Green Bioactives
Grant in 2025
Green Bioactives is a sustainable biomanufacturing company that uses plant cell culture technology to produce plant-derived biomolecules. By cultivating vascular stem cells, it creates rare botanical compounds with higher effectiveness, durability, and environmental benefits, providing industries with reliable, scalable, and eco-friendly sources of natural materials.
Sisaltech
Seed Round in 2025
Sisaltech is a company that specializes in producing sustainable building insulation made from sisal, a natural fiber derived from the Agave plant. This material is durable, biodegradable, and has a low environmental impact during production. The company's primary business is to provide eco-friendly insulation solutions to the construction industry, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional insulation materials. Sisaltech's products are designed to be easy to install, completely recyclable, and made with low-carbon materials, enabling clients to enhance safety and comfort while reducing their carbon footprint.
Kaly Group
Seed Round in 2024
Kaly Group is a company focused on seaweed farming, dedicated to providing nature-based solutions to significant environmental challenges. It operates its own farms to cultivate seaweed, producing biostimulants and other products derived from this sustainable resource. The company serves various industries, delivering cultivated seaweed for use in food, animal feed, and fertilizers. Furthermore, Kaly Group integrates its operations vertically, allowing clients to utilize bio-based feedstock as alternatives in the manufacturing of plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. With a commitment to exploration and innovation, Kaly Group combines its diverse interests to address pressing ecological issues through sustainable practices.
MiAlgae Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the production of microalgal products aimed at replacing fishmeal in livestock feeds. The company focuses on generating high-value microalgae rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, essential for the nutrition of livestock, particularly in the aquaculture sector. By utilizing wastewater remediation in its production processes, MiAlgae embraces a circular economy model that reduces operating costs and enhances competitiveness against traditional feed supplements. The company's innovative approach not only addresses the nutritional needs of livestock and pets but also promotes sustainable practices in the agriculture industry.
Exergy3
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Exergy3, a spinout from the University of Edinburgh, specializes in energy storage solutions. It has developed a unique temperature energy storage technology that captures and stores excess green energy from the grid, converting it into ultra-high temperature heat. This heat is then used to displace fossil fuels in various industrial processes, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company's solution is more cost-effective than alternatives like hydrogen carbon capture and storage, making it suitable for smaller or more remote processes.
Solasta Bio
Series A in 2024
Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.
HonuWorx
Seed Round in 2024
HonuWorx is a technology company specializing in autonomous subsea robotics. It develops unmanned marine systems designed to deploy and control robots for offshore work, reducing reliance on large manned vessels. The company's edge-cloud architected software platform enables real-time data sharing, collaboration, supervision, and control of robotic systems beyond line-of-sight. This technology lowers operational expenses and environmental impact by minimizing travel requirements offshore, facilitating sustainable commercialization of ocean resources.
ITZA
Venture Round in 2024
ITZA is a digital learning platform that offers incentives, personalized data, and motivational, sustainability-focused content to support self-directed learning. It provides e-learning tools including quizzes and virtual teaching and collaborates with schools and universities around the world, delivering digital learning media and programs aimed at teens and learners of all ages, enabling independent study and helping users pursue their interests with greater knowledge and confidence.
ITZA is a digital learning platform that offers incentives, personalized data, and motivational, sustainability-focused content to support self-directed learning. It provides e-learning tools including quizzes and virtual teaching and collaborates with schools and universities around the world, delivering digital learning media and programs aimed at teens and learners of all ages, enabling independent study and helping users pursue their interests with greater knowledge and confidence.
LIND is a company specializing in battery storage solutions. It aims to reduce carbon emissions by utilizing unique patented technology to store green electricity.
