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We are pleased to share our latest project: Rain²River, collaborating with Microsoft to bring sustainable rainwater solutions to Madrid! 🌍☀️ As part of the new Solana Madrid development, FieldFactors’ BlueBloqs technology will treat and replenish up to 200 million liters of stormwater runoff every year, helping restore the Valdebebas stream and boost local water resilience. 🌱💦 Urbanisation often means lost water, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of sending rainwater down the drain, our nature-based technology keeps water where it belongs, replenishing water bodies, reducing flooding, and protecting biodiversity. This collaboration with Microsoft, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), and the City of Madrid Ayuntamiento de Madrid is another step toward climate-adaptive cities. See more details: https://lnkd.in/eFKzeVFr We are making every drop count. 💧 #RainwaterReuse #WaterReuse #WaterReplenishment #GreenCities #WorldWaterDay

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Microsoft on an innovative water replenishment initiative at the Solana de Valdebebas development in Madrid!💧 This massive urban development Solana Madrid, is over 1 million square meters with nearly 1,400 residential units, will utilize our BlueBloqs Technology sustainable drainage system to capture up to 95% of rainfall where it lands - aiming to collect 200 million liters of stormwater annually!🌧️ Rather than letting water go to waste, we're capturing, treating, and redirecting it to replenish the local Valdebebas stream, a tributary of the Jarama River and in the Tagus basin. "Every drop counts if you capture and store it," says our CEO Karina Peña. "This approach safeguards cities from flooding and heat stress, conserves freshwater resources, strengthens water resilience, and encourages biodiversity." We're working alongside the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), who will assist with design and water quality monitoring and Ayuntamiento de Madrid the city of Madrid. This project demonstrates how nature-based solutions can be scaled and transform urban water management while tackling climate challenges. Our BlueBloqs technology continues to prove its effectiveness across multiple sites in the Netherlands and Spain! 🌱💦 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eFKzeVFr #RainwaterReuse #WaterReuse #WaterReplenishment #WorldWaterDay

🚀🇵🇹 Great News from Portugal! 🎉 I am thrilled to announce that SleepUp has been selected to join the prestigious Open Innovation Program within Portugal's dynamic Healthtech ecosystem—among 300 global startups!🌍 The #Protechting program is co-led by Fosun 复星, Fidelidade, Hospital da Luz Learning Health, and powered by Fábrica de Startups S.A. It is tailored for high-potential startups in #insurance, #healthtech, and #emergingtech. 💡 This opportunity will supercharge SleepUp's international growth with: ✅ Paid pilots ✅ Access to venture capital ✅ A roadshow to China 🇨🇳 ✅ Global exposure 🌎 …and much more! It's an incredible chance for SleepUp to co-develop funded pilot projects, connect with international players in insurance and health, and forge networking & partnerships with key industry leaders. 🤝 A huge thank you to Fábrica de Startups and sponsors for this unique opportunity to drive forward: #innovation, #digitaltransformation, #preventivecare, #personalizedmedicine #remotehealthcare, #digitaltherapeutics and #healthequity together! 💪💖 And this is just the beginning of 2025—the most promising and global year for SleepUp! Stay tuned! 🌟 [PORTUGUES] 🚀🇵🇹 Excelentes notícias de Portugal! 🎉 É um prazer enorme compartilhar que a SleepUp foi selecionada para integrar o prestigioso Programa de Inovação Aberta no dinâmico ecossistema Healthtech de Portugal — entre 300 startups globais! 🌍 O programa #Protechting, co-liderado por Fosun 复星, Fidelidade, Hospital da Luz Learning Health, e coordenado pela Fábrica de Startups S.A., é voltado para startups de alto potencial nas áreas de seguros, healthtech e tecnologias emergentes. 💡 Esta oportunidade irá acelerar o crescimento internacional da SleepUp com: ✅ Pilotos pagos ✅ Acesso a venture capital ✅ Roadshow para a China 🇨🇳 ✅ Exposição global 🌎 … e muito mais! É uma chance incrível para a SleepUp co-desenvolver projetos piloto financiados, conectar-se com players internacionais nas áreas de seguros e saúde, além de estabelecer networking & parcerias com líderes chave do setor. 🤝 Um enorme agradecimento à Fábrica de Startups por essa oportunidade única de impulsionar: #inovação, #transformaçãodigital, #cuidadopreventivo, #medicinapersonalizada, #saúderemota, #terapêuticasdigitais e #equidadeemsaúde juntos! 💪💖 E isso é apenas o começo de 2025!!! — o ano que promete ser o mais promissor e global para a SleepUp! Fiquem ligados! 🌟 #GlobalExpansion #VentureCapital #DTx #digitalheath #funding #openinnovation #internationalization #wearables #IoT #AI #sleep #mentalhealth #brainhealth #sleepdisorders #neurodegenerativediseases #longevity #agingpopulation #dementia #insomnia #apnea #psg #sleepexam

