Material Innovation Initiative的动态

This past week, we published our 2023 Impact Report, which goes into detail on our Industrial Biotech Strategy, and above all, how we measure the progress we have made in forming companies that do well by #doinggood — for the planet. It is a good time to reflect on how we got here and where we aim to go. Over a decade ago, Sofinnova Partners began investing in #industrialbiotech. We set out to find groundbreaking companies who were putting science in the service of #sustainability. We built a team with experience and a strong desire to work for the good of the planet, and this team created a network of scientists, researchers, academics, economists and other experts who could help entrepreneurs realize their dreams. One investment at a time, we built a diverse portfolio of early-stage companies working with #biotechnology to make a positive environmental impact in the agriculture, food, chemicals and materials sectors. The original 2012 Green Seed Fund ($22 million) was succeeded by the €125 million Sofinnova Industrial Biotech I fund, vintage 2017. In 2021, we closed the €175 million Sofinnova Industrial Biotech II fund. Year after year, the team gains experience, learning more about how best to nurture these deep-tech start-ups. As advisors, connectors, committed board members and partners, we are facing forward, shaping the future with our entrepreneurs. Together, we are driven by a deep passion for solving the fundamental challenges underlying climate change by leveraging the power of biotechnology. We encourage you download the report and learn more about how we invest for #impact. Jo?ko Bobanovi? Mary McCarthy Michael Krel Mariam Cherifi Guillaume Baxter Anna Belousova Antoine Papiernik https://hubs.ly/Q02kwf_d0 #SDG #UN #SofinnovaPartners #BiotechInnovation #ImpactInvesting

? VERY SMALL PARTICLES ? That's what the three co-founders of VSPARTICLE – Aaike van Vugt, Tobias Pfeiffer, and Tobias Coppejans – have dedicated their last 10 years to. VSP is a once-in-a-generation Dutch company which has developed a unique nanoparticle printing technology to bring us high-performance materials for clean energy transformation. That's why together with my colleague Taiga Ueta, we at NordicNinja VC and in partnership with Sten Tamkivi and Plural Platform, are thrilled to fund this world-class founding team. In particular, VSP’s technology is enabling the mass production of catalyst-coated Porous Transport Layers (PTLs), which are the key components in electrolyzers and are essential to the production of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is essential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and power a more sustainable future for industries such as shipping, transport, heating, and aviation, yet the process currently relies on using scarce resources including platinum and iridium. Combined with AI-powered material discovery and computational chemistry, VSParticle and their network of partners are able to create the most complete database of materials in the world, which can serve as an input for building an economically scalable and a sustainable clean energy future. VSParticle's technology is material agnostic and comes with high precision nanoparticle control (at nm level), requires no wet chemistry, and allows for quick experiments & production. Looking forward to working with the whole team at VSP to bring this new technology to the world!

This is not how you attract and bring non-traditional partners into the current nor next gen industrial base. The pale panel is merely demonstrative of the inequity in investment start-ups and the desire to maintain it, which is in direct conflict of building and sustaining Innovation ecosystem.

We’re glad to announce our latest investment - and our first one in the Netherlands???? - we led a new €6.5 million funding round into VSPARTICLE! ?? VSParticle is accelerating the development of advanced materials from years to weeks. VSP’s revolutionary technology enables materials to be broken down to the size of nanoparticles and produced at the push of a button, allowing university researchers and commercial R&D teams to experiment to create new materials that will power next-generation products. There is no greater impact that the discovery of new materials will have than in the race to net zero. ???? The new funding round is joined by the existing investor Plural Platform and brings the total raised capital to $23.5 million. The investment will be used to scale up production and reach new markets, including Japan and industrial customers. Rainer Sternfeld, Partner at NordicNinja: “VSParticle’s technology is transforming material innovation and, combined with AI, this will be the basis of world-changing discovery and synthesis over the next few years and decades. We’re delighted to be supporting the impressive VSParticle's team to capitalise on the drive to scale the development of green hydrogen. We can’t wait to see what they achieve next.”? ? Taiga Ueta, Senior Associate at NordicNinja: ‘VSParticle has tremendous potential to revolutionise the discovery and production of new high-performing materials. These new materials will help in solving the many challenges that people are facing across de-carbonization and the use of precious metals. NordicNinja, as the largest Japanese fund in Europe, believes that given Japan’s history in manufacturing, Japan represents a huge potential market for VSParticle.’ If you’re interested in learning our technology to supercharge material discovery or want to learn more, please get in touch.

