HackSummit

Introducing the 4 Next Speakers Join the HackSummit Line Up We’re rapidly bringing together some of the brightest minds and leading voices to join us on stage at the HackSummit. Designed to spark in-depth discussions and provide you with actionable insights, it’s time to introduce 4 new speakers who will take the stage: ↘ Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO at Endolith, who are harnessing microbes and synthetic biology to fuel sustainable mining. Liz is a Scientist turned entrepreneur who is working at the intersection of technology, biotech, and energy industries to revolutionise sustainable mining practices. ↘ Natalie Sediako brings her experience as a Private Equity investor at LGT Capital Partners - a leading global specialist in alternative investing with over USD 100 billion in assets under management and more than 700 institutional clients in 50 countries. ↘ Maddalena Orlandini leads Kieger’s Private Equity Impact initiatives, an Asset Manager dedicated to creating lasting positive impact through responsible investment and sustainability-driven decisions. ↘ Igor Kocis is Co-Founder and CEO at GA Drilling, a drilling and geothermal energy company. He has over 30 years of engineering, business leadership, and serial entrepreneur experience. Igor will join us for a fireside chat to share his latest milestones to bring affordable, cheaper, and cleaner energy to everyone in the world. See all speakers: https://lnkd.in/diFw9pnQ

45 Women with PhDs Behind Leading Climate Startups Meet the women turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions, across carbon capture and utilisation, AgriFood, renewable energy, biomining, synthetic biology, green chemistry and bio-manufacturing. 🧱 New Materials: Xirui LI, Liz Dennett, Dhaarsi Jaksch, Elizabeth Gilligan, Liz Corbin, Tara Love, Isabell Sarah Karmel, Anne Lamp, Gözde Şenel-Ayaz 🧪 Green Chemistry: Dr. Sotiria Mostrou, Emily Sheridan, Ophira Melamed, Meital Alon, Leah Ellis, Dr. Tara Karimi 💨 Carbon Capture and Utilisation: Jennifer Holmgren , Sandra Astete Morales, Dr. Rose (rezvan) Sharifian, Julia Bauer, Etosha (Eee-tah-sha) Cave 🦜 Biodiversity: Beth Shapiro, Emira Cherif, Beccy Wilebore, Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt, Kristy Deiner 🌾 AgriFood: Shulamit Levenberg, Neta Lavon, Shannon Falconer, Kelly Mulder, Lori GIver, Martina Miotto, Frida Grynspan, Luísa Cruz, Verónica García Arteaga, Victoria Outram, Maya Bendifallah, Nimisha Sing, Jasmin Hume, ⚡️ Energy: Jane Melia, Jana Stella 💦 Water: Jessica Droujko, Jade Stinson 🔬 BioTech and Biomanufacturing: Monika Tomecka, Michele Stansfield, Bethany Eldridge Get to know these 45 women and how they're turning their PhD into impact: https://lnkd.in/duSeB5K2

Planning to join us at HackSummit? Then today's the last day to lock in the lowest rate. Having just announced our first Speakers for the HackSummit (cue Daniel Niemi, Rokas P., Yair Reem, Eleanor Blagbrough and Jacob Bro) we’re preparing for a stellar program packed with engaging debates and intimate fireside chats on May 15-16th. This year’s HackSummit doubles down on Climate Deep Tech, championing bold hardware and science-driven solutions to tackle climate change head-on. From early-stage innovators to scaling pioneers, this is where frontier tech meets investors, industry leaders, and the decision-makers shaping our future. Want to be in the mix? Come and join us by locking in your pass here: https://lnkd.in/dAYjHw_a

Introducing New Speakers at the HackSummit Having raised almost €800 million in capital between them, we’ll invite the Partners of leading VC Funds onto the stage for intimate fireside chats with some of the exceptional Founders they have backed: Yair Reem, Partner at Extantia Daniel Niemi, Partner at Atlantic Labs  Jacob Bro, Partner and Co-Founder at 2150 Eleanor Blagbrough, Co-Founding Partner at Blume Equity Rokas P., Founder and Managing Partner at Contrarian Ventures They will join the HackSummit looking for their next deal and ready to meet with talents from across the Climate ecosystem to supercharge their growth. Come and meet them, and hundreds more investors on May 15-16th in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pro Tip: Get your ticket today before the early bird ends on Friday.

