The following post is an excerpt from HG Ventures’ Future of Roads Report (November 2023) – An Introduction by John Glushik.
November 7, 2023
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November 7, 2023
Roads Must Be Reimagined To Keep Economic Wheels Turning
New report from HG Ventures calls for an expanded role for technology innovators in creating ‘smarter’ roads.
November 2, 2023
HG Ventures Invests in PFAS Destruction Leader, Aclarity
Aclarity, Inc., the leader in PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) “forever chemical” destruction, announced today the successful completion of its $15.9 million Series A funding round, with participation from HG Ventures.
October 4, 2023
Turning dust into dollars: Why we invested in industrial biotechnology firm, Bind-X
In August 2023, HG Ventures led a €10M investment round in German biotech company, Bind-X. Here, Nick Arnold details the rationale, and why this is such a strong fit for our portfolio.
September 19, 2023
Puraffinity takes a seat at the top table in water discourse
HG Ventures recently increased its investment in Puraffinity, participating in the London-based startup’s $13.9M Series A funding round. Puraffinity is focused on combating the ‘forever chemicals’ found in water; here, Co-founder and CEO Henrik Hagemann shares his insights from participating in this year’s United Nations Water Conference, and his ambitions for the future.
September 6, 2023
HG Ventures Makes Follow-On Investment in Puraffinity
Puraffinity, which develops precision technology for the removal of PFAS across water treatment applications, has raised US$13.9 million in Series A funding, with participation from HG Ventures as an existing investor.
August 16, 2023
Unicorns, puppies and pieces of pie: A guide to venture capital and trends in sustainable investment
HG Ventures’ senior director, Ginger Rothrock recently delivered a keynote address at the SP Innovation Summit, organized by the automotive industry’s Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. Here, Ginger outlines some of the insights into the world of venture capital that she shared with the Summit’s delegates.
August 10, 2023
Building a greener future: Why we invested in Material Evolution
In June 2023, HG Ventures increased its investment in UK materials science firm, Material Evolution, as part of that company’s £15M Series A round. Here, senior director, Ginger Rothrock explains why we doubled down.
August 3, 2023
HG Ventures Participates in Transcend’s Series B Financing
Transcend, the leading SaaS provider of generative design tools for critical infrastructure, announced today it has closed on its Series B financing round with participation from Autodesk, Inc..
August 1, 2023
HG Ventures Invests in Leading Industrial Biotechnology Company
Bind-X, a fast-growing industrial biotechnology company, has successfully closed a €10 million financing round. The funding will help drive the decarbonization and biologization of established industries.
July 14, 2023
Tapping into UK innovation
HG Ventures’, Jon Schalliol outlines an important initiative with Innovate UK that creates connections with some of the UK’s leading climate tech innovators.
June 22, 2023
The Future’s So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades: Why HG Ventures Invested in SOLARCYCLE
In March 2023, HG Ventures co-led a $30M investment round in SOLARCYCLE, a company that recycles and repurposes end-of-life solar panels. HG Ventures’ senior director, Ginger Rothrock outlines the rationale for this investment, and the potential of the solar recycling market.