Investment
Cermaq and Benchmark get funds to develop salmon vaccine
Global salmon farming company Cermaq and Benchmark Animal Health, a leading aquaculture biotechnology company, have received NOK 4.2 million (US$ 647,854) to develop new vaccines against salmon diseases caused by the Tenacibaculum bacteria. The project is funded by the Research…
Wall Street Giant Blackstone Makes a $3Bn Investment in Renewables
The US-based investment management company, Blackstone, is set to make a massive investment of $3Bn in renewable energy developer Invenergy Renewables Holdings, the largest private wind developer and owner in North America. Funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure Partners have recently…
Australia Invests £21m to Drive Ultra Low-Cost Solar Energy
Australia recently announced funding worth up to AUD$40 million (£21m) to support research and development in order to drive ultra-low-cost solar energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will support projects that align with its Solar 30-30-30 target of 30%…
Wellness Innovations BV Secures €1.2 Million For Fish-Free Portfolio Growth
Wellness Innovations BV has raised €1.2 million in a crowdfunding round through the DuurzaamInvesteren investment platform. The funds will be used to expand the company’s algae oil product portfolio, and growth and development of Testa Omega-3 and Daily Supplements. Wellness…
Pieter Pot Raises €9 million for Sustainable Grocery Shopping
Pieter Pot, the Dutch startup has successfully closed a funding round securing €9 million. The funding round was led by ETF Partners and included the participation of SHIFT Interest, the Future Food Fund, and IQ Capital. With current operations focused…
Canada Pension Plan announces $300m equity investment in Octopus Energy
Global energy tech pioneer, Octopus Energy, recently announced its long-term strategic partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), one of the world’s largest pension funds and a global force in energy investing. This partnership follows the aspiration…