Ecotone Partners is a boutique funds management and advisory firm focused on advancing the climate transition. The company supports new innovations and technologies that accelerate the decarbonisation of the economy.

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Ecotone Ventures

Ecotone strives to be a trusted partner for those who share our vision to shape the future for people and the planet.

Ecotone Partners is excited to announce that we've been awarded a grant from LaunchVic's VC Support Program for the Planet Fund, our soon-to-be launched fund focused on investing in climate solutions that are ready to scale.

We believe there is a 'missing-middle' in climate finance, where many climate solutions don't fit neatly into existing VC, PE, or private debt strategies. The Planet Fund aims to bridge this gap by offering flexible funding solutions tailored to the needs of climate-tech startups - often those involved in manufacturing or more asset intensive solutions.

We’re grateful for LaunchVIC’s support and excited about Victoria's role as a hub for impactful climate-tech innovations.

If you’re an investor or founder interested in learning more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g-_Pqbk3

Did you know the amount of plastic wrap used each year can wrap around the Earth 15,000 times? 😱

We're excited to announce Ecotone Ventures investment in Bearhug's $325k funding round. Bearhug is a startup disrupting the single-use plastic pallet wrap market with their reusable pallet wrap solution and will help more FMCG companies eliminate plastics and decarbonise their supply chains. 🙌 

We are proud to support Tom Field and Max Higgins in their mission to rid the world of single-use plastics and drive positive climate impact. 🌿 

Honoured to be part of their incredible journey! 💫 

#climatetech #palletwraps #plasticwaste

Last week, we hosted a climate lunch at Ecotone Ventures on AI’s role in the climate transition, inviting special guest Dr. Kendra Vant.

The conversation was thought provoking - exploring the opportunity AI plays in accelerating the climate transition as well as its challenges. Some of our key insights are summarised below:

💡 AI has evolved over the past 50 years to include advanced capabilities like Gen AI that produces content that is comparable to what humans can produce - however, Gen AI models use a lot more data and computational power than traditional models. 🔌

💡 Due to Gen AI being the most energy-intensive form of AI in large data centre servers, there is an urgent push to decarbonise these operations, intensifying competition for green energy sources. ⚡️

💡 Addressing embodied carbon is also crucial, as a significant portion of emissions stem from the creation and disposal of AI systems and servers i.e. the energy intensity of semiconductor fabrication and considerations around recycling. 🚧

💡 While AI may not be the panacea for solving the climate crisis, traditional AI models can help solve discrete climate problems such as weather forecasting, energy demand predictions and optimisation models. 🌱

If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we encourage you to subscribe to Kendra’s Substack:  https://lnkd.in/eHAcqezN.

If you have any questions or are curious to learn more about Ecotone Ventures, please get in touch with me anytime.

We’re excited to continue partnering with world leading founders committed to making a lasting positive impact on our environment, and stay tuned for exciting announcements coming up soon!

#climatetech #impactinvesting #ai #genai

Exciting news from Ecotone Ventures! We are thrilled to announce our follow-up investment in CLT Toolbox, alongside Giant Leap, Archangel Ventures, Adrian Hondros, and Harrison Rose. 💪 

We are proud to continue supporting Adam Jones and Ringo Thomas in their mission to mainstream mass timber and drive positive climate impact in the built environment. 🌿 

Honoured to be part of their incredible journey! 💫 

#climatetech #masstimber #builtenvironment

On the eve of Climate Action Week Sydney, we hosted a climate lunch at Ecotone Ventures on Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia, inviting special guest Charlie Day, CEO of Jupiter Ionics.

The conversation was thought provoking - exploring the potential of hydrogen in our transition to a net zero economy. Some of the key insights are summarised below:

 💡 There are various 'types of hydrogen' - green, blue, pink, turquoise and gold. Each are sourced differently and produced through distinct methods. 🌀 

💡 The cost of hydrogen is on a downward trend, propelled by technological advancements and the emergence of new applications that are driving down production costs. ⏬ 

💡 While hydrogen may not directly substitute fossil fuel-based electricity, understanding its use cases is crucial. For instance, hydrogen plays a vital role in the production of ammonia for agriculture, where it serves as a needed chemical element. ✨ 

If you have any questions or are curious to learn more about Ecotone Ventures, please get in touch with me anytime.

We’re excited to continue partnering with world leading founders committed to making a lasting positive impact on our environment, and stay tuned for exciting announcements coming up soon!

#climatetech #impactinvesting #greenhydrogen #greenammonia

ClimateTech is too hard to understand!!!! 😭 

That's what VC investors would think if you don't explain the concepts in simpler terms. 🤔 

Many ClimateTech startups are developing hardware solutions - often involving complex engineering and scientific concepts that are difficult to understand. If investors can't wrap their heads around your idea, chances are they'll pass. 🛑 

As a result, many ClimateTech startups struggle to secure capital and ultimately fall through the funding cracks. 💥

To assist ClimateTech founders in accessing funding, I am writing a series of blogs aimed at helping them better position themselves for venture capital investment. 💪

Here's Part 3: How to keep investors engaged and effectively communicate your vision

#climatetech #venturecapital #impactinvesting

I'm heading to #Sunrise this Wednesday and Thursday.  Reach out if you are a climate tech founder and/or investor. I'd love to meet up IRL

Amanda Goodman Ecotone Partners

Most investors are uncertain about whether the climate opportunity is now or in the future. 😓

Yes, it is clearly a big opportunity but is it one for right now? ⏳

Many ClimateTech startups are developing hardware solutions that may not be considered 'timely' - facing longer development cycles, higher capital requirements and market adoption uncertainties. They’ll struggle to fit neatly into the traditional venture capital box. 🎁

As a result, many ClimateTech startups struggle to secure capital and ultimately fall through the funding cracks. 💥

To assist ClimateTech founders in accessing funding, I am writing a series of blogs aimed at helping them better position themselves for venture capital investment. 💪

Here's Part 2: How to convince investors about the scale of the climate opportunity

#climatetech #venturecapital #impactinvesting

📢 Calling all nature tech founders working to address the biodiversity crisis… Applications for the Biodiversity Accelerator+ are now open! Don’t miss your chance to supercharge your growth and join a like-minded global community. 

Startups in the programme gain access to…
👉🏼 Targeted coaching with professional mentors, curated to their specific needs 
👉🏼 Over $200K of non-equity assistance 
👉🏼 Mission aligned capital, with a chance to unlock investments from Silverstrand Capital and other investors.  

🍀Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gbaPjEud, or apply today at https://lnkd.in/gAhhdXXr

Applications close on 31st March. 

The Biodiversity Accelerator+ is presented by Silverstrand Capital with the support of trusted partners including Ecotone Partners.

Insights on climate investing from the 'Green Finance Guy' Jeremy Burke ahead of our Climate Investing Forum in March

Decarbonisation has to touch everything, everywhere all at once! 

Daniel Madhavan Amanda Goodman Andrew Loh Vidit Agarwal Peter Castellas Michele Hartz Charlotte Connell 

#climate #climateinvesting #climateaction #forum #innovation

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