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So long farewell auf wiedersehen January 👋 We did a little stroll with AgTech Founders Walk at the Botanical Gardens for a quick regroup. Taking turns picking paths to turn into, poking our curious heads into events spaces, and organically flowing through a string of topics. 💬 Red Sea crisis affecting the wine industry / Unclear communication on team restructuring / Bringing a little 7 month old human to a program where the full female cohort took turns looking after them / Matriarchal community / Engagement rings / Loop earbuds experience at Heaps Good NYE 2023 / Learning from business owners that survived oil price shock, dot com bubble, chinese stock market crash etc - and what founders can learn from them / Copycats and mindset around competition / pandemic (we will never stop talking about this) The group wrapped our 10,000 steps with our chosen word for the year ahead: wholesome, intentional, and change. Neurons reconnected, accountability buddies set, network/ resources pooled together to be shared - I think we're ready for the next foreseeable rest of quarter. Follow along for agtech meetup events at https://lnkd.in/gKKC3XEn #breakingupyourfeed #founderstories #agtech

As the weekend approaches, let's celebrate the passion for discovery and creativity that unites us all. Whether you're a student, professional, or dreamer, your dedication to pushing boundaries makes our CedarSTEMHub community thrive. Share in the comments how you're infusing innovation into your weekend plans! Let's keep the momentum going.. #Weekend #CSEH #TechHub #Innovation #Creativity #cedarstemhub

❓ What's got VCs buzzing about #NatureTech? These are the insights I shared with Ollie Potter in The NatureTech Memos: What Nature-Tech-focused challenge areas are you most excited about and why? I am looking out for companies going beyond tackling reporting requirements, leading to nature-positive gains, and channeling capital into preserving and restoring natural ecosystems. What Nature-Tech start-ups are you most excited about and why? 🌿 I am excited about The Landbanking Group, founded by Sonja and Martin Stuchtey, who previously founded Systemiq, to make ecosystem services investible and bring nature onto the balance sheets.  🌿 goodcarbon is pioneering a platform for Nature-based Solutions, connecting projects, investors, and companies. They offer high-quality carbon credits with wide-ranging biodiversity and community benefits, mainly in the Blue Economy. 🌿 Mozaic Earth is ground-truthing nature data at scale, bringing local communities into the equation. The team recently won first prize at the Nature Tech Challenge at HackSummit. 👇 Read more on other investors` thoughts and exciting innovations in nature tech: Link in the comments

With more than 300 agtech companies in the ecosystem, Israel’s bold and determined problem solvers are developing the innovation we need to feed the world’s ever-growing population in healthier, more sustainable ways. We partnered with Impact Nation to showcase some of the amazing startups that are making a positive impact, including AgroScout. They offer crop intelligence solutions that leverage AI-driven analytics to help agricultural organizations cut costs and streamline supply chain processes. Through both web and mobile platforms, AgroScout delivers actionable insights on crop health and potential supply risks. 👉 https://okt.to/yPzARG Impact Nation champions Israeli entrepreneurs operating in critical areas like climate change, food sustainability, and health, connecting them with partners to amplify their transformative effects. Keep watching to hear from Agroscout, Simcha Shore, CEO & Founder about how Israel’s impatient innovators are securing a more sustainable future – and how Startup Nation Central is helping them do it. Access more insights and opportunities in the Israeli tech ecosystem at 👉https://okt.to/TIHitE Nicky Newfield, Maayan Gossat Schwartz, Guy Lieberman Aliza Tamir Linor Grisariu Alon Turkaspa Estie Rosen

🌍 Sustainable Finance Live 2024 Hackathon – Celebrating Innovation & Progress! It was another successful tech hackathon, where I had the opportunity to lead with the support of my colleagues at NayaOne.🎉 Over 13 days, leaders from banks, fintechs, and consultancies joined forces to tackle real-world challenges in geospatial data, AI, and nature risk reporting, delivering innovative outcomes that push the boundaries of sustainable finance. 🌟 Team NatureDelta: Turned biodiversity data into actionable financial metrics, driving smarter, sustainable investment decisions. 🌱 Team AgriEco Hub by AfriGIS: Built a platform connecting farmers with financial institutions through GIS and real-time data, ensuring both sustainability and profitability. NayaOne's hackathon platform empowered these visionary teams, accelerating the creation of new financial instruments focused on Natural Capital. Huge thanks to our partners, judges, and mentors, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), European Space Agency - ESA, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Geovation, Sustainable Ventures, StarLiX, and Innovate UK Business Connect. 🎉 Special shoutout to Finextra and Richard Peers from ResponsibleRisk Ltd. for spearheading this crucial initiative! Let's build the future of sustainable finance together. 💡 #SustainableFinance #Innovation #Leadership #NaturalCapital #NayaOneHackathon #DigitalSandbox

