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📣 Mirova exceeds €200 million in commitments for the final closing of its first private equity fund - Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investing, announces the final closing of its first impact private equity fund, Mirova Environment Acceleration Capital (MEAC). - In 2021, Mirova launched its dedicated impact private equity strategy, aiming to combine financial returns with support for the environmental transition. - Marc Romano, Head of Impact Private Equity, Mirova: “With this first private equity fund, we are proud to have delivered on our ambitions to invest in unlisted companies displaying a high environmental impact. - The strategy focused on deploying ‘acceleration capital’ to grow sustainable businesses by addressing key growth trends and supporting innovative solutions. - Two years after its launch, Mirova Environmental Acceleration Capital (MEAC) raised €211m in commitments, 30% of which came from private clients attracted by the fund's multi-thematic approach under SFDR Finance 🇪🇺 Article 9. - MEAC is based on five investment pillars: clean energy, circular economy, natural resources, agri-agro technologies, and smart cities. - The fund has already deployed over €80m in 10 companies across Europe and North America and completed one exit. - MEAC has been awarded the Greenfin label and is eligible for the Tibi initiative. - Following MEAC, Mirova launched a second private equity fund called Mirova Impact Life Essentials (MILE), focused on societal impact. - MILE aims to support French and European companies in four themes: knowledge & know-how, well-being & health, responsible consumption, and diversity & inclusion. - Mirova aims to provide institutional and retail investors with attractive long-term returns and risk diversification, contributing to ecological and social transitions. - MILE is intended to be positioned under SFDR Article 9, like Mirova's other strategies. - MEAC has invested in companies like: - Ombrea : specialized in crop management and protection against climatic hazards. - Tallano Technologies: patented system for capturing fine particles from braking systems. - Agronutris: biotech focused on producing insect proteins for aquaculture and pet food. - Vestack: expertise in low-carbon building design and construction. - Naïo Technologies: agricultural robotics to mitigate labor shortages. - Norsepower: mechanical sails for decarbonizing maritime cargo ships. - Nuventura: manufacturer of high-voltage switchgears with alternatives to pollutants like SF6. - Waste Robotics: autonomous robots for sorting centers. - NLine Energy, Inc.: developer of energy efficiency projects using backpressure turbine technology. - GridBeyond: virtual power plant operator helping decarbonize industrial energy mixes.

At NL Capital Ventures, we believe that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a commitment to creating a greener, more resilient future. Our investments in green innovations reflect our dedication to tackling environmental challenges and driving positive change. 🌱🌎 Here's how we're making a difference: Investing in Clean Energy: We fund renewable energy projects like solar, wind, and geothermal that reduce carbon footprints and promote energy independence. Our goal is to accelerate the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. ☀️🌬️ #CleanEnergy #RenewableInvestments Supporting Green Tech Startups: We back innovative startups that are developing solutions for waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, and energy efficiency. By supporting these pioneers, we help scale technologies that address critical environmental issues. 🌿💡 #GreenTech #SustainabilityStartups Building Sustainable Infrastructure: From green buildings to smart cities, we invest in infrastructure projects that prioritize sustainability, efficiency, and long-term environmental benefits, ensuring a better tomorrow for all. 🏗️🌳 #SustainableInfrastructure #SmartCities Carbon Offset Initiatives: Our portfolio includes projects that focus on reforestation, conservation, and other carbon offset strategies, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect natural resources. 🌲🌍 #CarbonOffset #ClimateAction Education & Advocacy: We believe in the power of education and advocacy to drive change. By supporting programs that promote sustainability awareness and eco-friendly practices, we empower communities to make greener choices. 📚🌱 #EcoEducation #CommunityEmpowerment At NL Capital Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable, innovative future. Join us in investing in solutions that not only generate returns but also leave a lasting positive impact on our planet. Together, let's build a world where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. 🌎💡🌱 #SustainableInvesting #NLcapitalventures #GreenInnovation #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableFuture #CarbonOffset #EcoEducation #RenewableInvestments #SmartCities

