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Announcing today our $12M Series A financing, led by Titanium Ventures, with participation from Energy Impact Partners, Sustainable Future Ventures, and returning Seed investors! Thanks to Axios and Commercial Observer for sharing our big news, and thanks to our investors for their support of our vision for onsite energy abundance for real estate. In a time of intense energy needs, subsurface technologies enable any real estate portfolio to increase profits by drawing free, clean heat from under their very own properties. Our innovations make #geothermal affordable, reliable, and scalable for large real estate assets anywhere, and this Series A round allows us to expand deployments across the country. With this A round, we'll also further development of automated, robotic drilling technologies. We're #hiring mechanical, electrical, and software #engineers as well as #field operators. Come join our mission to decarbonize buildings everywhere with clean, resilient, abundant geothermal energy! https://lnkd.in/g4e7gBFT

Check out this exciting opportuntiy to work alongside Chase Dwyer and Carbon Ridge ?? https://lnkd.in/gvyVcnHH

Shoutout Priscilla Tyler + Mikaela Lipsky! Amazing work to all those who contributed to this incredible report ?? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eVxdAZ3S?

?? Big news, everyone! ?? We’re officially rebranding! Say hello to Ankyra—a word rooted in the Greek term for "anchor." This shift is more than just a branding change; it represents a deeper alignment with our mission. Oh, and guess what? It’s?exactly?one year since we first set sail on this platform. ???? Here’s the scoop: At Ankyra, we believe the "why" is the most powerful force in both founders' and investors' journeys. It's the anchor that keeps them grounded, resilient, and focused through the highs and lows of building transformative solutions. The?why?is the anchor that keeps you steady—through the wins, the struggles, and all the “WTF do we do next?” moments….?When the WHY is big enough, the HOW doesn’t matter… Just like an anchor stabilizes a ship, our mission is to support those who are steadfast in tackling the climate crisis, driven by purpose and vision. While our name has changed, our commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and impact in the climate-tech ecosystem remains unwavering. We want to be that anchor for you. Whether it’s connecting you to the right people, highlighting trailblazing ideas, or shouting out the changemakers, we’re here to keep the climate movement moving forward. ?? So, same mission. Fresh look. Bigger vision. Ready to dig even deeper into the "why" and build a future we can all be proud of. ???Check out the new site:?https://www.ankyra.us/ ???Tell us what you think?in the comments—we’re all ears and high-fives. Here’s to another year of impact. Let’s keep anchoring ourselves to what matters. ??

Applications are now open for our first-ever pitch competition! ?? Who Should Apply: Early stage founders looking to raise pre seed / seed funding with a bold climate tech idea ready to make waves ?? What’s on the Line? Five selected startups will pitch to a panel of five climate tech investors (stay tuned for the reveal ??) and compete for a cash prize! ?? Apply here:?https://lnkd.in/gzi9WEXg ???Application Deadline:?December 7 ?? ??Where:?9Zero, 350 California St., San Francisco ??When: January 23rd, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Let’s drive change—apply today and shape the future of climate tech! ??

9Zero SF is hiring! If you are are super-connector (or know one) check out our newest role as SF Community Manager at the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub! #9Zero #climatetech #hiring

???Up Next: Meet Tom McQuillen of ReGen Ventures! Straight out of Byron Bay, Australia, Tom McQuillen is a partner at ReGen Ventures—a fund that’s all about backing #regenerative tech startups and betting on bold, game-changing teams on a mission to reshape our world for the better. ReGen’s philosophy? It’s as natural as it gets, zeroing in on three key areas: ?? Food & Agriculture? ??Materials & Products? ???Decarbonization ???Fun Fact:?Their portfolio includes cutting-edge players like Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., Aigen, Banyu Carbon, BurnBot, Inc., meati?, Pachama, Asterix Foods, and more! Yep, these folks are reshaping the future as we speak. A quick look at Tom’s Journey: ???BA?in Business Info Systems, Monash University ???MBA?from University of Oxford ?? Former Consultant at?PwC?& Senior Consultant at?Grant Thornton Australia ???Business Director?at SONATI Nicaragua ???Head of Product?at Yume Food Australia ???Growth Manager?at Prolific ???Managing Director?at Oxford Seed Fund ???First Believer & Hive Leader?at Startmate ?? Lifesaver with?Surf Life Saving Australia??? In his own words: “What really drives it is the chance just to work with incredible people. I can't think of anything more interesting, motivating, or fulfilling than getting to spend my days surrounded by people much smarter than me who are dedicating their lives to changing the world. They're ambitious, brave and courageous enough to try and do something that most people don't think is possible.” ?? Dive into Tom’s story and see how he’s leveling up regenerative tech. From his consulting days in Australia to running an environmental nonprofit in Nicaragua, he's been on a wild ride that led him right to the climate sector. He’s pumped about all the fresh talent flooding into this space—and let’s be real, we are too! ???Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY

???Up next: Meet Edo Perry, CEO and Co-founder of Elements World Elements is making serious moves in the corporate world by helping large companies (1,000+ employees) tackle their employee emissions. The company hones in on three biggies from Scope 3 emissions: 1?? Business travel 2?? Commuting 3?? Remote work How do they do it? By integrating with the company’s existing systems—think HR software, expense reports, travel booking—Elements gathers precise data and gets straight to the core of?reducing?emissions, not just offsetting them. Bonus: this approach saves companies a lot of money in the process. ???Fun Fact:?Global estimates suggesting that business travel accounts for?15-20% of?an organization's total Scope 3 emissions, releasing over 50 million metric tons of CO2 annually. ???Edo’s Snapshot: ?? CEO & Co-Founder,?Elements World ??Climatech Advisor at?J-Impact Fund ??Founder of Climatech Jobs community ??Sustainability Project Manager at Apple ??Ambassador at?ClimateHack?Bay Area ??Chapter Lead at?VOYAGERS.io?Bay Area ??Mentor & Guest Lecturer at Reichman University + additional universities ??Officer in the Israeli Military Intelligence (NBD) ??Founder of NATURESTEVE Edo’s all about being a “problem finder,” not just a solver. His take? “Flexibility is definitely something founders have to have. I believe in focusing 80% on the problem and 20% on the solution.” ?? We’re diving into Edo’s epic climate journey, from organizing beach cleanups to working at Apple and evolving into a sustainability leader. Elements is aiming for a jaw-dropping goal: reaching 154 million employees, which would cut emissions by a whole?gigaton. Talk about making waves! Subscribe:?https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY

Hey, rising college juniors and seniors ?? Last call to apply for the True Ventures Fellowship! If you're interested in VC, the startup ecosystem, and making a ton of awesome new friends (including my now co-worker, Shan Reddy), I can't recommend this fellowship enough. It had a huge impact on my life — with a big shoutout to Julie Walker, Lydia Delios Morrison, Bryan Mason, and Grace P.. Applications are due tonight at 11:59 pm ;) https://lnkd.in/gMg_EEPT