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As we mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, ChangeNOW 2025 will gather the most promising innovations, visionary leaders, and committed changemakers. Join Allie Burns’ impact talk at ChangeNOW 2025, “Bridging Business and Impact.” The session will explore what it truly takes to move beyond the buzzwords and integrate sustainability into core business strategies. It will delve into the challenges and opportunities of this transition and examine how impact investors are fostering innovation to accelerate progress. Finally, it will highlight the importance of strong coalitions and a supportive ecosystem in creating lasting, meaningful change. 📆 Friday, April 25, 2025 🕒 2:00 - 3:15pm CEST 📍Grand Palais in Paris, Balcony Stage Join ChangeNOW, the World Expo of Solutions for the Planet, from April 24-26:  💡 1,000 breakthrough solutions tackling global challenges 💡 500 visionary speakers leading the change 💡 1,200 impact investors fueling innovation 💡 40,000 changemakers from 140 countries https://lnkd.in/dVzxXgBu #ChangeNOW2025

⚡ Opportunity for greentech founders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. ⚡ Last year, we ran Greentech programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supporting 33 founders addressing climate change in their communities. We're incredibly excited by the potential of these startups to drive meaningful climate action and the inspiring community that has emerged from these programs. We’re also excited that the program is back this year to accelerate the shift toward sustainable development. Applications are now open for the second iteration of the Greentech 2025: The Future of Sustainability program! This initiative will support 30-35 startups developing solutions to address the sustainability crisis. We’re seeking startups based in Africa, Asia, and Latin America creating solutions in the key following areas: 🌱 Cleantech and Climate Tech 🌱 Agtech and Food Security 🌱 Circular and Regenerative Economy 🌱 Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation 🌱 Water Sanitation and Health Interested? Learn more about the eligibility criteria and apply by May 9. Africa, click here: https://lnkd.in/gkF9AJBe  Asia, click here: https://lnkd.in/gvjKE7dd     Latin America, click here: https://lnkd.in/g5wRBF_q

Impact-creating entrepreneurs, especially those within underserved communities, face high barriers to social and financial capital. ESOs like Catalyst Labs have emerged as important players in startups’ stories, helping knock down barriers and support their growth.   Their support is anything but traditional. Beyond access to capital, ESOs are shifting entrepreneurial ecosystems by prioritizing founder well-being and nurturing strong communities — exactly the types of villages Shondra Washington references. Our newest blog illustrates how Catalyst Labs, Cinematica Labs, and Zane Access® are leading this shift, creating a ripple effect toward greater support and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gAd9Hq4g

Calling all climate and energy-related entrepreneurs! Applications are now open for Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025! Village Capital will support 30 startups creating solutions in Climate Adaptation, Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, and Food Security in Ghana. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6m-94hi Village Capital Awa Alyne Daffe Em Ekong Batsi Mphahlele Grace Wachori Sade Olufemi-Ayoola, PhD Margaret Jackson FLPI ACC John Scicchitano Ebenezer Arthur Kwabena Owusu-Sarfo, MBA Emmanuel Kitcher Carole Ramella

Feeling incredibly proud and grateful as I reflect on the past three years at Village Capital, working alongside Marta Zaccagnini and Zarina Gabdolova in partnership with Visa Foundation to support female founders in green tech. We had the chance to work with 200 inspiring startups across 25 countries in Europe and deployed $800K in catalytic, non-dilutive capital to help them grow. But more than the numbers, what’s stayed with me is the passion, resilience, and brilliance of the women leading these companies—women who are building some of the most innovative, impactful solutions in sustainability today. If you’re curious about the incredible work these startups are doing, and what we’ve learned about the evolving investment landscape in Europe, take a look: https://lnkd.in/ebz9bFSN

