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🔔 Investment in Innovation: A Critical Moment for Europe European firms are investing less than their US counterparts, impacting growth, talent attraction, and sustainability efforts. For those delaying investment, now’s the time to ask three vital questions about the future impact of these choices. 📖 Learn more in our expert article: https://lnkd.in/dfhe7BTc #MakeitOMRON #innovation #investment #automation

🔔 Investment in Innovation: A Critical Moment for Europe European firms are investing less than their US counterparts, impacting growth, talent attraction, and sustainability efforts. For those delaying investment, now’s the time to ask three vital questions about the future impact of these choices. 📖 Learn more in our expert article: https://lnkd.in/dzyF6tqD #MakeitOMRON #innovation #investment #automation

Nice interview by ABB's Brandon Spencer with WSJ's Luis Garcia on the decentralisation of the conglomerate's CVC unit down to the relevant business units covering electrification, motion, process automation, and robotics. https://lnkd.in/eV7maFZV H/T David! The final piece was Ana setting up ABB Motion Ventures earlier this year https://lnkd.in/eE_UJQcW to complement Electrification Ventures under Mads as well as Robotics and Discrete Automation Ventures overseen by Claudio with guidance from Kurt from the central ABB Ventures (last year's GCV Powerlist awards write-up is here: https://lnkd.in/e72J4JhK Such decentralised CVCs are often set up after a group is de-merged - think Siemens Energy etc - but as many of the largest groups have multiple CVCs anyway (GV, CapitalG, Gradient, etc at Alphabet, etc) or combine in-house and external corporate venturing approaches there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. The challenge is to match maturity with operating model and understand the potential questions and challenges each will bring at the inflection points most CVCs will go through. See #GCVInstitute and our next events series around the world for more

Industrial tech SPAC NewHold Investment III files for a $175 million IPO. The SPAC plans to target industrial technology businesses with an aggregate enterprise value of $700 million or greater, focusing on those that align with several key themes commonly referred to as "Industry 4.0," such as transportation and logistics, distribution and supply chain, and value added manufacturing and robotics, among others.

🔔 Investment in Innovation: A Critical Moment for Europe European firms are investing less than their US counterparts, impacting growth, talent attraction, and sustainability efforts. For those delaying investment, now’s the time to ask three vital questions about the future impact of these choices. 📖 Learn more in our expert article: https://lnkd.in/eCFPAjHi #MakeitOMRON #innovation #investment #automation

🇪🇺 Funding Opportunity 🇪🇺 The European Commission adopted the 2025 work programme of the European Innovation Council. It opens funding opportunities worth over €1.4 billion for strategic technologies and scaling up companies.  As part of this work programme, the EIC Accelerator is a funding programme under Horizon Europe that offers support to start-ups and SMEs. 📣 WEBINAR : Claire Griffin, the National Contact Point for the EIC has kindly offered to deliver a webinar on the 17th January 2025 at 1000, for the SME transport community to explain more about this initiative. Connect with Claire, Louise Mothersole ([email protected]), or myself , and we can send the link through. The high level overview of what is on offer: 1️⃣ Supports the development and scaling of innovations with market-disruptive potential (TRL 6-8). 2️⃣ Focus on patient capital principles for high-risk projects. Eligibility: ▪️ Single start-ups and SMEs. ▪️ Small mid-caps (investment only) and individuals planning to establish an SME. ▪️ Applicants from EU member states, Horizon Europe-associated countries, or third countries (with relocation to eligible regions required). ▪️ Special encouragement for female-led businesses. Funding Available: 1️⃣ Grants: Up to €2.5 million for innovation activities (TRL 6-8), limited to one grant during the Horizon Europe programme (2021-2027). 2️⃣ Equity Investments: Ranges from €0.5 million to €10 million, with higher amounts possible under the STEP ScaleUP programme. 3️⃣ Blended Finance: Combines grants and direct/quasi-equity options. 4️⃣ Challenges & Open Calls: Separate budgets for targeted challenges (€250M) and open proposals (€384M) in 2025. Additional Support: 🚀 Tailored Business Acceleration Services (BAS), including: Access to mentors, coaches, training, and innovation networks. Partnerships with global organisations. Join us on the 17th of January and learn more about this opportunity! Michelle Carter, Simon Buckley, Francesca Cesare Pintorno, Ben Cullen, Allen Trusty, Peter Holland, Neale Ryan, Richard Morris, Robert Vermeer, David Webb, Michael Talbot, Mark Cracknell, Judit Soria, Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Zenzic, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, Alex Wood

