First Imagine! Ventures

Dryad Networks GmbH, based in Berlin and Eberswalde, Germany, specializes in innovative fire detection and forest health monitoring solutions aimed at protecting vital ecosystems. Founded in 2020, the company develops a large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) network that allows public and private forest owners to monitor and analyze their woodlands effectively. Dryad's technology integrates sensor nodes, distributed gateways, and a robust analytics platform, enabling early detection of wildfires and safeguarding against various environmental threats. By focusing on the preservation of forests, Dryad Networks contributes to the protection of essential carbon sinks and natural habitats, ensuring their longevity for future generations.

Pionierkraft, founded in 2019 and based in München, Bayern, specializes in developing sustainable energy solutions that enhance on-site energy consumption. The company aims to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable by facilitating the sharing of self-generated energy among neighborhood households. By focusing on the economic and legal aspects of energy sharing, Pionierkraft helps owners of photovoltaic systems secure their self-generated energy in a user-friendly manner, empowering more individuals to meet their daily energy needs sustainably.

HelioRec specializes in developing floating solar power plants for near-shore locations, catering to the needs of the global population living in these areas. The company focuses on harnessing unused water spaces to install floating solar panels, thereby generating green electricity. This innovative approach allows for sustainable and cost-effective electricity production, contributing to the transition toward renewable energy sources. By transforming water bodies into platforms for clean energy generation, HelioRec aims to address both energy demands and environmental concerns.

Greenbackers Investment Capital Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, established in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and growth capital opportunities within the technology and green sectors, specifically focusing on earth tech, ocean tech, and clean tech. Greenbackers aims to connect disruptive technology providers with a network of climate-focused investors, facilitating funding for innovation and commercial ventures. The firm typically invests between £2 million and £20 million for equity stakes and can provide up to £100 million for asset and project finance, often preferring majority stakes in its investments. Greenbackers primarily targets opportunities in the United Kingdom and North America.

Solar Materials specializes in the recycling of photovoltaic modules, focusing on enhancing resource efficiency and improving the carbon footprint of solar technology. The company works with various raw materials such as glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, and silver, all integral to solar module production. By developing environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling technologies, Solar Materials aims to recover valuable materials from discarded photovoltaic systems, thus promoting sustainability within the solar industry. Their services not only provide economic benefits to clients but also contribute significantly to ecological preservation, aligning with global efforts to reduce waste and improve resource management in renewable energy.

Lumenaza GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a software-as-a-service platform that facilitates the buying and selling of renewable electricity. The company emerged from the realization that while many local communities generate green electricity, accessing this energy was often complicated and opaque. Lumenaza's platform employs advanced algorithms to ensure a secure and balanced supply of renewable energy within regional markets. Since launching its software in 2014, Lumenaza has collaborated with municipal utilities, project developers, and energy cooperatives to promote regional electricity products. In 2016, the company enhanced its platform into a comprehensive "utility in a box" solution, enabling it to provide all necessary services for energy management in a modular and automated manner. This innovative approach connects producers and consumers of distributed energy, allowing for efficient monitoring and management of renewable power plants, thereby streamlining operations and reducing costs for its clients.

HELIOVIS is an engineering and development company specializing in innovative technology for generating clean Solar Heat for Industrial Purposes (SHIP) within a temperature range of 90°C to 550°C. Their flagship product, the HELIOtube®, is an inflatable solar collector that operates similarly to a parabolic trough, concentrating sunlight onto a linear thermal receiver. With a length of 220 meters, an aperture of 7.8 meters, and a thermal output of 0.9 MWpth, the HELIOtube® provides a sustainable source of thermal energy for up to 24 hours per day. This technology offers significant cost advantages, reducing capital expenditures by 55% and operational costs by 20% compared to traditional glass mirror systems. Having achieved a technology readiness level of 7, it has been successfully demonstrated in a full-scale industrial application in Spain since 2017. HELIOVIS holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio, comprising 12 patent families and 65 patents, which underlines its commitment to innovation and market competitiveness. The company seeks entrepreneurial partners for scaling up and expanding its reach internationally.

Moixa is a developer and manufacturer of home battery systems that focus on renewable energy storage and optimization. The company specializes in smart solar batteries that utilize artificial intelligence to analyze energy consumption patterns and create tailored charging plans for homeowners. This approach allows users to maximize their savings while benefiting from solar energy throughout the day and night. In addition to its hardware offerings, Moixa also provides GridShare software, which enhances energy management and aggregation capabilities. The company's solutions aim to promote the adoption of renewable solar energy across the UK, enabling homeowners to efficiently harness and utilize solar power.

Ai Build Limited is a London-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies for large-scale additive manufacturing. Established in 2015, the firm provides a comprehensive solution that includes cloud-based software, robotic extruders, and specialized enclosures to facilitate autonomous 3D printing of large products. Their technology allows factories to produce complex parts and structures using recycled materials, enhancing efficiency while minimizing waste and costs. Ai Build supports various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and energy, by offering continuous infrastructure and technical support throughout the subscription period. The company's mission is to transform manufacturing into a more sustainable and accessible process, empowering the factories of the future with innovative solutions for on-demand production.

