Sustainable Fashion Ventures, the world’s most sustainable and durable 100% cotton denims, seeks investment
Sustainable Fashion Ventures (SFV) is disrupting the fashion industry with the world’s most sustainable and durable 100% cotton denims. The company seeks to raise $5m to expand its operations, enhance its marketing efforts, and further develop its proprietary denim technologies.
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Impact Investing
Allegro Energy raises $17.5m in Series A round led by The Grantham Foundation and Origin
Allegro Energy has closed a $17.5 million Series A fundraising round backed by local investors including Origin Energy, Melt Ventures, and Impact Ventures, along with global investors led by US venture capitalist The Grantham Foundation.
Schroders releases inaugural Impact Report: unlocking positive impact on a large scale
UK asset manager Schroders has released its first group-wide Impact Report, outlining its impact investing efforts across various asset classes, including public and private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
The Wisdom & Agency Podcast: Christiana Figueres on power and agency
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Climate & Environment
Critical Minerals and Water Supply: Working towards a new standard of responsibility
NorthStar Impact’s latest Impact Alpha series webinar features Tim Lindley, Chair of Venture Minerals and James Clement, CEO of Vysarn, alongside Luke Fletcher, Director at mining research think tank, Jubilee Research Centre.
Asia Venture Fund: Decarbonisation & Sustainability Development in SE Asia & Australia
The Asia Venture Fund is seeking to build a US$100 million climate and sustainability investment vehicle dedicated to promoting decarbonisation and sustainability development in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Melbourne’s Birrarung Riverfest 2024
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