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🌞 Calling Solar Energy Startups: Partner with Balancero.ventures for Market Success🌞 Are you ready to transform your solar technology from a great idea into a market-ready solution? At Balancero.ventures - https://lnkd.in/gjbNFwM3 - we're not just a venture studio; we're a catalyst for revolutionary solar advancements. If you're based in the EU and have a promising prototype, we're looking to partner with you. Why Balancero.ventures? Tailored Expertise: Leverage our 30+ years of experience in nurturing startups to guide your growth. Real-World Testing: Utilize our solar parks to test, refine, and perfect your technology under actual market conditions. We Offer: Direct Access to Experts: Our seasoned professionals are here to steer you through all stages of development and investment. Initial Market Entry: Gain crucial early traction by showcasing your innovations in our operational solar panel parks. Join Us: Share your vision and project details with us! We are excited to explore how we can turn your solar innovation into the next big thing. 🚀 Drop us your pitch today and let’s illuminate the future of solar energy together! https://lnkd.in/gjbNFwM3

CHF 2.2 million for renewable energy - anywhere, anytime: TOP 100 Swiss Startup WattAnyWhere secures seed round. Congrats to the team of cleantech pioneers Patrick Brennan, Olivier De Bruijn, Didier ROUX, Alexandre Laybros, and Philippe Ruez! https://lnkd.in/esRqa2s6 A diverse group of global investors from Switzerland, France, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States, Hong Kong, Romania, Germany, Slovakia, and India participated in the seed round, reflecting WattAnyWhere’s global appeal and market potential. Among the investors were business angels as well as prominent entities such as Family Office Upperside and venture capital fund kickfund. About: Access to the power grid for 300kW or more requires extensive time and investment. In response, WattAnyWhere offers a unique solution with its off-grid and pollutant-free power generator, effectively mitigating the current grid capacity shortfall. Developed in collaboration with EPFL, HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, and industrial partners, the fuel-cell based generator efficiently converts ethanol-a safe and economical hydrogen carrier-into 100% renewable and clean electricity, biogenic CO2, and reusable water. With a vision to establish energy autonomy across diverse sectors including supermarkets, gas stations, EV charging operators, and residential micro-grids, WattAnyWhere addresses the urgent need for energy independence and decarbonization. Join us in accelerating the world's transition to renewable energy. WattAnyWhere was ranked among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups in 2023 and won the last stage of Venture Kick in 2022. #TOP100SSU #SwissStartups #VentureKick

mHUB's Demo Day event on April 11, 2024, was a huge success, with the 10 climate and energy tech startups showcasing their groundbreaking solutions at the end of their #mHUBAccelerator journey. These startups are revolutionizing how we tackle environmental challenges and combating the ongoing climate crisis, from energy storage to carbon capture, renewable energy, and more. Ian Adams, Managing Director at Evergreen Climate Innovations, Ritu (Gopal) Bromley, Director of Strategy at Invenergy, and Scott Tjaden Manager of RD&D and Partnerships at Constellation, concluded the event with remarks underscoring the significance of providing robust support to early stage hardtech startups. Congratulations to the 2024 mHUB Climate & EnergyTech Accelerator Cohort: Aeternal Upcycling, Carbon SeaQuest, CryoCellar, Farm to Flame Energy Inc., FurnaQuantum, Next-Ion Energy Inc., Metasorbex™ Corporation, RUSHNU, Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc, and Tikal Industries. Discover more about the cohort teams, their recent milestones, and what's next for them: https://hubs.la/Q02t21TJ0 #mHUBAccelerator #hardtech #CETdemoday #climatecrisis #climatechange #climatetech #envirotech #cleanenergy #cleantech #energytech #energystorage #carboncapture #renewableenergy #DemoDay

I recently had the pleasure of hosting Albert Bielinko, General Partner at Titanium Ventures, on the Clean Power Hour for a fascinating discussion about venture capital's role in accelerating the clean energy transition. With over $1 billion invested across 100 technology companies, Titanium Ventures is proving that smart capital can drive meaningful climate innovation. Albert shared incredible insights into their investment strategy and portfolio companies that are making real impact. We discussed Open Solar, which has captured over 50% market share in Australia and is revolutionizing solar installation software to reduce soft costs. We also explored Build Ops, which is transforming how commercial contractors operate in the electrification space. One of the most interesting parts of our conversation focused on climate adaptation technologies. Albert highlighted their investment in Rethought Insurance, which is using sophisticated climate data to reimagine flood risk assessment - a critical need as traditional insurers pull back from climate-vulnerable markets. Looking ahead, Albert shared exciting perspectives on emerging opportunities in geothermal energy and the crucial role of data intelligence in scaling climate solutions. For founders in the space, he offered valuable insights into how Titanium Ventures identifies and supports promising teams - they've already generated over $700 million in revenue for their portfolio companies through channel partnerships. If you're interested in clean tech innovation, climate investing, or scaling climate solutions, this episode offers a unique window into how venture capital is helping build our sustainable future. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gkFdT-TQ #CleanTech #VentureCapital #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #EnergyTransition

