Sponsor Spotlight: S2G Ventures

Who is S2G Ventures?

S2G Ventures, the direct investment team of Builder’s Vision, partners with entrepreneurs who are working on solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges across food, agriculture, oceans, and clean energy markets. We provide flexible capital solutions, mentorship, and value-added resources to companies pursuing innovative market-based solutions that generate positive social, environmental, and financial returns. At the core of our investment strategy is a systems approach aimed at investing strategically across sectors and value chains in order to create bigger picture environmental and financial system impacts and synergies.

Why sponsor the Chicago Venture Summit Future of Climate-Tech?

At S2G Ventures, we believe that markets can and should benefit society and the environment, which is why we are thrilled to partner with World Business Chicago to help bring together Chicago’s change-makers at the annual Chicago Venture Summit Future of Climate-Tech event. These types of convening enable conversations and collaborations, which can advance Chicago’s position as a climate tech hub and drive further capital into these sectors. 

We are committed to developing a vibrant ecosystem of partners from investors to corporates and policymakers to not only support our entrepreneurs but help progress the climate transition.  

Tells us about your work in the climate ecosystem.

Our portfolio is made up of over 90 companies, all aligned to driving positive impact for people and the planet. We offer companies a range of flexible capital solutions from seed and venture funding through growth equity to debt and infrastructure financing. Some examples include:

• Hazel Technologies, an early growth stage company that develops new solutions to extend the quality shelf life of fresh produce and reduce food waste throughout the global supply chain
• Matter, a microplastic technology and innovation company pioneering solutions for capturing, harvesting and recycling microplastics
• TechMet Limited, a leading technology metals investment company with a portfolio of assets that responsibly produce, process, and recycle the metals that are critical to the global energy transition

We are excited to be a part of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Climate-Tech and look forward to working with Chicago’s robust business ecosystem to progress innovative and impactful climate solutions. For more information about S2G, visit s2gventures.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.