Impact Investing

BioIntelligence Technologies: Why We Invested

BioIntelligence Technologies: Why We Invested

To catalyze industrial decarbonization, we must move away from energy-intensive manufacturing to more energy-efficient, low carbon footprint alternatives, such as bio-fermentation. Quebec-based BioIntelligence Technologies (BIT) provides solutions for reducing the carbon footprint in large-scale bio-manufacturing industries like chemical production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and certain food applications. BIT's analytics can alleviate challenges in biomanufacturing by reducing production losses and increasing yields by 5-10% per batch. This improvement fosters the adoption of more sustainable manufacturing processes. 

Redefining Returns: The Evolution of Venture Capital Into Impact Investing

Redefining Returns: The Evolution of Venture Capital Into Impact Investing

Venture capitalists have traditionally focused on high returns and calculated risks. However, in today’s evolving market landscape, there’s a significant shift towards a more purpose-driven approach. Relying solely on financial gains is no longer sufficient. The demand from consumers, governments, and communities for investments that also yield environmental and social returns is growing. This is particularly crucial given the current state of our planet and the challenges faced by health and education systems. Impact investing emerges as a paradigm shift, redefining the fundamental principles of investment for double bottom-line returns.

Carbon Upcycling raises $26M Series A led by BDC Capital and Climate Investment

Carbon Upcycling raises $26M Series A led by BDC Capital and Climate Investment

Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining, has closed a US$26 million Series A funding round co-led by BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund and Climate Investment.

The syndicate includes strong participation from existing financial investors, Clean Energy Ventures, its angel investor collective CEVG, Amplify Capital, and strategic investors, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, CRH Ventures, and Cemex Ventures, which are all enhancing their financial support with commitments to strategically-relevant projects. 

Low-Cost and More Sustainable Battery Production for Electric Vehicles and Grid Storage Enabled by Sylvatex’s Advanced New Cathode Manufacturing Process

Low-Cost and More Sustainable Battery Production for Electric Vehicles and Grid Storage Enabled by Sylvatex’s Advanced New Cathode Manufacturing Process

“Today’s method for producing cathodes is extremely costly and requires an incredible amount of resources. If we're to realize the clean energy transition, battery production must scale dramatically, and evolve into a more cost-effective and sustainable process”

moozoom: Why We Invested

moozoom: Why We Invested

MooZoom is an interactive and straightforward video-based SEL teaching platform for K-12 students. MooZoom created these videos in collaboration with researchers, psychologists, and teachers. The content adheres to school district curriculum and practice, making it useful for teachers. Rather than considering it as a routine learning exercise, the value of MooZoom is centered on its content, which engages users to build social and emotional abilities while having fun.

LUCID: Why We Invested

LUCID: Why We Invested

LUCID addresses the urgent need for mental health care and support. It is highly scalable and cost-effective for any patient who wants to access support anytime and anywhere. LUCID is affordable, democratizing access to therapy for currently underserved populations. It can be accessed anywhere, anytime, and used as needed by individuals seeking support.

Backing impact-driven founders and joining Amplify Capital

Backing impact-driven founders and joining Amplify Capital

Over the past few years, I've realized how important it is to back impact-driven founders. While I could write personal cheques to founders here and there, I found they only went so far. And so I decided to join Amplify Capital's team as a Venture Partner.

Why I Am Joining Amplify Capital

Why I Am Joining Amplify Capital

It is rare for me to take the pen – be it digital – to share about the unfolding of my life. I felt this time is special enough to do so. I am truly excited to announce that I am joining Amplify Capital as its newest member and partner!

Carbon Upcycling Technologies: Why We Invested

Carbon Upcycling Technologies: Why We Invested

Carbon Upcycling Technologies (CUT) use the pollution of today to build the materials of tomorrow. CUT is converting carbon dioxide (CO2) gas to develop an additive in concrete, one of the most widely used building materials. Their solution supports a stronger, efficient, and more durable concrete additive to utilize carbon as a resource.