SWAN Houston Chapter Kickoff Ignites Impact Investing at the Ion

May 31, 2023
News

SWAN is thrilled to announce the highly successful official kickoff of our Houston chapter, which took place on May 31st at the heart of Houston’s innovation district, the Ion. This memorable event, organized by SWAN’s Interim Houston Chapter lead Valerie Tompson, brought together over 70 passionate individuals who were eager to delve into the world of startup impact investing.

Joining SWAN Founder and Executive Director, Bob Bridge, in a panel to graciously share their expertise and experience were Kerri Smith, Executive Director, Rice Clean Energy Accelerator; Emily Reiser, Associate Director, TMC Innovation; and Grace Rodriguez – CEO | Executive Director, Impact Hub Houston as moderator.

During the event, panelists shed light on the distinguishing factors that set impact investing apart from traditional startup investing, including that impact investing goes beyond financial returns and seeks to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial gains. They also discussed the importance of aligning investment decisions with personal values and focusing on sectors that address pressing global challenges.

Moving forward, SWAN is excited to help foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful impact within the local Houston startup ecosystem and looks forward to witnessing the transformative power of impact investing in Houston and beyond!

SWAN Announces Follow-On Investment in Vartega

May 11, 2023
, News, Recent Investment

The SWAN Impact Network is pleased to announce a recent follow-on investment in Vartega.

The company’s goal is to increase the amount of carbon fiber that is recycled. Vartega makes recycled carbon fiber more affordable and accessible for manufacturers to use via its patented recycling process and helps to divert waste from landfills.

SWAN previously invested in Vartega in 2021.

SWAN Announces Follow-On Investment in Elevation (Curb)

April 20, 2023
, News, Recent Investment

The SWAN Impact Network is pleased to announce a recent follow-on investment in Elevation (Curb).

The company’s goal is to make homes more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gases. Elevation (which purchased SWAN portfolio company Curb Energy) offers a unique combination of solar, energy efficiency, and energy monitoring technology to provide homeowners with the most complete solution for smarter home energy with lower carbon usage.

SWAN previously invested in Elevation (Curb) in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

SWAN Announces Follow-On Investment in ClearFlame Engine Technologies

March 9, 2023
News, Recent Investment

The SWAN Impact Network is pleased to announce a recent follow-on investment in ClearFlame Engine Technologies, part of a larger raise of $30M in Series B funding for the company.

The latest investments were led by Mercuria Energy Group, one of the world’s largest privately held energy and commodities companies, with Mercuria and Breakthrough Energy Ventures both making second investments. New investors, including mining corporation Rio Tinto, and WIND Ventures, the strategic venture arm of Copec, one of Latin America’s leading mobility and energy companies, see ClearFlame as part of a holistic suite of strategies to advance environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

ClearFlame Engine Technologies significantly reduces GHG emissions for long-haul trucking, agriculture, power generation, and other sectors by transforming heavy-duty engines to run more cost-effectively and cleaner on 100% renewable, plant-based fuels.

SWAN previously invested in ClearFlame Engine Technologies in 2020 and 2021.

SWAN Welcomes Goodwin Procter LLP as Newest Sponsor

February 21, 2023
News, Sponsors

SWAN is pleased to announce that Goodwin Procter LLP has joined SWAN as our newest sponsor.

Goodwin’s nearly 2,000 lawyers focus on building authentic, long-term relationships with clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs, and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. Their immersive understanding of their clients’ industries – combined with their expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets them apart. Goodwin Law has offices in various cities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

 

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