Regeneration.VC

Regeneration.VC is thrilled to announce an anchor LP Fund 2 commitment from Dutch sovereign fund Invest-NL. A global leader in the circular economy transition, the Netherlands established a bold commitment to zero waste by 2050. The nation hopes to deliver that promise through an exceptional ecosystem of founders and mission-driven capital partners. Invest-NL has proven itself a true champion of the circularity agenda across direct, indirect, and project finance investment activities. Last Thursday, the Regeneration.VC team gathered in Amsterdam alongside an esteemed group of leaders across the European financial sector. A highlight of the evening was a closing speech from Invest-NL CEO Rinke Zonneveld, announcing our partnership and plans for ongoing collaboration on our shared mission. “Through our investment in Regeneration Fund II, we acknowledge the pivotal role that innovative startups play in addressing climate change. This is a unique opportunity to attract new foreign capital to the Netherlands and offer international growth potential to startups. We are excited to collaborate with Regeneration.VC and its impressive network to advance circular consumer industries,” shared Tim van Vledder, Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL. As the group’s first fund investment outside of EU borders, this decision demonstrates true conviction and appreciation for the global potential of #consumerclimatetech. Through ongoing collaboration, Regeneration.VC deepens its European connectivity, and InvestNL adds a US-based fund partner dedicated to supporting the commercialization of Dutch innovation in North American markets. “We are thrilled with our Invest-NL partnership. The Netherlands is rapidly solidifying its position as a world-leading epicenter of circular innovation, and Invest-NL plays a key role through funding, deep connectivity, and market expertise. We look forward to working with the Invest-NL team to invest in exceptional Dutch circular entrepreneurs and help them bridge Europe with North America,” shared Regeneration.VC Co-Founder and General Partner Michael Smith. Michael Smith Dan Fishman Katie Hoffman David Levine Martijn Lopes Cardozo Destana Herring Greta Bertozzini Maria Llambias Reyna Bryan Johann Boedecker Rinke Zonneveld Elisabeth Storm de Grave - Huyssen van Kattendijke Sofia Caycedo Tim van Vledder Timothy van Leeuwen Ivonne Bojoh Visit the links below to read the original press release or translated version on our website. #fund2 #netherlands

“There is an urgency of now. We have a date with destiny in terms of building out our resilience. Get on board and help make the changes that are necessary to protect ourselves, children and grandchildren and above all else our way of life, the planet Earth and the people of the Earth.” -- Prime Minister of the Barbados Mia Amor Mottley at The ReAssembly

Our very first company investment in Regeneration.VC, CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies, has been featured in The Economist’s online magazine as part of their Open Atlas: Building Green Factories of the Future project. This article tells quite the story of CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies from its humble beginnings to today, where Choice Hotels International, one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, received the first “World’s Leading Sustainable Technology 2024” award by the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards as the first hotel company in the world to equip one of its hotels with CleanO2 CarbinX. (Link in comments) CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies's journey began with a spark of curiosity. Founder Jaeson Cardiff, a former plumber and heating system mechanic, questioned why building heating systems were overlooked in emission reduction efforts. With seed money from a local angel investor and mentorship from the University of Toronto's Creative Destruction Lab, Cardiff transformed his insight into a game-changing enterprise. Today, the system is used by hotels, schools, and other commercial and public buildings across Canada, the United States, and Japan. From Calgary workshops to global recognition, their groundbreaking CarbinX technology is revolutionizing the HVAC industry, turning pesky emissions into valuable resources. They're not just dreaming of a sustainable future – they're engineering it, one exhaust system at a time. At Regeneration.VC, we are very proud of CleanO2 Carbon Capture Technologies O2 and Jaeson Cardiff. They're showing the world that with the right tech, we can have cleaner air...and soaps!! Check out the full article in comments.

Ruminant BioTech Secures Triple Funding Boost! Onto tackling the largest source of livestock emissions.  The company has received follow-on investments from AgriZeroNZ (NZ$4M, initial NZD $1.8M in 2023) and New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZ$2M, initial NZD $2.5M in 2023), while also receiving an AU$3.5M grant under Australia's MERiL program. The funding is set to supercharge the development and commercialization of Ruminant BioTech's revolutionary methane-inhibiting bolus. 🔎Here's the reality: Livestock production contributes to 11+% of global greenhouse emissions, and is considered the 2nd-largest contributor to global emissions, after fossil fuels. ❗What is crazy about this…is that cows’ enteric fermentation (aka cow burps) accounts for 40% of livestock emissions, translating to something like 4-7% of global GHG emissions. Ruminant BioTech uses a bolus to deliver methane knockdown over many months and is currently the most viable option for grazing cattle, posting a 75% daily methane reduction in cattle for 120 days from a single treatment of their bolus capsule!! With 36% of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions originating from dairy, beef cattle and sheep, the nation is accelerating its push toward agricultural decarbonization through significant public and private sector investments. At the forefront of this initiative is AgriZeroNZ, a 50/50 public-private venture partnership with Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)’ $400 million program to advance emissions-reducing research. Notably, their first joint investment alongside MPI was in Ruminant BioTech, underscoring the company's potential to transform sustainable agriculture. New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF), the country's dedicated green investment bank, continues its mission of facilitating low-carbon initiatives through strategic investments. Both organizations, alongside Australia's Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock (MERiL) program, are backing innovative solutions to address agricultural emissions, and represent a vote of confidence from the NZ and Australian government in Ruminant BioTech’s innovative approach. Ruminant BioTech is also working with the MPI on full product registration to enable the methane-inhibiting bolus to be used on New Zealand farms. Additionally, the Australian grant will support crucial development work, including controlled cattle trials at the University of Sydney and commercial cattle backgrounding operations. Ahead of the upcoming Series A round, this funding will accelerate product development and commercialization, bringing the groundbreaking solution closer to farmers worldwide. At Regeneration.VC, we're proud to have led the Seed round in Ruminant BioTech and we're excited to continue supporting the company on their journey to revolutionize livestock farming and contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet.

