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Investing in a startup can be a highly rewarding venture, but it also comes with significant risks. Choosing the right startup to invest in requires a deep understanding of the market, the company's business model, and the team's capability to execute their vision. Potential investors need to analyse financial statements, market trends, and competitive landscapes. They also need to assess the startup's scalability potential and the robustness of its revenue streams. This level of due diligence is crucial to mitigate risks and identify startups with the highest growth potential and likelihood of success. Recognising the complexity and time-consuming nature of this due diligence process, we offer a comprehensive solution that takes the hard work out of investing. Our service streamlines the process by conducting thorough background checks and evaluations of potential startups on behalf of investors. We meticulously review financial records, business plans, and market analyses, ensuring that all critical factors are thoroughly vetted. By leveraging our expertise and resources, we provide investors with curated opportunities that have already undergone rigorous scrutiny, significantly reducing the risk of unforeseen issues. By joining our community, currently over 24,000, investors can focus on making strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in the intricacies of due diligence. We provide detailed reports and insights on each vetted startup, highlighting key strengths and potential red flags. Our goal is to make the investment process as seamless and efficient as possible, giving investors confidence in their choices and the peace of mind that comes from knowing each opportunity has been thoroughly vetted by experts. This approach not only saves time but also enhances the potential for high returns by ensuring that only the most promising startups make it through our rigorous evaluation process. www.sustainabletimes.co.uk 🍃 🌍 📈 🏦 🚀 #EIS #startup #investments #sustainabletimes #sustainabilty #SDG’s

I’m honored to have been selected as a jury member for the Semi-Final session of the ClimateLaunchpad Europe contest this week. Innovative startups from #Spain, #France, #Germany, #Netherlands, the #UK, and #Türkiye presented groundbreaking ideas aimed at creating a better, more #SustainableWorld🌍. Witnessing the energy and enthusiasm of these brilliant minds was truly inspiring💡! Some of the key areas of #innovation included #prosumers #aggregation, #GridResiliency, #GreenMobility, new #materials for #buildings and for #packaging, #EnergyStorage and #CO2 absorption. A few key takeaways that stood out to me: 1️⃣ #CO2 reduction is a priority for these startups, each offering unique solutions and technologies to tackle the issue: this mission clearly resonates with the #NextGeneration of changemakers🌱. 2️⃣ Every solution was deeply rooted in #CustomerNeeds, an approach that’s essential but often overlooked👏. 3️⃣ #Innovation and #sustainability are not just buzzwords—they’re being embraced as the pillars for creating impactful, disruptive solutions⚡. It was a privilege to be part of this jury alongside such esteemed professionals, including João Dias da Silva, Brooke Wachtel, Patricia Kroondijk. Special thanks to Israel Griol Barres, PhD and Ederik Tiessen for their leadership and support. Federico Esu, Climate-KIC, European Union, #NeverStopLearning

🌱 Industry News: CleanTech Funding Surge in Europe Signals New Opportunities for Proptech Innovation 🌍 European cleantech startups are experiencing a funding boom, with Q1 2024 marking the sector's highest quarterly deal value since Q2 2021. PitchBook Q1 2024 European Venture Report reveals an impressive €6.8 billion invested, showcasing a 467% year-over-year increase. Notable mega-rounds, including H2 Green Steel's €4.75 billion funding package and Electra's €304 million Series B, are driving this surge. Europe is leading globally in cleantech funding this year, signaling investor confidence in sustainable innovations. Despite a slight decline in deal count, growing deal sizes demonstrate increased investor selectivity and confidence in cleantech solutions. This trend aligns with rising consumer awareness and regulatory support, such as the European Net-Zero Industry Act, which fosters a favorable ecosystem for cleantech growth. How does this relate to Proptech? Cleantech innovations are integral to shaping sustainable real estate. By integrating cleantech into Proptech platforms, we can drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance property value. Are you part of the green transformation in the real estate sector? Join us now at PropTech Vienna 2024 to learn more about how sustainability tech is impacting the real estate industry! 🌿💡 #Cleantech #Proptech #Sustainability #GreenTransformation #EuropeanStartups

🌍 Just wrapped up an incredible event in Helsinki with Cleantech Scandinavia ! 🚀 🎥 I had the privilege to interview Magnus Agerström, the mastermind behind this powerful #Impact network. His 17-year journey in building this community is nothing short of inspiring. Check out the short clip to see what he has to say! This was ClimatePoint 's 4th Cleantech event, and each one gets better. 🔥 Our mission? To quantify impact with #Scope4 avoided emissions, transforming sustainability metrics into real, actionable data. 📊🌱 I had the honor of moderating a panel on a burning question: "Does impact actually raise capital?" The answer from Felipe Lino , Morgan Sheil , Inka Uusitalo-Raoult , and Laura Eriksson was a resounding YES! 💡 This discussion helped set the tone for investors and startups coming together on sustainable finance and accelerating capital! 💰 The community and the caliber of people we meet at these events are unparalleled. If you're passionate about sustainability and innovation, you have to plan to join us next time!🌟 #CleantechScandinavia #ClimatePoint #ImpactInvesting #SFDR #Article9 #Startups #Networking #Sustainability #BeTheChange Laura Fostinone

