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🌍 Navigating the Cleantech Funding Landscape 🌍 We’ve seen the cleantech sector face significant funding challenges recently. A recent Financial Times article sheds light on the difficulties many cleantech companies are encountering as they strive to achieve commercial viability. 1. The Capital Intensity Challenge: Cleantech is inherently capital-intensive. Companies need substantial investment to scale impactful solutions, but many struggle to transition from startup to commercial success. As highlighted by Moelis’ Arash Nazhad, this “missing middle” in fundraising is particularly problematic for the cleantech sector. 2. High-Profile Failures: 2023 has seen several notable cleantech companies, including Moxion Power and SunPower, file for bankruptcy. Even with backing from major players like Amazon and TotalEnergies, these companies faced insurmountable challenges amid rising interest rates and delays in federal support. This underscores the need for a clear path to profitability—capital alone isn’t enough. 3. Intense Competition for Capital: Cleantech companies now compete with sectors like AI and life sciences for venture capital. With longer timelines to profitability, cleantech startups are finding it harder to secure the funding needed to scale. Investors are becoming more cautious, and without a clear route to positive cash flow, many cleantech ventures are at risk. 4. Success Stories: Despite these challenges, there are still bright spots. Sila Nanotechnologies and Svante have successfully raised significant capital to advance their technologies, demonstrating that innovative solutions with strong impact potential can still attract investment. Our Commitment: At Inspire Global Ventures, we remain dedicated to supporting cleantech startups that align with our carbon management focus. We provide not just capital, but also the strategic guidance necessary to navigate this complex landscape. Looking Ahead: The future of cleantech will require innovation, strategic partnerships, and a clear path to profitability. We’re committed to backing companies that are solving critical environmental challenges and are equipped to succeed in a competitive funding environment. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about driving the future of sustainable technology. #Cleantech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #CarbonManagement #ClimateAction

Cleantech in Canada remained steady last year, with over $1 billion invested in #cleantech companies and startups. The Foresight Canada 50 list showcases Canada's most investable cleantech companies, demonstrating our progress in areas like emissions reduction and food security. https://lnkd.in/gaMtBWZE

#Energy #VCFunding: 🚀 European startups are soaring! 💰💼 In this period, they've secured $13.7 billion in VC #funding, marking a 5% increase from last year. 📈 Despite global concerns about funding slowdowns, Europe's VC scene remains robust. 🌍✨ UK leads the pack, with over 500 companies raising rounds exceeding $2M.💼💡 🔍 Diving into the #energy sector, it's taking the spotlight with mega investments, overshadowing #fintech. ⚡️💡 Here are the top five energy tech VC investments in Europe for Q1 2024: https://lnkd.in/dv9cYNNB #news #technews #technology #energytech #fundingnews #investment #unicorn #germany #eutech #uktech #london #sweden #france #venturecapital #vcfunding Electra Aurelien de Meaux, Augustin Derville Julien Belliato H2 Green Steel Carl-Erik Lagercrantz Deep Green Mark Bjornsgaard Matt Craggs SunFire Carl Berninghausen Nils Aldag Christian Olshausen ENVIRIA Melchior Schulze Brock

#Climatetech investment starts strong in 2024 with $8.1 billion raised. Despite a decrease in total deals, early-stage firms like Climate Capital and Lowercarbon Capital lead. Major investments include 𝗛𝟮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹, 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, signaling a focus on #materials and #sustainability. Founders face challenges in scaling amidst the funding landscape, known as the "valley of death," but the sector holds promise for future growth. https://lnkd.in/ets4Utvg

🌎 Climate tech #startups that raised capital last week 👇 With more than 60 deals logged on the Net0 platform last week, we recorded some significant deals. Here's a list of the top seven deals: 🌍 United States, Beaverton-based Intersect Power, a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in retail and wholesale energy markets, received $837M in debt financing from Morgan Stanley, HPS Investment Partners, LLC, and Deutsche Bank. ☀️United States, San Francisco-based d.light, developing solar-powered products and financial solutions for households and small businesses, received $176M in debt financing from African Frontier Capital. 💧Germany, Erlangen-based Hydrogenious LOHC, developing Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology for hydrogen storage, received a $78.9M Grant from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie. ⚡United States, Seattle-based LevelTen Energy, operating a renewable energy marketplace, raised $65M in a Series D round from B Capital , Constellation, Google, Microsoft, and Prelude Ventures amongst others. 🔋United States, Denver-based Peak Energy, developing sodium-ion battery systems for renewable energy storage, raised $55M in a Series A round from Xora Innovation, Eclipse, TDK Ventures, Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, and Lachy Groom amongst others. 🌿Denmark, Copenhagen-based Again , producing carbon-negative products, raised $43M in a Series A round from GV (Google Ventures), HV Capital, KOMPAS VC, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, ACME Capital, and Atlantic Labs. 🏭United Kingdom, London-based 44.01, developing technology for the underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), raised $37M in a Series A round from Equinor, Shorooq Partners, Alumni Ventures, The Climate Pledge, Planet A Ventures, and IDO Investments amongst others. #netzeroinsights #climatetech #investments #funding #venturecapital

