Gaia Impact

?? Congratulations Agros team for this successful fundraising! ? ?? Gaia Impact was thrilled to participate in the Series A fundraise alongside new and existing investors such as Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia, Wavemaker Impact, Silverstrand Capital, angel investor Steve Melhuish and the Global Innovation Fund. ? ?? "Agros is a prime example of a climate-resilient solution that delivers both environmental and economic benefits. As solar water pumps become a no-brainer for farmers due to the maturity of the technology and significant cost savings, Agros is uniquely positioned to scale these solutions across the region. This reinvestment reflects our strong confidence in Max and his team, as well as our belief in Agros' ability to drive meaningful change for both people and the planet”, said Victor Beulque, Investment Director at Gaia Impact and Agros board member. ? ?? This investment will help attract further debt capital and support Agros mission to deliver tech-driven and sustainable #irrigation solutions to #smallholderfarmers across #Indonesia, #Cambodia and #Myanmar. ? By 2027, the company aims to partner with ???? 30,000 farmers to increase their collective income by ?? US$40 million, and prevent ?? 1 million tonnes of CO? emissions! ? For more details, here the full press release!?https://lnkd.in/eR_8pCrh Max Nelen Louise Berthault Leslie Zambelli #impactinvesting #followon #farmers #southeastasia

?? Hélène Demaegdt was thrilled to participate in an exciting panel discussion at the occasion of the 5th Finance in Common summit (#FiCS2025) in Cape Town, South Africa. ? The side event “the role of Local Finance Institutions to unlock universal energy access”, organized by Agence Fran?aise de Développement and building on the political momentum of the Energy Summit held in Tanzania, resumed discussions about?how public development banks and private partners can play?a critical role in supporting the #Mission300 agenda. ? Local finance institutions provide limited financing for electricity access primarily due to high-perceived risks, a lack of technical expertise to assess such projects, and insufficient long-term financial instruments. ? Private funds such as the Gaia Energy Impact have the objective to finance early stage innovation and help companies become investment ready and attract more capital. However, de-risking tools provided by public institutions such as concessional funding, blended finance and guarantees are playing a major role in leveraging such private capital. ? ?? The FICS is a great occasion to foster collaboration between Gaia and such key partners with the aim to reach global access and maintain?impactful last mile operations with hundreds of local jobs! Agence Fran?aise de Développement African Development Bank Group Standard Bank Group The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Trade and Development Bank Group - TDB Group The World Bank Group ? #FiCS2025 #mission300 #impactinvesting #privatecapital

?? 2025 will be “show off time” for renewable energies. ?? Changes are underway to decarbonize the economy in spite of persistent negative forces.?As 2024 was officially the first year the world exceeded the 1.5°C global warming limit, renewed but uncoordinated regulatory pressure is expected, driven by constituents’ demand in some key markets. ?? Encouraged by America’s fossil fuel agenda, markets will keep sending mixed signal regarding fossil fuel. But the overarching equation is that solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower are steadily overtaking fossil fuels in both cost and efficiency. In Africa, while C&I solar will keep growing, the emerging sector of solar generators will reach a breakthrough. ?? On the technology side, real-life AI use-cases will fast forward adoption of renewable energy, especially decentralized: - Predictive algorithms will help build Africa’s first virtual power plants; - Advanced battery managements systems, coupled with fast advances in battery technology and chemistry, will turbocharge electric vehicle adoption rate, creating pressure on incumbent to adapt to fast evolving customer demand. ?? On the financing side, massive public-sector initiatives such as #Mission300 will reshape the financing landscape of African energy by setting ambitious targets and timelines. Private sector participation is a key ingredient for the initiative' successfull implementation and we expect #AfricanSMEs, providing energy access solutions, to be the first beneficiaries of these new agenda coming up! Share your thoughts! #africa #energyaccess #renewableenergy #agenda #worldbank https://lnkd.in/e4EeY6wn

?? Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya taking place 12&13th February 2025 will once again provide insight, networking and business opportunities for African and international investors and tech leaders who want to drive growth across the continent. ???? Reach out to Gaia Impact team members attending to the event this year, Hélène Demaegdt and Guilhem Dupuy! ?? Subscriptions here: https://lnkd.in/geyhZCt #ATSNBO #Africa #impactinvesting

