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🚨Final Call!🚨Calling all circular energy startups ➡️ Applications for the LeapSprong programme are closing tomorrow! 🔌Launched as a collaboration between the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam , City of Amsterdam, and Rockstart, the LeapSprong programme promotes innovative solutions to revolutionize circularity and can be applied in the Port of Amsterdam or the wider Metropolitan Region Amsterdam (MRA) region. Apply before 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗠: https://lnkd.in/e86UKB3u More info about the program here: https://lnkd.in/e7rS4TZ4

🚀 Port of Amsterdam and LeapSprong to accelerate climate innovation! From grid congestion to nitrogen emissions, the Port of Amsterdam faces serious challenges on its path to climate neutrality. But innovation is part of the solution, and that’s where LeapSprong comes in. As a partner in the program, the Port is opening collaboration to start-ups tackling energy, circularity, and industrial challenges. 🤝 One standout: CarbonOrO, now collaborating with Cargill to capture CO₂ and store it in construction materials, a project that helped keep the value chain in Amsterdam over Switzerland or Scandinavia. ⏳ Applications for LeapSprong are open until August 8. Apply through here: https://lnkd.in/dkr6pMjv #LeapSprong #EnergyTransition #ClimateTech #Circularity #CircularEconomy #Rockstart

🚨Final Week!🚨 Applications for the LeapSprong programme, launched by the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam and the City of Amsterdam, powered by Rockstart, are closing soon! 🗓️ Apply before 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟴𝘁𝗵 for a chance to: ⭕️ Scale your solution in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam ⭕️ Access funding opportunities ⭕️ Gain industry and strategic expertise 👥 ⭕️ Be part of an innovative ecosystem, housed in a unique research facility ⭕️ Connect and potentially collaborate with our Ecosystem Partners Don't miss this opportunity! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e86UKB3u https://lnkd.in/e7rS4TZ4

🚀 Great news from our AgriFood portfolio! We’re thrilled to share that FloVision Solutions has raised an $8.7M Series A round, led by Insight Partners, with participation from Serra Ventures, LLC, SOSV, and Rockstart. 🌱 FloVision is revolutionizing protein processing with AI-powered tools that boost yield, quality, and labor performance, without disrupting production. They've already processed 23.2M+ kg of food across three continents, recovering yield by up to 1.5%. “Having followed Rian and Elise's journey from the start, we are impressed at the heights they have taken in Flovision. From a team of two graduates to now, serving major clients in the protein industry via their proprietary software, the team combines strong entrepreneurial grit with a sharp tech edge. We look forward to supporting them as they scale and continue their mission to reduce waste whilst increasing yield and quality for food production.” – Mark Durno, Managing Partner of Agrifood Rockstart As they scale their impact, FloVision Solutions is hiring across engineering, AI/ML, and sales. If you’re ready to build the future of food tech, check out their open roles 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBrwGF2a Read more about FloVision on our website here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPMpx7Wr Congrats to Rian Mc Donnell, Elise Weimholt, and the entire FloVision team! We’re proud to be part of your journey! 🌍👏 #Rockstart #AgriFood #AgTech #FoodTech #Investment #Impact #Founders #Startups #FutureofFood

🌿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Plants capture carbon through photosynthesis but when they decompose naturally, much of it is released back into the atmosphere. Biochar changes that cycle. In March, we launched the Rockstart Biochar Network to accelerate Denmark’s biochar ecosystem. Our portfolio startups, like Klimate, Planboo, BCHAR, and more, are already driving this innovation 🙌 Learn more about biochar below. 🚀 Are you building a biochar startup? Join the Rockstart Biochar Network, Denmark’s leading biochar innovation hub here: https://lnkd.in/emXYd4kE

🚨 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! We have multiple senior and junior job openings to join our dynamic Amsterdam team. We're looking for 🔹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 – This role is ideal for a lawyer with strong transactional, fund structuring, and regulatory experience who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment. A knowledge of Dutch law and Dutch language is a must! 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 – In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the process from identification, qualification, to running analysis on early stage startups, finding the best tech startups for selection and for a prospective  investment. Fluent Dutch is a must! 🔹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 – This role is ideal for someone currently looking for gaining hands-on experience in social media strategy, content development, and digital storytelling. You’re currently undertaking a Bachelor’s or Master’s at a university in the Netherlands, passionate about content creation, brand storytelling, and leveraging data-driven insights to craft meaningful messages. 👉 Interested in working with a hands-on, purpose-driven VC and shaping the future of impact innovation? Discover our open roles here: https://lnkd.in/eW8eKWr 

