Issue #18 (Suppli, Banyan Infrastructure, Algiknit)
Meet the best women-led climate tech companies.
Issue #18 (Suppli, Banyan Infrastructure, Algiknit)
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Featured Companies
Suppli
Photo Credit: Suppli
Suppli is weaving reusable containers into the fabric of traditional takeout, reducing the mountain of single-use waste generated by the industry. Suppli partners with restaurants to provide their food in reusable containers. This allows consumers to enjoy takeout without the waste and restaurants to boost their revenues through Suppli's loyal customer base.
Founder and CEO: Megan Takeda-Tully
HQ: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stage: Pre-Seed
Banyan Infrastructure
Photo Credit: Banyan Infrastructure
Banyan Infrastructure combines financial and technological innovation to accelerate the deployment of solar, wind and other critical infrastructure around the globe. Their platform enables banks and funds to highlight key insights and automate repetitive workflows, increasing transparency and efficiency while decreasing risk. This also enables streamlined origination, servicing, and securitization of infrastructure funding at higher volume and lower cost. Banyan Infrastructure was part of the 2020 Third Derivative cohort.
Co-founder and COO: Amanda Li
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Stage: Seed
Company Ask: Banyan’s key near-term hires include Head of Talent, Head of Product, VP of Enterprise Sales, and VP of Customer Success. Overall, Banyan is looking to hire ~30 new FTEs by the end of 2022 and another ~30 by the end of 2023.
Algiknit
Photo credit: Algiknit
AlgiKnit is creating uniquely sustainable and manufacturable yarns and fibers derived from one of the planet's most abundant and environmentally beneficial organisms: kelp. By connecting existing supply chains with scientific and design-based innovations, AlgiKnit provides plug-and-play, circular solutions for the textile and fashion ecosystems. Algiknit was a part of a 2018 Fashion for Good accelerator program.
Co-Founder & CEO: Tessa Callaghan
HQ: Brooklyn, NY
Stage: Series A
Company Ask: Algiknit is currently looking to hire a Strategic Partnerships Manager, as well as Media and Research Interns. Additionally, they are looking to collaborate and learn from others with experience and a focus on aquaculture, LCA/impact metrics, circular fashion, and individuals/organizations passionate about aligning to create global, systemic, and environmental change.
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