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Neustark develops sustainable construction materials by capturing emissions generated in concrete production and converting them into climate-positive limestone, providing an alternative to cement and sand that are key cost drivers in concrete manufacture. The company also offers environmental services that recycle construction waste into fresh concrete, dismantling waste into carbonate powder and gravel components to enable reuse in new mixes. Together, these approaches support decarbonization and circularity in the construction sector by lowering embodied emissions, reducing material costs, and turning waste streams into usable construction material.

Sensorfact offers an intelligent energy management system for industrial and SME operations. It uses low-cost, non-intrusive wireless sensors to measure real-time energy consumption, monitor energy flows, and track savings. The platform provides reporting, analysis, and full integration of data to enable actions that reduce energy use, cut energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. It is designed as a practical sustainability advisor, translating efficiency goals into clear, actionable steps without relying on complex equipment or software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Sensorfact focuses on making energy management straightforward for manufacturing and related sectors.

Aerones is an innovative company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, that specializes in robotic technology for wind turbine blade maintenance. The company offers a range of automated services, including blade cleaning, de-icing, coating application, detailed inspections, data analysis, conductivity testing, and drainage hole cleaning and repair. Its robotic systems are designed to be compact and transportable, allowing for remote control and enhancing efficiency, speed, cost-effectiveness, and safety in the maintenance of wind turbines. Aerones aims to support the wind energy sector by streamlining maintenance processes and improving operational reliability.

Motatos GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the sale of long-life household goods. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of products including pantry items, coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, cookies, cakes, sauces, toiletries, and pet food. By sourcing surplus inventory from large producers, Motatos provides consumers with discounted prices while simultaneously addressing the issue of food waste. The company's approach helps to minimize the amount of surplus food that ends up in landfills, making it a socially responsible option for consumers seeking both value and sustainability.

Normative.io is a software company that specializes in assessing the social and environmental impact of companies by analyzing their purchases. Utilizing artificial intelligence and the world's largest sustainability research database, Normative's platform provides an emission accounting engine that helps organizations calculate their total carbon dioxide emissions. The software also offers visual analytics and generates comprehensive sustainability reports, processing both internal and external data to automate carbon reporting. By making the social and environmental costs of purchases transparent, Normative aims to facilitate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and assist businesses in reducing their environmental footprint.

Motatos GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the sale of long-life household goods. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of products including pantry items, coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, cookies, cakes, sauces, toiletries, and pet food. By sourcing surplus inventory from large producers, Motatos provides consumers with discounted prices while simultaneously addressing the issue of food waste. The company's approach helps to minimize the amount of surplus food that ends up in landfills, making it a socially responsible option for consumers seeking both value and sustainability.

Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.

Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.