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We were truly honored to take part in the RAISE Global Summit in San Francisco several weeks ago, a fantastically curated event that brought together a strong mix of emerging GPs, leading LPs and industry innovators who represent the future of #venturecapital. Our partners Yahal Zilka and Alon Kantor were in attendance, with Yahal moderating the "Imagining the Future: Deep Tech" panel alongside emering GPs Drew Volpe (First Star Ventures), Maximilian Winter (Harmonix ), Rob Kniaz (H Tree Capital) and Ben Hemani (Bison Ventures). The discussion explored foundational questions about defining #deeptech and identifying the most disruptive fields, from #quantumcomputing to #robotics and #computationalbiology. A big thank you to Benjamin Black, Scott Dubin, Adam Marchick, Julie Wroblewski and the rest of the Akkadian Ventures and Magnify Ventures teams for organizing a top-notch event!

New video Fyto, Inc. on how they're using plant science + robotics + remote sensing to make a sustainable, more profitable food system. And their robot is pretty cute too. https://lnkd.in/eeMh2SFk

Today we are pleased to announce the 2024 cohort of Technology Pioneers. These 100 leading tech start-ups are focused on applying new breakthroughs in #AI to develop clean #energy solutions, #healthcare innovation and progress in #biotech, #space and #neurotechnology. Over the next two years, these companies will contribute cutting-edge insights and expertise to the World Economic Forum’s global initiatives and help to scale impact globally. Learn more here: wef.ch/techpioneers24 #techpioneers24

Many are forecasting an abnormally hot summer across most of the US but Salient’s seasonal forecast is more nuanced. The highest probabilities for above-normal heat are in the Great Plains and eastern Continental U.S. Details, maps, and a nice explanation of using temperature thresholds to focus on the probability of exceeding critical temperature anomalies by Janet Lee here: https://lnkd.in/enAtKbPR #forecastfurther

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting 10 emerging VC fund managers who are making waves and are on a path toward making a big impact on innovation and financial returns. Learn more about this incredible list of investors⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g-XNwHxi 💫 Jenny Barba, Features Capital 🌟 Rachel ten Brink, Red Bike Capital ✨ Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, Visible Hands ⭐ Shayna Harris, Supply Change Capital 💫 Fatima Husain, Mosaic General Partnership 🌟 Kelauni Jasmyn, Black Tech Nation Ventures ✨ Jennifer Keiser Neundorfer, January Ventures ⭐ Millie Liu, First Star Ventures 💫 Jessica Robinson, Assembly Ventures 🌟 Zoe Weinberg, ex/ante

📢 Enzymit Introduces Groundbreaking Vegan Non-Dairy Lactose 🍼 from plant sugars, Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production 📢 Enzymit announces a significant production breakthrough with the development of a novel enzymatic pathway that converts plant sugars into lactose, providing a sustainable, plant-based alternative to dairy-derived lactose. This innovative process utilizes novel, engineered enzymes to transform abundant and renewable plant sugars into lactose, dramitically reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming and meeting the increasing demand for vegan and environmentally conscience products. This advancement holds profound implications for the food industry, in particular, for the infant formula 🍼 market, As lactose accounts for more than 50%(!) by weight of breast milk