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🚀 New Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Offered by Berlin Innovation Agency (BIA) Join the ClimateX Startup Accelerator by Berlin Innovation Agency for an 8-month program that provides funding, infrastructure, and access to a strong network for pre-seed startups focused on addressing climate challenges. 📋 #Eligibility Criteria: pre-seed startup, not yet incorporated, based in or moving to Berlin, focused on Climate Tech, Smart City, or Urban Innovation, and without previous startup scholarships or EXIST grants. 💡 #Benefits for Participants: Access to up to €123k in cash, co-working space, and a robust ecosystem of mentors and investors. 📅 Application #Deadline: 2024-07-17 Application #link below ⬇️ #NewOpportunity #Startups #Growth #ApplyNow #VentureFunding #Acceleration

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Hello leaders in sustainability, I am very happy to share that I am now also a member of the board of the German Association of carbon dioxide removal, the Deutscher Verband für negative Emissionen e.V. (DVNE). Our organisation is bringing together the #CDR industry, policymakers, buyers, and investors to help orchestrate the development of a common strategy. Germany is poised to lead with its technological expertise and progressive climate policies. However, bold and decisive measures need to be collectively implemented by all the stakeholders to unlock the full potential. Carbon dioxide removal is essential for meeting global climate goals - given the divergence between emission reduction targets and our current policies and actual progress. All IPCC pathways compatible with 1.5 °C or 2 °C include CDR to achieve a net zero emissions world. There is a broad range of CDR methods which can be classified into three categories: nature-based removal (e.g., assisted natural regeneration #ANR), enhanced natural processes (e.g., enhanced rock weathering or #biochar carbon removal), and technology-based removal (e.g., #bioenergy with carbon capture and storage). Each method varies in technology intensity, permanence, scalability, ease of monitoring, and cost. If you want to find out how you can contribute and which methods fit best to your needs, reach out to me or to my colleagues Stefan Schlosser, managing director of DVNE, or Sebastian Manhart, our chair. #planetarybusiness #carbonremoval #climatesolutions #carboncapture #biochar #ccus #climatechange #carbondioxideremoval #sustainability #nbs #directaircapture Torsten Becker Alexander Zeihe 🇮🇱🎗️🇺🇦 Carolin Güthenke Nicole Herold Stefan Schlosser Magnus Drewelies Dr. Carla Woydt Philipp Rupp Lisa Mangertseder Stephanie Bischof Oscar Schily Sebastian Hanss-Mirodone Dr. Patrick Herhold NatureRe Capital AG Carbonfuture carbonauten polymers

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"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!" (African Proverb) Our Co-Founder Anna Katharina Meyer was invited to a Podcast Interview with the title "Seed Talk". In the context of Startups, everything has to be fast - in general. But when thinking of the challenges ahead in our society, in our companies, YES, even within ourselves... being fast is not exactly what's needed. But trust us, when collaborating and learning from each other, seeds are planted and we are quite optimistic that you are reaching your objectives faster than expected. How? This is what Anna talks about in the interview. It's only available in German... but if you are interested in learning what we at FindingSustainia would suggest to you and/or your organization, please reach out to us. For the German speaking crowd: Podcast-host Dennis Niederhagen has really made a deep dive possible. We talk about the goals of The Club of Rome, about the FindingSustainia program, about how the Think Tank 30 Deutschland | Club of Rome has changed Anna's and Santa's life (one reason: because this is how they met) and why there can be reasons for good kebabs.  We talk about leadership that focusses on regeneration and the right values. As always with Anna, it's all about sustainability, management and leadership.  Feel free to listen in, comment, talk to Anna to explore topics in more depth, learn more about FindingSustainia or simply to come together as a tribe for joint impact. #Sustainability #Leadership #Podcast #Tribe

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In a recent @Brutkasten article, I shared my view on the @European Union's Nature Restoration Law, and I'm proud that inoqo and Triple Impact Ventures stand with 375 Austrian companies supporting this initiative! The law aims to restore 20% of the EU's land and marine areas by 2030 and address all ecosystems in need by 2050. It's a bold step to revitalize our planet. A big thank you to Leonore Gewessler for taking a bold step and making this important law a reality! @Blühendes Österreich - BILLA gemeinnützige Privatstiftung non-profit foundation has launched a business initiative to support the law's implementation in Austria. Here the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dF6JkCa7   ✍️Show your support and sign here: https://lnkd.in/dTjSbVYt #Sustainability #EU #NatureRestorationLaw #EnvironmentalProtection #Austria #SustainableDevelopment #Ecosystems

