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Copec WIND Ventures Fourth Annual Growth Markets Survey of VCs Reveals Latin America as Most Compelling Growth Market

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Copec WIND Ventures , the strategic venture capital arm of Copec, a leading energy company in Latin America, today announced the results of its fourth annual survey of the venture capital community's outlook on global growth markets outside of North America and Europe.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Copec WIND Ventures , the strategic venture capital arm of Copec, a leading energy company in Latin America, today announced the results of its fourth annual survey of the venture capital community's outlook on global growth markets outside of North America and Europe.
  • "In the ever-evolving landscape of global venture capital, Copec WIND Ventures' fourth annual survey reveals a notable shift in sentiment since we started this survey in 2020, positioning Latin America as the preferred growth market for startups," said Brian Walsh, head of WIND Ventures.
  • According to this year's survey, VCs' view of which markets are best for startup expansion outside of North America and Western Europe has evolved dramatically.
  • In 2023 Latin America (LatAm) came out as the best growth market, with 37% of VCs choosing the region as the most compelling, while only 13% believe that China is the most compelling.

TDK Ventures invests in pioneering e-fuel company INERATEC

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Led by Piva Capital, other investors include HG Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, The Rock Creek Group, Emerald Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, as well as current investors, including large corporate investors ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Ventures, and Honda Motors.

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  • Led by Piva Capital, other investors include HG Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, The Rock Creek Group, Emerald Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, as well as current investors, including large corporate investors ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Ventures, and Honda Motors.
  • "We are grateful for TDK Ventures' participation in our Series B funding," said Tim Boeltken, CEO of INERATEC.
  • TDK Ventures has shown it is fully committed to doing whatever it takes to make it successful and profitable."
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .

TDK Ventures invests in pioneering e-fuel company INERATEC

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Led by Piva Capital, other investors include HG Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, The Rock Creek Group, Emerald Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, as well as current investors, including large corporate investors ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Ventures, and Honda Motors.

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  • Led by Piva Capital, other investors include HG Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, The Rock Creek Group, Emerald Ventures, and Samsung Ventures, as well as current investors, including large corporate investors ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Ventures, and Honda Motors.
  • "We are grateful for TDK Ventures' participation in our Series B funding," said Tim Boeltken, CEO of INERATEC.
  • TDK Ventures has shown it is fully committed to doing whatever it takes to make it successful and profitable."
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .

INERATEC Raises $129 Million Led by Piva Capital to Usher in the Next Era of Sustainable Mobility

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INERATEC, a pioneering e-Fuel company, announced it has raised over $129 million in its Series B funding round, led by Piva Capital with additional participation from HG Ventures, TDK Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, RockCreek, Emerald, Samsung Ventures as well as the increased support from current investors, including global corporates like ENGIE New Ventures, Safran Corporate Ventures and Honda.

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  • "This financing round is a major milestone for INERATEC as well as the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable e-Fuels," said Tim Boeltken, CEO of INERATEC.
  • "With the new capital, we are positioned to catalyze a paradigm shift in the energy sector.
  • By transforming 1GW of renewable energy into 125 million gallons of sustainable e-Fuel by 2030, we are taking solid steps in creating a viable alternative to fossil fuels."
  • Every year, more than 4,000 million tons of fossil crude oil are processed into fuels and chemical products.

NaaS Technology Included in Multiple Renowned Indexes

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Friday, December 29, 2023

BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that it has recently been listed in several indexes, including the BITA iClima Distributed Decentralized and Digital Renewable Energy Index, CSI China Mainland Enterprises Global Composite Index, CSI China Mainland Enterprises Global Industrials Composite Index, CSI Overseas China Five-Year Plan Index, CSI Overseas China Urbanization Index and Wind China Capital 100 Index.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that it has recently been listed in several indexes, including the BITA iClima Distributed Decentralized and Digital Renewable Energy Index, CSI China Mainland Enterprises Global Composite Index, CSI China Mainland Enterprises Global Industrials Composite Index, CSI Overseas China Five-Year Plan Index, CSI Overseas China Urbanization Index and Wind China Capital 100 Index.
  • China Securities Index (CSI) is an index provider jointly funded by the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
  • CSI Overseas China Five-Year Plan Index and CSI Overseas China Urbanization Index include companies that benefit from China's Five-year Plan and urbanization trends.
  • Previously, NaaS was also included in Solactive Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Index and WilderHill Clean Energy Index, stating a global recognition of its fast-growing brand influence and industrial value.

