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15 November 2024

About data rooms – why have them, what to include and what not to…

[Updated for 2024 by Robert Hokin, Greenbackers Managing Partner]. It is well recognized that data rooms are indispensable in the M&A process. They create just as much value to start-ups raising capital, so you should be ready-to-go with your data rooms BEFORE pulling the trigger to start your fundraising. Not convinced? Need some reasons why? […]

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13 November 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Flybox

Insect Waste Management: A Sustainable Solution for Organic Waste Organic waste is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions within the waste sector, and it’s growing rapidly. Food waste, agricultural byproducts, and other organic materials are typically disposed of in landfills or incinerated, both of which release substantial emissions and contribute to environmental […]

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11 November 2024

Where cleantech/climate technology deals happen

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 10:30-19:00 GMT (incl. lunch & drinks reception) @ County Hall, London in partnership with Sustainable Ventures. The Greenbackers Climate Investment Showcase, now in partnership with Sustainable Ventures, introduces cutting-edge, investment-ready techpreneurs to capital funds in cleantech and climate related sectors. VC Funds, Corporate Funds, Family Offices, Impact Funds and Angel Syndicates […]

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4 November 2024

Greenbackers and Xe announce a new partnership

Greenbackers Investment Capital and Xe announce a new partnership introducing a global payments provider with 30 years of experience and expertise moving money around the world to our Cleantech community of ventures and funds. Xe is a trusted global payments provider with 30 years of experience and expertise in moving money around the world. Every […]

Insights

4 November 2024

What are all these FX terms?

The foreign exchange or “forex” market (also abbreviated to “FX”) is the largest financial market in the world – larger even than the stock market, with a daily estimated volume of $6.6 trillion. The market determines the relative values of currencies and operates across the globe. You can exchange foreign currencies 24/7. Understand the fundamentals of currency […]

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31 October 2024

Cleantech for UK Responds to the Autumn Budget

Greenbackers Investment Capital is pleased to join Cleantech for UK, a leading advocacy body representing a powerful coalition of 12 company builders and investors, spanning the innovation lifecycle—from start-ups to established IPOs. This diverse group is united by a commitment to advancing Britain’s clean and sustainable growth across critical industries such as manufacturing, construction, transport, […]

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30 October 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Proteum Energy

Carbon Negative Hydrogen Production The climate crisis demands urgent and scalable solutions, especially for sectors that are notoriously difficult to decarbonize. Heavy-duty transportation, industrial power, and maritime shipping are among the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, and traditional fuel sources in these sectors continue to rely on fossil fuels, resulting in high carbon […]

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30 October 2024

Greenbackers Xmas party!

Come join us for our annual Xmas get-together, as we observe another eventful year for cleantech in Scotland! Time to take stock and celebrate! We’d love for you to join us at Greenbackers Xmas party at our offices at Barclays Eagle Labs. Who’s coming? C-Suite executives in and focussed on Scotland, i.e, senior execs from […]

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29 October 2024

Are you a female founder leading a cleantechtech business that’s ready to grow?

The Female Founder Accelerator is designed by Barclays Eagle Labs and AccelerateHER to support 100 female founders like you, who are beyond idea stage and poised for growth. The aim is to bring more women into entrepreneurship and level the playing field. Over nine weeks of masterclasses, you’ll learn about marketing strategies, sales and negotiation, […]

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28 October 2024

A One-million-pound grant to scale your impact – The Earthshot Prize.

The search for the next Winners of The Earthshot Prize 2025 has begun and the 2050 Innovation Hub at the Port of Tyne is an Official Nominator. We strongly suggest that any clients and other relevant technology companies in Greenbackers Investment Capital’s network apply to it. Launched in 2020 by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough, The […]

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23 October 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: IR Power

Tackling Industrial Energy Inefficiency: IR Power’s Innovative Retrofit Technology Industrial motor-driven machines are the backbone of the global economy, powering production lines, transportation systems, and infrastructure. However, these machines are notoriously inefficient, consuming vast amounts of energy—approximately 45% of the world’s electricity. As industries strive to meet sustainability goals and reduce operational costs, the inefficiency […]

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23 October 2024

The First of a Kind (FOAK) playbook: How to hire the right team

First-of-a-kind climate tech brings with it many challenges. So how do you build a team that can get you over those hurdles? By Freya Pratty of Sifted; edited and added to by Greenbackers Managing Partner, Robert HokinThis article is second part of input funding and building first-of-a-kind climate tech. First-of-a-kind climate tech brings with it many challenges, […]