Why we invested in Beacon Power Services (BPS)? ?? ? ?? There is a continuous demand for affordable and reliable power in #Africa, but the supply chain struggles to keep pace. Many utilities suffer from significant technical and commercial losses, with some regions experiencing losses up to 50%. Power outages have a substantial negative impact on GDP, with losses of up to 2% annually, affecting businesses, healthcare, and households. ? ?? BPS is addressing outdated infrastructure in #Nigeria - a country heavily reliant on diesel generators - by digitalizing utility distribution networks. The use of door-to-door surveys alongside an AI-enabled digital mapping platform creates "digital twins" of power grids, enhancing operational decision-making.? ? ?? Enhanced energy reliability reduces costs and dependency on generators, improving household and business conditions. The solution decreases reliance on fossil fuels and helps utilities integrate renewable energy sources into the grid. In the meantime, BPS's efforts lead to the creation of thousands of temporary jobs and hundreds of full-time positions, contributing significantly to local employment and skill development. ? In the following article, Guilhem Dupuy, partner at Gaia, shares more insights on why GEIF II invested in BPS!?https://lnkd.in/e7RdvszA ? #whyweinvested #griddigitalization #impactinvesting

Climate Tech is dead, long live Climate Tech! After a new and turbulent year of investments, I’m thrilled to present the updated 2024 European Climate Tech VC Map! ???????????????? ????????????????????: The UK continues to lead with the highest number of climate-focused VCs. However, Germany hosts most of the newly founded climate VCs (since 2022), such as AENU, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), Vanagon, and the GET Fund ?? ???????????????????? ????????????????: This year, many smaller VCs on last year’s list recorded no new investments. Yet, other VCs maintained their momentum into 2024, such as Breakthrough Energy and EIT InnoEnergy, both counting over 30 investments. They are closely followed by Norrsken, Rubio Impact Ventures, Rockstart, Astanor, Demeter, and Carbon13, each making 10+ investments ?? ???????????????? ??????????????????: Beyond the heavyweights, smaller regional VCs are making waves across Europe, bringing Climate Tech to new frontiers. The likes of Greencode Ventures (Finland), Soulmates Ventures (Czechia), G-Force (Slovakia), Contrarian Ventures (Lithuania), SC Net Zero Ventures, and Rumbo Ventures (Spain) are stepping up to bring climate solutions to even more parts of Europe ???? ????????: ???????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????, ?????????????????? ??????????????, ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ???????? ????????. ????????????????????????, ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? 2024, ?????????????????? ???? ????????????????????. ? Did I miss any key climate-focused VCs? Tag them below ?? Follow me to see more Climate Tech insights like this post.

? Notre société partenaire MyJouleBox/ ARESS recrute un(e) Directeur(trice) Commercial(e) pour accélérer le déploiement de solutions solaires en Afrique de l’ouest. D'autres ouvertures de postes sont à venir dans les prochaines semaines ! Stay tuned! ?? Rejoignez une équipe dynamique et engagée dans la transition énergétique en Afrique, avec un objectif passionnant : multiplier le chiffre d’affaires et l’impact du groupe par 5 en 5 ans !??? #jobsinenergy #jobsinafrica

? We are excited to announce that our managing partner Frédéric Pfister will participate at EMERGING Valley 2024! ?? On Tuesday, December 3rd, he’ll be joining an inspiring session titled: “Investing for Impact: Transforming Africa and the Mediterranean – Investors’ Perspectives on the Ground.” ?? Where: thecamp, Aix-en-Provence ?? When: 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM (Paris time) He will discuss impact investments with an incredible panel of experts: - Warda Abdelkader, Ciwara Capital - Ghita Zniber, Kalys Ventures - ZIED BEN OTHMAN, Smart Capital - Ony Razafintsalama, Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P This session will be moderated by Hayet Hammana. Together, they will explore how investments can drive transformative change across Africa and the Mediterranean, shaping the future of sustainable development. ?? #EMERGINGValley #ImpactInvestment #Africa #Mediterranean #Sustainability #TransformingTomorrow

A very insightful Energy Day thanks to all participants of the French Week gathering in Nairobi Service économique Régional de Nairobi, French Chamber of Commerce Kenya , Bpifrance, Laure Paugam Othmane CHAOUI Ifeanyi Odoh