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  1. ETF Partners Newsletter – Issue #50

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    The latest edition of the ETF Partners Newsletter is here, and what a fulfilling few weeks it has been!

    From leading a €26M investment in Amber Electric to launching a new series of fascinating interviews on our Sustainability Talks podcast to announcing our upcoming 20th anniversary with a flagship whitepaper – the past few weeks have been full of momentum and milestones.

    We’re excited to share the latest updates from across our portfolio and the broader ETF Partners.

    Highlights from our team:

    ♻️ We led a €26M Investment in Amber Electric!
    ♻️ Our Partner, Tomer Strikovsky, spoke at the Climate Impact Flagship Summit in London!
    ♻️ ETF Partners – The Environmental Technologies Fund turns 20 this year! We’ll soon release a flagship white paper exploring the road ahead for European sustainability and impact investing.

    Highlights from our portfolio:

    ♻️ Tomorrow and shipzero were included in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE Leaderboard for 2025.
    ♻️ Open Cosmos CEO Rafel Jorda Siquier shared his vision for space innovation at Downing Street
    ♻️ Fairly Made® Made deepened its collaboration with Versace, setting new standards for sustainable fashion
    ♻️ Basemark expanded into Japan with a new strategic partner
    ♻️ GenPhoenix CMO, Elyse Winer, was featured in Forbes on the intersection of culture and brand

    New Episodes of Sustainability Talks!

    🎙 Mathias Boissonot on building regenerative business models
    🎙 Ben Goldsmith on biodiversity and the future of rewilding
    🎙 Pavan Sukhdev on measuring what truly matters in ESG

    Read the newsletter in full HERE.

  2. ETF Partners leads a €26M investment into Amber Electric – the company supporting global utilities as they enable their customers to optimise and monetise their home batteries and EVs

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    🔋 We’ve just led a €26M investment into Amber Electric – the company supporting global utilities as they enable their customers to optimise and monetise their home batteries and EVs.

    Already a market leader in Australia, where it enables over 40% of the automated residential batteries on the grid, Amber Electric is expanding globally, with co-founder Christopher Thompson relocating to Europe to support key customers, E.ON and Ecotricity!

    How does it work? Their software platform automates the charging of home batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) to take advantage of cheap renewable energy at various times of the day. Critically, they also allow consumers to sell energy back to the grid when demand and prices rise.

    Amber helps customers pay less and earn more.

    As Rob Genieser, our Managing Partner, puts it: “Amber Electric is redefining how utilities and consumers interact with energy. Their technology not only optimises energy usage but also enables greater integration of renewables, paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable energy system. We want to back leaders driven by a strong sense of purpose, and Amber’s founders have demonstrated their commitment to transforming global energy markets for the better.

    Australia’s energy grid offers a glimpse of Europe’s future, with one in three households generating solar power and rooftop solar now exceeding coal generation. Amber has proven this model works at scale, and we’re backing them to bring it to European households.

    Congratulations to Christopher Thompson and Dan Adams on this milestone – and thanks to our co-investors Square Peg, Gentrack Ltd (Global), Rubio Impact Ventures, and Breakthrough Victoria for joining us on this journey.

    Read the full announcement HERE.

  3. Fairly Made renewing and strengthening their partnership with Versace

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    Congratulations to our portfolio company, Fairly Made® on renewing and strengthening their partnership with Versace.

    Fairly Made®’s partnership with Versace demonstrates how sustainability, innovation, industrial operations, and technology can work together to drive meaningful change from within established fashion houses. Fairly Made’s approach recognises that in fashion, knowing where materials come from represents both a significant challenge and a fundamental responsibility.

    As the team at Fairly Made® puts it: “Renewed, reinforced, and ready to go further.” This continued collaboration will scale traceability and impact measurement to new heights within the luxury fashion sector.

    We’re pleased to support companies building the next chapter of sustainable fashion—one driven by impact, built on transparency, and fuelled by innovation.

