OnePlanetCapital Announces First Investments from Inaugural SEIS Fund
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OnePlanetCapital Announces First Investments from Inaugural SEIS Fund
London, UK – 22.10.24 – OnePlanetCapital, a leading Climate Tech venture capital firm, today announced the first investments from its inaugural Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) fund. The fund, which closed in August 2024, is focused on supporting early-stage businesses developing innovative solutions to address climate change and other pressing environmental challenges.
Among the first companies to receive investment are:
Agreka Build: A UK-based material innovation company that specializes in net-zero construction and regenerative building solutions. Agreka collaborates with farmers to transform agricultural waste into innovative, green construction materials, reducing environmental impact and supporting rural economies.
Birl: A SaaS company providing white label ‘recommerce’ / resale software to brands that want to offer their own resale program with zero hassle.
Deep Blue Biotech: A pioneering biotechnology company developing sustainable solutions for aquaculture. Their innovative approach utilizes microalgae to create a closed-loop system for fish farming, reducing environmental impact and improving food security.
Rollr: A sustainable deodorant company
RaftEnergy: A biogas catalyst company
"We are thrilled to announce these investments in such promising companies that are developing innovative solutions to critical environmental challenges," said Matthew Jellicoe, Investment Director at OnePlanetCapital. "These businesses exemplify the type of impactful ventures we seek to support, and we are confident they will make a significant contribution to a more sustainable future."
The SEIS fund provides early-stage capital to businesses with high growth potential and a strong focus on sustainability. OnePlanetCapital's investment strategy prioritizes companies that are developing innovative technologies and solutions in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and resource efficiency.
About One Planet Capital:
OnePlanetCapital is an impact investment firm dedicated to supporting businesses that are creating a more sustainable future. The firm invests in companies across a range of sectors, with a focus on those that are developing innovative solutions to address climate change and other environmental challenges. OnePlanetCapital is committed to generating both financial returns and positive environmental and social impact.
This press release is not an offer to buy or sell securities and does not constitute a Direct or Financial Promotion. Applications for investment may only be made on the basis of the relevant Information Memorandum and application form, copies of which are available on request. No reliance is to be placed on the information contained in this release in making such an application. Information herein is not intended to nor should be taken to, constitute advice.
Contact:
Matthew Jellicoe
Investment Director