From Fund I to Fund II: our learnings
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From Fund I to Fund II: our learnings

It has been almost five years since our first investment from our Fund I. Since then, we have doubled the team size, achieved great social and environmental impact, invested in 16 companies, of which one exited, and reviewed over 1,200 investment opportunities. Building on the success from our Fund I, we have even bigger ambitions for our Fund II. It’s an exciting time for Amplify Capital.

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As countries reaffirm their climate goals, Hydrostor gains global traction
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As countries reaffirm their climate goals, Hydrostor gains global traction

This week, the European Commission released an anticipated first look into a long set of proposals, which will bring the continent closer to its European Green Deal objective of climate neutrality by 2050. This new set of proposals, titled Fit for 55, is nothing short of ambitious. It aims to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

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Celebrating Canada’s venture sector
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Celebrating Canada’s venture sector

A week ago, Canadians, border to border, celebrated or reflected on Canada Day. We hope your day was filled with maple syrup, Tim Hortons, and passionate discussions about the National Hockey League series. We wanted to highlight why Canada is not only a wonderful place to live, but also a wonderful place to invest.

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