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Events

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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13 June 2024

Government launches new free management course for small businesses

This week the Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new, free, bite-sized online course to help small businesses grow. Delivered by the Government in partnership with the Chartered Association of Business Schools, Help to Grow: Management Essentials covers the essential business concepts required to unlock growth through short videos featuring practical tips and […]

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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. […]

Events

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 […]

Events

7 May 2024

Where cleantech meets growth capital – in the Capital!

Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, 1030-20:00 GMT (incl. lunch & drinks reception) KPMG, 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL The Greenbackers Investment Pitch brings together investment-ready techpreneurs with funds in cleantech and climate related sectors. Join Greenbackers as we host our next bi-annual Investment Pitch in London . Sponsored by Aramco Ventures, Lloyds Bank, Granted Consultancy and Scottish Development International. VC Funds, […]

News

26 April 2024

Greenbackers Spotlight: Introduction to Scintilla – Patent and Trademark Attorneys

Our own Andrew Smith chatted to Peter McBride as part of Greenbackers new series: ‘Greenbackers Spotlight – Conversations with Partners’ to introduce Scintilla and what they do. Peter McBride, Founder of Scintilla, provides specialised services, including patent drafting and prosecution, revocation, opposition, and opinion work as a Patent Attorney. At Greenbackers we are regularly asked […]

News

26 April 2024

Greenbackers and Scintilla announce a new partnership to boost intellectual property value for cleantech start-ups

Scintilla, a firm of Patent and Trademark Attorneys and intellectual property strategists, today announces a new partnership with Greenbackers Investment Capital, an expert venture firm focused on climate and cleantech equity capital. This partnership will empower Greenbackers’ cleantech start-ups to unlock the value of intellectual property in their businesses by protecting key commercial IP assets […]

News

1 March 2024

Accessing Non-Dilutive Funding for Cleantech SMEs: Video

Tom Kennard and Andrew Smith discuss the various forms of non dilutive funding and how you can enhance your prospects of accessing them. Tom Kennard, MD of Granted Consultancy has led the business for over a decade, taking the company from a small cupboard in Exmouth to acquisition by the billion dollar American company Ryan. […]

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26 February 2024

15 Key Questions Venture Capitalists Will Ask When Considering Your Cleantech Startup

Robert Hokin, Managing Partner at Greenbackers provides guidance on what questions VCs usually ask when on the hunt and evaluating new cleantech investments. Are you a founder with a compelling technology business and thinking about, kicking off or even struggling with a fundraising round? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch! And check out […]

Insights

24 January 2024

Greenbackers partner Granted Consultancy focuses on Agritech in latest webinar

Chris Parkhurst, Granted’s Regional Development Director, gave an informative presentation on current UK agri-tech grant funding opportunities in their recent webinar. Find more information about the specific afgritech funding calls discussed and to book a FREE consultation call with Chris at Granted Consultancy to discuss your own innovation project, email [email protected]. About Granted Granted specialises in […]

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20 December 2023

Greenbackers COP28 (Pitch) in London

Greenbackers hosted its’ bi-annual Super Pitch in London in December…with 20 fantastic cleantech businesses in a room full of investors. Scroll down to see all the presenting ventures’ video pitch presentations. To follow up or contact any of them CLICK HERE “Thanks for hosting such an excellent event on Wednesday, Greenbackers. Attendance was great as […]