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✨ Hello Tomorrow last week was awesome! There’s something about the deep tech community that just stands out. It’s not just the groundbreaking technologies or the ambitious projects; it’s the people. As regulars at the Hello Tomorrow Summit, we’ve come to expect nothing less than brilliance, but last week’s event that transformed Paris into a buzzing hive of the world's foremost deep tech luminaries, founders, investors, and industrialists truly exceeded expectations. 🔥 Within this week we: - Benjamin Tincq led a panel on critical minerals with Julia Davourie(Convergent Ventures), Eric Dusseux (Breakthrough Energy Ventures), and Lilian Schwich (cylib) - Hosted amazing breakfast event with over 100 attendees in collaboration with Kiko Ventures - Had a great time attending side events from Contrarian Ventures daphni Extantia Toyota Ventures Fifty Years DCVC Climate Salad Norrsken VC EQT Ventures Vsquared Ventures TOMORROW DeepTechXL Positron Ventures - Enjoyed pitches from tozero Robeauté Jurata Thin Film and were delighted to see the amazing women leading those hard tech companies! - The deeptech ecosystem still has a long way to go - from strenghtening collaboration between startups with large industrials, to having more capital to deploy for #FOAK, to ensuring the right practical advices for scientist-founders at the early stages. But building Marble, and seeing our portfolio companies in action - pitching, hiring and fundraising - was the best testament of what we have been doing…and ought to do more. We’re just getting started, let’s build more radical climate deeptech ventures together! A huge shoutout to the #HelloTomorrow team for putting this together Arnaud de la Tour, Thomas Salzgeber, Vincent Durand, Alizée Blanchin, Megha Balachandra and the rest of the team! #deeptech #cdr #startups

After spending yesterday at Sustaintech Venture Day in Stockholm the world seems a bit brighter and climate change less scary. It's comforting to know that there are numerous smart, innovative companies and entrepreneurs who work hard every day to build a better planet for us all. Here are a few lessons learned from the panels, one of which my colleague Maria Groschopp Dellwik joined together with Sofia Graflund, Anna Skarborg and moderated by Boel Swartling.   ▪ Resilience and Adaptation:  The past years have been challenging for all but companies are now re-adjusting their metrics, learning from past experiences and getting ready for their next big leap. Companies must dare to take risks.   ▪ IPO Market Activity: With the interest rates coming down, the valuation gap is narrowing and companies are gearing up to go public again. Unlike the last IPO boom where companies listed earlier in their growth cycles, today's companies need to be more mature, have a clear vision for profitability, and articulate their equity story effectively to investors.   ▪ SMEs and the Green Transition: The majority of our economy is made up of SMEs. It’s crucial to ensure they are able to join the green transition as well.   ▪ Redefining Success: Successful, disruptive companies don't just compete better; they redefine what success means. Europe must do the same to stay competitive. What kind of society are we aiming to build?   ▪ Successful businesses need to be      Fun: Enhance everyday life       Cost-Competitive: Have buyers willing to pay       Safe: Adhere to regulatory frameworks   Another panel summarized well the evergreen tips for scaling your business globally: ·       Access to right investors who can open doors to new markets ·       Ecosystem of partners ·       A product that can scale and scale at the right moment ·       Resilience ·       A solid customer pool ·       A strong team ·       Intellectual Property (IP) ·       Effective sales and marketing strategies I will not even try to summarize the presentations of cleantech scale-ups ( I would probably capture it incorrectly anyway) but thank you all for inspiring pitches! And thank you, Cleantech Scandinavia, for organizing such a successful event!    #Cleantech #ClimateTech    

