Investment
XCF Global evaluates financing options to drive SAF platform growth
XCF is advancing its long-term strategy by developing its SAF production platform, starting with the planned construction of New Rise Reno 2. This facility aims to expand XCF’s SAF and renewable fuel capabilities. To support this, XCF has engaged Bank…
EIB supports Aisti with €20 M loan for bio-based tiles
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €20 million loan to Aisti, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in bio-based suspended ceiling acoustic tiles. This funding aims to help Aisti increase its production capacity and accelerate its growth in sustainable building…
Black Bull Biochar raises £4 M to enter Northern Europe
Black Bull Biochar (BBB), a UK start-up focused on sustainable agriculture and carbon removal, has secured £4 million in late seed funding. The round was co-led by TSP Ventures, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Investment Fund, and Old College Capital.…
Singapore allocates $37 B to boost bioeconomy and innovation by 2030
Singapore announced a record $37 billion investment to enhance research, innovation, and enterprise over the next five years. The focus is on transforming discoveries, especially in bioeconomy sectors, into economic growth and solutions for national challenges. The new RIE 2030…
Beko lands €100 M for bio-innovation through the IFC
Beko, a global leader in home appliances, has secured a €100 million sustainability-linked loan from IFC, part of the World Bank Group. This is Beko’s first loan of its kind, highlighting its focus on sustainability and bio-friendly technologies. The funds…
A&B Smart Materials secures funding for sustainable SAPs
A&B Smart Materials, an innovative Oxford-based startup, has successfully closed a £1.5 million Pre-Seed funding round. The oversubscribed round attracted strong investor interest, including new strategic partners. The company specializes in creating sustainable superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), essential for products like…