🚀 Start-ups are from my perspective a key enabler of the green transformation happening globally. Supporting Start-Ups whenever we can is thus not just an option, but a must. Therefore I am very happy to have joined the TechQuartier Green Transformation Accelerator Program's board. Here I can support Start-Ups from the green energy, sustainable finance and green building space. For Start-Ups working on the energy transition: this is your chance to join the accelerator and profit from TQ's vast experience of such programs, the boards experience and their network. (Don't worry, it is not just me - I am accompanied by David Lais of ecolytiq, Jessica Reichard of Verein für Umweltmanagement und Nachhaltigkeit in Finanzinstituten (VfU) e.V. as well as Thomas Gilles of Baker McKenzie Deutschland) 📢 Startups, why wouldn’t you apply? ⏳ Deadline: 16 Sept. 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/eDi8dwAu #esg #sustainablefinance #greenbuilding #greenenergy #proptech

DON'T MISS our Roundtable on the #BuiltEnvironment Wedneday November 13th 2024 10:30pm to 1:00pm hosted at DNX Ventures in San Mateo Details and Registration: https://loom.ly/BBE6-kw Startups innovating in this space can add a pitch or demo table when they register. Everything humans build becomes part of a durable set of assets, all of which use energy and resources for their construction, then also for their ongoing usage and maintenance. In aggregate, this Built Environment offers many different ways of improving how we use resources, increasing the sustainability of human assets, and increasing comfort and well-being. Join corporates committed to partnering with startups to meet their clean, green, and sustainability goals and meet startups with disruptive new solutions in this space. And be part of the discussion on improving sustainability in our buildings and construction. #innovation #startups #demo #networking #partnerships #construction #proptech #energy #recycling

In his latest blog entry, Carlos encourages us to take action through eight practical steps, from adopting new transportation methods to making lifestyle changes. Read Carlos’ full article here: https://lnkd.in/geR2ZxMh At AI8 Ventures, we believe in investing in stronger infrastructure, adopting energy-efficient solutions, and making sustainable choices in our daily lives. While we can't immediately reverse the warming, we can prevent further escalation through collective efforts and new technologies. This is why we are pleased to announce that we are adding a third investment vertical to Alpha Impact 8: Climate Resilience Technology. Climate resilience technology encompasses digital solutions designed to help communities, businesses, and ecosystems adapt to and recover from the impacts of climate change. We're looking for scalable technologies addressing existing problems caused by climate change. #VentureCapital #ClimateChange #AlphaImpact8 #Resilience #Inevestment #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ClimateAction    Are you a startup? Apply for funding here: https://lnkd.in/g9VP3GJ6   Interested in changing the world? Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eHcuMS3Z    Venture Capital is an illiquid and risky asset class with significant technical and market risks, past performance is no indicator of future performance. Investment is available to accredited investors only

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 On the occasion of its 10th anniversary celebrated in Munich on 20 June 2024, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) announced a strategic partnership with Euro-Funding Europe. This collaboration aims to identify and support disruptive startups in the cleantech, clean hydrogen, and clean water sectors through CBC's start-up hub. Euro-Funding will provide guidance on European public funding strategies, while CBC will connect these startups with international investors. This partnership seeks to foster innovation, promote clean technologies, and drive the growth of sustainable business practices. Together, we aim to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy by leveraging the collective expertise and influence of our members. Read more in the article by Marie Latour here: https://lnkd.in/dEHRCj4K #CleanTech #Sustainability #Innovation #EuroFunding #BusinessDevelopment #CleanHydrogen #CleanWater #GreenEconomy #Partnerships #PolicyInfluence Let's work together to shape a greener future! 🌱💡 Feel free to share your thoughts and join the conversation.

Existing buildings are responsible for 40% of total energy use in the US, including 75% of all electricity use and 35% of the nation's carbon emissions. Although today's decarbonization efforts often focus on renewable electricity or electric vehicles, decarbonizing the building stock is also essential. By 2050 all existing buildings must be net zero operational carbon but 97% of the building stock is not efficient enough to comply with future carbon reduction targets. These buildings will require deep, energy efficient renovation. Join us for a panel discussion at The Cleantech Council with experts Brandon Tinianov, Judhajit Chakraborty and Alok Batra to understand - Effective measures being deployed - Key metrics and how are they tracked - Economic factor relating to adoption, investor return and role of government funding & policy - Implementation & operational hurdles - Impact on occupant comfort & wellbeing #sustainability #netzero #decarbonization #buildings https://lnkd.in/gu-xMeBR

Over the next five years, Nordic cleantech growth companies will require EUR 15 billion in venture capital funding to sustain their previous growth rates. Currently, Nordic investors have approximately EUR 6 billion available for investments. A new report indicates that funding is becoming an increasingly significant bottleneck for these companies. Investinor collaborated on this market study with our Nordic sister organizations: Tesi, Industrifonden, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Almi Invest, Ilmastorahasto - The Finnish Climate Fund, and Nysnø Climate Investments. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/dWGwdUFh Mika Myrseth | Christian Wolff-Skjelbred | Linn Hege Aune | Morten Bertelsen