Sentara Group
Series A in 2022
Nutrition Technologies Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, focused on producing sustainable insect-based products derived from black soldier fly larvae. Incorporated in 2016, the company specializes in creating high-quality ingredients for aqua and animal feed, including protein, oils, and frass, which serve as natural fertilizers. Its flagship products, such as Hi.Protein®, Hi.Oil®, Hi.Dried™, and Hi.Frass®, are designed to enhance the nutritional value of animal diets and improve plant health. By utilizing a zero-waste, intensive vertical farming system, Nutrition Technologies aims to integrate insect products into the global food supply chain, providing a significantly more efficient source of protein compared to traditional methods. The company emphasizes sustainability by upcycling organic waste and boosting agricultural productivity, thereby contributing to the revolution of the agriculture sector. Founded by Nick Piggott and Tom Berry, Nutrition Technologies has rapidly expanded its team to over 150 individuals from diverse backgrounds, all dedicated to improving global food systems.
Ample, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in electric battery stations and battery swap solutions for electric vehicles. Founded in 2014, Ample operates within the smart energy sector, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of energy delivery for electric transportation. The company employs autonomous robotics and innovative smart battery technology to facilitate its services. Ample's battery system is designed with smaller, interchangeable battery modules that can be adapted to fit a diverse range of vehicles, addressing the challenges associated with electric vehicle charging and promoting greater accessibility to electric transportation solutions.
SET Ventures
Funding Round in 2019
SET Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2007 that invests in European energy and renewable sector companies across early to growth stages. It backs digital technology-enabled solutions aimed at carbon-free energy systems, including energy generation, distribution and storage, energy efficiency, and smart energy applications in buildings, industry, mobility, and infrastructure. The firm targets investments in technology-enabled clean energy and sustainability initiatives, often with a focus on smart grid, energy storage, and EV/green building applications, and seeks to support portfolio companies with strategic guidance, including board participation. Typical check sizes range from approximately €0.5 million to €6 million per company over the life of participation. SET Ventures concentrates on Europe and prioritizes companies that combine software and hardware components to create scalable energy solutions.
Glow Energy
Acquisition in 2018
Glow Energy is an energy production and supply company based in Bangkok, Thailand, that generates and distributes electricity, steam and water for industrial use. It serves state enterprises and industrial customers through its small power producer and independent power producer operations, delivering electricity to utilities such as the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Electricity du Lao. The company emphasizes diversified energy sources to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions.
Baania is Thailand's leading online marketplace and data platform specializing in residential properties. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chiang Mai, with additional offices in Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, Baania aims to empower consumers by providing essential information and insights for buying, selling, renting, and financing homes. The platform connects buyers, sellers, developers, realtors, banks, and other professionals in the real estate sector, streamlining the often complex processes involved in property transactions. Baania boasts a robust database of over one million homes and features innovative tools, such as the Bestimate, Thailand's first online automated valuation service, which offers users comprehensive and up-to-date insights on property values. By leveraging extensive data analytics, Baania enables customers to make informed decisions, compare properties, and assess historical pricing trends.