Factor[e] Ventures

?? Big News for #Zambia! ?? Today, in support of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema’s initiative to electrify 1,000 mini-grids across Zambia, the Zambia Energy Demand Stimulation Incentive (ZEDSI) was officially launched! ?????? This innovative financial mechanism will help mini-grid developers expand access to electricity and boost local energy demand. Announced at COP28, this initiative—implemented by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) with support from the Government of the Republic of Zambia—will now open for applications from private mini-grid developers to improve electricity consumption and fast track Zambia’s first 105 mini-grids. ??? ?? Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/dibGdT_K

?? Big News! Sistema.bio / Sistema Biobolsa is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Inclusive Energy, a pioneer in remote measurement, reporting, and digital verification #dMRV for biogas and solar energy systems. ???? This strategic acquisition will enhance our ability to deliver high-impact #biogas solutions with cutting-edge digital MRV capabilities, improving service and long-term support for #familyfarmers worldwide. ?? Together, we are taking a major step forward in empowering farmers, driving #carbonemission reduction projects at scale, and expanding into the #IoT and remote sensing space. ?? With Inclusive Energy’s expertise in remote monitoring and Sistema.bio’s mission of providing sustainable #biogas solutions, we are excited to deliver even more value to our stakeholders and strengthen our leadership in high-quality #carboncredits. Learn more in our full press release:?? https://lnkd.in/dFmc-xVn #CarbonReduction #AgTech #CleanEnergy

We are thrilled to share that Sistema.bio has secured 15M in Additional Financing to propel our global expansion forward. ?? This investment will support our efforts to scale partnerships, expand into new markets, and continue delivering innovative bioenergy solutions to farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In the last three years, we've achieved 5x sales growth, creating significant climate, economic, and health impacts for family farmers. This funding strengthens our mission to provide affordable, sustainable energy and regenerative agricultural solutions, empowering over 100,000 farms globally and reducing more than 1 million tons of CO2e emissions annually. ?? Read the full press release here ?? https://lnkd.in/gQAWe6dS EDFI Management Company | EDFI ElectriFI - The Electrification Financing Initiative | Chroma Impact Investment | KawiSafi Ventures | AXA Investment Managers | Blink C.V. | EcoEnterprises Fund | FMO Investment Management | Triodos Investment Management | BIX Capital | Shell Foundation #Biogas #AgTech #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonReduction #CircularEconomy

?? Exciting News from IFC! ?? We are proud to announce our first-ever investment in a #VentureCapital #fund solely focused on the #climate sector in sub-Saharan Africa. IFC - International Finance Corporation has invested $5 million in Equator Africa Fund I, bringing the fund's total to $54 million. This investment is supported by a $1.5 million guarantee from the Korea Green Resilient and Innovative Development (K-GRID) Program. Equator Africa Fund I is dedicated to supporting early-stage, #tech-enabled companies working on green solutions in #energy, #agriculture, and #mobility sectors. This investment will help close the financing gap for #climatetech innovation in Africa, a continent highly vulnerable to climate change but rich in potential for #sustainable solutions. Join us in celebrating this milestone and supporting the growth of climate tech in Africa! ???? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guqJJP7b IFC Africa IFC Climate & Sustainability #VC #VentureCapital #IFCfunds #VCfunds #ClimateTech #Sustainibility #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Investment #Africa

?? Announcing the winner of the $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize ?? !? ? At the Cultivating Innovation at the Energy and Agriculture Nexus Event during #ClimateWeekNYC, Factor[e] Ventures, in collaboration with #ShellFoundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, announced that GreenPod Labs has been awarded the $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize!? ? GreenPod Labs is a pioneering biotech firm, and the award recognises their active packaging technology designed to mitigate post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables. This active packaging technology extends shelf life at ambient temperatures, thus eliminating the need for costly cold storage and potentially revolutionising the preservation of fresh produce in resource-limited settings. The technology adds significant value for smallholder farmers by helping them minimise post-harvest losses during storage and transport at ambient temperatures.? ? Globally, one-third of food is lost or wasted, causing substantial economic losses and worsening greenhouse gas emissions. This is a particular challenge for smallholder farmers in emerging markets, who bear a disproportionate share of the burden. Yet, new breakthrough technologies designed to combat post-harvest losses hold promise for both boosting these farmers’ incomes and significantly reducing global food waste.? ? The Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize, launched by Factor[e] Ventures Ventures and supported by Shell Foundation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office through our Catalysing Agriculture by Scaling Energy Ecosystems (CASEE) partnership, ISF Advisors , MicroSave Consulting (MSC), and AndMore Associates, LLC, aims to discover scalable and practical solutions to this critical issue. Learn more about Shell Foundation's work: www.shellfoundation.org #EnergyTransition #EnergyAccess #ClimateWeek #Agriculture #Farmers #PostHarvestLoss #BioTech #SmallholderFarmers #ImpactInvesting