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❗🚀Raising money for early-stage startups remains relatively straightforward in Switzerland. However, the challenge intensifies significantly when seeking larger sums — 5, 10, or even 20-30 million CHF, which many industries require for growth and scaling. At this critical juncture, startups often face substantial difficulties securing the necessary funding within Switzerland. As a result, many promising startups venture abroad, sometimes even relocating to access better opportunities and resources. It's crucial for us to acknowledge and address these challenges to keep our innovative startups thriving within our borders. By fostering a more supportive environment for larger-scale investments, we can ensure that Switzerland continues to be a hub for groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial success. To address this, Swisscom and UBS have launched the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland foundation, aiming to improve conditions for startups and investors and mobilize CHF 50 billion over the next decade. This is a great initiative for the Swiss Startup Ecosystem. #Startups #Switzerland #Innovation #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #FundingChallenges #GlobalExpansion

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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Ep.17 Drop #20Angel 🎙 The one & only Philipp Moehring, Co-Founder of Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company, joined me in the hot seat for a rare public appearance 🔥 👉 Introducing Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company FUND III ✍ 👉 Higher valuations = higher expectations 💣 👉 Giving Founders the freedom to be extreme 🤪 👉 Your access gives you your price 💰 Some Founder References on Philipp: dennis müller (Amie): "More than most, pmoe is a cheerleader. The journey is already hard enough, some VC's make it harder by sending unsolicited articles with "seen this?". He's the opposite. always fun to brainstorm ideas with him. Differentiated intros relative to others." David Budde (trawa): “He‘s been a great sparring partner and has a ton of experience. I remember, the night before our Pre-Seed closing, we found a minor but important error in our cap table. Unsure what to do, we called Phil late that evening for guidance. To me, it‘s super important to know that I can reach my investors, if it actually matters, and that they‘ll be able to help! + he’s just a really nice guy.” Milos Rusic (deepset): “Phil is amazing! He was actively involved in assembling each of our funding rounds - even in the first round where he committed before we had settled for a lead investor. He actively helped to construct our favourite setup of lead investors for that initial round. He knows everyone and his support is not limited to great intros - he really helps founders to assess and identify which investor could be a right fit for them. 100% reliable, massive value for every company. What they do is really unique.” This was a special one to do, hope you enjoy 🍿 https://lnkd.in/gTRT_SmJ 20VC, #AngelInvesting, #technology, #podcast, #entrepreneurship, #VC, #Founder, #Investing

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Three biggest learnings from a fundraising journey. Shared by Rainer Märkle, General Partner at HV Capital at EUVC 1/ Have a time box with a deadline attached. Have a defined horizon & create a clear plan. Have some urgency to get things done at some point. Execute very transparently and reliably. 2/ Stick to your narrative. But don't do it blindly. Tweak it when necessary. Adapt it. Don't let yourself be surprised by major changes. Keep focusing on delivering according to your strategy & plan. 3/ Fundraising is a marathon with many sprints. There are moments when you'll ask yourself - Why do I do this? Is it gonna work out? But don't get too negative during the down phases. Adapting and pivoting is part of our job. As it is for the founder of a company. How about you? What fundraising lessons have you learned? Join the conversation. 🔽 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

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What a great week! We announced our investment in Cozero, a super exciting German climate tech company revolutionizing corporate emission management💫 Kvanted and energy investor EnBW New Ventures led the €6.5 million Series A financing round, with the support of French fintech specialist NewAlpha Asset Management (love our all-female syndicate Melanie Beyersdorf Aurélie NICOLAS 👊 ) and heavy hitter business angels and advisors from logistics, manufacturing and SaaS, including Henrik Larsen, former CPO of A.P. Moller - Maersk, Christian Richter Torben Schreiter at Extantia and co-founder of SAP Signavio, and André Christ, founder of LeanIX. What excites me is that Cozero goes beyond basic compliance reporting by combining financial responsibility with environmental impact. This ultimately transforms business practices towards sustainability. Cozero’s Climate ERP meets the demand from big companies for an effective corporate carbon management tool, helping navigate complex regulations like the CSRD and report on Scope 1-3 emissions. Existing customers include major players such as A.P. Moller - Maersk, DMG MORI and NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP. Thrilled to join Helen Tacke Fabian Schwarzer Tiago Taveira on this journey with a shared mission of advancing industrial decarbonization!🚀 Learn more about Cozero’s Climate ERP platform here: https://www.cozero.io/ #industrialtech #climatetech #digitaltransformation #industrialdecarbonization