Time’s running out for early bird tickets ⏳⌛️ Momentum is building fast for the next edition of the HackSummit Where we double down on Climate Deep Tech to support companies at the cutting edge of hardware and science-driven solutions. When: 15-16th May Where: Lausanne, Switzerland Who: Stealth to Series B Climate Tech Founders, Partners and Principals behind some of the most active Funds, Corporates, Banks and Asset Managers with a keen interest to collaborate with companies in this space. Sound like your type of crowd? Come and join us in Lausanne for 2 of your most productive days on 2025. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dAYjHw_a See you there 🇨🇭

120 European VC Partners Backing ClimateTech 💶 Who's writing the checks in Europe to fund and scale Climate Tech? The market in Europe is maturing, fuelled by founders and investors willing to take on bold, industrial-scale projects. Meanwhile, a thriving ecosystem of universities and innovation hubs are cultivating the next wave of transformative ideas. And at the heart of this growth is a powerful climate capital stack, a mix of funding sources driving the transition forward. So whether you're fundraising or soon to be, we've built a list of 120 VC Partners in Europe to know. → We have only included 1 Partner per VC Fund - of course most VCs have many more, so we encourage you to get to know each of the VC funds beyond the name we mention below. Get to know 120 Partners in Europe from: Mudcake 2150 Course Corrected AENU Astanor Capagro Clima Now Counteract Demeter Emerald Technology Ventures Extantia firstminute capital FoodLabs Giant Ventures Icos Capital Grey Silo Ventures Inclimo Climate Tech Fund Alantra KOMPAS VC Kost Capital Lightrock LUMO Labs Marble Marvelous - Deeptech Fund and Catalyst for Climate Solutions MSM fund (Mustard Seed Maze) Oyster Bay Management GmbH Partech Planet A Ventures Plug and Play Tech Center PT1 Shift4Good Speedinvest SquareOne Venture Capital Techstars Transition Unigestion Unovis Asset Management Unruly Vanagon Verve Ventures Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e2sBwfSM 🤝 Plus meet many of them at the HackSummit in Lausanne this May 15-16.

My 10 Must-Attend Climate Events in Europe in 2025 🇪🇺 Every year, my inbox overflows with invites to climate and sustainability events. Most? A complete waste of time. But after years in the space, I’ve learned to separate the signal from the noise. These are the ones worth your time, energy, and budget. Oh, and zero affiliation with any of these—just trying to help you plan wisely. That said, I won’t be city-hopping all year. I’ll prioritize 2-3 max. Travel burns time, and time is better spent building, investing, and actually making an impact. Now, here’s my climate conference shortlist for 2025 👇 1️⃣ Hello Tomorrow 📍Paris, France | 🗓️ March 13-14 🔬 Deep tech & science-based climate innovation. 2️⃣ ChangeNOW 📍Paris, France | 🗓️ April 24-26 🏢 Massive, startup & investor-packed, held at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. 3️⃣ HackSummit 📍Lausanne, Switzerland | 🗓️ May 15-16 ⭐️ 💡 One of the most tech-forward climate events, with great community vibes. 4️⃣ Katapult Future Fest 📍Oslo, Norway | 🗓️ May 21-23 🚀 Strong “doers, not talkers” event for impact investors & entrepreneurs. 5️⃣ Super Climate Berlin 📍Berlin, Germany | 🗓️ June 3 ⭐️ 📈 THE side event for climate tech investors & LPs. Exclusive invite-only. 6️⃣ Unplug (by Unruly Capital) 📍Italy | 🗓️ Winter edition on March 6-9 + Summer edition (TBD) ⭐️ ⛰ A retreat-style event in the Dolomites for serious climate founders & investors. 7️⃣ The Drop 📍Malmö, Sweden | 🗓️ September 15-17 🌱 One of the best community-driven climate events. Feels like a big family reunion. 8️⃣ SOSV Climate Tech Summit 📍Global (Online) | 🗓️ October 14-18 🌐 No flights needed—top investors & startups from across the globe. 9️⃣ Slush 📍Helsinki, Finland | 🗓️ November 19-20 🎶 Think underground club meets startup conference. Side events are where the magic happens. 🔟 COP30 – UN Climate Change Conference 📍Belém, Brazil | 🗓️ November 10-21 ❌ Just kidding, skip this one. Politicians will talk. Nothing will move fast. 🇺🇸 What About the U.S.? Stay tuned—next week, I’ll drop my top climate events in the U.S. Until then… choose wisely. Most conferences aren’t worth the flights. 😉 📌 PS: Found this helpful? Join 10,000+ founders & investors staying ahead in climate & sustainability. 👉 Subscribe to my newsletter for top insights, delivered weekly. 🌍🚀 https://buff.ly/4dIya4G #ClimateTech #SustainabilityEvents #ClimateConferences #Networking #ImpactInvesting

