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?? How Sustainability Succeeds in Venture Capital ?? In a fragile, interconnected world, survival isn’t about speed or strength—it’s about adaptability and innovation. Antler's fourth ESG and Impact Report explores how sustainability is not just about compliance but a powerful strategy to drive growth, attract funding, and scale faster. Our three guiding principles: ? Rationed: Focus on what matters most as priorities evolve. ? Rational: Use data to align sustainability with business objectives. ? Rationale: Showcase its strategic value for resilience and innovation. Our data reveals: - Companies more engaged with sustainability tend to secure more funding and achieve stronger valuations. - Impact and climate-focused startups are often associated with higher levels of external funding. -Inside the report: ?? Portfolio progress: How we embed sustainability across Antler and our companies. ?? Insights: Tackling climate risk, navigating dual-use technologies, and more. ?? Strategic partnerships: 2024 collaborations advancing our sustainability mission. ?? Performance data: Evidence that sustainability supports growth and resilience. ?? Company spotlights: Startups addressing critical global challenges. Sustainability and innovation are complementary forces, driving the creation of resilient, high-performing companies ready to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. ?? Explore the report here: https://lnkd.in/egDMc88c?

This one is definitely worth a read. A refreshingly smart approach to collecting, analyzing, and actually using ESG data across a portfolio, plus valuable insights on how this is driving business outcomes and influencing investment behavior in the venture space. Big thanks to Antler and Rosalind Bazany for your leadership and partnership!

The CONNECT Sustainable Industries Masterclass 1 focused on the importance of aligning grants and equity investment with the overall business strategy and highlighting the potential benefits of collaboration, capacity building, and capital ???? The discussion covered challenges and strategies related to grant applications and matching funding, emphasising the importance of being prepared and building networks. The importance of considering equity investment based on the overall business strategy was discussed, with examples of how it can facilitate high growth and expansion into new markets. The process of capital raising was highlighted as a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and strategic pitching to several potential investors. The importance of transparency and upfront communication with potential investors was emphasised, as well as leveraging strategic investors for support and connections ????? Kylie Hansen from?Impact Seed?presented an overview of Impact Seed's work, including enterprise development, commercialisation, and advisory services. She also discussed the spectrum of responsible investment, from traditional investment to philanthropy, and the concept of impact investment. Kylie provided an overview of the impact investment and loan fund, highlighting its recent launch and the focus on supporting enterprises with social impact ?? The CONNECT program culminates in the Regional Innovation Summit in Busselton on the 13th September – book your spot now at https://lnkd.in/eDzhWnjr

Access Bank Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program applications are now open. The sustainability accelerator is a program designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges. To empower innovative startups focused on sustainability they are providing them with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale their impact and drive systemic change in industries related to environmental conservation, renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable living. Deadline: 31 December 2024 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gyy3h8kR #theagripreneur #funding #sustainability #socialimpactventures #finance

If you are a Founder - or working on a launch - and wanting to get a sense for embedding sustainability value drivers from earliest days... ...and want to get a sense for how to do this rigorously, and totally tuned into the value levers... ...then open up Antler's market leading 2024 Report and in a quick look slow down and pull into pages 22-24, and 31-36. "For early-stage companies, this means honing in on the sustainability factors that directly impact their current operations and future growth potential. At Antler, we’ve identified five key business areas where material sustainability factors are most critical..." Magnus Grimeland and Rosalind Bazany thank you for your rigorous leadership for the sector.

