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#PortfolioCompanyNews  ACE Green Recycling, Inc., in partnership with ACME Metal Enterprise, showcased its proprietary GreenLead™ process for lead battery recycling at ACME’s Taiwan facility. Around 30 key players from the lead industry, major trading houses, and engineering firms attended to learn more about this #InnovativeSolution. “This event is a testimony to the fact that Ace's clean battery recycling technology has already been deployed commercially and is ready to be scaled globally,” points out Akash Singh, Senior Investment Director at SAGANA.  GreenLead™ technology represents a paradigm shift in lead recycling. Unlike the traditional furnace smelting, this process is hydrometallurgical and operates at room temperature. It is fully electrified and generates zero Scope 1 emissions. This stands in stark contrast to smelting methods that rely on high temperatures, fossil fuels, and necessitate extensive environmental controls. ACE Green Recycling, Inc. is an innovation-driven material recycling company providing environmentally friendly, end-of-life solutions for batteries. It is building a sustainable battery materials value chain and ensures that critical battery materials are kept within circular loops. ACE Green Recycling, Inc is a Sagana portfolio company.  Nishchay Chadha | Vipin T.  Fondation Botnar | Sushant Sharma   Aina Gaur | Akash Singh  #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #CircularEconomy #Recycling #BatteryTechnology #BatteryMetals 

SAGANA’s Senior Consulting Director, Kelly Roberts-Robbins will be one of the speakers at the conference 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.     Kelly is a passionate and strong advocate for diversity and respect, as she believes these are critical elements in creating change and growing business success. Throughout her career, she has focused on #GenderLensInvesting, gender-smart banking, intersectionality, and impact measurement and management.  Hosted by Serein, the conference aims to explore new frontiers in creating inclusive workplaces and communities and will be attended by investors, media personalities, and corporate experts.  Will you be attending? Let us know! Event details   📅 Thursday, 18 July 2024   📍 Mumbai  🕠 3 PM to 6 PM IST  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmtnNeVW #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #GenderSmart #DiversityAndInclusion #Conference 

SAGANA is excited to partner with responsAbility Investments AG to support the newly launched Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF). “This fund brings gender smart lending to scale, because the facility works with financial institutions where they are today, from taking their first steps on gender, to building on market-leading success,” points out Kelly Roberts-Robbins, Associate Partner - Consulting at Sagana.  The GGSF is a USD 500m blended finance initiative that aims to bridge the funding gap for underserved women and women-led businesses in developing markets. By offering gender-smart financial services and technical support, it advances livelihoods, promotes gender equality, and fosters women's leadership. By setting clear investment criteria, working with experienced portfolio managers, and setting ambitious objectives, GGSF has set a target of USD 700m total assets by 2026, and impact more than 50% women-led or women-owned businesses borrowers by 2029.  Jaskirat S Chadha | Martin Heimes | Rudrashis Roy, CFA | Pamela Herrera, CFA | Anna Sisvadze | Aminata MEITE, CFA    Kelly Roberts-Robbins | Shweta Poddar #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #GenderSmart #GenderLensInvesting #FinancialInclusion #WomenEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness

#PortfolioCompanyNews  Helex won the Outstanding Poster Award at #ASGCT2024 for the abstract on its therapeutic intervention for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. This validation from the esteemed community for their groundbreaking work on lipid nanoparticle delivery to the kidney using the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing approach was an exceptional experience for the team.    The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing genetic and cellular therapies. Comprising of scientists, physicians, advocates, and professionals from diverse sectors, ASGCT aims to promote research, education, and clinical application to combat human diseases through innovative therapies.    Helex is a #BioTech company reshaping gene editing drug design through data and machine learning. Its unique technology has a larger impact on the gene therapeutics ecosystem, as it can de-risk and accelerate the development process, as well as timelines of revolutionary therapies like gene editing. “Over time, Helex’s aim is to drive better access and outcomes for all,” says Aina Gaur G, Associate Partner - Capital at Sagana.  Helex is a SAGANA portfolio company. Dr Poulami Chaudhuri | Anirudh Nishtala | Rohini Kalvakuntla Sushant Sharma | Fondation Botnar #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #GeneTherapy #HealthCare #LifeSciences #WomenInStem 

We are excited to share that Joy Anderson, the late Suzanne Biegel, and Jackie VanderBrug, pioneers in #GenderLensInvesting, have received the prestigious Joan Bavaria Award for their contributions to social investing. The Joan Bavaria Award recognizes leaders who have significantly impacted the capital markets by promoting a financial system that integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations. This year's award, presented by Trillium Asset Management and US SIF, recognizes the “significant materiality, growth, and impact of gender lens investing on the finance industry.”    “The Sagana team has had the privilege of working closely with Suzanne on various projects. She was instrumental in helping us establish Sagana’s #GenderSmart advisory services. This award recognizes Suzanne’s unwavering dedication and visionary leadership to build an ecosystem for Gender Lens Investing,” says Raya Papp, Founding Partner at SAGANA.  Read the press release here https://lnkd.in/gy_E2pAZ #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #FORUM2024 #SustainableInvesting #SustainableInvestment 

