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#ICYMI, here’s what our portfolio companies have been up to this past month! 👀 🏆 Fast Company released their list of The Year's Most Innovative Companies, with Cyclic Materials at #8 in the North America category, Xeal at #2 for transportation, and Flashfood at #10 for Finance/Personal Finance! https://bit.ly/4i1tQzk 🔌 SPAN unveiled the Span-Edge Panel that connects directly into existing utility meters, enabling users to add EV chargers, heat pumps, batteries, and more without increasing their home's electrical service. bit.ly/4chE64U 👏 GreenMantra Technologies named Domenic Di Mondo as their new CEO. Di Mondo has been a part of Greenmantra for 14 years and has served as the company's president since 2012. https://bit.ly/3RwmVD9 🔋 ev.energy has partnered with United Chargers to enable full integration of Grizzl-E EV charging stations, now offering seamless multi-app compatibility.https://bit.ly/4laepY9 🏆 Flashfood and Winnow were recognized on the Forward Food FoodTech 500 List for their success in food innovation technology. https://bit.ly/4chE64U 🚛 Harbinger launched "IRA Guarantee" to stabilize pricing and‬ address uncertainty over electric vehicle federal tax incentives.https://bit.ly/3XMogcO Want to keep up to date with our portfolio news? Sign up for our newsletter, The TERN: https://lnkd.in/eGx6z7zR 

Navigating today’s capital landscape isn’t easy — but it’s not impossible. Join ArcTern Ventures and RBC Capital Markets at SF Climate Week for an essential conversation: Accessing Capital in a Time of Uncertainty 🗓️ April 23 | 10 AM - 1 PM PT We’re bringing together leading voices from across the capital stack to explore how climate startups can adapt, align with investor priorities, and raise capital in today’s volatile environment. Speakers include: Mira Inbar, Partner, ArcTern Ventures Moses H. C., Head of Sustainable Finance, RBC Capital Markets Bala Nagarajan, Director – Energy Investments, S2G Investments Stephan Feilhauer, Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners (Next Gen Infrastructure) Jonathan Mi, Managing Director, Head of Americas Investments, CREO Syndicate Sarah Thompson, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, RBC Capital Markets 👉 Spots are limited — apply to register via the SF Climate Week calendar: https://lu.ma/xl6jtnhy

Heading to Energy Tech Summit this week? Send a message to Marc to connect! ⚡

Want to start measuring your emissions and take the first step towards net zero? Join Emitwise and Equipoise for a free webinar on April 24th hosted by the SME Climate Hub, to explore powerful, easy-to-use carbon calculation tools designed for small businesses. ➡️ Learn more about how your business can cut emissions, stay competitive, and lead on climate: https://lnkd.in/eKdcEtr7

Zoomo’s new partnership with Uber Eats marks a major step toward electrifying last-mile delivery - benefitting couriers, customers, and the climate. 🚲🌱

TIME named Mosa Meat #10 in their list of the World's Top GreenTech Companies of 2025! 🏆 Their revolutionary cultivated beef, backed by strong innovation, impact, and investor confidence, earned them a top spot among the 8,000+ companies evaluated for advancing sustainable solutions to combat climate change. Congratulations! 🍔 See the full list of selected companies here: https://lnkd.in/gTQrm6jr

What an incredible experience at South Summit #Scaleup Series Europe - Oslo! The event was a true testament to the strength and dynamism of the Scandinavian startup ecosystem, and #Oslo proved once again why it is a hub of #innovation and entrepreneurial talent. The warm hospitality of the city and the opportunity to reconnect with several IE University alumni made it even more special. I had the privilege of moderating the panel "Fueling the Fire: Investment Insights from the Nordics to Spain," featuring an outstanding group of investors: Anne Fornier – Managing Partner at Farmhouse Capital, a leading voice in technology and growth-stage investments across the Nordics. Kristin Aamodt – Partner at ArcTern Ventures, a specialist in sustainable and clean technologies, bringing critical insights into impact-driven investments. Kjetil Holmefjord – General Partner at Sondo Capital, focused on early-stage investments in Norway-linked startups. Our discussion touched on some of the most pressing and exciting topics shaping the investment landscape today: - What investors seek in startups & founders – Beyond ideas, execution, resilience, and adaptability matter more than ever. - How investors add value beyond capital – From strategic guidance to opening doors, mentorship, and access to key networks. - The growing appetite for Climate Tech – Sustainability is not just an impact driver; it's a business imperative. - Emerging VC trends – The rise of investments in Defense & Dual-Use Technologies, as well as the potential of Generative AI-powered business models. A huge thank you to our panelists for their thought-provoking insights and engaging discussion! For those who missed the Oslo edition, don’t worry—join me at South Summit Berlin on May 5th [https://lnkd.in/dSq2s9Bb] where we will continue to explore the latest trends in investment and entrepreneurship. And let’s not forget the upcoming South Summit Porto Alegre 2025 [https://lnkd.in/df7xw9q6] another key opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Geoffroy Gérard Mercedes Ligués Martínez de Irujo Sakshi Sharma Carl Hansson Edvard Wildenvey Mørch-Raastad Jørgen Vedal Ida Kjønø Olsen Mia Gevelt Urie Cristina Bejarano Ricaurte Nacho Mateo Liz Fleming María Benjumea    

It was great to be back at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business to talk about investing in climate startups at the 2025 Climate Cap Conference. What a great panel!

The ArcTern team is gearing up for a busy week on the road! Catch our team at these upcoming events: Murray McCaig at SuperReturn Energy North America, March 18-19 in Miami 👉 Murray will be moderating the panel “The US data center boom: energy implications and investment opportunities” on March 19th at 11:30 AM with David Michael, Don Tappan, Allan MAJOTRA , and Bilal Khan. https://bit.ly/4iv2ySM Mira Inbar at Global Corporate Venturing Summit, March 18-20 in Monterey, California https://bit.ly/4ixmzbf Kristin Aamodt at South Summit, March 19 in Oslo, Norway 👉 Catch Kristin on the panel “Fueling the fire: investment insights from the Nordics to Spain” at 6:30 PM with Anne H Worsøe and Kjetil Holmefjord. https://bit.ly/43QpBCX Send us a message to connect! 🤝

Winnow Founder & CEO Marc Zornes shares how Winnow is using AI to combat food waste in the hospitality industry, highlighting how hotels, resorts, and more have successfully reduced waste by adopting their technology with a strong no-waste operations system and culture. ➡️ Read the full article in this year’s Hotel Yearbook from Hospitality Net : https://bit.ly/3FneE1H