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Samir Shah, Sanjay Nayar’s climate VC fund makes new sustainability bet

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Samir Shah, Sanjay Nayar’s climate VC fund makes new sustainability bet

Peak Sustainability Ventures, a climate-focused venture capital firm led by Samir Shah and Sanjay Nayar, is making a new investment in the sustainability sector. The firm is currently raising funds up to $150 million for its inaugural fund. Led by experienced professionals, Peak Sustainability Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are focused on addressing climate challenges.

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Former IFC exec teams up with Sangam Ventures cofounder to float VC fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Former IFC exec teams up with Sangam Ventures cofounder to float VC fund

Ruchira Shukla, a former executive at the International Finance Corporation, and Karthik Chandrasekar, the founder of climate fund Sangam Ventures, have partnered to establish a new venture capital fund called Synapses. The fund will concentrate on investing in startups operating in the areas of clean energy, sustainability, and climate resilience.

Proparco Make VC Fund Investment In India With Omnivore

Inc42 · 11m ago

Proparco Make VC Fund Investment In India With Omnivore

Proparco, the French development finance institution, has invested $5 million in the agritech and climate sustainability fund by Omnivore. This marks Proparco's first venture capital fund commitment in India. The investment aims to promote private sector development in emerging economies, focusing on agritech and climate sustainability. The partnership between Proparco and Omnivore is expected to support entrepreneurs in enhancing agriculture, rural economies, and climate solutions in India and Southeast Asia.

Brigade Group partners with Nikhil Kamath's Gruhas to launch new VC fund

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Brigade Group partners with Nikhil Kamath's Gruhas to launch new VC fund

Brigade Group has partnered with Nikhil Kamath's Gruhas to launch the Earth Fund, a real estate-focused investment fund targeting Indian proptech and sustainability-driven startups. This Category II alternative investment fund aims for a Rs 200 crore corpus with a Rs 100 crore greenshoe option, focusing on 10-15 pre-Series A and Series A-stage startups. Investment areas include property technology, construction tech, and sustainability sectors like climate tech and clean energy. The fund is backed by Brigade Group and Gruhas.

Former KKR India chief Nayar’s VC firm joins race to invest in D2C fashion brand

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Sanjay Nayar, the former chief of KKR India, has joined the competition to invest in a direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand through his venture capital firm, Sorin Investments. The firm focuses on early-stage tech investments and has shown interest in the D2C space.

Former KKR India chief Nayar’s VC firm leads FREED’s Series A round

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Former KKR India chief Nayar’s VC firm leads FREED’s Series A round

Debt relief platform, FREED, has secured INR 60 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sorin Investments, the VC firm founded by former KKR India chief Sanjay Nayar. The funding will be used to help individuals burdened with debt regain their financial freedom. FREED, which claims to provide accessible and ethical debt relief solutions, has already enrolled over INR 1,200 crore in stressed retail debt on its platform from more than 25,000 customers across India.

SIDBI launches First Green Climate Fund project to invest $120M in MSMEs

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

SIDBI launches First Green Climate Fund project to invest $120M in MSMEs

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has received approval from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its first-ever green climate project, the Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF). The project involves a $120 million investment to support early-stage companies and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in implementing technology-led climate solutions and sustainability initiatives in India. The ASF aims to drive transformative climate action in key sectors while addressing challenges faced by MSMEs in adopting sustainability measures. SIDBI, as an Accredited Entity of the GCF, is committed to supporting low-carbon and climate-resilient projects in India.

Avaana nears target for $120 mn climate-tech fund with offshore LP on board

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Avaana nears target for $120 mn climate-tech fund with offshore LP on board

Climate-tech venture capital firm Avaana Capital is close to reaching its target of $120 million for its maiden climate-tech fund. The firm recently secured a significant offshore investor as it moves towards its final close. Avaana Capital had already achieved a first close on the Avaana Sustainability Fund in June 2020, raising $70 million. The fund focuses on supporting startups that are developing innovative solutions to address climate change and promote sustainability.

Hydrogen Mem-Tech secures funding to expand clean hydrogen production

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Entrackr · 9m ago

Hydrogen Mem-Tech secures funding to expand clean hydrogen production

Hydrogen separation technology startup Hydrogen Mem-Tech has secured a strategic investment co-led by Peak Sustainability Ventures and London-based AP Ventures. This investment grants Peak a 10.5% ownership stake, positioning them as a vital partner in Hydrogen Mem-Tech’s global expansion and mission to advance sustainable energy solutions. The Norway-based Hydrogen Mem-Tech is supported by prominent climate investors, including Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Shell Ventures, Yara Growth Ventures, and SINTEF. According to a press release, the funds will be used to scale operations, develop a new hydrogen separation unit with five times the current capacity, and accelerate green hydrogen production globally, with a particular focus on making the technology feasible for India’s energy sector. Founded in 2017, Hydrogen Mem-Tech aims to drive the green transition with its state-of-the-art hydrogen separation technology, integrated with carbon capture. The company's flagship product, Palladium Separators, is a patented technology that converts bio- and natural gases into pure hydrogen, catering to various applications, including fuel cells for vehicles and industrial processes. The technology enables the separation and purification of ultra-pure hydrogen for use in fuel cells in vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, trains, and ships. Samir Shah will join Hydrogen Mem-Tech’s board of directors. The company’s membrane-based separation technology provides an efficient solution for extracting hydrogen from various gas streams and green ammonia applications, offering significant cost and efficiency advantages. Hydrogen Mem-Tech asserts that its innovation will contribute substantially to achieving global sustainability goals. Peak Sustainability Ventures, a sustainability-focused venture capital fund, aims to support breakthrough innovations in sectors like new energy, water, food systems, and climate tech. Its portfolio includes companies like Indra Water, SustLabs, and Proeon.

Avaana logs final close of $135-million climate fund

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Avaana logs final close of $135-million climate fund

Avaana Capital has closed its dedicated climate and sustainability-focused fund at $135 million. The firm will use the fund to invest in 20-25 early-stage companies focused on areas such as energy transition, supply chain, industrial decarbonisation, and food systems. The fund has already backed six startups. Avaana Capital's founding partner, Anjali Bansal, believes that climate change and sustainability are the next big problems to solve, with the potential for significant social and economic impact. The firm follows the Green Climate Fund framework and has received support from various sponsors and limited partners.

Avaana nears target for $120 mn climate-tech fund with offshore LP on board

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Avaana nears target for $120 mn climate-tech fund with offshore LP on board

Climate-focused venture capital firm Avaana Capital is close to reaching its target for a $120 million climate-tech fund. The fund has attracted a prominent offshore investor as it nears its final close. Avaana Capital previously closed the Avaana Sustainability Fund at $70 million in June 2021.

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