Aster is a Climate Tech VC with two decades of experience, specialized in hard-to-abate sectors. Aster is a Climate Tech VC with two decades of experience, specialized in hard-to-abate sectors. We invest in sectors including energy, logistics, mobility, manufacturing, building, chemicals, agriculture and more. Mobility, Industry, and Energy

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Green Technologies for Good From Oregon BEST to VertueLab! Our beginnings harken back to 2007 when we were formed as Oregon BEST, a non-profit economic development engine funded by the State of Oregon to support cleantech startups. As a powerful force providing access to critical support and funding, our mission is similar but has evolved even further. Today we are thrilled to introduce our new brand, VertueLab. VertueLab is a bridge between cleantech innovators and those who fuel their work with funding and investment. For innovators - we deliver acceleration programs to help their companies grow and attract capital. For …

The leading media brand empowering startup Europe | Backed by the Financial Times. Sifted is the critical friend of the European startup ecosystem – providing startup founders, senior management teams, investors and service providers with the curated insights, in-depth analysis and networking opportunities they need to grow their business. Whatever your role is within the ecosystem, however you like to stay up to speed, we've got something for you: 🗞️ Sifted Daily: Our daily newsletter is the essential morning read for founders, investors and corporates who want a quick digest of the news that matters 🔎 Sifted Pro: Our premium …

EIT - making innovation happen! The EIT was created to drive Europe’s ability to innovate. The EIT is a unique EU initiative, the only one to fully integrate business, education and research. The Institute supports the development of dynamic pan-European partnerships among leading universities, research labs and companies. These are called Innovation Communities and each is dedicated to finding solutions to a specific global challenge. Together with their leading partners, they offer a wide range of innovation and entrepreneurship activities. This includes education courses that combine technical and entrepreneurial skills, business creation and acceleration services and innovation driven research projects. …

Sectors: European Union

Venture Capital firm on a mission to uplift people and economies worldwide through entrepreneurship. 500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The most founder-focused event on Earth. Slush 2024 is on Nov 20–21. Tickets out now: slush.org/tickets The most founder-focused event on Earth is taking place on Nov 20–21 in Helsinki, Finland. Welcome to Slush 2024: Metamorphosis. Tickets out now: slush.org/tickets Slush is a not-for-profit on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. Founded in 2008, Slush annually hosts the world's leading startup event in Helsinki, Finland. Slush is run by students and recent graduates. International, High-growth, Startups, and Investors