👕👚 Nature Coatings X PANGAIA = Hope Tee Series 👕👚 We're excited to share some developments that are sure to brighten your day and wardrobe. 🌼 100% organic cotton tees printed with Nature Coatings biobased non-toxic BioBlack TX. Each T-shirt in the "Hope Tee Series" celebrates a global milestone with graphic designs centered around “Biodiversity Optimism” made by illustrator Taylor Dasbach. The Tees feature the return of the Floreana Island finches, the rediscovery of De Winston’s golden mole, and the world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy, making it more than just non-toxic clothing; it's a new story of what matters. 🐝 #consumerclimatech

As the curtain falls on our Annual General Meeting during NYC UNGA Climate Week, recollection clock starts. We have selected pictures and summarized the event in the article below 👇 Here an overview 👀 One of our industry's greatest minds, William McDonough, kicked off the event reuniting our human-built technosphere with the planet's regenerative biosphere. Andy Dunn, pioneer of the Digitally Native Vertical Brand Bonobos and his wife Manuela Zoninsein, Kadeya CEO, explored the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and climate action. Sindre Østgård of Katapult Ocean, presented an economic case for a paradigm shift to regrowth. Ivonne Bojoh of Circle Economy, and Martijn Lopes Cardozo of Regeneration.VC, delved into the current and future state of global material flows. Allison Voss from World Economic Forum unveiled insights from 4 years of strategic research on the biodiversity landscape, and was joined by leading investors Tobias Seikel of Planet A Ventures, Jamie Rowles of Regeneration.VC, and Evi Steyer of Ponderosa Ventures. Cruz Foam CEO John Felts showed how it’s regenerative alternative to polystyrene can beat chemical alternatives and announced legendary Tom Chi of At One Ventures as new Executive Chairman. Colorifix's COO Christopher Hunter, Robert Carleke of Inter IKEA Ventures, and Pratibha Vuppuluri of Plum Alley, shed light on why textile dying is a priority investment area for Ikea. SmarterX’s CEO, Charlie Vallely, and Greyparrot's Ambarish Mitra sat down with G2 Venture Partners’ Ellie McDonald to discuss the Circular Economy through the lens of AI. Squared Circles CEO Osman Khan, Ghetto Gastro Founder Jon Gray and TULU Co-founder Yael Shemer covered their remarkable innovations and consumer trends. Adam Root, CEO/Founder of Matter., Sindre Østgård, Katapult Ocean, & Lewis E. Shuler II of Paradise Textiles/Alpine Group announced Matter's first of a kind approach in textile production. We featured leading LPs Frederik von Bennigsen of EIFO, Sofia Caycedo of Invest-NL, Jack Wielebinski of One Small Planet, and Hee S. Jung of SK, who explored the role of catalytic capital with Chris Shen of Revere. Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management, Clare Murray from Blume Equity, and Riddhima Yadav of Brookfield discussed the role of growth capital in scaling climate solutions with Patrick Temple-West of the Financial Times. The final plenary session saw Gunhild Anker Stordalen of EAT Foundation, Robyn O'Brien of Montcalm, and Michael Pellman Rowland of Baseline Wealth exploring our food system. This was followed by an engaging workshop led by Lucy Wallace of EIT Food. We announced our first Fund II investment, introducing Professor Jonathan Cullen and Spencer Brennan of Neutreeno, along with a brilliant syndicate of investors Danielle Joseph, Managing Director of Closed Loop Ventures, Jonathan Axelrod, General Partner of Remarkable Ventures, and Woraphot Kingkawkantong of Beacon, Kasikorn Bank CVC.