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Mix, Mingle, and Make Magic: #Networking at the EU-Startups Summit! The top 5 reasons to join a speed networking session with Jessica Breitenfe🎤d and me (#ExpatWhisperer): 💙Serendipity Strikes: You never know who you'll meet at a networking event—your future investor, co-founder, or even your long-lost twin (okay, maybe not the last one, but you get the idea). 🤝 🦄Wow your new 🆕 friends: When you meet someone don’t just hand the your business card, learn to leave a powerful, memorable message . 🍸 🥊Exchange War Stories: Bond with fellow entrepreneurs over shared struggles and triumphs. Because nothing says camaraderie like commiserating over startup woes. 🤣 👌Practice Makes Perfect: Hone your elevator pitch by delivering it to a variety of people. Who knows? You might even turn your spiel into a stand-up routine. 🎤 👀🤬FOMO Prevention: Don't be that person who misses out on the networking event everyone's talking about. Attend, mingle, and make your mark on the startup scene. 💼 Barcelona Metropolitan is your ultimate guide to navigating the bustling startup ecosystem of Barcelona. From networking events and workshops to insider tips and success stories, we're here to help startups and entrepreneurs thrive in this vibrant city. Whether you're seeking funding, talent, or just some inspiration, Barcelona Metropolitan has got your back every step of the way. Let's turn your startup dreams into reality together! 🚀

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Why is it crucial for the economy to support startups, and what makes German Accelerator so successful? Dr. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, dives into these topics and more in a recent interview with VentureCapital Magazin. 💡 A vibrant startup ecosystem relies on a government that fosters an environment ripe for innovation. Thanks to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action's backing, we help hundreds of startups every year expand and scale their businesses within Germany and beyond. We are proud to contribute to Germany's dynamic startup landscape alongside other outstanding programs like EXIST - Existenzgründungen aus der Wissenschaft and the Digital Hub Initiative. Read the whole interview (in German) ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebzuzRSY #venturecapital #startupecosystem #GermanAccelerator #EXIST #startupsuccess #VC

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The relationship between impact investors and startups is unique and critical in the startup ecosystem. Impact investors, distinct from traditional venture capitalists (VCs), focus on generating social or environmental impact alongside financial returns. The introduction of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has significantly influenced the relationship between impact investors and startups. SFDR, which mandates greater transparency on sustainability risks and impacts, reshapes how impact investors and startups interact, aligning their objectives with stringent reporting and sustainability standards. This regulation enhances the focus on sustainability, reinforcing the commitment to generating positive social or environmental impact alongside financial returns. Under SFDR, this dual-purpose approach brings a nuanced dynamic to the partnership, which, if managed well, can drive significant positive change. Next week, we're attending the GREENTECH FESTIVAL in Berlin. Our co-founder and CPO, Dr. Constanze Trautwein, will participate in a panel discussion on the relationship between impact investors, what founders require, and what support startups can expect. If you're attending next week and want to continue the discussion, please get in touch with Constanze. If you're an impact investor looking for assistance with portfolios and SFDR reporting, feel free to book a call here: https://lnkd.in/dcuR8yJv #ImpactInvesting #SocialEntrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #SFDR #BusinessForGood

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Today our portfolio company, atmio, the operating system revolutionizing methane emission management, led by Matthias Schmittmann, Marius Krüger and Fabian Ihl announced their successful €5.1M Seed round led by Notion Capital, with participation from SquareOne Venture Capital, HCVC and Robin Capital 🚀 We could not be more proud of your achievements thus far and are eager to continue the joint journey of helping natural gas companies abate an additional 1 Billion tonnes of CO2 emissions 🌍 Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is responsible for a significant portion of global warming, with 60% of global methane emissions stemming from human activity and a third from the energy sector. Traditionally, methane leak detection has been manual, slow, and focused on immediate safety risks, often overlooking smaller but environmentally impactful leaks. atmio aims to change this with a comprehensive system for effortless detection, logging, and repair of methane leaks, ensuring precise and regular reporting 🌿 #venturecapital #sustainability #climatetech

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🌍 Join Us for the Climate Tech MeetUp Vienna | Summer Edition! 🌞 🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 25th | 18:30 - 22:00 📍 Where: Wien, Wien (Address will be shared upon approval) 🎟️ Registration: Approval Required We are excited to invite climate tech innovators to the upcoming Climate Tech MeetUp Vienna | Summer Edition powered by Triple Impact Ventures! This is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and enthusiasts in the climate tech space to (re)-connect, share ideas, and foster new collaborations in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Event Highlights: Network with fellow funders and founders in the Viennese Climate-Tech scene. Enjoy the first round of drinks on us, courtesy of Triple Impact Ventures! Engage in meaningful conversations and potential partnerships. 🔓 Location Details: Exact address will be provided upon registration approval. How to Join: Register below by clicking the link. Wait for your registration to be approved by the host. Receive the event location details and get ready to join us! 🔗 Request to Join We look forward to seeing you there and making impactful connections together! #ClimateTech #Entrepreneurship #Networking #ViennaEvents #Sustainability #Innovation

