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Deals

18 September 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Sonichem

Innovative Bio-Based Chemicals: Key to a Sustainable and Circular Future The global chemical industry, long reliant on fossil fuels, is undergoing a major shift as the demand for sustainable, bio-based alternatives surges. Petrochemical-derived products, used in everything from plastics to coatings, contribute significantly to environmental degradation, from high carbon emissions to long-lasting waste. Industries are […]

Deals

11 September 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week: Caldera (Heat Storage)

As the world strives towards net-zero carbon emissions, heat storage plays a crucial role in transforming energy systems. Given that renewables are intermittent (solar panels don’t produce energy at night, and wind turbines stop when the wind dies down), heat storage helps bridge this gap, providing a steady, reliable energy supply when renewables are unavailable. […]

Deals

4 September 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: NEOL Copper Technologies

Machinery aging, wear, and efficiency loss, which result in excessive energy consumption, resource depletion, and unnecessary emissions are a big problem – but also a massive business opportunity. The global lubricants industry still relies on toxic phosphorus and sulphur compounds for anti-wear properties. Neol’s copper filming technology can transform the industry in the way it […]

Events

4 September 2024

Getting Grant Ready: Leveraging Grants to Exit the Valley of Death

Join our webinar and gain valuable insights into how start-ups and scale-ups can successfully leverage grants to exit the Valley of Death, and which funding options are appropriate at different stages of the R&D journey. […]

Deals

28 August 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Oomph EV Charging

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates globally, the need for an adaptable and reliable charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. Portable mobile rapid DC charging equipment offers a highly versatile solution to several key challenges facing the EV industry and society at large. Here’s why: Conclusion Portable mobile rapid DC charging equipment addresses so […]

News

Illustration showing innovation in e-mobility tech

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 […]

Deals

14 August 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Danu Robotics

There is a global issue impacting waste recycling: Conventional waste sorting methods rely heavily on manual labour, which is not only labour-intensive but also time-consuming. Sorting through mixed waste to separate recyclables from non-recyclables is a painstaking process that consumes valuable resources, manpower, and money. Further, recyclables generated through this process tend to be highly […]

News

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 […]

Deals

7 August 2024

Greenbackers Deal of the Week Profile: Nafici Environmental Research (NER)

The packaging industry has a big problem when it comes to cardboard. The production and disposal of cardboard has significant environmental implications. On the positive side, cardboard is biodegradable and recyclable, with a high recycling rate of 92.9%. However, the production of cardboard is not without its environmental costs. It involves consuming large amounts of water and […]

News

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 […]

Insights

19 July 2024

Why the world needs more women cleantech entrepreneurs

Greenbackers Investment Capital recognises that many of the today’s most impactful high-growth companies are led by inclusive teams with women leaders. It’s a paradox, women are more affected by climate change than men, and yet greentech is currently a male-dominated field. When it comes to creating climate solutions, the female perspective is sorely lacking. However, investing […]

Clients

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12 July 2024

Greenbackers accelerates funding support for Scottish cleantech founders

Greenbackers Investment Capital recognises that some of today’s most impactful high-growth companies are led by cleantech companies based in Scotland. Greenbackers is based in Glasgow and, though international in scope, is especially keen to support Scottish cleantech. We are currently working with 4 Scottish founded/co-founded ventures to accelerate their progress. They are, in a word, […]