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Meet 10 Planet43 #scaleups that are transforming #heavyindustries for #impact: From metal and mineral mining to oil and gas and construction, from across the globe, these founders are delivering tangible #decarbonization, #desalination, and #digitaltransformation for impact. 1. SleepUp: Supporting worker wellbeing with #CBT to combat #insomnia and improve #brainhealth. 2. The Coring Company: Revolutionizing mining with real-time mapping, boosting extraction efficiency by 15%, and achieving 45% decarbonization. 3. AEQUOR, Inc.: Removing harmful #PFAS from our environment using breakthrough bioscience. 4. FieldFactors: Providing #waterreplenishment solutions to heavy industries. 5. DeployTech: Offering canvas #concrete tanks for clean water access anywhere, even in harsh conditions. 6. EMPYRIO: Building small-scale #wastewater treatment facilities to eliminate toxic sludge. 7. Lios: Preventing #noisepollution using innovative #materialscience. 8. Kairospace Technologies Inc.: Using #nanobubble technology to enhance industrial water treatment efficiency. 9. NALA Membranes: Producing #chlorineresistant membranes for effective #wastewater treatment and #desalination. 10. Meracle: Enhancing worker #respiratoryhealth with a smart spacer and tracking app to optimize lung medication delivery. Planet43 is leading the way, building the next-generation #AppliedAI and #EmergingTech innovation hub to drive #decarbonization, #desalination, and #digitaltransformation across the #mining, #oil & #gas, and #construction industries. With a focus on people, planet, and purpose, we're shaping the future of sustainable innovation in heavy industries. If you’re passionate about a greener, cleaner future, come join us. ? Tag a contact who will benefit from connecting with these climate and healthcare #scaleups leveraging Applied AI and Emerging Tech for real-world impact. ?? Connect if you're a board member or innovation leader in #mining, #oil and #gas, or #construction and want to be part of our Innovation Consortium launching in 2025. Are you ready to join the Planet43 #greentransition? Together, let's accelerate impact.

Reaching a milestone isn’t the end—it’s just the start of the next climb. We all know the rush of standing on a peak, having conquered a mountain that once seemed impossible. But the journey doesn’t end at the top. It’s the moment we look up, see the next peak, and gather our courage to go for it again. And that’s what defines true champions. We pick ourselves up. We climb again. And again. And again. And again. At the Post Exit Founders Virtual Conference, I’m thrilled to be hosting a workshop with R3i High Performance Veteran Steve Anderson, our incredible human performance coach and 5x Olympian!. Steve will share what it really takes to rise after hitting those big milestones—how to find the strength to climb the next mountain after an Olympic-level success. With Olympic gold and bronze medals under his belt, Steve knows success isn’t a one-time event. It’s a relentless pursuit. It’s about pushing past your comfort zone, redefining what’s possible, and finding the courage to face new challenges every single day. Sometimes, that climb is exhilarating. Sometimes, it’s grueling. But what makes it worth it is the growth, the grit, and the strength we build each time we decide to climb again. No matter how high the summit or how tough the journey, there’s always more to strive for. And we’re ready to rise. Join us in Room 4 on November 6, 2024, to explore resilience, hunger for growth, and the never-ending pursuit of new heights. Success isn’t just about reaching the top—it’s about being willing to take the next step, no matter how many times you’ve done it before. To all the climbers out there: keep going. The next summit is yours. See you on November 6! ?? Sign up at inniches.com Together, we rise! ?? Max Pog

10 Key Takeaways from #NYCClimateWeek 1. Clean Tech's Turbulent Waters The clean tech sector is bracing for a bumpy ride. With interest rates dropping, a high-stakes U.S. presidential election on the horizon, and shrinking funds for carbon-cutting tech, uncertainty is the new norm. 2. Funding's Fragile Rebound While there's a flicker of renewed investment compared to early 2024, let's not kid ourselves—climate tech funding has been slashed in half from last year. Investors are cautious, navigating economic fog with low visibility. 3. The Funding Gap Abyss Early-stage startups and proven players are grabbing VC attention. But those trapped in the "Valley of Death"—the Series B and C rounds—are left stranded. This chasm is a golden opportunity for Donor-Advised Funds (#DAFs) to deploy that idle 40% of undeployed capital and back these mid-stage innovators. 4. Election Uncertainty Freezes Investors The looming U.S. election has investors sitting on their hands. Yet, many believe Biden's climate policies will stick, thanks to bipartisan love for job creation and economic growth in clean tech. 5. Climate Cash Flows Across Party Lines Climate tech investments are pouring into Republican districts. The narrative is shifting from partisan squabbles to a unified focus on jobs and economic gains, bridging the political chasm on environmental issues. 6. VCs Zero In Strategically Investors are recalibrating, honing in on sectors like cleaner fuels, energy storage, and food tech to combat climate change. This laser focus aims to maximize impact and returns in shaky market conditions. Don't miss the top climate tech talent at Coolwater Capital's Demo Day R3I CAPITAL. 7. Voluntary Carbon Markets Hit Prime Time After years of hiccups, the voluntary carbon market is ready for its close-up. Investors, execs, and officials are finally embracing it, signaling a maturing landscape for carbon offsets. Check out EcoSpera and The Coring Company—they're offering compelling reforestation and digital mining solutions to help heavy emitters. 8. Profitability Isn't Optional—It's Essential For climate solutions to scale, they need to be #profitable. Aligning green goals with financial incentives isn't just a nice-to-have; it's the only way to attract the capital needed for real impact. 9. The Wild Card of Storm Intensities Hurricane Helene's rapid intensification exposes our flawed ability to predict storm severity. It's a stark reminder of climate change's escalating risks and the urgent need for advanced predictive tech and adaptive strategies through #AppliedAI. 10. Water Takes Center Stage Water scarcity and quality have surged to the forefront of climate discussions. Investors and startups are diving into tech for water conservation, purification, and sustainable management. Water isn't just a resource; it's the backbone of climate resilience and a hotbed for new investment opportunities tackling global challenges. Check out Planet43!

