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Greener buildings, bigger profits. Predium makes it happen. ???? Here’s the scoop: Nearly 40% of CO2 emissions come from real estate. That’s a HUGE chunk. That’s why real estate owners have to decarbonise. Those who do? Their property values can jump by up to a third. Those who don’t? They face drops of up to 40%. The catch? Decarbonising is often expensive and slow, leaving many buildings stuck in the past. But our latest portfolio company is here to change that. ?? Predium’s intelligence platform for real estate identifies the fastest, smartest, and most cost-effective ways to decarbonise buildings—boosting property value, slashing emissions, and proving that sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good business. ?? We’re excited to welcome Jens Thumm, Maximilian K?rner, Mohamed Ali Razouane and the rest of Predium to the Norrsken VC family! ?? ?? Tech Funding News https://lnkd.in/eu3sWxef ?? Norrsken VC blog: https://lnkd.in/dnkUnbzM

What happens when an Icelandic author, a resilience researcher, and a sustainability pioneer walk into a room? ?? Yesterday at Norrsken House: Stories That Move the World Andri Sn?r Magnason captivated us with his deeply personal and poetic keynote, weaving glaciers, mythology, and family into a tapestry of hope and urgency from On Time and Water. His words reminded us that storytelling is not just an art, it’s a tool to inspire action within planetary boundaries. The fireside chat with transformation researcher Per Olsson and Stockholm Resilience Centre’s Deputy Director Lisen Schultz challenged us to rethink how we communicate science in a polarized world. Their insights, paired with the ambitions of Planetary Communications, sparked critical dialogue on creating narratives that truly resonate. To everyone who joined us: Thank you so much, and let’s keep telling stories that matter.

For Terese Hougaard, Partner at Atomico, Impact/100 2024 company Vaayu stood out in a crowded field of carbon accounting startups. Why? Vaayu is tackling one of the most critical pieces of the climate puzzle: measuring emissions. But they don't just crunch numbers - they focus on fashion retail, a sector responsible for a staggering 20% of global emissions. Vaayu’s ability to calculate scope 3 emissions at the product level equips retailers like Klarna, Vinted, and Asos with the tools to make meaningful carbon reductions. However, it wasn’t just the tech that sealed the deal. For Atomico, it was also about the people (and traction) behind the solution: ?? Founders Namrata Sandhu and Luca Nils Schmid, a dream team with deep expertise in sustainability and retail. ?? Fast traction: From pre-seed funding to live revenue and negotiations with giants like Stripe. ?? A unique balance of big-picture vision and operational depth that inspired strong conviction early on. Vaayu’s mission is urgent, timely, and transformative - aligning with the climate crisis, growing consumer demand for greener products, and the retail industry's pressing need for change. ?? Norrsken Impact/100? A no-brainer. Explore the full list, the inspiring role models, and the backers driving change, at norrsken.org/impact100

Capitalism is broken, can we fix it? Last Thursday night, Stefan Krook took the stage at Norrsken House Stockholm to share his vision for a better system - a capitalism that stops treating nature like an endless freebie and stops rewarding waste over efficiency. Stefan, known for his ventures like GodEl and GodFond, shared his solution - a bold and practical blueprint to rewire the rules and keep us within planetary boundaries. From shifting taxes to incentivize sustainability to crafting systems that prioritize ecological balance, the conversation was nothing short of transformative. A huge thank you to all the entrepreneurs, thinkers, and doers who joined us, wrestled with the tough questions, and shared your perspectives. After all: this will be on all of us. ?? Missed the event or want to dig deeper? Check out the summary PDF and explore how we can reprogram capitalism together. https://lnkd.in/daijjKm3

Food is life. But what happens when the way we produce and consume it is putting that life at risk? For the final Impact mEATtup of 2024, we’ll dive into the core of one of the biggest challenges of our time: feeding the world without eating away the planet. We're thrilled to welcome Gunhild Anker Stordalen, founder of the EAT Foundation, to Norrsken House for an unmissable conversation about the future of food, health, and sustainability. Think of this as a crash course in digesting the food system’s hardest questions - with hope, urgency, and some of the most promising entrepreneurs and their solutions within Food- and AgriTech. Cinis Fertilizer, Proteinish, Agteria Biotech, Nordic SeaFarm. ?? December 4 ?? 17:30 - 20:00 ?? Norrsken House Stockholm ?? Sponsored by Eidra <3 SEATs are limited, so secure yours via link in comments!

