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Andrew Newton
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. 

BioIntelligence Technologies: Why We Invested
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Kathryn Wortsman
Redefining Returns: The Evolution of Venture ...

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.

Redefining Returns: The Evolution of Venture Capital Into Impact Investing
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Andrew Newton
Femtech Canada Officially Launches Network to ...

Kathryn Wortsman, managing partner at Amplify Capital, told BetaKit that she and Ella Seitz, a partner at Esplanade Ventures, also saw a gap in awareness of healthcare technology focused on women’s health when collaborating on deals in early 2023.

“As women ourselves, and in our respective positions as investment decision makers at our funds, we wanted to help amplify the startups in the space and lead the conversation on the financial and health impact opportunity that can come from investing in this segment,” Wortsman said. 

Femtech Canada Officially Launches Network to Support Women’s Health Innovation
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Andrew Newton
Good investment: The ambitious fund that shows ...

Joining Amplify Capital was a life-changing decision for me, and I'm often asked why I made the move. The answer is simple: purpose and passion.

Amplify's mission to make a positive impact on climate, education, and healthcare struck a deep chord within me. I believe that business can be a powerful force for good, and I am thrilled to collaborate with mission-driven founders to create meaningful change in the world.

Good investment: The ambitious fund that shows how social impact can pay dividends
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Andrew Newton
Future Fields: Why We Invested

Future Fields optimizes the biomanufacturing process, enabling more opportunities for cost-effective alternative proteins. As a result, Future Fields will support the decarbonization industries while offering a scalable solution to meet food, pharmaceutical, and other urgent and necessary needs globally.

Future Fields: Why We Invested

Unlocking a New Future with Synthetic Biology

It’s no secret that we’re in a transformative time for biotechnology and bioinnovation. Today, scientists are unlocking new solutions that are better for both human health and environmental sustainability. These solutions include meat proteins that are no longer sourced from animals, textiles and dyes created from microbes, and new sources of nutrients, such as omega-3 sourced from microalgae. All of these new products are the results of developments in synthetic biology, a rising biotechnology approach to redesign and refabricate existing biological systems already found in nature into products that are better for the environment and people.

Can Impact Funds Support the Climate Transition of Heavy Emitting Industries?

The past few years have brought our planet into a new era of accelerated changes in climate. In 2022 alone, the physical weather conditions have caused global populations to face extremely strenuous conditions such as significant heatwaves in India and the UK, floods in Western China, and wildfires scorching across Canada and the U.S. The climate conditions have reached extremes that cannot be ignored and the push towards decarbonization and climate action is no longer a question of if, rather putting forward plans to determine when.

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.