Microfluidics: Small Tools, Big Impact ?? Happy to share some news from our "plumbing" work the last couple of months! ?? Robotics + fluidics: It's possible to bridge the gap between high-tech labs and remote communities using low-cost robotics. We created a fast, reliable diagnostic workflow using open-source automation (Opentrons Labworks Inc.) and adaptable molecular biology protocols, designed for infectious disease detection. Micromachines 2024, https://lnkd.in/dbzdZ5G8 ???? Paper-based fluidics: paper-based "plumbing" can be a game changer. We developed a system that can detect multiple pathogens responsible for meningitis in children in one go. It’s designed for low-resource settings, where accredited laboratory facilities are scarce, and the need for quick, reliable diagnostics is most urgent. Talanta Open 2024, https://lnkd.in/dprNUWqN ?? Flexpenser AB is harnessing the power of microfluidics and going "Macro". Our patented airless valve technology is a powerful tool for ending wasteful use of water resources. Last few months we have been part of the R3i Ventures's Planet43, a scaleup program for water technology startups, and featured at #Meshmerise from 3DEXPERIENCE Lab. Go Flexpenser plumbers! ?? ?? Phuthumani Mlotshwa Miren Urrutia Iturritza Dan NYEHANGANE Pedro Réu Gustav Svedberg Krzysztof Langer Tobias Alfvén Edmund Loh Deborah Nanjebe Kasumba Aman Russom H?kan J?nsson Kostas Mitsakakis Kewmars Kazemzadeh Helene Svahn KTH Royal Institute of Technology Karolinska Institutet KTH Innovation Leesa S. Weronika Spiewak Ekaterina Bovkun 3DEXPERIENCE Lab Frederic Vacher R3i Ventures Leaders League Dassault Systèmes #MeshmerizeEvent #Microfluidics #Diagnostics #GlobalHealth #Innovation #LowResourceSetting

37 book winners after our APAC Family Office & VC Online Conf are announced below. Here are the stats of the Zoom event: 1437 regs > 805 unique attendees > 455 concurrent viewers. We're gifting and recommending you to read these 4 books: – The Dhando Investor (Mohnish Pabrai) – The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Eric Jorgenson) – The Venture Mindset (Ilya Strebulaev, Alex Dang) – Trade Works (Andreas Schweitzer) Winners (some randomly, some specially). We'll contact you this week for delivery details: 5 for reposting the event announcement: Devraj Sathivelu, Dickson Lai, Aaron Choo, FRM, Sushant Dwivedi, SeauYeen Su. 5 for being tagged in the comments of the announcement post: David Y., Rancho Lee, Darren Soh, Jayren Teo 张健荣, Sanjay Prasad. 6 for buying tickets: Toyin Dawodu, MBA, Sarah P., Inez S., Amish P., Dmitry Zhukov, Private?Attendee. 5 for being one our most effective media partners: Subham Panda, Daniela Weinsweig, Ankit Upadhyay, Don Zhao, Aaliyah Phomsouvanh. 3 for contributing the best fundraising hacks during the event (we'll soon share them with all 70+ who shared insights):?Dominik Wiesent,?Dima Sobolev ??♂?, and?Michelle Vu. 1 for the best look at the collective screenshot with musical instruments: Petko Petkov 8 to our moderators: Leesa S., Diana KAM, Kate Park, Luke Naude-Lorentz, Amir S., Jeremy Au 区汉辉, Martyn Eeles, Stanley Sebastian. 4 for answering our questions and asking speakers: Anna Cherkashina, Manoj Ranaweera, Sagar Chandni, Wan Cheen Ng. For paid ticket owners inniches.com/apac (it's time to buy), we'll also have 2 workshops on Zoom about fundraising from Family Offices with John Milanovich (Family Office Club) on Sept 26th & 30th starting at 12 PM Singapore time for 1.5 hours each. Thanks to all our media partners! Check out them on the poster & also in the spreadsheet with additional info & offers: https://lnkd.in/gqACa6jQ

?? Meet Yotam Rosenbaum, the visionary Partner at The Access Fund who has invested in over 315 Y Combinator (YC) companies! ?? His current fund invested in 50 companies has outperformed over 90% of benchmark funds! With a keen eye for spotting the next big thing in frontier tech, AI, and SaaS, Yotam has become a major player in the early stage YC startup ecosystem. His hands-on approach and strategic insight have helped countless startups navigate the road to scaling and success. Curious about what it takes to build a portfolio this massive and impactful? Keep an eye on Yotam—he’s shaping the future of innovation one investment at a time - How does he secure his allocation? Yotam was once a YC founder and is now committed to backing the next generation! From 2 cohorts a year to 4 cohorts a year - YC has now doubled its investment opportunities for early stage investors -! With an average valuation of $20m pre-seed (!!) with such massive likelihood of returns it's no surprise why these YC founders can demand a premium entry point! Reach out to Yotam Rosenbaum if you too want to be part of his YC investment agenda! Together, we rise! #VentureCapital #YC #Startups #TechInvesting #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SaaS #AI R3I CAPITAL R3i Ventures Access Ventures LLC SOSV Orbit Startups Max Pog QIC