PES Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
PES Technologies specializes in innovative agricultural technology, specifically focusing on soil health analysis. The company has developed a microbe sensor that monitors the biological properties of soil by analyzing microbe health. This technology provides valuable insights into the long-term changes in soil quality, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed soil management decisions swiftly. By offering a tool to assess soil conditions effectively, PES Technologies contributes to enhancing farming practices and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Beta Bugs
Venture Round in 2023
Beta Bugs is an insect genetics company specializing in the development and distribution of high-performance Black Soldier Fly breeds aimed at enhancing productivity in the insect protein sector. The company operates a breeding program called HiPer-Fly® and maintains a dedicated egg production site known as The Multiplier®, supplying its breeds to both UK and international markets. By focusing on biotechnology and breeding techniques, Beta Bugs aims to create a sustainable protein source that can effectively replace traditional feed ingredients such as fishmeal and soymeal in livestock, aquaculture, and pet feed. Headquartered at the Easter Bush Campus, a recognized center for animal genetics, Beta Bugs collaborates closely with the Roslin Institute, noted for its pioneering work in animal genetics.
CUR8
Pre Seed Round in 2023
CUR8 is a company focused on creating a global market for carbon reduction by providing a range of carbon removal services. It assists businesses in developing effective carbon removal strategies through various methods, including enhanced rock weathering, direct air capture, forest growth, and soil enhancement. The company also engages in the procurement of carbon removal credits from suppliers, enabling it to build high-quality carbon removal portfolios that integrate multiple strategies. By offering these services, CUR8 aims to help organizations effectively reduce and eliminate their carbon emissions.
Preoptima
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Real-time whole life carbon (WLC) analysis from concept to demolition
Kita is an insurance company based in London, established in 2021, with a mission to support the transition to a decarbonized world. Recognizing the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Kita aims to address the lack of insurance for carbon offsets within the voluntary carbon markets, which has hindered the development and scalability of effective carbon sequestration solutions. By offering parametric insurance products, Kita seeks to guarantee the quality and delivery of carbon offsets and negative emission technologies, thereby mitigating risk for both buyers and sellers in carbon transactions. This innovative approach aims to foster confidence and investment in high-quality carbon solutions, ultimately accelerating efforts to combat climate change. As Kita progresses toward becoming a fully operational insurance provider, it remains open to engaging with potential clients and partners interested in advancing carbon insurance solutions.
Anaphite
Seed Round in 2022
Anaphite Limited is a startup based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development of graphene-based nanomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating graphene-enhanced cathode materials designed for high-performance, cost-effective lithium-ion batteries. Anaphite's innovative approach incorporates graphene into composite materials through a scalable and economical process, resulting in advanced properties suitable for various applications, including energy storage, air purification, and thermal management. By making these nanomaterials readily accessible at a low cost, Anaphite aims to enable businesses to leverage their potential across multiple sectors.
Offgrid.finance
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Offgrid Finance is a financial technology company focused on providing loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, particularly in the agriculture, food, and logistics sectors. By integrating its platform into the sales pipeline, Offgrid Finance enables these businesses to access financing for clean and efficient technologies at the point of sale. The company aims to create a scalable financing solution for emerging market SMEs that not only reduces risk for investors but also significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions and fosters positive social impact. Through its innovative approach, Offgrid Finance connects enterprises with a network of lenders, enhancing their ability to invest in low-emission technologies and improve productivity.
Kita
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kita is an insurance company based in London, established in 2021, with a mission to support the transition to a decarbonized world. Recognizing the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Kita aims to address the lack of insurance for carbon offsets within the voluntary carbon markets, which has hindered the development and scalability of effective carbon sequestration solutions. By offering parametric insurance products, Kita seeks to guarantee the quality and delivery of carbon offsets and negative emission technologies, thereby mitigating risk for both buyers and sellers in carbon transactions. This innovative approach aims to foster confidence and investment in high-quality carbon solutions, ultimately accelerating efforts to combat climate change. As Kita progresses toward becoming a fully operational insurance provider, it remains open to engaging with potential clients and partners interested in advancing carbon insurance solutions.
Deep.Meta
Seed Round in 2022
Deep.Meta is a technology company specializing in AI software for circular metals production. Its innovative platform aims to minimize energy consumption, yield loss, and carbon dioxide emissions in manufacturing processes. By integrating expertise in metallurgy with advanced artificial intelligence, Deep.Meta offers real-time insights that enhance production efficiency on manufacturing lines. The software creates digital representations of potential defects and alerts operators to issues such as casting cracks, thereby enabling improved uptime through dynamic scheduling. This approach not only streamlines operations but also contributes to reduced production costs for clients.
Treeconomy
Seed Round in 2022
Treeconomy is a nature-based carbon removal company that focuses on developing an integrated platform for nature restoration and carbon removal projects. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and remote sensing technology, Treeconomy aims to enhance the design, funding, and long-term monitoring of these initiatives. The company's innovative approach makes nature restoration both trusted and investable, facilitating a better understanding of project impacts for land managers, project developers, and asset managers. Through its efforts, Treeconomy contributes to addressing environmental challenges while promoting sustainable practices in carbon management.
Global OTEC Resources
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion developers
Hot Lime Labs specializes in developing innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercial greenhouses. The company’s system captures clean CO2 generated from the combustion of waste organic materials, such as waste wood. By recovering this concentrated CO2, Hot Lime Labs enables greenhouse operators to improve crop yields and optimize food production. This approach not only supports increased agricultural output but also mitigates environmental impact by utilizing a renewable source of clean CO2, thus contributing to more sustainable farming practices.