Mocean Energy
Venture Round in 2023
Mocean Energy develops technologies to harness wave power and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company designs an energy converter with a power take-off mechanism that converts wave kinetic energy into electricity, enabling reliable, affordable renewable power for subsea applications such as control systems, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Recycl8 is a company focused on reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry by transforming incinerator bottom ash (IBA) into a low-carbon concrete solution. By collaborating with the waste-to-energy and construction sectors, Recycl8 aims to divert IBA from landfills and repurpose it in concrete manufacturing. This innovative process not only helps concrete producers lower their carbon footprints but also supports broader climate goals. Through its environmentally conscious approach, Recycl8 contributes to sustainable construction practices while addressing the challenges of waste management.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
Exergy3, a spinout from the University of Edinburgh, specializes in energy storage solutions. It has developed a unique temperature energy storage technology that captures and stores excess green energy from the grid, converting it into ultra-high temperature heat. This heat is then used to displace fossil fuels in various industrial processes, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company's solution is more cost-effective than alternatives like hydrogen carbon capture and storage, making it suitable for smaller or more remote processes.
Liftango
Venture Round in 2023
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.
Solasta Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.
ETZ is a pioneer in the field of net zero energy transition and a net exporter of goods, services, technology, and expertise.
Smart Green Shipping
Venture Round in 2023
Smart Green Shipping develops commercially viable, digitally enabled wind-powered solutions for merchant shipping route optimization. Utilizing meteorological and satellite data, their system projects annual fuel savings through retrofitting or new-build integration, accelerating the adoption of wind assist technologies.
Revive Eco
Seed Round in 2022
Revive Eco is a resource management company focused on transforming used coffee grounds into valuable natural products. Established by individuals with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, the company aims to address the growing issue of waste generated from coffee consumption. By utilizing innovative technology, Revive Eco extracts high-value biochemicals from coffee grounds, which can be applied across various industries. This approach not only minimizes waste but also maximizes value and contributes to reducing carbon emissions, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.
Green Bioactives
Seed Round in 2022
Green Bioactives is a sustainable biomanufacturing company that uses plant cell culture technology to produce plant-derived biomolecules. By cultivating vascular stem cells, it creates rare botanical compounds with higher effectiveness, durability, and environmental benefits, providing industries with reliable, scalable, and eco-friendly sources of natural materials.
MiAlgae Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the production of microalgal products aimed at replacing fishmeal in livestock feeds. The company focuses on generating high-value microalgae rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, essential for the nutrition of livestock, particularly in the aquaculture sector. By utilizing wastewater remediation in its production processes, MiAlgae embraces a circular economy model that reduces operating costs and enhances competitiveness against traditional feed supplements. The company's innovative approach not only addresses the nutritional needs of livestock and pets but also promotes sustainable practices in the agriculture industry.
Smart Green Shipping
Grant in 2022
Smart Green Shipping develops commercially viable, digitally enabled wind-powered solutions for merchant shipping route optimization. Utilizing meteorological and satellite data, their system projects annual fuel savings through retrofitting or new-build integration, accelerating the adoption of wind assist technologies.
Innovatium
Seed Round in 2022
Innovatium is a technology company focused on renewable energy. It develops and commercializes equipment and processes that reduce the carbon intensity of existing operations, delivering energy-efficient solutions that enable clients to increase the share of renewables in their energy mix and lower overall carbon footprints for end-users.
Mocean Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Mocean Energy develops technologies to harness wave power and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company designs an energy converter with a power take-off mechanism that converts wave kinetic energy into electricity, enabling reliable, affordable renewable power for subsea applications such as control systems, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Verlume
Venture Round in 2022
Verlume is a provider of innovative solutions for the underwater, offshore, and onshore sectors. The company specializes in developing and deploying subsea power hub technology that harnesses ocean currents and tides to generate clean electrical energy. This technology enables clients to reduce their carbon footprint by utilizing renewable energy sources without environmental pollution. Verlume's offerings help decarbonize operations across various industries, including oil and gas, offshore wind, and marine renewables.
Aberdeen Harbour Board
Debt Financing in 2022
Aberdeen Harbour Board operates as a key maritime transportation organization and logistics hub in the Port of Aberdeen. It offers a diverse range of facilities catering to various sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, freight, cruise, and ferry services. The organization focuses on providing value-added solutions aimed at reducing risks and project costs for its customers. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and environmental stewardship, Aberdeen Harbour Board plays a vital role in supporting the development of sustainable port operations, contributing to economic prosperity in the region.