Sympower Secures €21.3 Million to Drive Europe’s Energy Transition Challenging Global Leaders Sympower, a frontrunner in Europe’s energy flexibility sector, has achieved a significant milestone by closing an oversubscribed funding round of €21.3 million. Spearheaded by the A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund A&G ETTF, the round also saw direct investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) (EIF) and contributions from existing backers such as Activate Capital, Rubio Impact Ventures, PDENH and Expon Capital. This influx of capital will propel Sympower’s mission to stabilize energy grids and accelerate the integration of renewable energy across Europe. https://lnkd.in/enUJbHda #StartupFunding #Startup #EUStartups #renewableenergy #energy #greentech #A&GEnergyTransition #A&GETTF #ActivateCapital #EIF #energyflexibility #PDENH #RubioImpactVentures #Sympower #energytransition #cleanenergy #sustainability #greenfuture #innovation #Europeanstartup #fundinground #climateaction #cleantech

In today's episode of Superpowers for Good, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Daniel Farb, CEO and Founder of FLOWER TURBINES Inc. It's been over five years since our last conversation, and the progress Daniel has made with his company is nothing short of remarkable. Flower Turbines isn't just about harnessing wind power; it's about doing it beautifully and efficiently, particularly in urban environments where traditional turbines would struggle. Daniel's vision for small, aesthetically pleasing wind turbines that operate quietly and efficiently has brought a fresh perspective to renewable energy. One of the most intriguing aspects of our conversation was Daniel's explanation of their patented "bouquet effect." This innovation allows their tulip-shaped turbines to be placed close together, enhancing each other's performance—something unheard of with traditional large wind turbines. As Daniel aptly put it, “When you have winds, you can collect [energy] 24 hours a day... We’re the only ones that can place turbines close together, and ours have this great benefit so that we can make better use of tight spaces than anybody else can.” This ability to optimize space without sacrificing efficiency could be a game-changer, particularly for off-grid power solutions. Moreover, Flower Turbines' products are bird-friendly, quiet, and designed to be integrated with solar and battery technologies, offering a comprehensive energy solution. Daniel's passion for innovation, backed by a robust portfolio of patents, is driving Flower Turbines toward what could be a significant leap in the renewable energy market. As they move into mass production, the potential for impact is tremendous, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes them next. Flower Turbines is raising capital from the crowd via StartEngine. http://s4g.biz/03sep24 #ImpactCrowdfunding #DiverseFounders #SocialEntrepreneurs #CommunityCapital #ImpactInvestors #RIC #InvestmentCrowdfunding #SuperCrowd

🌍 Exciting News in the Clean Tech Space! Clean Energy Ventures has successfully raised $305 million to further its mission of supporting early-stage startups focused on climate solutions. This new fund is dedicated to advancing technologies and business models that promise significant carbon reductions. The focus is broad, supporting innovations across renewable energy, energy efficiency technologies, and other sustainable initiatives. As the demand for cleaner energy solutions becomes more urgent, funds like these play a crucial role in fueling the innovations necessary for a sustainable future. I love seeing this sort of news in my market research, it’s refreshing seeing capital go into something so beneficial. Obviously the goal of private equity and it’s subset of VC is to make money, but it’s nice to see an ROI that’s beneficial to everyone 🌱 #CleanTech #Sustainability #VentureCapital #Innovation #ClimateChange #PrivateEquity #GreenInvestment #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

Traditional solar cells rely heavily on silver, an expensive resource that makes up 15% of the world’s annual silver supply and the cost of solar materials — this has become a bottleneck in the global adoption of solar technologies. BE Fellows project Aluminio Inc is pioneering an approach to replace over 90% of the silver in solar cells with base metals like aluminum and copper - more abundant and affordable alternatives. Additionally, Aluminio has developed a new process that integrates with existing production lines, boosting output without major overhauls. Learn more about Aluminio and their mission here: https://nt-z.ro/3Zoaz5f

🌍 "The great design problem of energy is that it's invisible." This insightful quote from the recent Norrsken VC podcast perfectly captures a core challenge of the energy transition—one that is especially relevant in the world of climate tech. Energy is all around us, but its intangibility makes it harder to manage, optimize, and truly understand its impact. That's why I came up with the idea of presenting one of AENU's portfolio companies - every month! During the last weeks, I had the pleasure of meeting with the team at trawa, which is revolutionizing how energy is purchased and managed by energy-intensive companies. 🔄 Why trawa? While much of the energy transition conversation focuses on households, trawa is taking it further by targeting the energy-intensive industrial sector, which accounts for around 60% of total electricity consumption. 💡 What might seem like small shifts for individuals, such as charging an electric vehicle during energy surpluses, represents a massive opportunity for optimization in large companies. Trawa has developed an innovative energy management software that leverages real-time data to help businesses make smarter energy decisions. 📊 The Business Model: Trawa positions itself as a responsible energy provider, without the need to build its own energy parks. Instead, it focuses on optimizing energy flow through three core pillars: ⛓ Supply: Strategic energy sourcing 🛠 Manage: Efficient control and billing ↔ Flexibilize: Aligning consumption with energy surpluses This translates into intelligent consumption adjustments for hundreds of factories and fleets, precisely when energy is most affordable. 🚀 A Successful Start: This year, Balderton Capital, AENU, Speedinvest, and Tiny VC invested €10 million in trawa’s seed round. With such strong backing, trawa has already proven that it can tackle the complex challenges of the energy sector. It may sound unconventional to have a startup in energy supply, but they are showing that there's immense potential here! Why Now? The energy landscape is shifting rapidly. Deindustrialization and increasing electrification are driving demand for innovative solutions. The market is vast, and traditional suppliers? They're not moving fast enough. Trawa is well-positioned to define a new evolution of energy supply, paving the way for a stable and sustainable future. 💡 #ImpactInvesting #Greentech #Energy #AENU #Startups #FutureOfEnergy