SAGANA is excited to introduce its newest portfolio company, ekincare.  Ekincare is a #HealthTech company whose AI-driven integrated and patented health benefits platform is predictive, preventive, and personalized. The platform provides real-time insights on health parameters for both employers and employees, making it a robust solution for delivering personalized health and wellness experiences. Additionally, the company looks to reduce the healthcare burden on a family as 60% of the costs are currently funded out of pocket, majority being for out-patient department (OPD) expenses. Founded in 2015, the company began its journey as a medical records platform to help Non-Resident Indians keep track of the health of family members back home. Over time, they identified a more challenging problem “in the corporate health benefits and group insurance space” and became a B2B health benefits provider. The platform offers a whole spectrum of services from OPD benefits, on-site health camps to mental health support. More importantly, the platform can be personalized for all employees as they have different health needs. In 2022, the company raised USD 15m in its Series B funding round. It used this funding to accelerate growth by delivering simplified health benefits and insurance experience to employers. Today, the platform has over 4 million users and is the “only Indian company focused purely on enterprise-ready health benefits.” Employee health is crucial for any organization as it directly correlates with higher productivity in the workplace. Sagana looks forward to supporting Ekincare in simplifying employee wellbeing for organizations and lessening the healthcare cost burden on families by helping them reduce their OPD expenses. To know more about Ekincare and its services, visit here https://www.ekincare.com/ Kiran Kalakuntla | Srikanth Samudrala | Dr. Noel Coutinho Fondation Botnar | Sushant Sharma Aina Gaur | Shivank Saxena #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #HealthCareManagement #DataInsights #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkPlaceWellness

#MeetTheTeam  As a Recruiting Director at SAGANA, Wendy Foster provides expert guidance on recruitment methodologies to our Capital and Consulting teams, our portfolio companies, and other investment firms. Her expertise includes executive search at the c-suite and board level, global recruitment and talent advisory, as well as the analysis and cultivation of leadership talent. With more than two decades of experience in recruitment and talent solutions, Wendy is committed to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces that are essential in building successful, high-performing teams. Before Sagana, she worked with multiple executive search firms and provided talent acquisition services at Oxford University Press.  Wendy is passionate about empowering businesses to reach their full potential by attracting impactful leadership and top talent. #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #FinancialAdvisors #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Recruitment 

#PortfolioCompanyNews Congratulations to Ethic on reaching the remarkable #milestone of surpassing USD 5bn assets under management in Q1 of 2024!  This achievement in Ethic’s business growth journey highlights the hard work put in by its dedicated team to “harness technology, data, and storytelling to redefine value and empower clients to invest in the future they want to build.” At SAGANA, we are passionate about investing in, advising, and growing companies that are successfully solving some of the biggest challenges of our time. Seven years ago, we advised our clients to invest in Ethic, recognizing their potential to revolutionize the world of sustainable asset management. “Reflecting on this current achievement fills me with immense pride as it marks not only a significant milestone for Ethic but also a testament to the foresight and strategic decision-making of Sagana,” says Wolfgang Hafenmayer, Sagana’s Founding Partner.     For us, it’s been gratifying to witness Ethic's journey from the initial investments to its current position of success and prominence in the industry. Their unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and client-centric values has propelled them from strength to strength, earning the trust and confidence of investors globally.    To all potential clients and partners, this milestone speaks volumes about the caliber of companies Sagana chooses to support. We invite you to join us in celebrating Ethic's success and explore opportunities for future collaborations. Ethic is a Sagana portfolio company.     If you would like to know about our other portfolio companies and explore how we can help you unleash the potential of your capital, connect with us at investments@sagana.com Doug Scott | Jay Lipman | Johny Mair  Aina Gaur | Raya Papp | Tamas Vincze #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #Investing #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #SustainableSolutions 

#PortfolioCompanyNews  Earlier this month, Cyclic Materials opened its Hub100 plant in Kingston, Ontario. This state-of-the-art plant uses its proprietary hydrometallurgical technology, REEPure™, on a commercial scale for the first time. With a design capacity to recycle 100 tonnes of magnetic material annually, Hub100 is primed to produce recycled mixed rare earth oxides (rMREO) alongside nickel and cobalt hydroxides. These outputs not only contribute to the rare earth magnet supply chain but also exemplify the company’s commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.      Cyclic Materials is a SAGANA portfolio company.  Ahmad Ghahreman #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #RareEarthElements #Innovation #Sustainability #CircularEconomy 

#CompanySpotlight  Meridia is an AgTech company specialized in gathering field data within complex agricultural supply chains. Its focus areas include commodities such as cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, and soy, all of which involve many smallholder farmers.  Gathering accurate field data within complex agricultural supply chains in an organized and timely manner poses significant challenges in the sector. There is a need to efficiently collect information on crop yields, soil conditions, and farmer practices as it is crucial for supporting smallholder farmers and ensuring the traceability of agricultural commodities. However, the remote and decentralized nature of many farming operations, coupled with limited infrastructure and resources, can hinder data collection efforts. Meridia Verify®, the company’s flagship software as a service (SaaS) product, verifies field and physical flow data and validates regulatory compliance in real-time. Through a series of proprietary data tests, it helps companies identify “erroneous, fraudulent, and non-compliant data, and gets actionable resolutions for risk contributors.” Therefore, with Verify, companies can reduce commercial and reputational risk, minimize supply chain disruption, and accelerate evidence-based decision-making for strategic sourcing, procurement, and trade. Meridia’s work also ensures that smallholders can meet the increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. As such it helps farmers to maintain, even improve, their livelihoods by preserving their access to global markets.  The company aims to improve the “veracity of datasets driving decision-making in global agri-commodity supply chains.” In the long run, quick and accurate data will aid in building transparent and inclusive supply chains, giving small farmers equal opportunities.     Meridia is a SAGANA portfolio company.  To learn more about Meridia and their work, visit https://www.meridia.land/ Beatrice Moulianitaki | Thomas Vaassen #SAGANA #ImpactInvesting #AgTech #SupplyChain #Deforestation #SustainableSourcing #EUDR