?? Our investment report in the Q2 2024 edition of Protein Production Technology International was based on interviews with 10 leading investment experts from around the world. ?? ?? For entrepreneurs looking to enter the alternative protein space, Bastiaan Gielink at Dutch impact investment organization Invest-NL, says he and his team prioritize “good technology with true impact potential and a strong team behind it. Furthermore, I think a credible pathway to commercial price parity is key”. It’s obvious that impact investors will be drawn to the alt proteins sector, so what does Bastiaan believe sets apart this modern breed of investors? “For me, being an impact investor means that you invest with the primary purpose of making a positive impact to the planet and/or society. Investments should make financial returns as well, of course, but commercially viable business cases are often imperative to a company’s true impact potential.” Hear more of Bastiaan's insights and from the other investment experts in the full investment report: https://hubs.ly/Q02yZPFN0 #investment #innovation #impact #sustainability #alternativeprotein

?? Cleantech: the challenge of industrialization ? We are proud to present the last analysis made by David Hansen, Investment Director and expert of cleantech investment, exploring the crucial role of #cleantech startups in Europe's industrial and environmental transformation. ? Our 3 key highlights: ?? Significant growth: the Cleantech sector has seen equity investments exceeding €10bn annually over the last three years, public aids and financial debt significantly complement ever more capital-intensive projects; ?? French leadership: in 2023, France emerged as the leading country in Cleantech investments across Europe, with powerful and long term projects such as Verkor's gigafactory; ?? Impact of innovation: Cleantech startups demonstrate superior technical innovation and economic performance, while addressing major environmental challenges. ? We at Supernova Invest are deeply convinced that #cleantech is not only vital for our planet, it's also an asset class full of opportunities that drive sustainable value, with high-growing startups and cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of European industry and sovereignty. ? Read the full article bellow ?? ? #Cleantech #SustainableInvestment #Innovation #SupernovaInvest

I am looking forward to being a panelist at the "Emerged/Emerging Markets – Value Creation" session tomorrow at the 20th SECA Conference in Zurich. I look forward to sharing my thoughts on the innovative business models and growth pathways that emerging markets have forged to create enormous value and propel their respective economies further. I would also aim to bring perspectives on the role technology and 2nd Generation #biofuels in #decarbonization of the most populous and fastest growing regions of the world e.g. #India I look forward to learning from the rich experiences of the other co-panelists who bring real insights from their journeys as value creators! Patrick Keller, Ivan Kovacevic, Ravi Agrawal and Martin Müller Looking forward to contributing to conversations that will shape the future of our industry and foster sustainable growth. See you there! #SECAConference #EmergingMarkets #Biofuels #Decarbonization #Sustainability #ValueCreation #IndustryInnovation

?? Bold investments in R&D and innovation aren't just responses to uncertainty; they're a strategic compass for future growth, writes Marko Koistila. In a volatile market, companies must harness collaborations, tech development, and smart funding partnerships to unlock long-term value. VTT's recent work shows how partnerships can revolutionize industries, like transforming lignin for greener solutions. Strategic foresight, sustainable funding models, and innovation policy at every level will separate today's innovators from tomorrow's leaders. What are you doing to turn today’s challenges into growth opportunities? Read more ???♂?https://hubs.ly/Q02Y9N2q0)

Just saw this, and these two companies deserve a shout out! Ecovative - the mycelium technology company Loop Biotech Eben Bayer (of Ecovative) and Bob Hendrikx (of Loop) are doing some really interesting work. Has anyone heard of fungi generating electricity? We already know they can grow in the dark. I love that companies are researching how to turn fungi into building materials. Wouldn't it be cool to frame a house, and just have the fungi grow and insulate the thing, filling in all the cracks and voids? The cost/sqft would be awesome since the limiting factor sounds like it'd be how quickly you want the job done - more starter sites or whatever. The cost to scale that would be nominal - sell someone a kit, you blower in some insulation material the way we do blown cellulose fibres now, and we're off to the races. Matt Risinger, got any contacts that can fund that kind of start up/building tech? Forget passive house, now we're going for active house! I wonder if you can just coat the exterior of the house - just a +1 to any existing insulation you already have. Turn your exterior walls into green, living walls, that serve an additional function of insulting your house in the winter and keeping it cooler in the summers. #greentech #fungi #innovation #buildingscience

Exciting panel discussion ahead at the Italian EnergyTech Conference on November 27th in Milan. Top experts from the cleantech and energy sectors will dive into the evolving landscape of cleantech funding, the challenges of scaling, and the keys to successful investment. ? Topics to be discussed: ?? Funding Landscape: Insights into how cleantech funding and deal cycles are shifting from both banking and VC perspectives ?? Scaling Challenges: Key obstacles for cleantech companies in achieving commercial success ?? Investment Confidence: Beyond tech, what makes a startup investable? ?? Deeptech & Cleantech: How these sectors intersect and lessons learned in commercialization ? Second Round Focus: ?? EnergyTech Subsector Potential: Sectors like storage and decarbonization are gaining traction—what’s next? ?? Common Startup Mistakes: Avoidable pitfalls in the funding journey ?? Investor Advice for Entrepreneurs: Practical tips for success in cleantech ?? Balancing Short & Long-Term: Achieving profitability in energy tech ?? Risk Mitigation: Managing regulatory, market, and tech risks with strong policy support Panelists: Leonardo Massa, Investment Director - MITO Technology Federico M., Executive Director - Santander Federico Cuppoloni, Director - Cleantech for Italy Ezio Ravaccia, Partner - Primo Climate (Primo Ventures) Stefano Peroncini, CEO - Eureka! Venture Moderators: Francesc Filiberto, Head of Business Development - Nuveen, a TIAA company Andrea Gentili, Deputy Managing Partner - Green Horse Advisory ? If you want to attend the event please register here: https://lnkd.in/dswYR37Y ? #ItalianEnergyTechConference #Cleantech #Investment