🌍 🌳 Last week was eventful and prosperous for many climate tech companies in terms of funding.  Key sectors that secured funding include energy transition, decarbonization, sustainable food value chains, the circular economy, and more. Here’s the Climate Insider’s weekly report on funding: 👉 Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced $11 million in funding for Canadian energy technology projects.  👉 Seaya closed Seaya Andromeda, Southern Europe’s first Article 9 climate-tech fund, at €300 million.  👉 Polestar Capital successfully closed its Circular Debt Fund at €240 million.  👉 Tall Grass Ventures (TGV) announced the successful close of its inaugural fund at $32 million. 👉 Group14 Technologies has secured a $300 million deal with German battery cell company CustomCells . 👉 Libattion has secured €14 million in funding led by A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, with contributions from Teknia and others. 👉 Carbon Equity closed its third fund at €60 million. 👉 Aether Fuels announced that it has raised $34 million in a Series A financing round, led by AP Ventures. 👉 A $30 billion fund has been launched by the United Arab Emirates with the declared goal of funnelling billions of dollars into climate finance.  👉 UNCAGED Innovations has raised $5.6 million in a Seed investment round, co-led by Green Circle Foodtech Ventures and Fall Line Capital. 👉 Invesco Ltd. announced the launch of the Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF (KLMT), with a $1.6 billion investment by Finnish pension insurer Varma.  👉 Miami’s ‘climate tech hub’ receives $19.5 million from federal funds, with a focus on reinforcing the coast. 👉 The European Union recently approved Swedish state aid amounting to 3 billion euros. 👉 Adani Group is reportedly planning a $9 billion investment in manufacturing and transportation infrastructure for the first phase of its green hydrogen venture. 👉 IBISA NETWORK has recently raised $3 million to advance its growth initiatives across Africa and Asia. This funding round was led by the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF) and Equator. 👉 The York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) is receiving a federal investment of $76 million to help build an electric bus fleet and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.  👉 Polystyvert has secured $16 million to revolutionize polystyrene recycling. Infinity Recycling led the round, followed by SWEN Blue Ocean, and Earth Foundry, an existing shareholder.  👉 KC8 Capture Technologies has raised $10 million. The startup received backing from local energy giant Woodside Energy and the venture capital arm of Mexican cement producer Cemex, among others. #ClimateTech #Funding #CarbonManagement #DataAnalytics #ClimateRisk #ClimateTechFunding #ClimateTechInvestment #ClimateInvestment #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #StartupFunding

EBOOST TO FUEL VIETNAM’S GREEN TRANSITION WITH INVESTMENT IN SMART EV CHARGING NETWORK ⚡ Positioned as a catalyst for a greener and more sustainable future, EBOOST has secured further substantial funding from three investors: SEACEF, managed by Clime Capital a climate-focused venture capital firm addressing Southeast Asian markets; Fondation Botnar, represented by SAGANA, an impact investment advisory firm focused on human and planetary health; and Third Derivative, an open, collaborative climate tech ecosystem that accelerates startups and moves markets. This strategic influx of capital is poised to reshape EBOOST’s EV charging landscape in Vietnam, significantly contributing to lowering the country’s carbon dioxide footprint. Click on the link below for further details from media: - Thanh Niên: https://lnkd.in/g29ABhmx - Cafebiz: https://lnkd.in/gTxsbtEf - Vietnamnet: https://lnkd.in/gN4XbVeu - VNEconomy: https://lnkd.in/gxrF-576 With the capital injection from three major investment funds, it promises to be an important factor in promoting the development of green transportation in Vietnam. ✅ For more information: www.eboost.vn #Seacef #ClimeCapital #FoundationBotnar #Sagana #ThirdDerivative #Funding #greentransition