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🚀 “The state of entrepreneurship and start-ups in Germany” This was topic of the panel discussion KfW Capital ‘s Co-CEO Alexander Thees participated in at this week’s #HTGFFamilyDay 2024, together with Sabine Hepperle (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz , Verena Pausder (Startup-Verband), Miriam Wohlfarth (Banxware), Georg Kniese (SAP) and moderator Nikolaus Roettger (FutureStory). 🙌 Alexander’s view: “The Future Fund initiative of the German government and the new ESOP-framework are important milestones for the improved German VC ecosystem. The important public market players should continue to invest together with private players and based on a profound due diligence with the ambition to create performance on market level. This is key condition to demonstrate the attractiveness of the asset class and to enlarge the provided capital of private investors, which is indispensable to address existing challenges such as #ClimateChange and #Digitalization.” An important announcement was made by Robert Habeck: The tenth module of the Future Fund, was launched – the HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds Opportunity Fonds with a volume of 660 million Euros for growth investments. 💚A big thank you the colleagues of the HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds for organizing this great event! #KfWCapital #Startups #Innovation #Zukunftsfonds

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When Will We Ever Have a Better Consumer Climate Again? 🤔 At the start of each month, as a VC in Germany, I check the consumer mood index, hoping for signs of improvement. Yet, the persistently low levels (currently at -24.2) pose a pressing question: When will consumer confidence rebound? 🤯 Here's what this means for startups and the broader economy: 🥶 Consumer Caution: Extended low confidence impacts both B2C and B2B sectors, dampening economic activity. 🤔 Startup Impact: For B2C startups, tough conditions prevail as consumers tighten belts. Niche markets remain promising, yet they demand increasingly creative marketing strategies to capture and retain consumer interest. I witnessed, that a lot of companies struggle with maintaining optimized CAC and navigating to the large option pool of marketing channels. Challenges and Political Actions: 🧰 Toolkit Constraints: Reviving consumer confidence has traditionally required multifaceted approaches, including fiscal policies and regulatory reforms. However, with current inflation concerns, lowering interest rates is less viable, complicating recovery efforts. So, what's next if immediate economic tools are limited? 🥊 Startups and Economic Growth: Startups drive innovation and competitiveness, crucial for job creation and attracting investment, adapting swiftly to market changes. 🥋 AI's Economic Impact: By automating tasks and enhancing data analysis, AI boosts productivity and supports sustainable development across sectors. The Path Forward: Investing in innovation is key. We need policies that make entrepreneurship more attractive, from university-level encouragement to policy changes like pension fund allocations in startups. What are your thoughts on how we can catalyze economic recovery through innovation? #ConsumerConfidence #EconomicRecovery #Innovation #StartupLife #VC #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #GermanBusiness P.S.: thanks Statista for providing such nice statistics.

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🌍 🌱 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟖𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 #𝐂𝐓𝐒𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 💥 Climate Transformation Summit 2024 is all about you, the Climate Community! In our 5th anniversary year, we will for the first time meet in person on September 12th at Impact Hub Berlin to "Make Scope 3 Action our Business". An action-packed Summit Day awaits us! As an "un-conference", the focus is not on PPP slides, but on our community of decision-makers, procurement leaders and sustainability champions, their experiences, challenges and best practices in decarbonization. 💚​ The 6 deep dive workshops are central to this, here's why you should take part 👇 90% of a company's emissions originate typically in its supply chain. You properly know that, but as regulations and market requirements are changing rapidly, we all need to deepen our action in Scope 3. 💚​ What deep-dives await you? 1. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - with Sven Schirmer from Österreichische Bundesbahnen & Railsponsible. 2. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 - with Lena Engel from TÜV Rheinland Group. 3. 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝟑 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 - with Gunnar Büchter (Yanfeng), Tabea Muench (Atruvia AG) and Yasha Tarani (THE CLIMATE CHOICE). 4. 𝐒𝐃𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 – 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝! - with Sina Brod (Foundation Development and Climate Alliance) and Moritz Tölke (Sovereign Speed). 5. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱: 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 - with Maximilian Droste from amc Group - Unternehmensberatung für Einkauf & SCM. 6. 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝟑 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈 - with Stefan Unger (ZEISS Group), Isabelle Fischer and Yasha Tarani (THE CLIMATE CHOICE). Every #CTS2024 participant will be able to register for 2 of the deep dives. 🌍 🌱 You don't have a ticket yet? Not too late! Link in the comments to get one of the last Pre-Regular Summit Passes with 20% Discount 💥

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