Mirova
Mirova is an investment firm based in Paris, France, specializing in sustainable investing through a conviction-driven approach. It focuses on environmental, social, and structural innovations, analyzing economic trends across various sectors including energy, mobility, buildings, consumption, and health. Mirova addresses sustainability issues such as climate change, pollution, resource preservation, and biodiversity protection. The firm identifies and supports companies that align their strategies with corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles, aiming to foster solutions for future challenges. Mirova manages several investment funds dedicated to European sustainable development projects, including renewable energy and waste treatment initiatives, and actively engages in public-private partnerships. Additionally, the firm operates the Environment Acceleration Capital Fund, which invests in growth opportunities across sectors like agriculture and climate technology, focusing on companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
M-KOPA Kenya Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in Nairobi, specializes in developing and marketing solar home systems designed for off-grid customers. The company offers a range of solar products, including systems equipped with lights, phone charging capabilities, and solar-powered radios. M-KOPA began commercial operations in Kenya in 2012 and has since expanded its services to Uganda and Tanzania. The company operates through a network of over 1,000 retail agents and shops, employing a team of more than 500 staff. M-KOPA is recognized for its innovative "pay-as-you-go" energy services, which leverage a proprietary technology platform that integrates mobile payments and asset financing, facilitating access to affordable energy solutions for underserved communities. The firm is also exploring opportunities to license its technology to reputable partners in markets beyond East Africa.
Private Equity Round in 2023
Driveco is an innovative electric vehicle charging company focused on making electric mobility accessible to all. The company operates a network of 8,000 charging points, either in operation or under construction, making it the second largest public charging network in France and Belgium, recognized for its reliability. Driveco's charging infrastructure has facilitated the charging of electric vehicles for a distance equivalent to 80 million kilometers, significantly contributing to environmental sustainability by avoiding over 18,000 tons of CO2 emissions. The company emphasizes the use of renewable energy, offering universal charging systems compatible with various electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. By providing carbon-free charging solutions, Driveco is dedicated to promoting a greener future and enhancing the overall user experience in electric mobility.
Norsepower Oy Ltd operates as a clean technology and engineering company focusing on generation of renewable wind energy for the global maritime industry. The company provides low-maintenance, software operated, and data verified auxiliary wind propulsion systems. Its rotor sail solution, a spinning cylinder that uses the magnus effect to harness wind power to propel a ship. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.
Private Equity Round in 2022
HY2GEN AG develops, finances, builds and operates plants for the production of green hydrogen and hydrogen-based e-fuels worldwide. Hy2gen produces green hydrogen and green e-fuels for mobility, agriculture, and industry.
Jala Tech Pte. Ltd. is a company based in Sleman, Indonesia, that specializes in manufacturing monitoring devices for the shrimp farming industry. Its primary products include the JSLA portable and JALA continuous monitoring devices, which are equipped with five sensors that measure various water quality parameters in shrimp ponds. These devices transmit data to the cloud, enabling farmers to access real-time information through a mobile platform. Jala Tech's integrated solution not only provides water quality analysis but also includes tools for financial management and farming reporting. By offering these services, Jala Tech aims to help shrimp farmers optimize their yields and promote sustainable farming practices, addressing challenges related to harvest uncertainty and losses in the industry.
Jala Tech Pte. Ltd. is a company based in Sleman, Indonesia, that specializes in manufacturing monitoring devices for the shrimp farming industry. Its primary products include the JSLA portable and JALA continuous monitoring devices, which are equipped with five sensors that measure various water quality parameters in shrimp ponds. These devices transmit data to the cloud, enabling farmers to access real-time information through a mobile platform. Jala Tech's integrated solution not only provides water quality analysis but also includes tools for financial management and farming reporting. By offering these services, Jala Tech aims to help shrimp farmers optimize their yields and promote sustainable farming practices, addressing challenges related to harvest uncertainty and losses in the industry.
Tallano Technologie manufactures particle collector that are present between the disc and the pad in private cars and public transport vehicles. The company offers tamic, a technology that traps the particles at source by suction. Tallano Technologie was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Operator of a food biotech firm dedicated to the development of the insect-rearing industry intended to feed and preserve the world. The company specializes in rearing and transforming insects into organic fertilizers and proteins for animal nutrition, especially for the aquaculture and pet food markets, enabling the agri-food industry to feed the world sustainably and preserve it through bioconversion.
Ombrea develops a climate-control tool that is adapted for crops that are sensitive to meteorological fluctuations. It offers sensors that are installed on the land collect weather information in real time and send this information to software. Ombrea was formerly known as Agrivolta SA and changed its name to Ombrea in May 2018. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Aix-en-Provence, France.
MedinCell S.A. is a pharmaceutical company based in Jacou, France, that specializes in developing long-acting injectable drug delivery systems using its proprietary BEPO technology. This innovative approach employs biocompatible materials to create formulations that allow for controlled and sustained release of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is advancing several product candidates, including mdc-IRM, a subcutaneous injection for schizophrenia currently in Phase III trials, and mdc-CWM, an intra-articular injection aimed at treating pain and inflammation. Additionally, MedinCell is exploring various formulations in research, such as mdc-WWM for contraception and mdc-ANG for central nervous system disorders. The firm focuses on optimizing the efficiency and accessibility of medical treatments across different therapeutic areas through its ongoing research and development efforts.
Komaza is a tech-driven sustainable forestry company revolutionizing the wood industry in Africa with its farmer platform. It combines technology, training, and service to create a new sustainable wood supply for Africa at an 80% cost disruption over traditional plantations. The company was founded in 2006 by Tevis Howard.
Founded in 2015 by couple Syrine Chaalala and Mohamed Gastli, nextProtein was launched to help tackle land and resource scarcity using insect protein as feedstock.
Like most start-ups, nextProtein began in a garage back in 2014. It was born from the personal and professional ambitions of its founders, who were searching for solutions to change agricultural food production while being able to work and live together. Syrine, an Emergency Operations Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN, and Mohamed, a Grammy-nominated chemical engineer, identified that they could combine organic cycles of nature with the scalable efficiency of technology, to produce an alternative to wasteful and unsustainable agricultural systems.