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Up2You Makes Strides in Sustainability and Expansion
Up2You, a green tech startup and B Corp based in Italy, recently organised the Planet Green Cup, a digital challenge for sustainability. The event, which ran for 1.5 months from April 18 to May 24, saw the participation of 202 users from 13 companies, divided into 21 teams.
The Planet Green Cup aimed to raise awareness among businesses towards sustainable behaviours and strategies, and it appears to have been a success. The event exceeded the participation of the previous autumn edition by 50%, resulting in a reduction of nearly 47 tons of CO2. This CO2 reduction is equivalent to approximately 360 flights from Milan to Rome.
Andrea Zuanetti, the CEO and co-founder of Up2You, commented on the results achieved in terms of emissions avoided. "We are thrilled with the success of the Planet Green Cup and the impact it has had on reducing carbon emissions," Zuanetti said. "Our goal is to consolidate our position in Italy and involve more SMEs to maintain a competitive edge with other European countries."
In an effort to achieve this goal, Up2You is considering launching a new funding round next year for a value of 3.5 million euros. If launched, the new funding round will be led by Azimut and subscribed by Cdp Venture Capital through the Energy Tech compartment of the Fondo Corporate Partners I.
Up2You is also planning international expansion, particularly in Spain, due to similarities in sustainability maturity. However, at the moment, there are no specific details about Up2You’s global growth strategy or capital raising activities publicly available.
Green tech startups typically approach international expansion by identifying markets with similar regulatory and economic conditions, and by building partnerships with local companies to navigate cultural and logistical challenges. In terms of funding, they often look to venture capital firms specialising in the green tech sector, as well as government grants and incentives.
It is worth noting that the sustainability sector in Italy is still considered immature for SMEs, which presents both challenges and opportunities for Up2You. On one hand, there is a need for education and awareness-raising around sustainable practices. On the other hand, there is a growing demand for green solutions, particularly as Italy works towards its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
Overall, Up2You's success in the Planet Green Cup and its plans for expansion and funding demonstrate the growing importance of sustainability in the business world, and the potential for green tech startups to make a significant impact.
- Up2You's victory in the Planet Green Cup shows the potential for environmental-science in shaping businesses, as they manage to decrease carbon emissions by nearly 47 tons.
- Andrea Zuanetti, the CEO of Up2You, envisions a future where the startup consolidates its position in Italy and engages more Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), striving for parity with European competitors.
- To achieve this, Up2You is considering a funding round of 3.5 million euros, with Azimut leading the investment and Cdp Venture Capital subscribing through the Energy Tech compartment of the Fondo Corporate Partners I.
- As Up2You prepares for international expansion, particular focus will be placed on Spain due to similarities in sustainability maturity, and they will likely collaborate with local companies to navigate cultural and logistical hurdles while seeking funding from green tech-focused venture capital firms.