We’re in London this week with our partner Zuora, and the Sustainability Subscribed Europe 2025 cohort! This investment-readiness program supports climate startups leveraging usage-based and dynamic pricing models to make sustainable solutions more accessible across Europe. Over the past months, these founders have received tailored training, mentorship, and support to refine their business models and scale their impact. Now, we’ve gathered in person for a culminating summit – a few days of learning, collaboration, and networking with mentors, investors, and the Zuora team. The highlight? Peer-selection of two startups, chosen by their fellow founders as the most investor-ready, each will receive a USD 20K non-dilutive grant to accelerate their solutions. We can’t wait to see how these startups continue to grow and drive climate impact. Stay tuned to find out who they are! #SustainabilitySubscribed

How can we finance climate solutions more effectively? Traditional VC models don’t always align with the realities of climate startups, especially those with longer growth curves, as they prioritize systemic change and measurable impact. Purpose-suited capital offers a new approach: flexible, patient financing tailored to the needs of climate entrepreneurs. Attending #DCClimateWeek? We’d love to invite you to an important conversation on rethinking how we fund climate innovation. Kelly Bryan, U.S. Regional Director at Village Capital, will join a panel of experts to explore how investors can redesign capital structures to better support climate solutions and the entrepreneurs driving them. Panelists Include: Daniel J. Barker, President & CEO, Halcyon Erin Davis, COO & Co-Founder, Enduring Planet Jay Lurie, Head of Capital Markets, Odyssey Energy Solutions We'll discuss: ⚡ Expanding funding access for diverse climate entrepreneurs ⚡ Aligning investment terms with climate innovation timelines ⚡ Why patient capital is key to scaling impact Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Venue: Halcyon - Georgetown, DC Register here: https://lu.ma/yxvvut48

Vote for our #SOCAPOpen session: https://lnkd.in/gC2dp9er 🗳️ Over the last few years I've had many conversations with the incredible Allie Burns of Village Capital and Jamil Wyne of Riffle Ventures Village Capital about how we need to think differently about financing the next wave of climatetech to make sure we're creating funding pathways for the solutions we need and not force fitting businesses into the image of the financial instruments that we've become accustomed to. I'm excited to engage the broader community in this discussion at SOCAP Global later this year during our session: "Reshaping Funding for Climate Innovation," which asks: How can we unlock the right kind of capital for climate startups in emerging markets? Help us take this critical conversation to the main stage at #SOCAP25 by voting and spreading the word before April 13th. Halcyon

🌱 From personal challenge to global impact 🌱 When biologist Adriana Luna Diaz struggled to find accessible, affordable produce in her community that wasn’t grown with toxic fertilizers, she transformed her experience into an impactful solution. She co-founded Tierra de Monte, a startup that develops biological treatments to increase crop productivity, protect biodiversity, and regenerate soil – transforming food systems and livelihoods across Latin America. We’re committed to supporting more founders like Adriana — but we need your help. 💡 Join us in fueling the next generation of impact-creating startups. Donate today to help bold entrepreneurs build a more resilient future. https://lnkd.in/dz9R-Rtu

Temperatures over Europe have seen the highest rise of any continent, at more than twice the global average. Europe urgently needs the greentech innovations that women founders are developing. We’re excited to share "Three Years of the Greentech Europe: Advancing Women-Led Innovation for a Sustainable Future," our latest report supported by Visa Foundation. Through this three-year initiative, we discovered an incredible pipeline of 2,035 women-led companies in Europe addressing climate change and driving sustainability. This is a testament to the growing movement of diverse startups tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Over the course of three years, we trained 200 innovative startups, providing them with the tools, resources, and mentorship to accelerate their growth and amplify their impact. This report shares key insights from the ecosystem and promising trends about the impact of the program. Our Greentech Europe alumni had: • An 83% increase in investment fundraising • A 96% revenue growth post-program • A 46% increase in the number of employees We’re proud to be part of the movement to foster meaningful gender equity and sustainability. Dive into the insights and celebrate these inspiring ventures with us! https://lnkd.in/gQpphwMM