Liftango is a global technology company that specializes in shared mobility solutions. It develops and operates on-demand shared transport systems, working with prominent organizations worldwide to plan, launch, and scale these programs. By optimizing public transportation networks and promoting sustainable travel options, Liftango helps reduce carbon emissions and contributes to a more climate-positive future.
Solasta Bio
Seed Round in 2021
Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
Solasta Bio
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Solasta Bio develops environmentally friendly biological pesticides and insect control products. Its portfolio includes neuropeptide-based solutions that effectively manage resistant pests, enabling farmers to enhance crop production sustainably.
Mocean Energy
Seed Round in 2020
Mocean Energy develops technologies to harness wave power and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company designs an energy converter with a power take-off mechanism that converts wave kinetic energy into electricity, enabling reliable, affordable renewable power for subsea applications such as control systems, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling heat batteries for various applications. Its products include UniQ Heat Batteries for hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for solar PV integration, SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources, and SunampCube for large-scale heat storage. Incorporated in 2005, the company is headquartered in Macmerry, United Kingdom.
Sunamp
Venture Round in 2020
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling heat batteries for various applications. Its products include UniQ Heat Batteries for hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for solar PV integration, SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources, and SunampCube for large-scale heat storage. Incorporated in 2005, the company is headquartered in Macmerry, United Kingdom.
New Wave Foods
Venture Round in 2020
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.
Zumo believes everyone should have access to sustainable finance, and that blockchain has the power to deliver this globally. Its mission is to provide a better planet for digital assets, delivering sustainable, accessible and secure ways to unlock the benefits of web3.
As an enterprise-focused digital-asset-as-a-service platform, Zumo’s turnkey, API-based infrastructure offers a fast, flexible and compliance-sensitive route to market, empowering fintechs, banks, asset managers and brands to offer their clients the tools of the future simply, securely and sustainably while also opening up new revenue streams, attracting new customers and supporting customer retention.
A values-driven business, Zumo has underlined its commitment to a fairer society and a sustainable planet with an ambitious 2030 net zero strategy encompassing its own business; the blockchains it works with; and the wider digital asset ecosystem. Carbon-neutral since inception, the business is committed to ongoing collaboration in the decarbonisation of the digital assets industry. Zumo was an early signatory of the Crypto Climate Accord, the first digital asset business to receive UK government funding from the UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK, to further its applied work on the decarbonisation of digital assets, and is now a key contributor to industry guidance on the energy consumption of blockchain, working in tandem with the World Economic Forum and the OECD.
Zumo’s infrastructure also powers the direct-to-consumer Zumo App, launched in the UK and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Verlume
Venture Round in 2020
Verlume is a provider of innovative solutions for the underwater, offshore, and onshore sectors. The company specializes in developing and deploying subsea power hub technology that harnesses ocean currents and tides to generate clean electrical energy. This technology enables clients to reduce their carbon footprint by utilizing renewable energy sources without environmental pollution. Verlume's offerings help decarbonize operations across various industries, including oil and gas, offshore wind, and marine renewables.
MiAlgae
Seed Round in 2020
MiAlgae Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the production of microalgal products aimed at replacing fishmeal in livestock feeds. The company focuses on generating high-value microalgae rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, essential for the nutrition of livestock, particularly in the aquaculture sector. By utilizing wastewater remediation in its production processes, MiAlgae embraces a circular economy model that reduces operating costs and enhances competitiveness against traditional feed supplements. The company's innovative approach not only addresses the nutritional needs of livestock and pets but also promotes sustainable practices in the agriculture industry.
