In this interview Jo Pisani, Investment Advisory Committee Chair at the Conduit EIS Impact Fund, talks about her journey from studying Physics at the University of Bristol to becoming an engineer building refineries and chemical plants across Europe. She shares her experiences transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry and later into management consulting working for the likes of Booz Allen Hamilton and PwC.

We'll hear about her successes, challenges, and thoughts on the current state of health tech, as well as her advice for young professionals. Join us to learn more about her work and vision for a sustainable future.

Discover how Adora is providing personalised support to women experiencing the menopause in work at a scale not seen before.

Ann O'Neill and Ed Smith share their journey on why they were inspired to start the company through the biggest challenges and successes they've faced along the way.

Molly Webb, Venture Partner at Conduit Connect grew up on a farm with an environmental mission, navigated the dotcom boom, and now leads Energy Unlocked, focusing on innovation in energy transitions and climate tech. She's passionate about bridging disciplines and inspiring the next generation of climate leaders. Despite challenges, Molly remains driven to embed climate action across professions and engage citizens beyond consumer choices.

Explore Nanoloom's work in sustainable textiles. By using eco-friendly fibers originally designed for medical purposes, Nanoloom is creating high-performance fabrics that aim to reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint. Discover how the founders' passion for solving environmental issues brought them together and led to their innovative solutions.

In this interview Guy Ranawake, Venture Partner at Conduit Connect talks about his journey from studying economics at the University of Cambridge to becoming a key player in the climate tech sector. He shares his experiences working with PWC, Citi, Barclays, and Evercore, and how he shifted his focus to renewable energy and climate-focused technologies. We'll hear about his successes, challenges, and thoughts on the current state of climate tech, as well as his advice for young professionals. Join us to learn more about his work and vision for a sustainable future.

Heatio’s commitment to making renewable energy solutions affordable and accessible for everyone aligns perfectly with the Conduit EIS Impact Fund’s vision for a sustainable future. As such, we are pleased to share our investment into Heatio and we are excited to support their mission and contributing to their continued success.

Aahuti is a Venture Partner at Conduit Connect and our resident expert in health. Discover the journey of Aahuti as she shares the three significant chapters of her career. From starting at GE as tech grad to founding Four Points Consulting Ltd and advising early-stage healthcare ventures, Aahuti’s path is one of continuous innovation and impact. In this interview, she discusses her passion for the impact space, her views on the evolving health tech sector, and practical advice for both the public and startups. Read on to gain insights from Aahuti's experiences and learn about her role in driving positive change through innovation.

Discover how Ottan is revolutionizing sustainable design by transforming industrial green waste into bio-based building materials for a NetZero future. Ayse Yilmaz, founder of Ottan shares her journey from the limitations of traditional materials to the innovative use of eggshells and nut shells in creating high-quality architectural surfaces. Learn about the inspiration behind the company, their greatest achievements, and the challenges they've faced in advocating for circular materials in Turkey. This interview delves into Ottan’s impact on both the environment and the design industry.

Carmel is a dynamic Venture Partner at Conduit Connect and an investor in the Conduit EIS Impact Fund. With a diverse career spanning radio news production, marketing communications in Japan, eCommerce development, and the hospitality industry, Carmel has continuously embraced new challenges. Her journey into sustainability and climate investment highlights her passion for creating impactful change. Read on to discover Carmel's insights into her career, her transition to impact investing, and her advice for aspiring founders and impact investors.

That’s a wrap for our Conduit EIS Fund IV close in April 2024. We are thrilled to have hit our target and are on track to reach £10m in AuM by the end of this tax year. Our IC has already approved the first ClimateTech deal for this deployment cycle – a dynamic home energy platform on a mission to decarbonise the residential energy market. In addition to the Fund close, the investment team was busy throughout March & April closing several investments. To that end, we are thrilled to announce two of our latest portfolio companies; Sorted and Nebuflow, as well as highlighting a few of our existing fund portfolio companies.

Meet the founders of Team Repair, a startup igniting a repair revolution in the next generation. Discover their innovative approach to teaching kids vital repair skills while combating e-waste. Find out how childhood curiosity sparked a mission to change the way we think about fixing things.

Discover the groundbreaking innovation behind Calla Lily Clinical Care, a pioneering B-Corp dedicated to transforming women's health. With the award-winning Callavid® vaginal drug-delivery platform, Calla Lily is revolutionizing treatment for fertility, miscarriage prevention, bacterial vaginosis, gynaecological cancers, and beyond. Inspired by personal experiences and fueled by a relentless pursuit of improvement, founders Lara and Thang are changing the game in women's healthcare.

Urbanization, climate change, and population growth are shaping our cities. With 75% of global GHG emissions from urban areas, the need for change is urgent. Regulations are pushing for sustainability, creating opportunities for innovative startups. At Conduit Connect, we invest in solutions for smart, sustainable cities.

Is there a Venture Capital firm anywhere not talking about AI? For want of sounding like a broken record – there is a good reason AI is the talk of the VC town. It will change our lives profoundly in ways we cannot yet envisage.

Joy is a software company allowing health and social care professionals to link clients to local services tackling the root causes of ill health.

Inspiring people to make more sustainable food choices by daring to be different. I AM NUT OK’s mission extends beyond food, advocating for wellness and sustainability.

We are delighted to announce we have been selected alongside a group of leading VC firms to partner with Innovate UK via its 'Investor Partnership Program' to drive even more funding to early-stage UK based impact businesses.

That’s a wrap on our final Generation Impact Academy of 2023.

The Circular Economy Investor Dinner, hosted on Monday 16th of October was a major success. Alongside a fantastic three course meal, the guests were treated to a host of highly informative and engaging speeches on Circular Economy.