Omnidian Appoints Minesh Shah to President, Elevating Client-Centric Strategies for Renewable Sector Growth

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the renewable energy sector's post-installation experience, Omnidian has appointed Minesh Shah as President of the firm.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the renewable energy sector's post-installation experience, Omnidian has appointed Minesh Shah as President of the firm.
  • Minesh Shah, with a notable leadership background at brands like Tesla, Walmart.com, Stitch Fix and UNIQLO joined the Omnidian team effective November 15.
  • Speaking about his new role, Minesh Shah said: "Joining Omnidian at this crucial stage in the industry and the company's evolution is a great opportunity.
  • The appointment of Minesh as President marks a strategic step for Omnidian in fortifying the collaboration among the Product, Engineering and Operations teams.

Omnidian Raises $25 Million to Address Gap in Post-Purchase Experience as Solar Sales Soar

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

HSBC Asset Management's investment in Omnidian continues its strategy of backing early-stage companies with technologies focused on a net zero economy, especially through innovative solutions which accelerate de-carbonization and de-pollution.

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  • HSBC Asset Management's investment in Omnidian continues its strategy of backing early-stage companies with technologies focused on a net zero economy, especially through innovative solutions which accelerate de-carbonization and de-pollution.
  • These specialists use Omnidian's state-of-the-art proprietary software to remotely detect performance issues and manage commercial and residential solar assets efficiently.
  • At Omnidian, we bridge this chasm in partnership with our clients, nurturing solar assets throughout their life cycle and accelerating clean energy investments."
  • For further information about Omnidian or inquiries related to the recent funding, please visit www.omnidian.com or email [email protected] .

Col&MacArthur launch pre-orders for commemorative timepiece celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Scorpions' iconic anthem

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

LIEGE, Belgium, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, established watchmaker Col&MacArthur is thrilled to unveil its newest project, WIND OF CHANGE. A tribute to the profound moment in history marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and encapsulated by the Scorpions' anthem "Wind of Change," this watch represents the sentiments of hope, change, and unity. In partnership with the Scorpions and Universal Music, the WIND OF CHANGE watch is crafted to captivate both history enthusiasts and rock aficionados. It is available now on the brand's website for $599 USD for the Quartz version, and $1,699 USD for the Automatic version.

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  • In partnership with the Scorpions and Universal Music, the WIND OF CHANGE watch is crafted to captivate both history enthusiasts and rock aficionados.
  • It is available now on the brand's website for $599 USD for the Quartz version, and $1,699 USD for the Automatic version.
  • The WIND OF CHANGE watch is more than just a timepiece; it's a wearable testament to the spirit of resilience and unity that defined that era.
  • From 6pm to 12pm, the indexes on the watch are IX - XI - I - IX - VII - IX, representing the date of the fall of the Wall.

Copec WIND Ventures Expands Team to provide visionary founders with unfair access to the rapidly growing Latin America region

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Friday, September 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Copec WIND Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Copec, a leader in energy solutions across Latin America, announced the addition of three key hires to its expanding team. The new additions include Mark Dryden as Investor, Francisco Larroando as Strategic Development Manager, and Gracia Lagos as Investment Analyst. These appointments, which bring the team to five, are designed to amplify Copec WIND Ventures' efforts to support global startups and scaleups through its unique value-added platform.

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  • Started in 2020 and backed by Copec, Copec WIND Ventures aims to invest in start-ups and scale-ups across the world, transforming the energy, mobility, and retail sectors and granting entrepreneurs with 'unfair' access to the rapidly growing Latin America (LatAm) region.
  • Now, with a larger team, we can deepen our commitment to providing global startups with unfair access to Latin America."
  • Key Appointments to the Copec WIND Ventures include:
    Mark Dryden is an experienced investor who brings a wealth of expertise in venture capital and strategic investment to Copec WIND Ventures.
  • Gracia Lagos joined Copec WIND Ventures from Copec SA, where she was a Senior Development and Studies Engineer.

Onshore Wind Power Systems Market to grow by USD 42.26 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The impact of wind energy on climate change mitigation to boost market growth- Technavio

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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    Onshore Wind Power Systems Market 2023-2027: Company Analysis
    The onshore wind power systems market is fragmented due to the presence of many global and regional players.
  • The global off-grid onshore wind power systems market is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period due to the Rising height and capacity of wind towers.
  • Belden Inc. - The company offers onshore wind power systems such as Belden WindLink cables for onshore wind power.
  • Onshore Wind Power Systems Market 2023-2027: Segmentation Analysis
    The wind turbine segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.