CuanTec
Venture Round in 2019
CuanTec Ltd is a Scottish biotechnology company based in Motherwell, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing biodegradable and compostable plastic films specifically for the food industry, using an innovative process that extracts chitin from the waste of shellfish, particularly langoustines. By utilizing a circular economy approach, CuanTec transforms marine waste from the fisheries industry into environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Their production process is low-energy and minimizes waste, employing harmless bacteria to extract chitin, resulting in a high-quality product. CuanTec's films are not only antimicrobial but also compostable and biodegradable, addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution and helping to extend the shelf life of fresh food while reducing food waste.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling heat batteries for various applications. Its products include UniQ Heat Batteries for hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for solar PV integration, SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources, and SunampCube for large-scale heat storage. Incorporated in 2005, the company is headquartered in Macmerry, United Kingdom.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
Kenoteq is a clean technology company that specializes in sustainable building products. Its flagship offering is an unfired eco-brick composed of 90% recycled materials sourced from demolition and construction waste. Unlike traditional clay-fired bricks, Kenoteq's eco-brick does not require energy inputs such as gas during production, nor does it involve the use of cement. This innovative approach enables the creation of a brick that is not only easily recyclable but also has a significantly reduced environmental impact throughout its life cycle. By utilizing low-resource manufacturing processes and minimizing energy consumption, Kenoteq aims to contribute to more sustainable construction practices.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
Kite Power Systems
Venture Round in 2017
Kite Power Systems, founded in 2011 in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, UK, is focused on developing innovative technology to harness wind energy through a twin-kite system. This system is designed to be reliable and efficient, aiming to deliver clean, low-cost energy at a utility scale while utilizing 85 percent less material than traditional wind turbines. The company's approach allows for deployment in areas where conventional wind energy solutions may not be viable, thereby broadening access to renewable energy sources. Kite Power Systems has been engaged in continuous testing and development of its technology and has received support from the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, as well as various private sector investors. The company’s mission is to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change by providing an economical alternative to existing wind energy solutions.
CuanTec
Seed Round in 2016
CuanTec Ltd is a Scottish biotechnology company based in Motherwell, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing biodegradable and compostable plastic films specifically for the food industry, using an innovative process that extracts chitin from the waste of shellfish, particularly langoustines. By utilizing a circular economy approach, CuanTec transforms marine waste from the fisheries industry into environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Their production process is low-energy and minimizes waste, employing harmless bacteria to extract chitin, resulting in a high-quality product. CuanTec's films are not only antimicrobial but also compostable and biodegradable, addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution and helping to extend the shelf life of fresh food while reducing food waste.
FINDRA is a Scottish brand specializing in high-performance outdoor and adventure clothing for women. The company focuses on designing stylish, versatile, and sustainable apparel made from Italian merino wool, which offers natural wicking properties. By providing high-quality clothing that balances performance and aesthetics, FINDRA encourages women to embrace outdoor activities and lead healthier, more active lifestyles. The brand's mission is to inspire women to pursue adventure without compromising on style or functionality, helping them to become better versions of themselves. Through its e-commerce platform, FINDRA promotes a commitment to sustainability while catering to the needs of adventurous women.
Sunamp Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling heat batteries for various applications. Its products include UniQ Heat Batteries for hot water and heating systems, SunampPV for solar PV integration, SunampStack for optimizing renewable heat sources, and SunampCube for large-scale heat storage. Incorporated in 2005, the company is headquartered in Macmerry, United Kingdom.
Plan Bee
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Founded in 2011, Plan Bee is a UK-based company that specializes in managed beehive services. They help businesses enhance their sustainability credentials by hosting honeybee hives on their premises, providing educational resources, and producing eco-friendly products like honey and bee by-products.
Spark Energy
Venture Round in 2014
Spark Energy Limited is a UK-based energy supplier that provides electricity and gas primarily to residential tenants and rental agents. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Selkirk, the company specializes in offering renewable energy sourced from various means, including wind, bio-energy, bio-mass, anaerobic digestion, energy crops, and hydroelectric power. By collaborating with letting agencies, Spark Energy aims to simplify the process of setting up energy services for tenants, ensuring a seamless transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Plan Bee
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2011, Plan Bee is a UK-based company that specializes in managed beehive services. They help businesses enhance their sustainability credentials by hosting honeybee hives on their premises, providing educational resources, and producing eco-friendly products like honey and bee by-products.