How do you land an investment from one of 40+ of the world’s leading impact VCs? By tackling humanity’s toughest challenges, delivering real progress within planetary boundaries, and leaving investors asking, “Who’s the team making this look so effortless?”. Just ask AENU. When AENU decided to back Impact/100 2024 company Heirloom, one thing stood out. Beyond pulling CO2 (and profit) out of thin air with a scalable solution that could genuinely tip the scales in the fight against carbon emissions, it was the team that sealed the deal. Founders Shashank Samala and Noah McQueen combine scientific brilliance with entrepreneurial grit, exactly what’s needed to create an entirely new industry to restore balance to our atmosphere. With the first-ever commercial Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in the US and leveraging earth-abundant materials, they’re proving that scalable climate tech isn’t a pipe dream - it’s happening, right now. To AENU, Team Heirloom, Shashank, and Noah: we’re fans. Keep raising the bar. ?? Explore the full list of role models, their solutions, and people backing them, right here: www.norrsken.org/impact100

Heavy industry is about to get a lighter footprint! ?? It’s the foundation of our society. And we need it to build a sustainable future—but we don’t need the massive energy consumption and emissions that come with it. Heavy industry stands for a quarter of global energy use, and it’s one of the toughest sectors to decarbonise. But tough challenges are where breakthroughs happen. Introducing our latest investment: juna.ai ?? The AI solution that replaces outdated, rigid control systems with real-time optimisation. It finds the perfect machine settings on the fly, slashing energy use. Tons of emissions cut, millions of euros saved. Sustainability and profitability—working together, as they always should. Welcome to the Norrsken VC family, Matthias Auf der Mauer, Christian Hardenberg, and everyone at juna.ai!? ?? TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/dtyGC5uf? ?? Norrsken VC blog: https://lnkd.in/dYDXzZcw

Imagine if your job was to hang out with some of the world’s smartest minds - Nobel Prize laureates. Writing a book with that kind of inspiration? Feels like a no-brainer. Last Thursday, we had the honor of hosting Gustav K?llstrand from The Nobel Prize Museum at Norrsken House Stockholm. He shared insights from his new book, Think Like a Nobel Prize Laureate, diving into how groundbreaking ideas have shaped the way we understand, well, everything. From Einstein to Doudna to P??bo, we explored the thought processes behind these groundbreaking minds - sparking reflections on embracing change and driving innovation, a conversation that resonated deeply within our House - and audience. Huge thanks to Volante and everyone who joined, you made the evening one for the books! ??

Yesterday morning kicked off with an inspiring Norrsken Close-Up featuring Wendy Barahona Savage, Senior Director of Social Impact & Transparency at Patagonia. Wendy took us on a deep dive into how Patagonia champions fair labor practices, designs for circularity, and proves that business can be both profitable and responsible. What gives her hope? Meeting so many people dedicated to driving impact. A huge thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the vibrant discussions! P.S. In Stockholm this weekend? Patagonia’s hosting a pop-up on Saturday with pre-loved gear and great vibes. Worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/dmNrDTTz

The Impact/100 list is backed by $349 billion. That’s 40+ of the world’s greatest impact investors working together to create it. Fifty Years is one of them. We spoke to Fifty Years about what made them say, “Shut up and take my money” to Planet A Foods - a two-time Impact/100 star reinventing chocolate without the beans. A planet-saving idea. Spoiler: it’s more than just ROI. For them, it’s all about a solution that’s scalable, sustainable, and just a little bit delicious. Yes, we can have it all: a profitable solution that respects planetary boundaries, not bulldozes them. That part isn’t rocket science - it’s just common sense (and maybe a dash of cocoa magic). But when a company can showcase the technical achievements of scaling production and bring a tasty proof of concept to the pitch, well, they’re clearly a step ahead. ?? Stay tuned for more insights from the investors redefining progress - and get a taste of what else fuels the world’s most essential entrepreneurs. #Impact100?