Cress
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Cress is a new online marketplace focused to buying and selling gently used children's apparel.
Komodo Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Komodo Energy is a software company that provides a digital platform to integrate heat storage systems with energy markets. Its technology optimizes grid balance by utilizing heat pumps and hot water tanks, enabling energy providers to generate revenue and manage energy efficiently. This contributes to sustainability efforts by facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
Deep Blue BioTech
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Deep Blue Biotech is a company dedicated to transforming the chemical industry by leveraging synthetic biology to create sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-derived chemicals. It focuses on developing a biological manufacturing platform that utilizes genetically modified cyanobacteria to produce a range of essential chemicals, thereby helping to reduce the environmental impact of traditional chemical processes. Through its innovative approach, Deep Blue Biotech aims to decarbonize everyday chemicals and contribute to a more sustainable future in response to the climate crisis. The company's mission centers on reimagining and regenerating chemical processes to foster a collective vision for a cleaner environment.
Agreka Build
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Agreka Build is a company that specializes in producing sustainable building materials. It focuses on transforming agricultural waste, specifically wheat straw, into eco-friendly insulation that is free from petrochemicals. This process helps to decarbonize the construction industry and supports the transition to net-zero solutions. Additionally, it promotes circular agriculture and fosters rural economic growth.
RAD Propulsion
Venture Round in 2024
RAD Propulsion is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in electric marine propulsion systems designed to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional marine engines. The company offers a diverse range of products suitable for various marine applications, from kayaks to zero-emission vessels. RAD Propulsion's systems feature digitally controlled variable resistance, which enhances steering responsiveness and throttle control. This innovative approach aims to deliver a quieter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly solution for the marine industry, addressing the growing demand for sustainable practices in marine transportation.
Kelpi is a sustainable biotechnology start-up focused on bio-refining seaweed to create innovative bioplastic packaging solutions. The company develops a thin bio-plastic coating designed to replace traditional fossil fuel-based plastics used in packaging for various products, including food, beverages, cosmetics, and personal care items. By utilizing renewable feedstocks, particularly compostable seaweed, Kelpi produces marine-safe coatings for paper and cardboard packaging that have been certified recyclable. This approach allows businesses to eliminate the reliance on single-use plastics, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging industry.
MDF Recovery
Venture Round in 2023
MDF Recovery Ltd, incorporated in 2009 and based in Beaumaris, United Kingdom, operates a recycling facility focused on recovering wood fibers from waste medium-density fibreboard (MDF). The company has developed innovative processing technology that enables the extraction of valuable wood fibers from used, off-cuts, and discarded MDF products. This technology not only provides a new secondary material source for the wood natural fiber industry but also enhances resource efficiency across the supply chain. By transforming waste MDF into reusable materials, MDF Recovery contributes to sustainability and promotes responsible waste management within the furniture production and building materials sectors.
Electron
Venture Round in 2023
Electron is a London-based energy technology company focused on transforming energy systems through innovative, user-driven market interactions. The company develops a market platform as a service that facilitates trading and optimization of network capacity alongside zero carbon power sources. By harnessing blockchain technologies, Electron creates digitally optimized marketplaces that prioritize efficiency and resilience over traditional large-scale generation. Its infrastructure supports network operators and distributed energy resources in addressing contemporary challenges while maximizing the benefits of distributed renewable generation, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. Through these efforts, Electron aims to unlock value in the decarbonization of energy systems.
Renew Risk
Seed Round in 2023
Renew Risk is a software development firm specializing in B2B SaaS solutions focused on optimizing the financial performance of renewable energy assets. The company develops risk modeling and analytics software aimed at facilitating financing and insurance for new renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind farms. Its offerings include proprietary models for assessing risks related to hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as extensive cloud-based simulations leveraging machine learning. By enhancing credit analysis, Renew Risk enables large insurers, reinsurers, and insurance brokers to mitigate insurance losses and enhance their capacity to underwrite projects. The firm’s innovative solutions contribute to more efficient cost assessments for potential offshore wind farm locations, ultimately supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
Perceptual Robotics
Venture Round in 2023
Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016, specializes in designing and developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for inspection purposes, primarily focusing on wind turbines. Their flagship product, Dhalion, is an intelligent, autonomous UAV that enables existing inspection engineers to conduct thorough, efficient, and safe inspections at the press of a button. Dhalion captures high-quality images and data, identifying defects such as lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, and delamination on turbine towers and blades. The company, based in Bristol, UK, aims to increase inspection frequency, enhance data quality, and minimize health and safety risks, thereby supporting informed operational and maintenance decisions.
Kelpi is a sustainable biotechnology start-up focused on bio-refining seaweed to create innovative bioplastic packaging solutions. The company develops a thin bio-plastic coating designed to replace traditional fossil fuel-based plastics used in packaging for various products, including food, beverages, cosmetics, and personal care items. By utilizing renewable feedstocks, particularly compostable seaweed, Kelpi produces marine-safe coatings for paper and cardboard packaging that have been certified recyclable. This approach allows businesses to eliminate the reliance on single-use plastics, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging industry.
Swytch
Venture Round in 2022
Swytch Technology Ltd is an electric transport design and engineering company that specializes in e-bike conversion kits aimed at making electric biking more affordable and accessible. Its flagship product, the Swytch eBike conversion kit, allows users to transform any standard bicycle into an electric bike. The kit features a portable power bag that can be easily attached and detached, facilitating a convenient switch to a sustainable mode of transportation. The team at Swytch comprises engineers, designers, and marketing professionals who share a common goal of innovating the transport sector.
Adaptavate
Seed Round in 2022
Adaptavate Ltd is a company based in Stonehouse, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of bio-composite materials for the construction industry. Founded in 2014, Adaptavate offers innovative products such as Breathaboard, a bio-composite alternative to traditional plasterboards, and Breathaplasta, a substitute for various plasters including gypsum and lime. These products are designed for easy application on solid masonry walls and effectively absorb vapor and moisture, promoting healthy indoor environments. By providing low-carbon construction solutions, Adaptavate aims to disrupt conventional practices in the construction sector and contribute to the creation of sustainable and long-lasting buildings. The company's offerings are available through retailers and an online shop.
Zedify is a logistics company focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery in urban areas through the use of cargo bikes. The company aims to provide same-day deliveries, offering services for one-mile deliveries within cities as well as national deliveries through carrier partners. Zedify's approach results in over 80% lower carbon emissions and 13% greater efficiency compared to conventional delivery methods. By prioritizing affordable and eco-friendly delivery options, Zedify enhances customer satisfaction and fosters brand loyalty among its clientele.