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Last Friday, Violetta Sulzbach, Impact & ESG Manager at Quadriga Capital, joined the Female Founders Night, speaking on the panel “Werte und Wandel: Finanzstrategien für Nachhaltiges Wachstum” (Values and Change: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Growth) alongside founder Carlotta Stoll and investor Jennifer Regehr, moderated by Charlotte Haage. The conversation highlighted the crucial role of collaboration between start-ups and medium-sized companies in driving sustainable transformation and net-zero innovations. While the “Mittelstand's” impact potential is often underestimated compared to start-ups, these firms, like Quadriga Capital’s portfolio company Ipsen International GmbH with its Atlas Green Furnace, are irreplaceable for a successful energy transition due to their deep technological knowledge and understanding of customer needs. With the Mittelstand contributing 49.3% of German GDP (Institut für Mittelstandsforschung (IfM) Bonn), their participation is critical to achieving the European Green Deal. To integrate sustainability into these established companies, collaboration with start-ups, focused sustainability training, and tailored sustainability strategies are essential. We are pleased to support initiatives like the Female Founders Night, a student-driven platform at Zeppelin Universität that promotes diverse entrepreneurship. Under the motto “Diverse Perspectives, United Vision,” it offers young, motivated individuals a valuable look into the investment and start-up world through a female lens. #SustainableGrowth #ESG #FemaleFounders #ImpactInvesting

Join us for our SVG Ventures | THRIVE GLOBAL IMPACT SUMMIT on November 6 & 7, 2024, #SiliconValley where you will meet the top #innovators, #startups, #scaleups, #investors and leading #corporations that are addressing #Climatechange and #sustainability goals head on. Amidst the heightened urgency of the #climate crisis, it is becoming increasingly clear that disruptive #innovation holds the key to forging a future that’s #sustainable, prosperous, inclusive, healthy, and equitable for all. That is why we launched the THRIVE Global Impact challenge to find the best #startups #scaleups from around the world that are addressing these key challenges of #soilhealth #biodiversity #foodsecurity, Reducing & offsetting of #GHG emissions, #Nutrition #Health, #cleantech #water #energy transition. We have had an incredible response from #entrepreneurs with over 1,000+ applications from over 100+ countries . Mark your calendars for November 6th and 7th for our 2024 THRIVE Global Impact Summit and join our corporate partners @BASF Agricultural Solutions, Bayer | Crop Science, Corteva Agriscience, Driscoll's, FCC / FAC, Intel Corporation, ICL PLANET Startup Hub, NEC Corporation, Kubota Corporation Alberta Innovates, KRONE GROUP, Microsoft, UFA and others. We’ll gather in the vibrant hub of #SiliconValley for this ground-breaking event alongside forward-thinking visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and influential leaders from the realms of #agriculture #food #technology. The THRIVE Global Impact Summit provides the platform to delve into innovative solutions and ignite transformative shifts within these sectors. Join us in shaping a sustainable future and embracing consequential innovation. See video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqneHrMK Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_FrNZtb

My recent posts (very rare ones, my bad) are in the ESG universe, and below is the reason why. With a portfolio of 450+ startups majority of which are pre-seed/seed stage, I feel like they are at times facing some unnecessary pressure from regulators and some VCs being pushed towards their impact assessments, protocols, policies, CO2 footprint scoping, you name it. The truth is that there are two major things that we can do for them to face this ESG reality: 1) lead by example, and 2) teach them (that's what accelerators do, isn't it?) and build awareness, nourish culture, and prepare them for the future rounds investors and regulators, who will at some point expect accountability from them. In the report, you’ll find various aspects of ESG and insights into how our startups perceive the risks. Overall, it appears that social aspects are the most viable for early-stage startups and cyber security is among the major issues. I stand with them in this opinion, but please convince me otherwise, if you have your take on it. I hope this piece resonates with those navigating the ESG landscape.

🌱 How are today’s startups shaping a more sustainable tomorrow? 🌍 Our inaugural ESG Report marks a significant milestone in Startup Wise Guys’ journey toward sustainable and responsible growth. We’re thrilled to share our approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and how they’re integrated across our portfolio. 📊 This report highlights insights from our recent survey, pinpointing our founders' main ESG risks and implementation challenges. ⚡️ From tackling resource limitations to navigating regulatory hurdles, it sheds light on how emerging businesses can stay resilient and impactful in today’s complex market. 💡 Dive into the insights, data, and perspectives that underscore why ESG is essential as businesses grow and evolve. 📖 Read the Full Blog & Get report 🌱 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9_TxQb2 #ESG #Sustainability #StartupWiseGuys #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting #ResponsibleGrowth #FutureOfBusiness

I was honored to join the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast recently and discuss some of the legal challenges that entrepreneurs and businesses in the hemp and cannabis industry face regularly. I love working in this industry and supporting entrepreneurs here at Venture Best®. https://lnkd.in/gEXZRcSv #venture #startups #hemp #cannabis #industrial_hemp

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer a “nice-to-have”—they’re essential for the long-term success of startups. And yet, too often, ESG remains absent from boardroom agendas, especially in early-stage companies. That’s why today, we’re introducing a simple yet impactful ESG board slide template to help founders and boards bring this critical topic into regular discussions. If you’d like to receive the template, simply DM us or comment “ESG Board Template.” This template isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a tool to track progress, define priorities, and drive actionable conversations about the material ESG issues your company faces. By embedding ESG into board meetings early on, startups can mitigate future risks, attract like-minded investors, and build resilience for growth. The full article by Yair Reem and Tess Dury on why ESG is important for early stage boards and a breakdown of the key features of the template is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2B5f8F5 #VentureCapital #ESG #ClimateTech

Are you a startup in the green-tech ecosystem, focused on making a positive, profitable impact in the sustainability economy?🌍💪🏼 R-evolution and R-ventures are constantly on the lookout for disruptive innovations that can demonstrate a positive impact on the planet. ‘We believe that innovation, collaboration, and pioneering partnerships will open new doors to embracing a sustainable future.’ – Fredrik Andersson Guldkula Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/gtpBTkwK 🌱 #revoplanet #GreenTech #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Impact investing #Collaboration #Technologyinnovation**

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🌱 #Sustainability: The Next Economic Growth Driver! 🌱 Just wrapped up an incredible experience at #ChangeNow2024 as part of the HEC Alumni delegation! Three days filled with inspiration, innovation, and collaboration 🤝 . 🚀 Representing Everity For Impact, the startup I'm honoured to partner with, I engaged with companies deeply committed to sustainability. We discussed the importance of piloting their sustainability performance from projects to corporate levels and aligning their goals with the #UNSDGs. ⛳ I also had the opportunity to connect with private investors who are passionate about financing sustainable businesses. It was inspiring to see their focus on contributing to the growth of impactful ventures, beyond just financial metrics. 💡 Participating in a co-creation side event at STATION F with remarkable #womenentrepreneurs further reinforced the importance of demonstrating human intrinsic values in business and leadership. 🚨 Amidst these inspiring conversations, I also reflected on the critical need for broader thinking: - sustainability encompasses more than just environmental concerns - corporate responsibility should go beyond the regulatory pressures #ChangeNow2024 has reaffirmed my belief that sustainability is not just a responsibility but also a tremendous economic opportunity. Let's continue to champion sustainability, impact investing, and human-centric business practices for a brighter future! 💚 #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #Startup