Scotland Needs Smart Global Capital. In my article that was published today on Insider.co.uk, I discuss how the Scottish ecosystem can benefit from "smart global capital": international investors who bring new perspectives, connections, and ways of working to high-potential companies in Scotland. It is time for us to embrace new ways of working, and understanding how markets around the world are rapidly developing. We need more of an "outside-in" perspective. Later in June, Sustainable Alpha and Scottish Development International are bringing another cohort of international investors to Scotland for a week to meet some of the best companies across #SpaceTech, #BioTech, #LifeSciences, #IoT, #ClimateTech, #AI, and #Fintech. We will also have a specific session for #FemaleFounders. Mark Logan, Nick Freer, Scottish Enterprise, The Scottish Government, Filament STAC - Smart Things Accelerator Centre, Space Scotland, Scottish Space Network, Mint Ventures , AccelerateHER , Edinburgh BioQuarter, University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School, Bayes Centre, Opportunity North East Limited, Adrian Gillespie, Reuben Aitken, Angus MacFadyen, Angus Robertson, GlobalScot, Stephanie M. Shorter, PhD, Aman Verjee, CFA, James Varga, Professor Eleanor Shaw OBE, Ana Stewart, Kelvin Capital, Eos, Startup Grind Scotland, Techscaler, Cameron Gordon

At EDP, innovation is at the heart of our mission to lead the energy transition. Since 2021, we've invested nearly €600 million turning bold ideas into solutions that will help us meet our net zero ambitious goals. Through EDP Ventures, we invested 74M€ and nearly doubled our portfolio, with 40 active companies at the end of 2024. In 2024 alone, EDP has 23 internal innovation projects actively progressing and secured 11M€ in grants across 39 additional research projects. We scouted over 1.600 startups worldwide and brought together over 400 colleagues. Looking ahead to 2025, we've committed to continue leading the way in building a more sustainable future. Innovation is our power. Energy transition is our purpose. #EDPWeChooseEarth #InnovationAtEDP #EnergyTransition

Exciting panel discussion ahead at the Italian EnergyTech Conference on November 27th in Milan. Top experts from the cleantech and energy sectors will dive into the evolving landscape of cleantech funding, the challenges of scaling, and the keys to successful investment.   Topics to be discussed: 🔹 Funding Landscape: Insights into how cleantech funding and deal cycles are shifting from both banking and VC perspectives 🔹 Scaling Challenges: Key obstacles for cleantech companies in achieving commercial success 🔹 Investment Confidence: Beyond tech, what makes a startup investable? 🔹 Deeptech & Cleantech: How these sectors intersect and lessons learned in commercialization   Second Round Focus: 🔸 EnergyTech Subsector Potential: Sectors like storage and decarbonization are gaining traction—what’s next? 🔸 Common Startup Mistakes: Avoidable pitfalls in the funding journey 🔸 Investor Advice for Entrepreneurs: Practical tips for success in cleantech 🔸 Balancing Short & Long-Term: Achieving profitability in energy tech 🔸 Risk Mitigation: Managing regulatory, market, and tech risks with strong policy support Panelists: Leonardo Massa, Investment Director - MITO Technology Federico M., Executive Director - Santander Federico Cuppoloni, Director - Cleantech for Italy Ezio Ravaccia, Partner - Primo Climate (Primo Ventures) Stefano Peroncini, CEO - Eureka! Venture Moderators: Francesc Filiberto, Head of Business Development - Nuveen, a TIAA company Andrea Gentili, Deputy Managing Partner - Green Horse Advisory   If you want to attend the event please register here: https://lnkd.in/dswYR37Y   #ItalianEnergyTechConference #Cleantech #Investment

What “Fixing the Foundations” means for Impact by Estia Ryan, Principal & Head of Research at Eka Ventures 👇 Why it matters 👇 Rachel Reeves’ budget delivers a headline-grabbing £125m for Great British Energy, £4b for hydrogen and carbon capture, and £23b in NHS funding, all aimed at bolstering climate and health. But here’s the plot twist: the lack of clarity on workforce transitions, startup collaboration, and ROI risks turning these funds into just another wishlist. For VCs, the focus on renewables, decarbonization, and healthtech presents massive opportunity—if the execution is there. Translation: the UK is signaling big moves, but without more detail, it’s a waiting game to see if startups can plug the gaps. Read the full article or report on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://lnkd.in/ddyczxEv #EUVCInsights #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe

🌍 Overcoming Barriers in Cleantech Venture Capital Funding: A Path Forward In recent weeks, Christian Langen and I have had many conversations with a common theme: while cleantech is positioned for monumental growth, with $1.8 trillion invested in 2023, significant challenges remain. We were pleased to see the 2024 Cleantech VC Report from the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth, which highlights some of the key barriers we encounter daily. (link in comments, special credit to Nils Moeller Falko Paetzold Lawrence Loh) 🔑 Key Barriers: 1️⃣ Traditional VC models struggle with cleantech’s long timelines and complex regulatory environments. 2️⃣ Cleantech investor literacy is often limited, leading to mispricing and inflated valuations. 3️⃣ Overreliance on secondary exits and volatile policy environments jeopardizes long-term success. 🚀 At Cleantech Bridge GmbH, we believe this can be addressed by: 🌱 Building strategic partnerships between investors and entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration between these critical players in the energy transition. 💡 Fostering investor literacy through education, ensuring more informed and impactful investment decisions. 🤝 Collaborating across sectors to promote long-term regulatory stability and support innovation for a sustainable future. The green economy demands more than just capital—it requires strategic investments, collaboration, and a commitment to overcoming these barriers. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more about our work! #Cleantech #Sustainability #VentureCapital #Innovation #GreenFuture #CleantechBridge #solar #VC #PE