnkd.in/gPbAeE64  Want to learn more about the Philippine Startup ecosystem? Check out the Philippine Startup Database here:  https://lnkd.in/gZ-RzEa6 #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #R2G2024 #SustainableFuture #ESG #TechnologyForGrowth #Technopreneurs

🌍 Key Insights from the ESG IT Calculator Challenge: A Step Towards Sustainability   We are excited to announce that in just 10 days, the ESG IT Calculator Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and #Inneürope, has received 53 applications from #startups and #ITcompanies across 20 different countries around the world, reflecting not only global interest but also a strong commitment to sustainability.   The quality of the applications received has been exceptional, and we will soon communicate the selected proposals.   🔍 Some Key Insights: ·     Geographic Distribution: 28.3% from Spain, 13.2% from the United Kingdom, 11.3% from Germany, among others. ·     Average Number of Employees: 39.5. ·     Average Turnover: €0.72 million. ·     Top Sectors: #AI (77.4%), #Big Data (62.3%), and #CloudComputing (56.6%).   Thank you to all participants for your dedication and effort. Stay tuned for more updates on this challenge and new launches we are preparing: https://lnkd.in/d9pJiTY5   #ADB #KeyInsights #ESGITCalculatorChallenge #Innovation #ESG #Startups #OpenChallenges #Sustainability

I am really sad to see that the RMIT University fact check service which was used by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will be discontinued. Without agreement on facts, both social cohesion will trend downwards and polarisation will trend up. See link in the comments. I hate to say to say this, but social cohesion is essential for any action on climate change. It is also essential for governance and sustainability. We need solutions and at polipedia.com.au - we know the solution lies in #GAI. Yash Varma 🧠 🚀🦄 Josh Geelan Arjun Agarwal 🚀 Anne-Marie Elias KPMG High Growth Ventures #AI #StartUp #ESG

💰 The significant decline in global venture capital investment in the first quarter of 2024, reflected in $75.9 billion invested across 7,520 deals, has been driven by geopolitical tensions, a lack of market exits, and a notable pullback in later-stage investments. This context has created opportunities for companies in Asia and LATAM to find synergies and strategic collaborations. For example, Latin American firms could attract investment from Asia, diversifying their sources of funding and accessing innovative technologies. Conversely, Asian companies could explore expansion opportunities in LATAM, leveraging growth potential in sectors such as artificial intelligence and ESG technologies. This bi-directional integration would not only strengthen the global venture capital ecosystem but also pave the way for innovation and economic development in both regions. KPMG Singapore, KPMG US, KPMG, KPMG India, KPMG Tax & Legal, KPMG Karriere Deutschland.

🇪🇺 The European Parliament is currently questioning Teresa Ribera Rodriguez - the Executive Vice-President-designate for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition. If confirmed, Ribera Rodriguez will take the lead on initiatives such as: 👉 The Clean Industrial Deal 👉 Revision of Horizontal Merger Control Guidelines 👉 Developing a new state aid framework and its further simplification 👉 The implementation of the European Competitiveness Fund ….and much more. We are encouraged by the promising elements outlined in the mission letter, particularly the strong emphasis on competition and the clean transition. If realised, these initiatives could significantly boost innovation and the ability of greentech startups to compete with more established players. We look forward to learning more about her vision for the role - see our questions below! #CommissionerHearings #EUCommission #EUParliament #EUHearings #Simplification #StateAid #CleanTech #GreenTech #Competitiveness #Innovation #Startups

Exciting News from EcoRatings! Cleantech startup EcoRatings has successfully raised $1M (INR 8.3 Cr) in a pre-seed funding round. This round saw participation from notable investors including We Founder Circle, 888 VC, Vinners, Indigram Labs Foundation, and Google, blending equity and grants. EcoRatings, founded by Aditi B., Aqeel Ahmed, and Shruti Anand in 2023, leverages AI/ML and Big Data to quantify the environmental impact of products and services. The funds will enhance our data acquisition, increase tokens, and introduce multi-modal capabilities. “Our Gen AI platform is a solution for organisations striving to meet their sustainability goals. With the new investment, we look forward to further work on our large language model specific to the sustainability domain,” said Aditi Balbir, co-founder and CEO. EcoRatings’ methodology aligns with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and ESG norms, meeting consumers’ growing demand for product sustainability transparency. Our platform, featuring a domain-specific large language model, provides precise, real-time insights to over 50 paying clients, aiding consultants, investment banks, and corporations in sustainable decision-making. Cleantech startups like EcoRatings are revolutionizing India’s clean energy landscape, advancing technologies in clean energy, waste management, and purification solutions. These innovations, powered by machine learning and predictive analytics, are critical in combating climate change by optimizing operations for maximum sustainability. #EcoRatings #Cleantech #AI #Sustainability #Funding #Innovation #GreenTech #Startup #BigData #ML #ESG #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #Investment #GreenFuture

📝 New Blog Post Environmental Transition Mapping 2024 🌟 At Bpifrance Digital Venture, we’ve been supporting innovative tech projects tackling social and environmental challenges for over a decade. Today, we’re excited to share our new mapping of French startups involved in the environmental transition! 🚀💫 🔍 What do we mean by "environmental transition"?  Defined by Rob Hopkins, it aims to reduce the environmental impact of human activities, with goals like carbon neutrality by 2050, supported by global and local regulations. 🌎 📊 Our mapping covers three main categories of the environmental transition sector: - Monitoring Software: Digital tools for tracking consumption, impact, and communication. - Finance-Related Startups: Fintech and insurtech solutions, carbon credits, carbon management, and financing sustainable projects. - Energy-Related Startups: Solutions to improve energy efficiency, energy renovation, and energy production. 🌱 At Bpifrance Digital Venture, we invested in environmental transition pioneers like: Wattsense: Optimization of building consumption. Storio Energy: B2B storage for commercial & industrial sites. NRJx: Optimization of energy consumption on industrial sites. 🌐 We firmly believe that innovation is essential to support this transition. If you know of any French startups that should be included in our mapping, please let us know! Together, let’s build a more sustainable future. 🌿 Full post in comments ⬇️ Clémentine Cazenave Gabrielle Thin Claire Castel Adrien Neel Véronique Jacq Charles Meurin #EnvironmentalTransition #Startups #GreenTech #Sustainability

Offering sustainable products, solutions, and services is no longer enough. With mandatory disclosure of value chain ESG performance starting in FY2026, i.e. 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧, startups and SMEs aiming for new investments and corporate contracts will need to show they are taking action to level up their own sustainability behaviours. Come learn all about this important issue at SGTech 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, co-organised by SGTech and ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) • Explore how sustainability developments are impacting even startups • Hear directly from diverse panellists comprising of investors and start up leaders on how sustainability is becoming a vital criterion for portfolio companies. • Learn how SGTech is enabling even the smallest company to leap past steep curves and obstacles • Connect and network with fellow startups and industry experts. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 15 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 4.00𝗽𝗺 - 6.00𝗽𝗺 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 79 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁, #01-13, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱 @ 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗦139955   Save your seat now! bit.ly/FFESG_15Nov24