The new fund is focused on emerging markets and made its first two investments into social enterprise One Acre Fund and into a blue bond issued by the International Bank of Ecuador.
Downforce Technologies, a global digital measurement, reporting and verification startup in soil organic carbon measurement and prediction, has closed a $4.2m funding round led by Equator VC.
The fund secured investment from institutions including British Patient Capital and plans to fund impact startups in areas such as energy, transportation, and agriculture.
The two institutions plan to pool resources to establish a fund platform and advocate in support of themes including regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry and nature restoration.
The Dutch company, which produces cultivated beef by growing it directly from cow cells, will use the investment to scale its operations and prepare for market entry.
Saveggy is tackling plastic and food waste with its proprietary technology that promises to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The company has received backing from impact investors including Unconventional Ventures.
The multi-institutional investment reflects growing interest in providing affordable insurance to cover Africa’s vulnerable smallholder farmers against climate-related risks.
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