The last few years have seen many cities ban plastic bags, plastic straws and other common forms of waste, giving environmentally conscious alternatives a huge boost — among them Loliware, purveyor of fine disposable goods created from kelp.
LOLIWARE, the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing plastics, announced the close of a $6MM financing round, led by prominent NY venture firm Hatzimemos / Libby.
A New York-based material technology company clinched $6 million in venture capital and aims to boost manufacturing of its flagship biodegradable straw in hopes of replacing single-use plastic straws.
LOLIWARE, the world's leading seaweed-based material technology company replacing plastics, announced the close of a $6MM financing round, led by prominent NY venture firm Hatzimemos / Libby.
This bi-weekly column covers the latest news from venture capital firms in NYC for the second half of November 2019 featuring must know news including news for Harlem Capital Partners, CityRock Venture Partners, and much more.
Some venture capitalists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.
We shouldn't rely on help from the West Coast when NYC is full of homegrown talent that merely needs support.
Anyone who cares about the wealth and opportunity divide in this country has to be frustrated with the range of our policy options to fix the problem.
The phrase “fail forward,” repeated to the point of cliché, is part of the modern gospel of the innovation economy.
We’re excited to be working with Solstice (@solarforgood), the community solar startup dedicated to bringing affordable solar power to the 80% of Americans who cannot install a rooftop system by using solar arrays installed in a centralized location. https://bit.ly/3sInjRt
The number of investments in socially and environmentally responsible businesses have grown exponentially this year. Why? One theory is that the pandemic has shed light on global inequality, and has pushed investors toward positive impact. #sustainability https://bit.ly/383pVQw
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Via the @UN_News_Centre, the world now has #cleanenergy solutions for the most pressing environmental and humanitarian issues -- 2021 looks like the year they will be meaningfully implemented. https://bit.ly/2XtOlhc
Which way the wind does the wind blow? In Germany, for the first time ever, wind, solar and other #renewables produced more energy than fossil fuels. https://bit.ly/2Lljv7o
We applaud the @federalreserve’s move to ensure our financial system remains “resilient” by joining the @NGFS_ after a year of collaboration with the org, now including climate change as part of its assessment of financial vulnerabilities. https://reut.rs/3akLe2L
#Sustainability is the new fashion. From resale to rental and transparency in marketing and supply chains, the #fashion industry has to accommodate the eco-conscious consumer? https://bit.ly/3aiDkHb
Start them young! From Trey Brown, the 14-year-old founder of @OfficialSPERGO to Moziah Bridges, who founded @MosBowsMemphis at age nine, it’s exciting to see #GenZ emerge as the #entrepreneur generation. https://bit.ly/33j5b5P
Control:Glucose from @upgraidmenow aim to reduce the peaks and valleys of energy we often feel after a big meal, slowing the body’s blood sugar metabolism to maintain metabolic health. https://bit.ly/2K6Z9il
We echo the call for bipartisan action from @Amazon, @Citigroup, @Ford and other U.S. corporate stalwarts. We must do everything in our power to preserve our planet, our economy, and our way of life. https://on.wsj.com/3m9k6WJ
Despite a year of crisis, optimism is up and investments are growing, according to the @NFIB, thanks mainly to the inspiring ingenuity of small businesses, from restaurants pivoting to outdoor dining to the influx of startups offering Covid-safe services. https://bit.ly/2LjbcZQ
