Our Latest Partnership to Revolutionise Climate Tech with AI
We’re proud to announce a partnership with You.com, designed to equip our startup community with cutting-edge AI tools, empowering them to build, innovate, and scale faster than ever before.
Meet our members: Helping Kuppa finance & fix the UK’s broken housing stock
To reach Net Zero by 2030, we need to deliver 75 million home upgrades. Member and portfolio company, Kuppa, is on a mission to make these upgrades accessible to homeowners at scale.
Navigating the UK’s evolving grant landscape
We explore implications of the UK’s new grant landscape, with the end of Innovate UK’s Smart Grant programme, as well as updated advice for businesses seeking grant support.
SV celebrates success of Manchester Investor Event & prepares for Edinburgh Launch
Capital at Risk. Don’t invest unless you are prepared to lose all your money. These are high-risk investments and you are likely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more.
Announcing the launch of the Sustainable Ventures EIS & SEIS funds
Capital at Risk. Don’t invest unless you are prepared to lose all your money. These are high-risk investments and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more.
Sustainable Ventures Partners with Leeds Agency to Propel Green Innovation
We are excited to announce a partnership with Leeds-based agency madeby.studio to launch a series of impactful masterclasses aimed at fostering green innovation in the region.
Meet our members: Helping Chirrup launch the world’s first robot ecologist
Did you know only 4% of UK farms consistently monitor biodiversity? SV member Chirrup is on a mission to change that… through bird song.
Spotlight on BackPedal: The secret that’s reshaping sustainable mobility
Bike theft doesn’t just cost cyclists financially; it chips away at the progress toward sustainable travel. BackPedal has a solution.
Better Futures Innovation Challenge Partnerships Revealed!
10 partnerships between innovators and Established Businesses announced as part of the Mayor of London’s Better Futures Innovation Challenge.
A Guide to Innovate UK Loans for Startups
Looking for non-dilutive funding to help you scale? Innovate UK loans might be for you!
Behind the investment: minimass™
We’ve invested in minimass™, the startup reshaping the construction industry with low cost, low carbon 3D printed solutions for large structures.
A Guide to Smart Grants for climate startups
Considering a Smart Grant? Check out the top tips from our Grants Lead, Beckie.
Behind the investment: Radiant Matter
We’ve invested in Radiant Matter, a London startup creating eco-friendly colour materials from plant cellulose.
What is qualifying expenditure for R&D tax credits?
Unlock R&D tax relief with qualifying expenditure for climate tech innovation. Learn how internal staff, external consultants, consumables, and software licenses fuel sustainable growth.
From idea to launch: building your climate tech startup
Got an idea for a sustainable innovation but not sure what’s next? Check out our tips with budding climate entrepreneurs.
SME vs RDEC: which R&D tax credit schemes can I claim?
Navigating R&D tax credits? SME and RDEC corporations face complexity. Explore differences, rates, and eligibility to maximise financial benefits.
Why R&D tax credits are important for your climate tech business
Explore the benefits of R&D tax credits to drive innovation and financial sustainability for your climate tech businesses.
Furbnow raises £950k to decarbonise 1 million homes
Ecosystem member and programme participant Furbnow has secured a £950k pre-seed investment.
Behind the investment: PheroSyn
Meet PheroSyn, the startup at the forefront of insecticide-free pest control.
Portfolio company Sennen acquired by Octopus Energy
We are thrilled to announce the successful exit of Sennen to Kraken Technologies, part of the Octopus Energy Group.