???#Ready2Scale's next webinar is just around the corner!??? Join us on?August 28th at 1 PM CEST?as we dive into how funders evaluate potential investments from an ESG perspective. Understanding these criteria is crucial if your startup plans to collaborate with investment funds. ??????? Led by?Robert Sroka, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in ESG, corporate governance, and sustainability, this session will cover: ??Key evaluation criteria for startups ??Emerging regulations to watch out for ??Tools investors use to assess ESG performance Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare your startup for successful collaboration with investment funds. ??Find out more and secure your spot ?? https://lnkd.in/eZxqMsQz Webinar is powered by: Poznan Science and Technology Park of Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation; Civitta, Tehnopol & EBAN - European Business Angel Network #ESG #StartupGrowth #InvestmentFunds #Sustainability #Webinar

Antler's latest ESG and Impact Report is out: How Sustainability Drives Success in Venture Capital—some key findings: ? Startups prioritizing sustainability attract more funding and achieve better valuations. ? Impact and climate-focused companies often secure higher levels of external investment. See how we're weaving sustainability into our portfolio, meet inspiring startups tackling global challenges, and explore the data proving that sustainability fuels growth and resilience. Thanks to Rosalind Bazany for leading

?? The results are in! In our recent poll, a whopping *40%* of you said insufficient exec buy-in was your biggest challenge in getting ready for sustainability compliance. Can you relate? Here are 6 tips to help you get the buy-in you need. Anything else you'd add? How have you managed to get buy-in from the rest of your team? _____ ? Follow Abbie Morris for posts about sustainability, policy, and startups. ?? Drop me a DM if you want to learn more about tackling the mountain of sustainability regulation facing the retail industry.

Are you ready to take your company's sustainability to the next level? Sign up for Green at Heart! We designed a very straightforward tool to help social SMEs (incl. startups) embed all aspects of sustainability into their business while prepping for incoming regulations on ESG reporting. Green at Heart is free and includes access to the ESG tool and 3 expert guidance webinars. The tool takes as little as 1.5 hours to fill in, which you can do in your own time. It gives you concrete recommendations that you can turn into an action plan to optimise your sustainability practices. The 60 companies with the best plans will receive up to EUR 8,000 to put it into action. All eligible SMEs will receive access to the tool. Signing up takes 2 min. → https://lnkd.in/dSwUJsv9 Green at Heart was co-funded by the European Union and designed by Impact Hub Vienna, Impact Hub Madrid, and Impact Hub Amsterdam, in collaboration with Amsterdam Impact, OekoBusiness Wien, and Impact Hub Network.

???? As the Director of Innovation, I'm always on the lookout for strategies that can drive positive change and create a better future. Today, I want to talk about the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the business world. According to an article by Eyal Katz, 76% of consumers are willing to stop buying from companies that do not prioritize ESG practices. This statistic alone highlights the growing demand for businesses to embrace sustainability and ethical practices. Additionally, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to standardize ESG disclosures for public companies, further emphasizing the need for companies to adapt quickly. So, how can companies develop an effective ESG strategy? Katz outlines nine steps to get started. These steps include assessing current ESG performance, communicating with stakeholders, setting clear goals and KPIs, developing a clear plan, engaging with team members, implementing improvements, measuring impact and ROI, and adapting the plan as needed. By following these steps, companies can enhance their ESG performance and attract socially conscious investors. But it's not just about attracting investors. ESG integration can also have a positive impact on the environment, society, and governance practices. African startups, for example, can leverage ESG principles to enhance their sustainability and attract investors. By implementing sustainable practices like using renewable energy and promoting fair labor practices, startups can align with ESG values and access new funding opportunities. Startups, in general, have the advantage of integrating ESG principles early on. By engaging with stakeholders, identifying ESG risk factors, and identifying ESG-related opportunities, startups can streamline their product-market fit and increase their resilience and sustainability. East Ventures, a venture capital firm, has even released its own Sustainability Report to showcase its efforts and track positive impacts. ESG investing is not just a passing trend. It's a growing global awareness of climate change, social justice, and corporate accountability. By building a sustainable portfolio, investors align their money with their values and position themselves for long-term success. So, whether you're a startup founder or an investor, integrating ESG principles is crucial for creating a positive impact and driving sustainable growth. Let's start a conversation! Have you implemented ESG practices in your business? How has it impacted your company's performance? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Together, we can create a better future. #ESG #Sustainability #Innovation #BusinessEthics References: [1] 9 Steps to Craft an ESG Strategy For a Better Future: https://lnkd.in/dvFhggFN