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Plant Protein Tech Brings Plastic-free Packaging to Scale
niversity of Cambridge spin-out Xampla has raised $14 million in Series A funding to scale plant-protein materials designed to replace plastic packaging.
Sep 174 min read


Five for the Future
The Sustainable Times Startup Investment Summit will take place on 1st October at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall,
Sep 154 min read


Concrete Returns on Investment in Green Construction
As Europe tightens regulations around construction and the UK presses ahead with its housing ambitions, startups are turning to investors to help them scale the innovations needed to transform the built environment.
Sep 117 min read


“Build Less, Learn Faster” Inside SeedLegals’ Founder Playbook
On Profit Meets Purpose, SeedLegals Co-founder and Chief Executive Anthony Rose lays out a practical guide to building companies in 2025 from chocolate-box user tests to why your website probably says the wrong thing.
Sep 113 min read


Mishcon de Reya Joins Sustainable Times Sustainable Startup Investment Forum 2025 as Sponsors
Sustainable Times is pleased to announce that Mishcon de Reya has returned as a sponsor for the upcoming Sustainable Startup Investment Summit (SSIS).
Sep 102 min read


Regulation Puts Wind in GT Wings’ Sails
As shipping braces for tougher climate rules, GT Wings is betting that compact, high-thrust wind tech can turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Sep 34 min read


Flywheel Energy Storage for Rail Promises Carbon Savings and Rapid Payback
British energy technology firm Levistor has unveiled a next-generation flywheel storage system designed to cut rail carbon emissions, slash operating costs, and provide a durable alternative to batteries.
Sep 22 min read


RIVAN Mines the Sky for Fossil-free Fuels
On this week's episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Harvey Hodd came on to discuss his latest venture RIVAN, which is developing synthetic fuels with a difference.
Aug 273 min read


Better Meat Co Raises $31M to Scale Mycoprotein That Could Undercut Beef
The Better Meat Co. has raised $ 31 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, providing the company with the resources to...
Aug 262 min read


UK agtech startup SugaROx secures £1m to accelerate biostimulant crop trials
SugaROx, an agricultural technology company based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, has raised £1 million in seed extension funding. The...
Aug 251 min read


Microsoft’s Thom McKiernan Joins RISE Awards Judging Panel
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards includes Thom McKiernan, who leads Microsoft’s UK Sustainability Squad. He is tasked with harnessing technology’s potential to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future.
Aug 223 min read


Meet the Latest Judges for the 2025 RISE Awards
ach judge brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build and scale sustainable solutions, offering a holistic evaluation of entries.
Aug 194 min read


Backing Purpose-Driven Founders for a Sustainable Future
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards has been announced this week. Joining the panel is Ben Keene. Sustainable Times sat down with Keene to learn more about his background and what lens he will bring to the judging process.
Aug 192 min read


Addressing the Financing Needs of Sustainable Startups
Learn how banks are supporting sustainability-driven startups. Plus, see how the RISE Awards honour those shaping the industry’s future.
Aug 186 min read


Waterly Secures $4 Million to Scale Its Watertech Platform
Image: Chris (Founder and CEO) stands at the Barrington IL, a Waterly customer, wastewater treatment plant. Waterly, a water technology...
Aug 161 min read


Citizen Health Secures $30 Million to Pioneer AI Advocates for Patients
Citizen Health, a patient-powered platform aiming to transform care for rare diseases, has secured $ 30 million in Series A funding. The...
Aug 153 min read


Sustainable Wealth Group Confirmed as Sponsor for Investment Summit
Sustainable Times is delighted to announce that Sustainable Wealth Group (SWG) will be a premier sponsor of the Sustainable Startup Investment Summit. SWG joins EQ Investors, who have also been announced as a returning sponsor, forming a powerful coalition of industry leaders dedicated to fuelling a sustainable future by connecting capital with innovative, impact-driven companies. The summit will be held on 1st October 2025 at the prestigious Plaisterers’ Hall in London.
Aug 142 min read


Limestone Capital Backs Nokken’s Global Push for Eco-Friendly Modular Retreats
Limestone Capital, a Switzerland-based private equity firm specialising in the experience economy, has acquired just over 30 per cent of...
Aug 133 min read


Aon’s Craig Campbell Demands Detail From RISE Awards Entrants
If there’s an upside to the so-called ESG backlash, it is in the greater scrutiny that investors are exercising over funds and companies that make claims about their sustainability credentials.
Aug 113 min read


Nottingham Startup NZN Lands £5M to Replace Harmful Fertilisers with Greener Alternatives
Image credit: NZN A young British agtech company claims to have discovered a method that reduces the farming industry’s reliance on...
Aug 102 min read
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