Basics… 11 Criteria for Successful Cleantech Investment 2 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Over the past 15 years of impact investing in cleantech, I've learned that traction alone doesn't always predict success. A startup can have impressive revenue numbers, a trustworthy founder, and…
Climate Change… Scaling Sustainable Solutions for Arid Environments: HYVEGEO 22 Jan 2026 I interviewed AbdulAziz Bin Redha, founder and CEO of HyveGeo (*). HyveGeo is an Abu Dhabi based startup producing biochar. What prompted you to launch?HyveGeo started from a simple observation:…
allocation… Investing in Sustainable Ventures: My 2025 Additions 5 Jan 20264 Jan 2026 In 2025 I continued adding startups to my existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies. I also managed to reinvest in some of my portfolio companies (Ixorigue, Wily). Additionally, to…
impact… Transforming Industrial Waste Streams for Sustainability 27 Aug 202526 Aug 2025 I have recently invested in Wastetide (*), a company using images and ai for waste management by industrial clients. I interviewed Nicolas Brien, its CEO and Founder. What prompted you…
Climate Change… Transformative Insights from the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 9 Jul 202510 Jul 2025 Proud Graduate From the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 Thursday marked a transformative milestone in my journey as a conscious investor. Graduating from the Conscious Investor Fellowship 3.0 in Abu Dhabi…
allocation… New Sustainable Ventures Added: My 2024 Portfolio 7 Jan 202514 Jan 2025 My existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies grew in 2024. Several exciting new investments were added. These investments further diversified and strengthened my commitment to cleantech, emerging markets, and…
Climate Change… How Climatize is Bridging the Solar Financing Gap 4 Dec 20241 Dec 2024 I interviewed Will Wiseman, co-founder and CEO of Climatize Earth (*) earlier this year, in September. I am delighted by the progress made since their official launch. I had the…
impinv… XR Global – Revolutionizing Global Workplace Training & Development with VR Solutions 14 Oct 2024 I interviewed Natalie Miller, co-founder and COO of XR Global (*), a company that builds virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality solutions that revolutionize learning and development in emerging markets. What prompted…