📬 The AusAgritech August newsletter just dropped! Check your inbox for details on Agtech Showcase in Bundaberg, AEA grants, CSIRO RISE Accelerator Program, Cicada x GRDC Program, AgQuip, ecosystem jobs and more. Plus, don’t miss our new partnership announcements with KPMG High Growth Ventures and Noah Connect and the upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar! #Agritech #Newsletter #StayInformed

We're excited to announce that Rumbo has invested in Mykor, a company at the forefront of bio-based insulation with their groundbreaking mycelium technology. This innovation not only offers superior thermal insulation but also reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to traditional materials, making a significant impact in the fight against climate change. Beyond the technology, this investment aligns with our mission to support female founders in the climate tech space. We're proud to back Olivia Page and Valentina D., whose leadership and vision are driving Mykor's success. Female-led startups still receive disproportionately less funding—it's time to change that. Full article: https://lnkd.in/esET_wkF #climatetech #impactinvestment #mycelium #womenintech #sustainableconstruction

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗬𝗢 In July 2023, INVYO reached a significant milestone by raising €1.4m. 💸 That's when Inovexus joined the journey. But what made this collaboration so relevant and fruitful? 🤝 Well, it all comes down to our shared vision, recognizing that data is the 21st century's black gold! Knowing how to collect, process, and analyze data is a top priority for all investment players looking to enhance their performance. 📈 As Europe's leading data platform, we continually seek to understand the business needs of investment players (VCs, PEs, Family Offices, etc.). This strategic vision is fully embraced by Inovexus, which aims to build a global network of individual and professional investors. 🌍 Inovexus is a partner that has brought us a network of mentors and investors, international exposure, and valuable resources to support our growth. 🎥 Discover the details of our collaboration in the video where our CEO, Alexandre Velluti, shares his experience with Inovexus! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3kZvzVz  #Investment #VentureCapital #StrategicPartnership #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentStrategy #InvestorRelations #Startup #SuccessStory

🚀Transitioning from Verra: A New Chapter Begins! 🌍After three transformative years of growth and #impact, I am taking the next step in my career journey. These past few years have been filled with rewarding challenges, groundbreaking projects, and incredible partnerships that have pushed boundaries. What I’m most proud of: 1. Unlocked Insights: ↳ Mapped the #VCM ecosystem: stakeholders and problems. ↳ Identified high-leverage #finance, #insurance, and #MarketInfrastructure opportunities. 2. Enhanced Efficiency: ↳ Streamlined processes, boosting productivity. ↳ Reduced operational costs significantly. 3. Fostered Collaboration: ↳ Developed relationships with numerous major institutions.  ↳ Built strong cross-departmental relationships. 🎯And now, it’s time to turn the page and embrace new opportunities that allow me to continue driving innovation at the intersection of #ClimateAction, finance, and technology. ✨ Why now? ✨ It’s time for me to pursue new ventures that align with my passion for scaling global climate solutions and leveraging technology to create lasting impact. I’m energized by the possibilities ahead and excited to explore what’s next! 💡I’m eager to connect with individuals and organizations who are working on groundbreaking projects in #ClimateTech, market infrastructure, and sustainability finance. If you’re working on something innovative, let’s connect! ✅To my amazing colleagues and mentors at Verra—thank you for the continued support and the incredible journey. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead! 🌱Let’s continue to create change together. 🌳 📣Special shoutouts to these Verrans and so many other rockstars (too many to name) that I've had the honor of working with and learning from over the years: Toby Janson-Smith, Joe Dell’Orfano, Judith Simon, David Antonioli, Robin Rix, Julianne Baroody, Candace Vinke, Benktesh Sharma, PhD, Santhosh T Prakasam, Justin Wheler, Sinclair V., Takehiko Serai, CFA, Cassio Souza, Janice O'Brien, Michelle Davidov, Christina Irven, Heather McEwan - Carbon Offset Markets, Leah Martin, Evan Frazier, Kelly Peak, Lorena Arredondo Tagle, Cai May Tan Thank you.🙏