100 Frontrunners in Food for Health From functional ingredients to gut-friendly formulations and longevity-focused nutrition, the future of food is about leveraging science and technology to deliver real benefits for both people and planet. Here we highlight 100 of the ‘ones to watch’ in 10 categories across Food for Health. Who are redefining how we approach nutrition, wellness, and sustainability through cutting-edge science and bold innovation. Microba Life Sciences BiomeSense Seed Health Tiny Health ZBiotics Ummino Superbrewed Food Inc. Eagle Genomics Holobiome Bio&Me I B Corp Brightseed DayTwo Floré by Sun Genomics Future Biome The Gut Stuff JERMS Minutia.AI NutriLeads Viome Homo Foods SA 🇦🇷 DE3PBIO (by The Live Green Group Inc) Journey Foods Kaffe Bueno Kingdom Supercultures KoRo Nuritas nutrumami Shiru The Supplant Company AG1 FoodFor™ IQBAR January AI KAYTEA Levels Nutrisense TRIBE | Natural Energy⚡️ Yeda Health SOUND Foods Amai Proteins

12 Top 'Food for Health' Trends Food as Medicine is gaining traction, with startups leveraging microbiome research and personalised nutrition to tackle chronic diseases. Multi-functional ingredients are enhancing taste, nutrition, and sustainability. Next-gen sugar alternatives focus on gut health and clean-label formulations. Longevity, cognitive nutrition, and weight management are driving innovation, especially with the rise of GLP-1 drugs. NutriTech and functional beverages are integrating AI and biomarker tracking for precision health. We caught up with 12 investors to unpack some of the biggest trends in Food for Health and take a closer look at the shift towards data-driven, science-backed solutions that redefine how food supports wellness, metabolism, and long-term health. Hear from Pablo Pedrejon @ Seaya Gil Horsky🎗️@ FLORA Ventures Eva Anna Everloo @ PeakBridge Andrew D Ive @ Big Idea Ventures Ashley Hartman @ Bluestein Ventures Rachel Feller @ Great Circle Ventures® Mirasbek K. @ Thia Ventures Michel Kovac @ McWin Capital Partners Dan Altschuler @ Unovis Asset Management Louise Rørbæk Heiberg @ Nordic Foodtech VC Hadar Sutovsky @ ICL Group ICL PLANET Startup Hub Noga Sela Shalev @ FRESH START FoodTech Incubator IL

Let the games begin! Applications are now open to enter the 2025 FoodTech World Cup  🏆 A global tournament to spotlight the world’s best startups in food for health. Calling early-stage startups who are working on: 💪 Strengthening Immunity 🧠 Targeting Gut and Well-Being ⚖️ Helping with Weight Management ⚡️ Enhancing Physical and Mental Energy 🍭 Improving Balanced Blood Sugar Levels 👵 Supporting Healthier Ageing Through Nutrition 40 shortlisted startups will compete in a regional virtual Demo Day to top tier investors. With the most promising solutions invited to pitch in the final at a Side Event of the HackSummit in Lausanne, Switzerland. Where a winner will be crowned. Are you game? We're teaming up with Givaudan - Taste & Wellbeing and Nestlé Research & Development Lausanne to put the most impactful startups in food for health in the spotlight… Let's make sure you're in the mix. Follow in the footsteps of last year's finalists: Paulo Ibri @ Typcal Itai Cohen @ Gavan Daniel Rejzner @ Day 8  Joaquín Fisch @ NAT4Bio Tomas Silicaro @ Bioeutectics  Gayatri Bhatia @ Elevate Foods  Shobhita Soor @ Legendary Foods Stéphane Mac Millan @ Bon Vivant  Massimo Sabatini @ Foreverland Food