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! After a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, 12 companies have been chosen to advance to the finals of the NEC 2025. These pioneering teams are tackling some of the toughest challenges in the energy transition – from renewable hydrogen production and storage to CO₂ methanation, renewable natural gas, and breakthrough carbon removal technologies. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:  🔹 AirMyne 🔹 Hadean Energy 🔹 KC8 Capture Technologies 🔹 Spiritus 🔹 SunGreenH2 🔹 WASE 🔹 Ammobia 🔹 Hymonic 🔹 Lydian 🔹 Stargate Hydrogen 🔹 Swan-H 🔹 Yuanchu In September, these teams will start working with expert mentors to sharpen their collaboration proposals and prepare for the final pitch this autumn. The winners will receive tailored support and workshops to accelerate their journey – including strategic guidance, industry exposure, and collaboration opportunities. Follow us for finalist stories, insights from NEC alumni, and updates on the road to the grand finale. New Energy Challenge 2025 is co-organised by Rockstart, Shell, Unknown Campus and YES!Delft.    #NEC2025 #EnergyInnovation #Startups #Hydrogen #CarbonRemoval #Methanation #RenewableGas #EnergyTransition #NetZero

🌟 We’re excited to welcome BugBiome in the Rockstart Agrifood portfolio! Founded by Dr Alicia Showering and Christopher Mosedale, BugBiome is reinventing pest control through advanced microbiome science. Their cutting-edge insect behavioural screening platform decodes complex interactions between insects and microbes, enabling the discovery of targeted, natural solutions that protect crops, reduce pest damage, and preserve beneficial insects. By replacing harmful chemicals with safe, multi-modal alternatives, BugBiome is building a data-driven future for sustainable agriculture, protecting people, animals, and the planet. 💬 Why BugBiome? “Alicia and Chris bring strong scientific credibility and closely align with our vision for a sustainable and regenerative future. By accelerating the development of microbiome-driven, natural crop protection solutions, they offer a compelling and differentiated approach. We're impressed by the team's expertise and are excited to welcome them to our portfolio alongside our other biopesticide investments.” – Mark Durno, Managing Partner of Rockstart Agrifood. 💬 Why Rockstart? “Rockstart has been a valuable informal supporter since we launched BugBiome, offering practical advice. They've backed some of the agtech companies I admire most, so it's exciting to be joining their portfolio. Their belief in our mission to discover insecticides from microbes gives us further momentum as we continue to progress our platform and first product into field trials in 2026.” – Dr Alicia Showering, Co-founder & CEO of BugBiome 🌱 At Rockstart, we support purpose-driven founders building a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future. We’re thrilled to invest in BugBiome as they transform pest control and safeguard ecosystems! #Rockstart #BugBiome #startups #founders #investment #biotech #AgTech #microbiomes #pestcontrol #Agrifood #Sustainability #Innovation #Impact

 🚀 Big milestone for ALTR – our AgriFood portfolio company just raised a $5M seed round! The funding will be used to commercialize ALTR’s Flavor-First alcohol removal technology, enabling the creation of premium low-alcohol drinks that preserve the full sensory experience. Led by French investment fund Demeter, the round also includes backing from beverage and tech leaders such as Suntory Global Spirits, Jeriko (Techmind), AZ Venture Capital Inc., FTW Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Solvable Syndicate, and Xinomavro Ventures. 💬 “ALTR's proposition combines the best of innovative and scalable technology together with a sensitivity for culture and heritage for beverage production and consumption. We are inspired by Richard's vision to reduce global alcohol consumption by >50% whilst maintaining all the enjoyment. Rockstart is a proud early investor of ALTR, backing the future that we want to see!” – Mark Durno, Managing Partner AgriFood, Rockstart Based in Phoenix, Arizona, ALTR is working with world-class winemakers and scientists to reshape the future of wine, balancing science, craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation. 👉 Read more about the raise and the journey ahead: https://lnkd.in/deddWEzU Congratulations to Richard Schatzberger and the ALTR team! 🍷👏 We’re excited to see what lies ahead on the road forward. #Rockstart #AgriFood #Investment #Innovation #Impact #Founders #Startups #FoodTech #FutureOfFood

🚀 Big News! We're thrilled to share that PERFI Technologies has successfully closed its oversubscribed pre-seed round this week! PERFI Technologies is pioneering a breakthrough in 3D printing through Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (VAM), a technology that reduces the production time of personalized objects from hours to minutes, revolutionizing the potential for rapid, in-store manufacturing. This funding will accelerate the rollout of ultrafast volumetric 3D printing into clinics and labs worldwide. It will support the finalization of Version 1.0 of PERFI’s product package, the launch of pilot projects with strategic partners, and the achievement of key milestones needed to secure their first paying customer. Want to see how we support cutting-edge startups like PERFI? 👉 Check out our Emerging Tech portfolio: https://lnkd.in/ehzDqYQi