Voltaware is a company that addresses the lack of transparency in household energy bills by providing an innovative energy monitoring device. This device is designed to track energy consumption data across various appliances, enabling users to better understand their electricity usage. With built-in sensors, Voltaware's technology converts consumption data into actionable insights, allowing both residential and business users to optimize their energy consumption. Additionally, the device offers predictive maintenance for equipment and energy-saving advice, helping consumers make informed decisions about their energy use and ultimately leading to greater efficiency without sacrificing lifestyle.

Aurelia Turbines Oy, established in 2013 and headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland, specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of advanced two-stage gas turbines. The company has successfully commercialized technology developed at Lappeenranta University of Technology, underpinned by over 30 years of research in high-speed technology and fluid dynamics. Aurelia's gas turbines are designed to enhance the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises by utilizing a low-emission combustion process suitable for hydrogen, biogas, synthetic gas, and other renewable fuels. This innovation enables businesses to lower operating costs, improve efficiency, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Aurelia maintains extensive intellectual property rights on its core technology and continues to develop its portfolio of protections. The company collaborates with world-class industrial partners to ensure scalability and integration of its modular components. Financial backing comes from various Finnish investors and European funding programs, including the EU H2020 initiative.

Moixa is a developer and manufacturer of home battery systems that focus on renewable energy storage and optimization. The company specializes in smart solar batteries that utilize artificial intelligence to analyze energy consumption patterns and create tailored charging plans for homeowners. This approach allows users to maximize their savings while benefiting from solar energy throughout the day and night. In addition to its hardware offerings, Moixa also provides GridShare software, which enhances energy management and aggregation capabilities. The company's solutions aim to promote the adoption of renewable solar energy across the UK, enabling homeowners to efficiently harness and utilize solar power.

Ai Build Limited is a London-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies for large-scale additive manufacturing. Established in 2015, the firm provides a comprehensive solution that includes cloud-based software, robotic extruders, and specialized enclosures to facilitate autonomous 3D printing of large products. Their technology allows factories to produce complex parts and structures using recycled materials, enhancing efficiency while minimizing waste and costs. Ai Build supports various industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, construction, and energy, by offering continuous infrastructure and technical support throughout the subscription period. The company's mission is to transform manufacturing into a more sustainable and accessible process, empowering the factories of the future with innovative solutions for on-demand production.

Moixa is a developer and manufacturer of home battery systems that focus on renewable energy storage and optimization. The company specializes in smart solar batteries that utilize artificial intelligence to analyze energy consumption patterns and create tailored charging plans for homeowners. This approach allows users to maximize their savings while benefiting from solar energy throughout the day and night. In addition to its hardware offerings, Moixa also provides GridShare software, which enhances energy management and aggregation capabilities. The company's solutions aim to promote the adoption of renewable solar energy across the UK, enabling homeowners to efficiently harness and utilize solar power.

ARDN Technology team is developing a universal platform with a high cargo carrying capacity for a global market. This unmanned VTOL platform features separation of lifting and steering rotors as the fundamental aerodynamic principle. The development of SKYF Platform started in 2014. The debut flight of a full-size prototype took place in the spring of 2016. Our Technical Team is heavily involved in the creation of a new mathematical model and the development and implementation of a unique flight control system that is considerably different from flight control systems applicable to quadcopters and other multirotors. As of 2017, over 30 technical experts are engaged in the development of the platform. We run continuous tests and implement ongoing prototype improvements.

iGlass Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Irvine, California, specializing in advanced protective films and electronically controllable smart window solutions. Founded in 2014, the company has developed innovative products, including the Wisp® digital blinds, which serve as a retrofittable solution for existing windows. These transparent, flexible films offer digitally tunable light transmittance and can be integrated into smart home and office systems, enhancing solar protection, visual and thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. In addition to its smart window technology, iGlass Technology is expanding its product offerings to include solutions for automotive applications, rechargeable batteries, and touch screens. The company's commitment to innovation positions it at the forefront of the evolving market for smart materials and energy-efficient technologies.

NAFEN™ – Aluminum Oxide Nano fibers have been developed in a pilot manufacturing facility in Tallinn, Estonia since 2011. The product is synthesized by the method of controlled liquid phase oxidation, which ensures a high production rate. The test facility has proven the efficacy of the production process for delivering volumes of high-quality aluminum oxide nano fibers in excess of 0.5 kilograms per hour in a continuous production cycle 24/7, 3 000 kg per year. The production process has been patented, allowing ANF Technology to develop sales channels and research partners without jeopardizing potential market share of the nano fiber market. The production process allows for increases in volume up to 100 times the current production levels, thus eliminating the main roadblock in the nano fiber industry (lack of industrial scale production capacity). NAFEN™ is the revolutionary nanomaterial of the next technological wave for which nanotubes have been preparing the world for over 20 years. Having this industrial technology at hand, numerous NAFEN™- inside solutions will be developed and implemented. NAFEN™ provides a unique combination of properties including controllable diameter of 7 to 40 nm, length of over 150 millimeters, high tensile strength, vast surface area, chemical inertness, stability against radiation, and thermal stability. • fiber diameter is controllable by production parameters, from 7 to 40 nm • individual fiber length up to 150 mm supplied in co-aligned or random structure • bulk density 0.09–3.5 g/cm3 • supplied in dry form or dispersed in water or alcohols