Climate Change… AI-Driven Solutions for Cold Chain Logistics Management 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 I have recently invested in a follow on round for Supplai.ai (*), a company using ai for cold chain logistics. I interviewed Azmi Negro, its CEO and Founder. What problem(s)…
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:…
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…
impact… Procens: Transforming Food Waste into Sustainable Solutions 14 Aug 202412 Aug 2024 Reality check Gaston Bilder: What prompted you to launch Procens? (*) Julien Laurençon: It all started when I was working in a private bank in Singapore as a VP. I…
Climate Change… Softseaweed: Supporting Sustainable Seaweed Farming with Data-driven Solutions 27 May 202427 May 2024 I interviewed Anton Voskoboynikov, co-founder and CEO of Softseaweed (*), a company established to support seaweed farmers in developing their business sustainably and profitably. Challenges and Solutions What prompted you to…
impinv… Growing a Greener Portfolio: My 2023 Investments 25 Oct 202310 Feb 2024 Below is a recap of the startups in which I have invested in 2023, aligned with my focus on early-stage, cleantech, and emerging markets. These startups operate in the fields…