🎉 2024: A year of growth and impact! 🌍 As we wrap up 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together: ✅ Recognised as a Top Innovator in Water by UpLink - World Economic Forum | HCLTech, Salesforce Deloitte 🏆 Winner of the Water Proof Award by Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development Partners for Water 🚀 Participated in Planet43, the R3i Ventures Breakthrough Climate Technology Accelerator 🤝 Forged new partnerships to scale our impact with •••Centro, TurfTalents, BlueNorth partners 🌊 Implemented BlueBloqs systems in key projects in Gemeente Rotterdam - Stadsontwikkeling Gemeente Pijnacker-Nootdorp 🌟 Joined the 100+ Accelerator, paving the way for global collaboration. 🚀 Launched our first pilot in Mexico with AB InBev 💡 Advanced our #BlueBloqs technology, pushing the boundaries of sustainable water management | LIFE GreenLED Delft University of Technology Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Apria Gemeente Alphen aan den Rijn Los Ahijones Ayuntamiento de Madrid 💦 Saved 560M liters water! None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners, customers, and community. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in driving our mission to create sustainable water solutions that make cities greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient. ✨Thank you for being an integral part of our journey!✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 🎄✨ As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to achieve even greater impact together. Warm regards, The FieldFactors team P.S. We’re taking a well-deserved break and will be back on January 6. #water #impact #SDG6

From all of us at R3I CAPITAL R3i Ventures R3i Impact Foundation and Planet43, may all the joys of the season be yours. This holiday season, we are stepping away from the desk to focus on what matters most—family, balance, and the future generations who inspire us to dream bigger. As venture capitalists and venture builders, we often find ourselves chasing the next breakthrough, the next milestone, the next opportunity. But the holidays remind us to pause and appreciate the foundations that make all of this possible: the loved ones who ground us, the moments that recharge us, and the values we pass on to those who come next. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year, refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead. Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and may 2024 bring balance, growth, and meaningful impact for us all. Together, we rise!

Have you heard the story of Deploy Tech? Deploy helps rural communities and populations fighting wildfires or with little access to potable water access water storage infrastructure more easily. It improves conventional concrete solutions by providing an affordable, more sustainable, and resilient option, as well as a product designed for easy transportation and maintenance. Reach out to Paul Mendieta and learn more about his journey on Planet43. #waterscarcity #potablewater #waterstorage #watermanagement https://lnkd.in/eKhR_bEh

PFAS Chemicals — The “Forever” Nightmare: PFAS is making a surprise guest appearance in your drinking water. Cleanup costs are skyrocketing, and litigation costs could run into trillions. The public sector is trying, but corporations must step up to reduce this toxic burden. Meet Marilyn Bruno, the CEO and Cofounder Champion of Change at Aequor Technologies, the #watertechnology company transforming our planet for #humansafety and #impact. From purifying drinking water and cleaning super bacteria in space (NASA—National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to eradicating PFAS for Industrial Corporations, this Planet43 company is making an impact. How you can help - Reach out and connect Marilyn to the world's largest chemical and industrial companies in your corner of the world and to the smartest family office that you know. Together, we rise! R3I CAPITAL R3i Ventures PureTerra Ventures Striders Corporation Hatcher+

Honoring Sue Mecham as the grand award winner of the second GPID is a celebration of her outstanding efforts and exceptional innovation in the water sector. #نبتكر_للعالم #GPID2024

4 Years of Gratitude and Impact 🌟 Four incredible years. 40+ countries, 319 founders, a remarkable 52% IRR (p.r.), over $900M raised, and 21,000+ hours of experiential learning delivered to empower the next generation. The passion, resilience, and brilliance of those we’ve worked with have made every step of this journey brighter. I’m especially grateful for Ian Cresswell's unwavering partnership and camaraderie, whose dedication has inspired us all. Here’s to the founders, the dreamers, and the changemakers who make it all possible—and to the impact we’ve created together. The best is yet to come. 🔗 Celebrate with us! R3I CAPITAL Planet43 R3i Ventures R3i Impact Foundation https://lnkd.in/ez8jsHsh #Gratitude #GlobalImpact #FoundersFirst #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #NextGeneration #Partnership #52PercentIRR Luxinnovation GIE