NEWS | EVENTS | STARTUPS | TIPS & TOOLS

Hey, Nomad!

What’s Inside: N-E-S-T

News: Patagonia's Breakthrough in Endless Recycling

Events: CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) 2024 - Singapore

Startups: ETF Partners Closes Fourth Fund, Shandong Province Launches $1.39 Billion Fund

Tips & Tools: Revolutionize Decision-Making - Affine

+ PLUS: FREE guide about “70+ Questions from Venture Capitalists!”

NEWS

SUSTAINABILITY
Patagonia's Breakthrough in Endless Recycling LINK

In A Nutshell:

Patagonia is innovating in the realm of sustainable apparel by developing endlessly recyclable wetsuits, set to be produced in a new facility.

Key Points:

• They will use a pioneering recycling process that breaks down old wetsuits at the molecular level.

• The materials are then reused to create new wetsuits in a closed-loop system.

• This approach aims to minimize waste and reduce the environmental impact of wetsuit production.

Why It Matters:

Patagonia's initiative could set a new sustainability standard in the apparel industry, showing how companies can significantly reduce their environmental footprint while still producing high-quality products.

EVENTS

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

Jun 3rd-4th: 2nd China Int’l Power Battery Recycling Summit 2024
Guangzhou, China
Gain insights into global market dynamics, cutting-edge technologies, and eco-friendly practices while networking with industry experts and decision-makers. Join plant tours, engage in VIP discussions, and discover operational best practices for sustainable battery recycling. LINK

Jun 10th-13rd: 2nd Global Sustainable Development Congress
Bangkok, Thailand
The Global sustainable development congress brings together global thought leaders and innovators to discuss urgent solutions to the sustainability emergency. LINK

Jun 19th-21st: CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) 2024
Singapore
Singapore's National Environment Agency has hosted the biennial CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG), bringing together thought leaders, industry captains, and policymakers to address key priorities for advancing climate ambition and environmental sustainability on a global scale. LINK

Jun 20th: SIDC Sustainable and Responsible Investment Conference 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This summit will allow you to learn about the latest practices, cost-cutting strategies, innovative processes and ideas, and the latest solutions for tackling the challenges of supply chain decarbonisation and sustainability in Asia Pacific. LINK

Startup & Investment News

SUSTAINABILITY / STARTUPS

💰 ETF Partners:,Based in London, UK, has closed its fourth fund at €285 million. This funding will support investments in European deep tech startups focused on sustainability, digitalisation, and the circular economy. LINK

💰 Shandong Province: The company launches a $1.39 billion fund to boost renewable energy sectors such as offshore wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, and hydrogen energy. LINK

⚡️ 280 Earth: Focuses on direct air capture technology to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They recently secured a $50 million Series B funding round, with Builders VC leading the investment, alongside Alphabet and Gideon Yu. LINK

⚡️ Companion.energy: Aids industrial firms in controlling energy consumption and shifting to eco-friendly options. They recently secured a $2.3 million investment, with support from Übermorgen Ventures, Cavalry Ventures and more. LINK

⚡️ Ekko: A five-year-old London startup, offering a debit card tracking carbon footprints and supporting environmental causes, raised $2.5 million led by Fuel Ventures, with contributions from Sorven Partners and Mishcon de Reya. LINK

⚡️ Ulemco: A Liverpool company, operating for ten years, converts commercial diesel engines to hydrogen-powered ones. They recently raised $6.3 million, led by Mercia Ventures and Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, with previous investors also participating. LINK

TIPS & TOOLS

STARTUP
Affine.ai

What It Does:

Affine employs advanced AI algorithms for predictive analytics, natural language processing, image recognition, and recommendation systems, enabling businesses to make informed decisions, boost operational efficiency, and drive innovation.

Key Features:

• Robust AI Algorithms: Affine's AI algorithms are state-of-the-art, delivering accurate results and actionable insights that drive business growth.

• Cost-Efficiency: By automating tasks and optimizing processes, Affine helps businesses reduce operational costs while maximizing productivity.

• Competitive Advantage: The ability to harness AI for predictive analytics, personalized recommendations, and other tasks gives businesses a competitive edge in today's data-driven marketplace.

• Business Intelligence: Affine transforms raw data into valuable business intelligence, enabling executives to make strategic decisions with confidence.

Why We Love It:

Arbor.ai enhances business efficiency by automating information gathering and analysis. Its customizable features and language translation capabilities ensure accessibility to diverse insights, empowering informed decision-making and driving business growth.

Learn how to make AI work for you.

AI breakthroughs happen every day. But where do you learn to actually apply the tech to your work? Join The Rundown — the world’s largest AI newsletter read by over 600,000 early adopters staying ahead of the curve.

1. The Rundown’s expert research team spends all day learning what’s new in AI

2. They send you daily emails on impactful AI tools and how to apply it

3. You learn how to become 2x more productive by leveraging AI

Subscribe with one click.

Other Tools:

What Climate Tech Investors Really Want: Secret for Winning a Pitching LINK

3The First-Time Founder’s Guide to Learning Everything the Hard Way LINK

10 Startup Founders Tell Us: The Best Advice They've Ever Received LINK

GREAT JOB!