Zero Carbon Capital (ZCC), a London-based VC firm, has raised £20M to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage European companies focusing on scientific solutions for deep decarbonisation. The fund has attracted investments from various institutions, corporates, and individuals, including Isomer Capital, Green Future Investments Ltd, Bunge Ventures, and Extantia Climate All-stars. Led by Pippa Gawley, ZCC combines scientific research capabilities with operational experience from leading tech companies to identify and support promising early-stage climate tech companies. #ZeroCarbonCapital #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Decarbonisation #SustainableInvesting #GreenFuture #ClimateInnovation #EarlyStageInvestment #DeepTech #EnvironmentalImpact #TechForGood #CleanEnergy #ScientificSolutions #CarbonReduction #ClimateAction #EcoInvestment

Empowering Sustainability: East Ventures Co-launches Emissions Calculator for Indonesian Companies In a pivotal move towards promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness, East Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has collaborated to launch an emissions calculator tailored for Indonesian companies. Read More :- https://lnkd.in/gYAfYkRs #Sustainability #EnvironmentalConsciousness #EastVentures #EmissionsCalculator #IndonesianCompanies #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #CorporateResponsibility #GreenTechnology #SustainableBusiness #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #Indonesia #Empowerment #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #EcoFriendly #CarbonNeutral

💚 We’re excited to announce our investment in Cozero 💚 Together with Kvanted and NewAlpha Asset Management and several business angels, including Henrik Larsen, Maersk's former CPO, Dr. Gero Decker, Signavio co-founder, and existing Business Angels such as Torben Schreiter, Signavio Co-founder, and André Christ, LeanIX founder, we've invested €6.5 million. 🌿 “𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵," says Melanie Beyersdorf, who led the investment from our side. 🌳 Cozero equips enterprises with an end-to-end software solution for carbon management, helping sustainability stakeholders improve carbon accounting and decarbonize in the transportation and logistics and industrial manufacturing sectors.  We look forward to working with the team around the #founders Helen Tacke, Fabian Schwarzer, and Tiago Taveira. ♀️ Also, we're excited about Melanie’s co-investor counterparts Maria Wasastjerna and Aurélie NICOLAS - what an amazing female-led financing round! 🤝 We’re happy to have amazing partners who continue to support Cozero throughout their journey: Christian Richter, Andreas M. Rickert, Gerrit de Veer, Nicolas Peters,  Andreas Fischler, Dr. Georg Tacke, Vireo Ventures, Matthias Engel,  Silence, Borja Moreno de los Rios.

This week marks a significant milestone in the joint actions carried out by BNP Paribas and the Solar Impulse Foundation to support the ecological transition. Created in 2021 to drive the growth of young and innovative clean-teach solutions, the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund has successfully raised its minimum target size of €150 million. This fund has already invested in five promising startups, including: 👉NatureMetrics: A British startup developing solutions for measuring and monitoring biodiversity using environmental DNA samples. 👉 Phenix: A French startup fighting against food waste. 👉 Axioma Inc. : A French company providing bio-solutions to mitigate hydric stress in plants and accelerate the agricultural transition. 👉 Hello Watt : A French company offering a one-stop shop for energy renovation, making it simpler, more efficient, and accessible for homeowners. 👉 Chemix, Inc. : A US-based tech company using AI to develop breakthrough EV battery technologies. Together with the Solar Impulse Fondation, BNP Paribas will continue to support game-changing companies that are making a positive impact on the environment. BNP Paribas Asset Management

#UnreasonableImpact: Announcing New Ventures for Asia Pacific Programme Exciting news! Unreasonable Impact has added 12 new ventures tackling climate and social issues to its Asia Pacific programme. This initiative, run by Barclays and Unreasonable Group since 2016, helps scale growth-stage businesses through mentoring and a network of support. The new ventures have collectively raised over $282 million in capital. #Sustainability #Innovation #SocialImpact #Barclays Read the full article below:

#UnreasonableImpact: Announcing New Ventures for Asia Pacific Programme Exciting news! Unreasonable Impact has added 12 new ventures tackling climate and social issues to its Asia Pacific programme. This initiative, run by Barclays and Unreasonable Group since 2016, helps scale growth-stage businesses through mentoring and a network of support. The new ventures have collectively raised over $282 million in capital. #Sustainability #Innovation #SocialImpact #Barclays Read the full article below: