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  1. Open Cosmos launching ConnectedCosmos – sovereign LEO constellation

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    The next phase of space infrastructure will be defined by sovereignty, security, and control over critical data flows.

    That’s why Open Cosmos’ launch of ConnectedCosmos matters.

    By building a sovereign LEO constellation, the team is addressing a structural gap in Europe’s communications architecture enabling governments and organisations to access secure, resilient satellite connectivity on their own terms.

    This is not just a product milestone, but a signal of where the market is heading: towards more distributed, autonomous, and strategically aligned space capabilities.

    Congratulations to Rafel Jorda Siquier and the Open Cosmos team on an important step forward.

    You can read more about this milestone HERE.

  2. Flyability Wins at 2026 Tech Tour Growth Awards

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    Sustainability at scale requires more than good intentions. It requires technology that makes the sustainable option the obvious one.

    Flyability has been named Best Sustainability Scale Up at the 2026 Tech Tour Growth Awards, selected from 500 European technology companies by a panel of 100 leading growth investors. A richly deserved recognition.

    Their indoor drones eliminate the need for costly, resource-intensive scaffold builds and confined space entries across some of the world’s most asset-heavy industries.

    Fewer emissions, less waste, fewer people in harm’s way. Over 1,500 customers and hundreds of missions completed daily show this is not a niche solution. It is becoming the new standard.

    What makes Flyability compelling is that the sustainability case and the commercial case are identical. Industries don’t adopt their technology out of altruism. They adopt it because it is faster, safer, and more efficient. That alignment is what durable impact looks like.

    Congratulations to CEO Patrick Thevoz and the entire team. The work speaks for itself.

    Read more HERE.

  3. Ailanto enters Swiss cloud market with Cubbit partnership

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    As demand grows for digital infrastructure that is both resilient and sustainable, sovereign cloud solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of Europe’s technology landscape.

    Digitalisation World recently covered our portfolio company, Cubbit, following the announcement of its partnership with Ailanto AG to introduce sovereign cloud storage to the Swiss market.

    The collaboration aims to address growing demand for localised cloud solutions that enable organisations to maintain control over their data while operating competitively in a market largely dominated by global hyperscale providers.

    Read more about the partnership HERE.

  4. E.ON Group Innovation highlights their collaboration Amber Electric

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    A compelling feature from E.ON Group Innovation highlights how their collaboration with our portfolio company, Amber Electric, is accelerating the adoption of world-leading battery and EV automation technology.

    By providing households with real-time access to wholesale energy prices, this partnership empowers consumers to optimise renewable energy use, enhance grid flexibility, and contribute to a more resilient, sustainable energy system.

    Discover more about this transformative initiative.

    Read HERE.

  5. ETF Partners – 20th Anniversary Event Video

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    In late June, we celebrated 20 years of ETF Partners with a special evening at London’s iconic Natural History Museum.

    We were joined by some of the most influential voices in sustainability from our portfolio and beyond. It was an inspiring night of reflection, connection, and conversation about the future of sustainable technology and impact investing.

    We captured the evening on film — and we’re excited to kick off a new video series with this highlight reel!

    Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the interviews we filmed on the night, featuring insights from some of the brilliant minds who joined us – so stay tuned.

    Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey. Here’s to the next 20 years of sustainable innovation!

  6. 20 years of backing great entrepreneurs delivering sustainability through innovation!

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    Reflecting on our experience, we have just released our most important white paper yet. It outlines some of the things we’ve learned over the years, how we’ve developed our impact strategy, and why we’ve been honing our investment focus on The Intelligence Layer.

    As Europe’s original sustainability-focused venture capital firm, we’ve witnessed the development of modern infrastructure as industries seek to change. However, what has been missing until recently is the intelligence layer to pull it all together, generating the optimal use of traditional and next-generation networks and systems.

    Key insights from our 20th anniversary whitepaper:
    ➡️ How strong commercial returns can be achieved alongside impact, in a relatively short period

    ➡️ Our focus on the three megatrends defining the next decade: Optimisation, Adaptation, and Abundance

    ➡️ Why “weightless” solutions experience the steepest cost curves compared to “molecule-based” investment, and so have a profound impact

    ➡️ Why AI can now often generate 10%+ savings in efficiency gains in typical real-world situations, rapidly, so it already has to be part of the answer

    Simply put, after two decades of infrastructure development and maturation of deep tech, we’re now entering the “brainwork” phase, where the real leverage lies. This is the most exciting time for venture capitalists, as we seek to make an immediate impact on today’s environmental challenges.

    What do you think will be the biggest game-changer in sustainability innovation over the next decade? Is it the intelligence layer, continued cost reductions in renewables, or something else entirely?

    If these insights resonate with your experience or challenge your thinking, we’d love to hear your perspective. Please share with your networks – these conversations are crucial as we accelerate towards intelligent, scalable environmental solutions.

  7. NR+: AI-friendly connectivity standard for smart metering and beyond

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    The future of energy is efficient, resilient, and intelligent. But a major bottleneck stands in the way of achieving this vision: connectivity.

    AI holds the promise to optimise our grids, cut energy waste, and accelerate the adoption of renewables. But its potential is often throttled by connectivity that can’t deliver the constant, real-time data required for a truly smart grid.

    This is why we invested in our portfolio company, Wirepas. While many focus on the AI applications, Wirepas is building the foundational infrastructure that makes them work at scale.

    This isn’t just about faster data. It’s about tangible, sustainable impact: Cutting energy waste through real-time grid balancing and theft detection.

    Preventing blackouts with networks that heal themselves in minutes, not hours.

    Paving the way for renewables by creating a grid responsive enough to handle intermittent energy sources.

    In their latest piece, Wirepas CEO, Teppo Hemiä explains how next-generation connectivity (NR+) moves beyond simple compliance to become the engine for our energy transition. Purpose-built infrastructure isn’t a cost—it’s the smartest investment we can make for a sustainable future.

    Read the full analysis on how AI-friendly connectivity is unlocking the next wave of energy innovation HERE.

  9. AIPERIA expands into the ultra-fresh food sector through their new partnership with Natsu Group, a major supplier of fresh sushi

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    We’re pleased to see AIPERIA expand into the ultra-fresh food sector through their new partnership with Natsu Group, a major supplier of fresh sushi to over 1,200 locations.

    This partnership showcases AIPERIA’s AI-powered planning platform, addressing one of retail’s most complex challenges: forecasting demand for ultra-fresh products influenced by weather, location, and impulse buying.

    As Jan Paul Meier, Managing Director of Natsu Group, notes: “With planning that takes substitution effects into account, we can significantly improve product availability without increasing the number of returns“.

    This partnership exemplifies why we invested in AIPERIA. Their solution addresses the €13 billion annual loss from retail food waste in Europe, while helping retailers improve margins, delivering both commercial and environmental benefits.

    Congratulations to the AIPERIA team on this significant milestone. We look forward to seeing your continued expansion across the global food retail sector!

    Read more HERE.

  10. ETF Partners Newsletter – Issue #51

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    We’re thrilled to share our latest newsletter, featuring our flagship white paper, “The Intelligence Layer”, which explores why sustainable innovation has reached its inflexion point. Drawing on two decades of experience, we examine how next-generation technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, and deep tech convergence, are creating unprecedented opportunities for environmental impact at scale.

    This month has also been extraordinary for our portfolio.

    AIPERIA is transforming fresh food distribution for Natsu Foods Polska Sp. z o.o. across 1,200 retail locations, using AI to optimise perishable product mix and reduce food waste. HUBCYCLE partnered with Sparkfood to revolutionise circular food systems, while Open Cosmos secured a £5.15M UK Ministry of Defence contract for space security. These successes demonstrate that environmental solutions are not only necessary but also profitable and are scaling rapidly.

    After twenty years of backing entrepreneurs who merge impact with commercial success, the most exciting phase is just beginning. The intelligence layer is here, transforming how we address environmental challenges.

    Read more HERE.

  11. 20 years of ETF Partners at the Natural History Museum!

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    What a night! Last Thursday, we celebrated 20 years of ETF Partners at the Natural History Museum – and we couldn’t think of a more fitting venue to mark this milestone! 🦕✨

    Surrounded by millions of years of natural history, we reflected on two decades of backing the innovators who are writing the next chapter of our planet’s story. From that first pioneering environmental tech fund in 2005 to tonight’s room filled with founders, investors, and changemakers – it’s been an incredible journey.

    The energy in the room was electric with new partnerships forming over a glass of wine. This is what happens when purpose-driven people come together.

    But here’s what struck us most: the optimism. Yes, the environmental challenges are immense. But the solutions? They’re here. They’re scaling. And they’re commercially viable.

    The founders in that room last night aren’t just building companies – they’re building the sustainable economy of tomorrow. And we’re just getting started.

    Thank you to everyone who joined us, from our earliest backers to our newest portfolio companies. Your belief in sustainability through innovation is what makes nights like this possible.

    Here’s to the next 20 years of backing brilliant minds who prove that saving the planet and building successful businesses aren’t mutually exclusive. 🌍