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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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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 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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27 August 2024

How, why and where innovation in e-mobility is happening in the UK

Greenbackers has been observing innovation in e-mobility tech for well over a decade in the UK, with recent, rapid, accelerating rapidly due to a combination of government support, investment in infrastructure, advancements in technology, and the involvement of key industry players. In short, the UK is positioning itself as a leader in e-mobility innovation with […]

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9 August 2024

Greenbackers third reporting on the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles

Overview Greenbackers Investment Capital continues to grow as a business – supporting new, clean technologies and providing them with an eco system of support. In the same way in which The Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles (“the Principles”) continues to influence the growing global community congregating around the Blue Economy, Greenbackers support for the Principles […]

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28 July 2024

Greenbackers 3rd Report on Delivery of The Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles (The Principles)

Many of the technologies that we look at are closely connected to the developing Blue Economy. Companies like C-Power, Redstack, Gazelle, Triton, Armour Edge, Grafmarine and Zelim and there are more in our pipeline. That is one reason why Greenbackers were early signatories of the Principles. They were launched in 2018, and are the world’s first […]

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18 June 2024

Google for Startups Accelerator programs for Europe based startups

Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change are now accepting applications from Seed to Series A stage startups headquartered in Europe. The applications close on 21st of July 2024. These 10-week equity-free accelerator programs present a unique opportunity for Seed to Series A stage startups in Europe. The program aims to empower tech startups by connecting them […]

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13 June 2024

Women Founders in climate/cleantech – how to apply to the Astia Program

Greenbackers recognises that some of the today’s most impactful high-growth companies are led by inclusive teams with women leaders. Factual evidence and statistics indicate that women-founded startups generate more revenue per euro invested [European Women in VC 2021 Report], companies with more women in executive roles are 25% more likely to be profitable [European Women in VC 2022 Report], […]

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Woman on laptop computer - Women In innovation award, Innovate UK

28 May 2024

Women in Innovation Award 2024/25

Funding amount: £75k + bespoke business support | Deadline to apply: 10th July 2024 Women founders, co-founders, or senior decision makers within a UK-registered micro or SME that has been registered on Companies House for at least 12 months, are eligible to apply. Up to 50 women will be selected to receive a £75,000 grant and bespoke business support. […]

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24 May 2024

Greenbackers Investment Pitch – Presenting Technologies

Greenbackers Super Pitch featured 20 fantastic, highly investable cleantech businesses, presenting to 140+ active funds. Scroll down to see the presenting ventures and the funds joining us on the day. Greenbackers bi-annual Super Pitch in London took place on 29 May 2024 at KPMG, featuring 20 cutting-edge, highly investible climatetech/cleantech ventures and dozens of VC […]