Turquoise’s latest podcast: Guy Newcombe, CEO and founder of Archipelago Technology Group

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In the latest episode of the Talks with Turquoise podcast, Turquoise Managing Director Ian Thomas sits down with Guy Newcombe, CEO and co-founder of Archipelago Technology Group, for a compelling conversation about one of the most persistent challenges in sustainable packaging: replacing plastic without compromising performance. Roughly 150 million tonnes of plastic packaging roll off production lines…

Ecologi’s Net Zero Now acquisition

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In February, Low Carbon innovation Fund 2’s portfolio company Net Zero Now was acquired by Ecologi, a platform business that helps companies to measure and reduce their emissions and report their progress for every step towards Net Zero. The combined entity, operating under the Ecologi brand, will create a single solution for industry climate leadership…

Turquoise’s latest podcast: James Widmer, CEO, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM)

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In the latest “Talks with Turquoise” podcast, Turquoise Managing Director Ali Naini sits down with James Widmer, CEO of Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), to explore ground breaking advancements in sustainable electric motor technology. AEM, a leading British electric motor company, is redefining electric powertrains that are more efficient, more cost effective, and cleaner to make…

Investing in the UK’s Net Zero Journey

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As the UK works to meet its ambitious Net Zero targets, the role of innovative technologies and the investment community is becoming more crucial than ever. Ian Thomas, managing director, Turquoise International, explains. Recently, I presented to an online roundtable hosted by Pensions for Purpose, delving deep into the role that the UK’s financial community…

Turquoise’s latest podcast: Tom Robinson, founder and CEO, Adaptavate

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In the latest episode of our podcast series, Talks with Turquoise, we dive into the remarkable journey of Adaptavate and its ground-breaking material Breathaboard, a sustainable alternative to traditional plasterboard. In the UK alone, the built environment contributes an estimated 25% of total national emissions (Environmental Audit Committee). Worryingly, there have been no ‘sustained’ reductions…

Redwheel partners with Turquoise to launch ClimateTech Growth Capital fund

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London, 21 February 2024 – Redwheel, the specialist independent investment manager, today announces its strategic partnership with Turquoise, the UK’s longest established specialist in ClimateTech venture investments. The partnership’s project will be a growth stage UK ClimateTech venture fund (subject to regulatory approval), focused on easing the shortage of growth capital for UK companies with…

Turquoise’s latest podcast: Dr Jonathan Swanston, chief executive officer, Jiva Materials

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In the latest episode of our podcast, Talks with Turquoise, we delve into the pressing issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and introduce a revolutionary solution. Ian Thomas, managing director at Turquoise International, talks to Dr Jonathan Swanston, chief executive officer, Jiva Materials. An entrepreneur with almost 40 years’ technology and commercial experience in the chemical…