🇳🇴 @Oslo Innovation Week is in full swing, and the insights are already rolling in! A quote that really stuck with me so far: 'Everybody wants to save the world, but not tomorrow.' It came from a founder working on an environmental startup. It's interesting to see how big ambitions clash with the reality of timelines. Another highlight was a conversation with a founder building a social platform for small and medium creators. His motivation? To ensure his daughter – like many kids today – won’t have to deal with big tech exploitation when she starts sharing content. And here's a sharp one: 'VC doesn’t always stand for Venture Capital, sometimes it’s Vulture Capital.' A founder stressed the difference between supportive investors and those looking for a quick win. Today’s panels will dive into finding the right kind of investor, and I’m looking forward to the discussions. Still in #Oslo until Friday I'm in town with Jakub Madej – if you’re around, let’s grab a coffee! Mesh Oslo, Oslo Business Region, Oslo Business Forum #osloinnovationweek

"Business as usual is over": Under this headline, I had the pleasure of kicking off the IMPACT FESTIVAL in Frankfurt with my opening keynote. My key message: The time for business model reinvention is now! But why? Companies need to transform to avoid falling behind. These transformations go beyond creating a few new products or optimizing a few processes. They require a fundamental rethinking of all parts of their business. That's why I'm thrilled that PwC Deutschland is a strategic partner of this year's Impact Festival. Many technologies, products, and services needed for a better future have yet to be invented or scaled. That often requires entire value chains, from investors to corporates, alliance partners, startups, and back again.  In other words: Growing parts of the world economy will become a startup fair for impact investing. That’s why the Impact Festival is the right place to be.

If you're attending Slush 2024, then you know why the name was chosen - it’s full of slushy snow outside. 🌧️❄️ Anyhow, there are 10 000 attendees here that seized the opportunity to try to connect with local and international investors, entrepreneurs and experts shaping the future and making an impact. Halfway into the amazing Slush gathering, here are the key take aways: 🎯 - more and more than ever before is the sectors of AI and Saas taking over, listening to speakers from top tier successful companies like Google, Slack, Open AI, Nvidia, AWS and an enormous amount of startups here within those fields = there really is a startup for every need 🌟 - impact a strong theme followed but hardtech and deeptech with lots of new investors looking for investable cases to scale 💥 - maintaining product-market-fit through decades is the hardest of challenges and to be able to grow ahead of your competitors. All the 600+ side events might not cover these take-aways, so help me out and fill in what you have seen? Heading now to the next investor mingle with successful Alliance VC & Altor Equity Partners at the American bar in Helsinki. GU Ventures GoWest - Nordic Venture Capital Forum FUHS - Föreningen Universitetsholdingbolag i Sverige SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks

🚀 Deeptech Founders Only Event with Dr Hon Weng Chong @ CoLabs Brunswick 👋 Hello Founders! If you haven’t attended one of our exclusive founder-only events, this is the one to lock in. It’s not just another networking opportunity—it’s a chance to learn alongside others who truly understand the journey you’re on. These sessions consistently run over time because of the valuable stories shared and peer feedback that sparks real insights. We’re excited to welcome Dr Hon Weng Chong, founder of Cortical Labs, to the next event. Hon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, not just from his pioneering work at Cortical but also from his deep involvement in Australia’s innovation ecosystem. From capital raising to scaling ventures—or even just nerding out about transistors—there’s something for everyone! 🫂 Hon’s journey started well before Cortical Labs, and we’ve been lucky to have him as an advocate for the Aussie innovation community since the days of our shipping container lab. His passion for the space will be on full display, and this is your chance to get direct feedback and insight from one of the best. 🎟 Spots are limited to ensure quality engagement, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this valuable session. Book your spot now! [Link in comment section] #Deeptech #FoundersOnly #CoLabsAustralia #Innovation #CorticalLabs #Brunswick #StartupJourney #CapitalRaising #Scaling Warwick D. Samuel Wines Andrew Gray 🙌 Garry Williams

While we are more familiar with cinnamon buns, yesterday was all about Bits & Pretzels, the three-day festival for 7,500 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts! By the way, Bits & Pretzels also has a tiny little boutique-style side event called Oktoberfest. Together with Herbert Diess, Executive Chairman of the Board of The Mobility House and former CEO of Volkswagen, and Benjamin Merle, CPO of Enpal, Emma Nehrenheim, President Materials at Northvolt, looked at energy leadership in Europe. How do we see the energy system 20 years from now? How do we build it in the greenest way possible? Despite the challenges, Northvolt is more committed than ever to its vision: To accelerate the transition to a decarbonized future. Photo © Bits & Pretzels

