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Just a little bit about me and the work I (and the the JH team) are doing. What other trends do you see in recruitment for 2025? Let me know in the comments! If you are looking to learn more about recruiting in the Cleantech sector and adding to your team, get in touch! Alternatively, if you are looking for or to develop your recruitment career we are hiring! Get in touch with me, Aimée Fairless or Matthew Robertson.

💬 "Polar Bear Pitching was an incredible challenge — especially for someone who isn't a fan of cold water! But seeing fellow startup competitors bravely take on the ice-hole was both inspiring and motivating. The event itself was fantastic, from the engaging Day Conference program to connecting with other participants. Best of all, we had the opportunity to meet investors, some of whom later chose to invest in us. Truly an unforgettable experience!" – Nooah R., nooon ✨ It’s stories like this that remind us why Polar Bear Pitching is more than just an event — it’s a turning point for startups, where courage and boldness meets opportunity. From the pitch in the icy Avanto to meaningful networking, startups gain a platform to connect with investors, capture global media attention, and showcase their vision to inspire the world. 🐻❄️ We are thrilled that Nooah R. and nooon had such a great experience in Polar Bear Pitching, and we wish them continued success in their journey. 💙 If you're ready to take the plunge and pitch your idea, don’t wait — startup applications for #PolarBearPitching 2025 are closing tomorrow! ⏳ 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d5nxU4X3 #StartupOpportunities #StartupJourney #Innovation #GlobalVisibility

We have officially opened our 6th call for founders of startups applying sustainable biotech solutions in agriculture, food and materials. If you want to become part of the biotope by VIB incubator program, just like Johan Jacobs of FlyBlast please apply using the link below. #biotopebasecamp #startupgrowth #founders #incubator #entrepreneurship #innovation #biotech #invest_in_Ghent #VIB

Shoutout to our portfolio companies' CarbonBlue and Remepy for being featured in Calcalist כלכליסט's 2024 list of Israel's 50 most promising startups. We are proud to be the pre-seed investors for these companies, each led by remarkable founders and teams applying unconventional approaches to solve big and pressing problems. Both of this companies have enormous potential to make a significant impact. One in addressing the climate crisis and one in improving the lives of patients with chronic diseases. Check out the full list of companies featured in that list through the link in the comments 👇 Dan Deviri | Iddo Tsur Michal Tsur | Or Shoval | Amir Amedi

At the Sifted Summit, we caught up with Alessandro Bertino, ClimateTech Investor at Contrarian Ventures, and asked him three quickfire questions: 1️⃣ The first red flag in a startup pitch? 👉 A small target market (TAM) can be a warning sign. 2️⃣ Market size or team strength? 👉 Team strength, especially in early-stage companies where pivots are common. 3️⃣ Founders’ passion or expertise? 👉 Expertise, especially in ClimateTech, where adaptability is critical.

What are the biggest barriers for NatureTech start-ups?🌱🔍 We’ve huddled up with 9 investors to find out... In our second article in the series... ...top investors reveal the challenges they see for NatureTech... ... and where start-ups should focus to overcome these challenges We spoke about a range of topics including: 👩⚖️ Regulatory headwinds 🌊 Avoiding the 'Red Ocean' 📈 Corporate budgets and reporting Thanks to: Lena Thiede, Heidi Lindvall, Xavier Lorphelin, George Darrah, Piotr Bukanski, Edward Thorne, Antony Yousefian, Iván Markman, LAURA ORTIZ MONTEMAYOR 👇 Full article below What challenges do you see for NatureTech startups in 2024?

What funding strategies can you implement to scale your climate tech startup effectively? What do investors really want to see? How can innovative financing models unlock new opportunities? What are the key metrics that investors focus on when evaluating climate tech ventures, and how can you ensure your startup stands out? Join us at CONVERGE as we unlock this and more! Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with experts in the field including Sarah Applebaum, from Pangaea Ventures, Marty Reed, from Evok Innovations, and Jack Chang, from Fort Capital Partners, and Parham Peiroo, from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 🤝🌍 Don't miss this insightful discussion! Register today! https://lnkd.in/gazakDjQ #CONVERGE2024 #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #CleanEnergy #VentureCapital

SAVE THE DATE! Gain valuable insights on equity share plans and their impact on the Israeli landscape from a distinguished panel of experts at the Global Equity Organization (GEO) Israeli Chapter meeting. Join us on April 2nd, 2024, from 09:30-13:00 at Microsoft for Startups. Don't miss out on this engaging event! Register now to secure your spot as limited seats are available. Looking forward to seeing you there! Register here >> https://lnkd.in/dqsKiZYD #esop #GEO #GEOIsraeliChapter #options #option_plan #optionplan #equity Odelia Pollak Shachar Porat Yifat Cohen

Top Tips from angel investor Engin Yenidunya on your pitch deck. If you aren't aware of the Hotbed team, Perdie Alder & M Coyle, they have an amazing community and are currently curating a #HotbedSummer...

Some key advice to founders - from investors! On Tuesday I had the pleasure of co-organising an event for La French Tech Nordics in Oslo on the theme ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕦𝕡. We had experienced business angels and professional VCs sharing experiences and giving their best advice to founders and would-be founders. Here's a summary of the key learnings our community got out of it when we asked them afterwards: ✔ 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 - bootstrap! ✔ 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆: you can’t get rid of them easily ✔ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 prepare, make yourself visible, and network ✔ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 - founders and first employees ✔ 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 ✔ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✔ 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹! Traction before distraction For more details, refer to the comment section for link to the original post. Thanks to our great panellists for sharing their best advice! Experienced business angels Anne H Worsøe (Farmhouse Capital), Michel Sagen (Protonic Partners) and Raja Skogland (The Visionary Company, Board & VC) Professional VCs Victoria Somdalen (Statkraft Ventures), Jose Luis Almanza (Antler) and Jean-Guillaume Marquaire (Norselab) And Joachim Thorsen (Innovation Norway)