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Founders Factory's WA-based accelerators announces next batch of startups
The 12 participants for Founderâs Factory accelerator programs in WA have been announced.
Robert de Burgh-Day (Brightspace)
Robert de Burgh-Day is the founder of Brightspace, a start-up that uses occupancy tracking to reduce energy usage from HVAC systems in commercial buildings. Heâs also a Climate Salad member and went through our GGP program. Brightspace has since scaled massively with a focus on the SEA market, with plans to install their product in largest shopping mall in Asia. We spoke about the advice he had for hard-ware founders, and tips for companies looking to scale overseas.
Christiaan Jordaan (Sicona Batteries)
Christiaan Jordaan is the founder of Sicona Battery Technologies, a start-up using a silicon metal in the anode side of Lithium-ion batteries to increase their capacity and shorten their charge time.
Unpacking Plastics: Insights from Samsara, Uluu, Great Wrap, BearHug and RecycleSmart
Lessons from the Vietnam climate tech ecosystem
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Climate Salad Newsletter | 9th September
Climate Salad Newsletter for the 9th of September, 2025
Tom Kline - Climate Tech Partners
Tom Kline is a Partner at climate-focused VC firm Climate Tech Partners (CTP). In June this year they announced a $50m raise for their Fund 1, which included $15m each from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and super fund Australian Ethical Super, along with $15m in a joint investment by Airbus and Qantas. We spoke to him about CTPâs investment mandate and their unique model of connecting start-ups and industry.
The 'C' Word
Hi Climate Saladâers. Weâre back with the usual round-up of climate news and events, along with a feature on Lachlan Nixon from Motion Capital where we touch on his article âClimate-Tech in 2025: Donât use the âCâ Word.â Weâve also got two programs by EnergyLab: one for companies in the lithium-battery space, and another for early-stage climate founders. Dive in below đ