How can we inject more curiosity into our work to foster innovation? 🤔 I would start by meeting with open-minded people. 💜 Yesterday was a whirlwind of excitement at CzechInvest's Eastern Meetup, which I and Petr Zacik attended. Our Contesaur.cz secured a grant in December, and it's never too late to celebrate! Engaging with a dynamic mix of #startups and #CzechInvest representatives, we dove deep into discussions that ranged from the latest industry trends to collaborative opportunities. 😎 We're thrilled to share our journey and extend an invitation to companies seeking to revolutionize their #contentstrategy. Let's harness the power of Contesaur.cz to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience and drive results. 🚀 Curious to learn more about our expedition and how it can benefit your business? Reach out today, and let's embark on this transformative journey together! 💜

🌱Next up…. Paul Straub! A pioneer in backing founders building a healthy, more sustainable #future. Meet Paul, a driving force behind Wireframe Ventures in San Francisco. As Managing Partner and co-founder, he's at the forefront of investing in tech that benefits both people and the planet. His focus? Climate solutions, synthetic biology, AI, automation, green transportation, and more. With a portfolio of over 40 companies, a notable 67% led by first-time founders, Wireframe is shaping the future of sustainability. 💡Fun Fact: Wireframe Ventures' portfolio showcases trailblazing companies like SPAN, Enveda Biosciences, Bedrock Energy, Pasture Biosciences, Climate Robotics, Tyba, Gridware, Synop, and more… proving their role as a catalyst in the sustainability arena! Snapshot on Paul: 👉Holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business 👉Earned a BS in Commerce, Finance, and Marketing from UVA 👉Over 15 years in impact investing, with early investments in Electriphi Inc (acquired), OpenInvest (acquired), Full Harvest Technologies, Terraline, Recurrent, Salient, Mycoworks, and many more! 👉Serves on the Advisory board of Dukes Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment Wireframe Ventures puts founders first, always. Even at the earliest stages—before the revenue starts rolling in and often before the product is fully baked— Paul Straub shares the scoop on what makes a founder stand out to them. Here’s how they pick the visionaries they believe in: "Can they attract great people to their idea, not just employees and co-founders, but customers, partners, and investors? Do they have a way of articulating what it is they're building, and clarity in that thinking? Do they have a self-awareness and ability to then learn, knowing that what they start with is going to change and won't be perfectly right from the beginning?” -Paul Straub 🌍 Dive into our chat with Paul and uncover the depth of sustainable VC and its pivotal role in combating climate change. This edition is filled with insights, innovation, and inspiration you won't want to miss! Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY #climatetech #venturecapital #earthfirst #innovation #technology #sustainability #founders #climatechange

We are extremely happy and proud to announce the closing of our tail 👇 May has been full of amazing milestones! To name a couple of the big ones: 👉 We’ve had our first real traction in The USA 🇺🇸  👉 We’ve opened up Sweden and Norway 🤩 👉 We’ve had the best (sales) performing month so far 🚀 👉 We’ve been awarded an #Innobooster by Innovation Fund Denmark 🔮 And, now we have also closed our tail round... 🤩 😍     We were humbled by the amount of interested investors! We are truly optimistic when experiencing that people want to invest in impact startups - which is what we believe in - you guys are amazing!   Thank you not only Flying BizKit, Claus Stenholt and Per Rasmussen but now also Emil Schmidt Kristensen, Malene Hegenberger and Steffen Heegaard believing in what we do and making it possible to reach new amazing worlds - thank you for joining the WOOF Pack as investors, mentors and co-creators. You are making it possible for students all over the world to work with WOOF and to start developing their classroom wellbeing 💜 Introductions will be made in good time, but for now: The additional level of quality and competences joining the WOOF company makes us even more confident in the journey of the years to come.  This was what we wanted. We are humbled that it is happening. The best day to all 🐶 !! #impactinvestent #edtech #impact