🌎 Time to celebrate TULU’s major milestones in their global expansion! First.. At The ReAssembly event everyone laid eyes on the elegant TULU’s unit on display which featured rentable household essentials and a product gift selection of Squared Circles’ brands Freaks of Nature, Algae Cooking Club, and Magic Molecule. On stage, Yael Shemer from TULU moderated a panel featuring Osman Khan from Squared Circles and Jon Gray from Ghetto Gastro to explore the future of sustainable consumption and innovation. From the streets of LA to NYC, London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, and Barcelona, TULU is redefining the future of living. Residents can enjoy easy access to household essentials, print services, and more in their living spaces. Students definitely love this. Over 70,000 students are part of their growing community across 40 cities globally! 🇪🇺 Recent EU expansions: 🇵🇹 Portugal: Launched in three Nido Living student properties in Lisbon and Porto. 🇪🇸 Spain: Launched in their first residential location with Node Living in Madrid and their 5th unit at RESA - Residencias Universitarias, just steps away from IE University. 🇩🇪 Germany: Expanded in 7 new locations in Munster, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Darmstadt through a partnership with Global Student Accomodation. 🇫🇷 France: Launched in Paris at Greystar's Canvas La Défense in Puteaux. 📍 TULU's presence at over 40 Greystar (International) residences across the US and Europe has been a tremendous success! TULU now serves over 20,000 Greystar households globally, and we can’t wait for Parisians to experience the ease of TULU. 🇺🇸 And US Expansions: California: Expansion in Orange County with their partner Greystar and forging a new collaboration with JPI, marking a significant step in their growth. New Jersey: Launched at Journal Squared, three-tower luxury development in Jersey City owned by KRE Group and designed by HWKN Architecture and Handel Architects. Massachusetts: The Flats on D, a Bozzuto managed property, will be the first building in Boston with TULU. Illinois: Yet another luxurious Bozzuto properties in Chicago. 727 West Madison boasts 45 stories and 492 luxury units! Colorado: Launched at the Skyline at Highlands, a stand-out development in Denver! Washington State: Launched in Seattle with their partners Holland Partner Group, Vulcan Real Estate, and Security Properties! Rest assured that if they aren't in your building, TULU is coming for you soon! #consumerclimatech

🇬🇧London Calling🇬🇧 Jamie Rowles has joined our team as Partner and establishes our official UK presence! 🚀 Jamie has been a close collaborator and co-investor to Regeneration.VC since our launch, and brings a successful track record in early stage impact investing alongside a depth of experience in the UK climate ecosystem. Jamie designed and launched one of the earliest impact funds aligning against a circularity-driven approach with Sky and more recently has supported the expansion of a range of climate work in Founders Forum Group. Regeneration.VC has long viewed the UK as a leader in circularity and is the country where we have our second most investments outside the US, including Greyparrot, Colorifix, Matter. and PANGAIA. Our most recent Fund 2 investment, Cambridge based Neutreeno is also UK based. In addition to last week's announcement as an Official Nominator to The Earthshot Prize, get ready for a lot more announcements to come from the United Kingdom for Regeneration.VC! Michael Smith, GP and Co-founder of Regeneration.VC: “We are thrilled to have such an experienced investor on board with deep expertise and great network in the UK and beyond. We have wanted to work with Jamie since we began investing together over four years ago and are delighted he is finally joining our team.” Jamie Rowles: “Regeneration.VC has built a great platform around a bold and differentiated investment thesis about how we can drive change in some of the most complex sectors of our economy that are radically overlooked by most. Importantly also, I’ve seen first hand their work with co-investments in companies like Matter. and Greyparrot and the impact they have had on these UK companies as a team of former operators.  I’m excited to build on this platform and support more great founders.” #Regeneration #Circulareconomy #team

We are honored to be named as an Official Nominator for the The Earthshot Prize This community continues to be a bold force for good for innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. It shines a bright light to inspire our brightest innovators. The galvanized community of leaders like Mike Bloomberg, Christiana Figueres, Jacinda Ardern, Stella McCartney, Cate Blanchett and José Andrés (World Central Kitchen) and best in class philanthropic supporters from Bezos Earth Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Temasek Trust is an innovation fulcrum. Please reach out to Greta Bertozzini and Destana Herring on our team as they will be looking for the individuals, communities, businesses and organizations that have bold and ambitious plans to bring mother Earth back within planetary boundaries. Please find more information in the comments.  #TheEarthshotPrize #Regeneration #Planetaryboundaries

We're thrilled to announce Arrive Recommerce's newest partnerships with JD Sports Fashion and Two Boxes. These collaborations are set to unlock the huge potential of recommence in the retail and fashion ecosystem. 🏀 With JD Sports Fashion, Arrive introduces ReJD - a pioneering platform poised to disrupt the footwear industry. ReJD is one of the few aftermarket platforms owned by a retailer as opposed to a sneaker brand, which means that the selection is much more broad. This groundbreaking initiative brings coveted, premium sneakers from iconic brands like Nike, adidas, and New Balance into the recommerce arena, fusing high fashion with sustainability in ways never before seen. 📦 The Two Boxes partnership is a game-changer for the retail ecosystem. This solution allows Two Boxes to quickly and easily deploy a new way for merchants to optimize their returned inventory. It benefits every stakeholder in the chain: merchants gain a leading recommerce option, 3PL partners can offer enhanced services and new revenue streams, and retailers can streamline their returns operations. The result? A win for businesses, consumers, and most importantly, our planet 🌎