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This is our manifesto: to re-imagine cities, those cathedrals of human innovation, by backing technologies that can have impact at a global scale. #ClimateChange #urbansustainability #ClimateTech #Gigacorns

Led by the formidable Philipp Schröder, 1KOMMA5° continues to scale and 2150 is proud to co-lead this €150 million growth funding round alongside G2 Venture Partners Hamilton Lane CalSTRS Norrsken VC Eurazeo and b2venture. Read more about the round in Sifted: https://lnkd.in/eTMZvxKS #ClimateTech #Solar #SustainableCities #Gigacorns

Every homeowner or building owner should know about Aeroseal. 300,000 buildings (from homes to office buildings and hospitals) have already benefitted from their low-cost solution and its significant impact on energy efficiency and comfort. Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta talks to The Cool Down about the benefits to any home. https://lnkd.in/gwxec8TW #ClimateTech #SustainableBuildings #HeatPumps #Gigacorn

Our Partner Rahul Parekh talks to Enduring Planet about the metrics VCs will focus on at Seed, Series A, Series B and beyond and how to control these and build the right narrative. Read the full interview below: https://lnkd.in/ehqZkXXm #VentureCapital #ClimateTech #Startups

In our latest UNSUSTAINABLE series, we explore the urgent need for climate adaptation. Global temperatures have risen 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels and are projected to reach 2.6–2.8°C by 2100, driving more severe climate hazards like heatwaves, droughts, and tropical cyclones, with devastating human and economic costs. Cities are both highly exposed to these challenges and uniquely positioned to drive the adoption of adaptive technologies. At 2150, we see urban adaptation as one of the biggest challenges of our time, and we are passionate about supporting the innovators that are reimagining cities for a more resilient and sustainable future. If you want to learn with us or if you're creating new solutions for urban adaptation, please reach out! Check out the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gWbJv_df

Congratulations to Kelvin for being named one of Fast Company's "Next 5 big technologies in sustainability and energy" for 2024. Fast Company specifically calls out Kelvin for "hacking the humble radiator." #ClimateTech #SustainableBuildings #SustainableCities #Gigacorn https://lnkd.in/eEPxgWJh

🌍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵? Our own Peter Hirsch was on the ground in Baku, and shared some reflections on COP29 finding reasons for cautious optimism about the state of our climate transition. 💡 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴  A shift in tone was apparent at COP29 about climate solutions. While a focus on "net zero" and "decarbonisation" remains, there's increasing discussion of how climate technologies can bolster "economic growth", "energy independence", and "industrial resilience". Green solutions are increasingly winning because they are more affordable, reliable, and efficient. This shift underscores a broader understanding that emissions intensity and economic growth can decouple. ⏩ 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 The transition away from fossil fuels has gained irreversible momentum. While political actions may vary in pace globally, the private sector is aware of the opportunities presented by this transition. Decarbonisation is a matter of "when", not "if". Climate startups and corporations accelerating climate efforts are at the forefront of this movement, identifying and investing in technologies that promise not only environmental benefits but also economic gains. 📈 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A positive outcome from COP29 was the agreed rules under Article 6 to establish global carbon markets. These markets are crucial for mobilising global climate finance and attracting investments by acknowledging the positive impacts of climate solutions, thereby scaling sustainable technologies and practices. 💰 𝗡𝗖𝗤𝗚: 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺, 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲  The agreed New Cumulative Quantified Goal of $300 billion per year by 2035 is a step forward. Although this target does not fully address the scale of challenges ahead, countries have a climate finance basis agreed to support future drafting of NDCs. The agreement's recognition of the role that private sector investment plays in supporting broader climate and economic objectives is important, as all parties work towards the $1.3 trillion per year goal. 🌱  𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 Climate technologies are becoming the basis of our energy, buildings, transport, industrial and agricultural systems, but the pace of progress will be affected by policy decisions. While the business cases for climate solutions become increasingly favourable and COP agreements at least produce results in the right direction, the coming years may see increased geopolitical tensions slowing the pace of our transition. It's our hope that countries maintain cooperation, and increase their support and recognition of the opportunities a Paris aligned world provides for their citizens and futures. There is still much work to do, but the solutions to see us through are more accessible than ever. 

The climate tech mafia gathered at the Finnish Museum of Natural History Museum in Helsinki during Slush for the "Fossils to Future" climate drinks co-hosted by 2150 AENU Blume Equity noa Seaya Andromeda and SET Ventures w/ Jacob Bro Derek Brooks #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Slush2024

The 2150 team will be at Slush with Jacob Bro Margarita Skarkou Derek Brooks and Nicole Florack on the ground in Helsinki! We are also co-hosting Climate Drinks on Thursday 21st at the Helsinki Natural History Museum. Reach out for a chat! RSVP link for drinks in the comments below #Slush2024 #ClimateTech #ClimateDrinks #Helsinki

LC-what??? 🤷♂️ TE-who??? 🤷♀️ Check out our recent blog post on Lifecycle Assessments (LCA) and Techno-economic Assessments (TEA) and how these powerful tools are shaping supply chains, markets, and investment decisions. Here’s what they do: 🔍 LCAs provide a science-based analysis of the environmental impact across a products lifecycle 💰 TEAs provide comprehensive economic performance evaluation Key benefits for companies and investors: • Validate product competitiveness • Enhance marketing efforts • Meet regulatory requirements • Optimize supply chains • Improve product design • Attract financing At 2150, we're leveraging LCAs and TEAs to: ✅ Affirm competitiveness in due diligence 📊 Map impact potential at scale 🤝 Support portfolio companies in product sales and fundraising While timing is crucial, we encourage early adoption to maximize growth opportunities. These tools are becoming increasingly vital in today's business landscape. Read our post on LCAs and TEAs here: https://lnkd.in/e3g_G8ZU