    Read more HERE.

  4. Tomorrow and shipzero recognised in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE Leaderboard for 2025

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    Congratulations to Tomorrow and shipzero for their well-deserved recognition in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE Leaderboard for 2025.

    Tomorrow has achieved remarkable growth with its sustainable banking platform, whilst shipzero continues to transform supply chain sustainability.

    These achievements validate our investment thesis that businesses addressing critical environmental challenges can deliver exceptional commercial returns. Both companies exemplify how sustainability and financial performance work in tandem to create lasting value.

    Their recognition among Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies showcases the strength of the sustainable innovation ecosystem we’re proud to support.

    Which sectors do you believe are next for sustainable transformation?

    Check out the full list HERE.

  5. Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO of Open Cosmos, representing Space Innovation at Downing Street!

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    We’re thrilled to see Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO of our portfolio company Open Cosmos, representing Space Innovation at Downing Street!

    Rafel shared powerful insights with PM Keir Starmer on boosting UK competitiveness through bold ambition, rapid execution, and strategic partnerships.

    His vision perfectly embodies why we invested in Open Cosmos – they’re showing how dynamic new companies can provide real leadership in the Space Tech revolution.

    We are incredibly proud to back founders like Rafel Jorda Siquier who are literally reaching for the stars while keeping their mission grounded in real impact.

    Read Rafel’s full insights HERE.

  6. Climate Impact Flagship Summit in London

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    What an incredible day at the Climate Impact Flagship Summit in London!

    A huge thank you to the event organisers for bringing together such a dynamic and inspiring community of over 500 leaders in climate innovation.

    It was an honour to see our Partner, Tomer Strikovsky speak alongside Iain McDougall, Millie Foakes, and Oli Barrett on the vital topic of commercialising climate solutions in this new era.

    The summit proved to be more than just a conference – it was a powerful catalyst for action, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to the energy in the room.

    Let’s keep the momentum going.

    Read more HERE.

  7. ETF Partners Newsletter – Issue #49

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    Innovation doesn’t wait for perfect conditions—it creates them.

    As spring brings new growth, we’re witnessing our portfolio companies transform challenges into opportunities across multiple sectors.

    Here’s what’s energising us at ETF Partners this season:

    🟢 Our newest Sustainability Talks episode featuring Uday Khemka (SUN Group) is now available on all podcast platforms, exploring climate leadership and sustainable investing perspectives
    🟢 We are proud to announce that our Partner Zoe VanderWolk is joining the judging panel for British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)’s Excellence in Impact Awards 2025
    🟢 Celebrating portfolio success with Fairly Made®, securing €15M in Series A funding to advance supply chain transparency in fashion with their digital product passport technology
    🟢 Zeelo has reached the milestone of 15 million rides, demonstrating exponential growth in sustainable transport
    🟢 Riverlane joins Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative alongside other quantum computing innovators
    🟢 Dexter Energy recognised by TNW as one of the top 5 scaleups in the Benelux region

    Coming soon: Don’t miss our next Sustainability Talks episode featuring Ben Goldsmith in conversation with our host Tomer Strikovsky!

    Want more updates like these? Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about our latest investments and the innovations shaping a sustainable future.

    Read more HERE.

  8. Zeelo announces 15 million rides!

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    Major milestone for Zeelo – 15 million rides and growing exponentially!

    Proud to see portfolio company Zeelo hit this remarkable achievement! Their journey from startup to transport powerhouse showcases what’s possible when you combine technology with sustainability.

    What makes this growth truly impressive? Their proprietary RINA (Route Integration Navigation Algorithm) technology is revolutionising shared mobility while taking thousands of cars off the road every day.

    As CEO Sam Ryan shares in the below post, this exponential growth curve is just the beginning of their impact journey. The graph tells the story – from steady growth to hockey stick trajectory!

    Check out their full announcement and see why we believe Zeelo represents the future of sustainable transport.

    Read more HERE.