New ways to invest in climate - May 2023
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Welcome to Intention’s monthly roundup of new ways to invest in climate. We know that it’s difficult to find climate-specific investments so we’re doing the legwork for you. Check out the possibilities below, and let us know if we’ve missed anything!
📈 New ways to invest in climate
Newly announced investing opportunities in the month of May.
Newest —> oldest.
Selection based on company description but impact not assessed. Not investing advice.
🌲 Bonds & debt notes 🌲
Social Investment Fund (debt note, 0.75% interest): Support positive social and environmental impact while earning a financial return.
Bright Sun Community Solar (debt note, 8% interest): Fund operations of 116 kWdc Community Solar project.
Energea (12% IRR, technically an equity): Build your renewable energy portfolio in minutes and start earning monthly cash dividends.
🌲 Start-up investing 🌲
CoPeace PBC ($3M, Preferred Series A): CoPeace’s holdings address infrastructure, clean energy, and sustainability.
Aquipor ($52M valuation, common stock): Permeable concrete solutions for solving stormwater runoff pollution, urban flooding, and groundwater depletion.
City Freighter ($23M valuation, SAFE): Ultra low floor commercial EV platform for last-mile targets.
Azure Printed Homes, Inc ($32M valuation cap, crowd SAFE): 3D printed homes made from recycled materials—fast, affordable, and sustainable.
Thrive and Grow Farms (2.16% of revenue, 3x payback multiple): Enhancing local food systems with regenerative agriculture.
Netsave ($20M valuation cap, SAFE): A safer way to sell & buy used products locally.
LPP Fusion ($67.92M pre-money valuation, SAFE): developing a new energy source, modeled on fusion energy that powers our Sun.
NextPower360 Co. ($6M valuation, common stock): creating one of the world’s most advanced wind generators and electric motors.
Tau Lotus ($38.44M valuation, common stock): developing electric motorcycles for a more human future.
Pure Culture Beauty ($7.5M valuation, SAFE): tech-enabled personalized skincare — clean, vegan + sustainable.
HydroHash ($19.5 million valuation, SAFE): Liquid-cooled crypto mining powered by renewable energy.
RYSE ($46.5 million pre-money valuation, class B common shares): Automate your existing shades to save energy and money.
Civilized Cycles ($12.5 million valuation, SAFE): E-bikes for people who drive.
🌲 Accredited only or high minimum 🌲
Carbon Equity Climate Tech Portfolio Fund II ($100K minimum, EU only)
Finite Solar Finance Fund (SOLRX)
🌲 Equities (stocks/ETFs/etc) 🌲
Global X Carbon Credits Strategy ETF (NTRL): Long positions in futures that require “physical delivery” of emission allowances issued under “cap and trade” regimes.
Veridien Climate Action ETF (CLIA): Exposure to global companies with technologies and business models that seek to contribute to CC mitigation.
CNIC ICE U.S. Carbon Neutral Power Futures Index ETF (AMPD): Track the ICE U.S. Carbon Neutral Power Futures Index.
New climate investing/finance podcasts
Financial Climate with Alex Roth: Ep 12. Janine Felson
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