Ginger Rothrock has led HG Ventures’ investments in a number of water-focused startups, and has built a reputation as a leading expert in the field. Ginger was invited to attend and speak at the Global Water Summit in London, and here summarizes some of the key issues and trends in that sector.
Denver-based Vartega is developing a new market for recycled carbon fiber. In this guest post, co-founder and CEO, Andrew Maxey recounts how a curiosity about bicycle frames ultimately became the foundation of a multi-million dollar business.
Europe is a hotbed of innovation, and the Hello Tomorrow global summit in Paris has emerged in recent years as one of the cornerstone gatherings of those working on game-changing technologies. HG Ventures’ Nick Arnold shares his take-aways from this year’s event.
On February 27th, 2024, we convened an action-packed conference of thought leaders who share a vision of a future for roads that is safe, efficient and sustainable. Meghan Hunt organized the event on behalf of HG Ventures and provides key takeaways from the day.
The potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) is attracting a lot of interest and excitement, and HG Ventures recently made a new investment in this space. Here, Nick Arnold outlines the technology involved, and our rationale for investing in INERATEC.
Ginger Rothrock, senior director, HG Ventures, is one of Global Corporate Venturing’s Top 50 Emerging Leaders in corporate venturing for 2024.
The process of securing investment for a startup can be daunting, especially for young or first-time founders. The newest and youngest member of the HG Ventures team, Erin Crowther offers guiding principles on how entrepreneurs in this position can focus on generating the most value and investor interest in these high pressure situations.
HG Ventures recently participated in a $16M funding round for Massachusetts startup, Aclarity, a company focused on the destruction of PFAS. The investment expands our portfolio of water startups, and here, senior director Ginger Rothrock outlines our investment rationale.
HG Ventures’ Nick Arnold recently attended the Cleantech Forum North America, which brings together leaders in the sustainable innovation ecosystem – start-ups, scale-ups, investors, corporates, government and more. Here, Nick shares his observations and insights from the three-day event.
HG Ventures participated in INERATEC’s Series B round, alongside Piva Capital and other investors. INERATEC is developing e-fuels and e-chemicals by recycling CO2 with renewable energy.
As we begin 2024, HG Ventures’ Jon Schalliol looks back on a tumultuous year for venture capital and sustainability tech investment, the strategic investments the firm has made, and other highlights.
HG Ventures’ portfolio company, Vartega, Secures $10M in Equity Financing Led by Diamond Edge Ventures to Promote Fenix Fiber™ EasyFeed Bundles™ for Applications in Automotive, Additive Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, and Sporting Goods.