WeaveGrid Raises $28M, Including Strategic Investment Led by Woven Capital - WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in funding, led by Woven Capital, Toyota's growth fund, with contributions from other existing investors. - The investment aims to strengthen collaborations with automakers, enhance product capabilities for electric utilities, and improve the EV driver experience. - WeaveGrid specializes in enabling the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid to optimize charging for EV drivers. - CEO Apoorv Bhargava stated that the collaboration with Toyota focuses on achieving electric grid reliability and enhancing the EV driver experience. - Woven Capital partner Nicole LeBlanc highlighted WeaveGrid's technology benefits for automotive manufacturers and electric utilities. - The WeaveGrid EV Management System supports grid-integrated charging and includes AI technology and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. - WeaveGrid is positioned as a leader in EV managed charging, working with utilities serving over 40% of electric vehicles in the United States. - The company has established over a dozen integrations with automotive brands and EV charging suppliers, focusing on cybersecurity and high-quality service. https://lnkd.in/eqCn6mA8

I'm excited to share that I've just become lead investor in the current expert investor funding round of S1SEVEN | Digital Material Passport. (https://www.s1seven.com/) S1Seven has developed the leading Digital Material Passport as-a-service solution for the steel, metals, and chemicals sectors, already trusted by leading material suppliers such as BASF or thyssenkrupp. The solution automates and integrates the process of sharing key material data, e.g., on reduced product carbon footprints or increased recycled content within the customer's ERP system and inter-company across the value chain. S1Seven already was one of the top five emerging steel technology startups in 2020 ( https://lnkd.in/e84utmgT) and has now scaled to expand into further materials sectors. I'm particularly thrilled as this solution is a key enabler for the digital product passports that will soon become mandatory for all regulated products on the EU market and is thereby helping to drive the transition to a more circular economy. If you're interested in the subject, I recommend checking out their website and, obviously, do reach out if you'd like to learn more. #digitalmaterialpassport #digitalproductpassport #circulareconomy #steel #chemicals #metals Stefan Grüll Hannes Stiebitzhofer Alexander Koppel

Skytree Acquires ReCarbn to Enhance Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technology 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Amsterdam-based Skytree has acquired Dutch DAC startup ReCarbn. Integrates filtration and sorbent circulation innovations into Skytree’s DAC product portfolio. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ReCarbn co-founders join Skytree: - Guus Dubbink (CEO): Research & Development expertise. - Ewout Ruijs (CPO): Product strategy leadership. - Sophia Hummelman (CCO): Commercial finance specialization. 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: - Rob van Straten emphasized the acquisition as pivotal for expanding cost-effective DAC solutions. - Targets 10 million tonnes of CO₂ capture annually by 2030. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: - Enhances leadership in cyclical filtration, sorbent innovation, and scalable DAC systems. - Strengthens Skytree's market position and industry leadership. ---- ♻️ Repost if you find this useful 🔔 Hit the bell if you enjoy our content 💙 Engage if you like it 👋 Follow us for more: The Big Deal ©

🌟 Celebrating a Major Milestone: Securing £1M Equity Investment for TPR 🌟 🎉 I am thrilled to announce that after two years of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of planning, True Position Robotics Ltd has successfully secured £1 million 💰 in equity investment from Mercia Asset Management PLC. 👨💻 Working alongside Roger Holden has been an incredible journey. From the initial stages of defining our strategy to navigating the challenges and uncertainties that come with raising capital, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to the vision. This achievement is testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of having a clear and compelling story to tell investors. 🖼 ✍ Securing equity investment is rarely a straightforward process 😕 it's a journey that tests your resolve, demands resilience, and ultimately rewards those who stay the course. The partnership between True Position Robotics Ltd and Mercia Asset Management PLC is not just about the funding; it's about aligning with investors who believe in your mission and have the expertise to help you scale. ✈ 🎯 To all the entrepreneurs out there on a similar journey 🚀 Stay determined, stay focused, and remember that the right partners will come along when you have the right approach. 🎈 Innovate UK Midlands Bespoke, specialist-led growth support for ambitious, innovative businesses from the UK’s innovation agency #Investment # #EquityInvestment #Innovation #Robotics #Aerospace #BusinessGrowth #MerciaAssetManagement #Resilience #MEIFII #CoventryUniversity