Our team at Unreasonable shares a belief with Barclays that solving the world’s toughest challenges is not only a moral imperative — it’s also an unprecedented financial opportunity. We further acknowledge that the greatness of what we ultimately achieve will be determined by the quality of the relationships we build. Towards this end, we are delighted that you are joining us for our 2025 Unreasonable Impact UK & Europe gathering.
Launched in 2016, we co-created Unreasonable Impact with Barclays. Since its inception, our global partnership has focused on three regions: the UK & Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. Today, we are actively supporting more than 348 ventures that are headquartered across 45 countries, have collectively raised more than $14 bn in financing, have mitigated over 111 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent from our atmosphere, and employ more than 31,000 people.
We are proud to now connect you with the entrepreneurs who have been selected for this year’s UK & Europe programme. These innovators are working to pull a more just and regenerative future into the present. The entrepreneurs you’ll be meeting have, as a cohort, already raised more than $362M in financing and are operating in more than 30 countries. Together we have the privilege of supporting their efforts now and into the future. On behalf of Barclays and Unreasonable, I simply want to express my most sincere and sincere thanks for being a part of their journey.
With gratitude,
Daniel Epstein Founder & CEO, Unreasonable
This booklet provides a brief introduction to each of the ventures participating in the Unreasonable Impact programme. For a comprehensive understanding of their work, please scan the QR code on each page to access their full profile.
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The QR code will direct you to Unreasonable Eco, where you can access detailed information about each venture’s mission, impact focus, notable achievements, operating territories, and more. You can also connect directly with the entrepreneurs through Eco. The “Notes” section on each page is available for you to jot down your thoughts and questions as you learn more about these ventures throughout the programme.
Common Objective
tech.commonobjective.co
Tamsin Lejeune Founder & CEO
Common Objective (CO) is a technology company dedicated to advancing business action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. CO has developed intuitive B2B Community of Practice software and systems that incentivise sustainable and ethical business practices, reaching 65,000 members across 28,000 businesses in fashion and expanding to other sectors. CO aims to catalyse an Industry 5.0 movement through which technology and AI work better for people and planet.
Key Achievements
• Ranked #11 in BusinessCloud’s UK top 50 most innovative retail tech firms , alongside Depop, Lyst, and Farfetch.
• Working with the UN Global Compact, Digital Catapult (the UK’s digital innovation agency), and GIZ, to accelerate business action on the UN SDGs through CO tech.
• Leading a global Industry 5.0 movement through which business works better for people and planet.
CyanoCapture
cyanocapture.com
Sector
Biotechnology
Founded
$10.7M
David Kim Founder & CEO
CyanoCapture is using a genetically engineered microbe to make CO₂ low-cost for emission sites. The company currently holds patents on the world’s fastest photosynthetic organism for CO₂ fixation and has developed methods to convert CO₂ into battery graphite and high-value compounds for biopharma. Recently, the 16-person team was awarded a $4M grant from the European Commission to scale up in Portugal. In December 2024, CyanoCapture created a strain that can make recombinant insulin out of CO₂, paving the way for low-cost carbon-negative biomanufacturing to be possible.
Key Achievements
• Raised $4.49M in equity financing from VCs and angels and a further $5M in non-dilutive prizes from Elon Musk Foundation, Shell, Horizon Europe, and UKRI.
• First company in the world to successfully turn CO₂ into insulin using photosynthesis.
• Secured a 12-month partnership with L’Oréal (2025).
Epoch Biodesign
epochbiodesign.com
Sector
Biotechnology
Founded in 2019
Financing to date
$34M
Employees
21-50
HQ
United Kingdom
Jacob Nathan Founder & CEO
Epoch Biodesign develops enzymatic processes to recycle plastic and textile waste, starting with nylon. Using AI-driven synthetic biology and materials science, it breaks plastics down into highpurity chemical building blocks for reuse. Based in London, Epoch operates at lab scale, with a demo facility targeting 150 metric tonnes annually in 2025. Long term, it aims to license and operate its technology globally, driving scalable circularity.
Key Achievements
• Raised more than $34M from investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Inditex, and Extantia.
• Working with over 30 leading brands to develop and scale circular textile solutions .
• Built a world-class team of 30 biochemists, process engineers, and ML scientists.
Farmforce
farmforce.com
Sector Information Technology
Founded in 2012
Financing to date
$10M Employees 21-50
HQ Norway
Anne Aas CEO
Farmforce is the sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence partner for organisations sourcing from or working with smallholder farmers. Its solutions digitise data from the first mile, giving organisations the confidence to secure sustainable sourcing, improve farmer quality of life, and protect the environment. Active in 30 countries, Farmforce currently manages data for around 70 customers and over 1.3 million farmers.
Key Achievements
• Working with multinational companies such as Cargill, Sucden, and GCB.
• Supporting 1.3 million smallholder farmers on the platform.
• ISO 27001 certified , with over 99.9% uptime and very low churn.
LIVIN Farms
livinfarms.com
Sector Agricultural Technology
Founded in 2018
Financing to date
$10.1M
Employees 6-20
Katharina Unger Founder & CEO
LIVIN farms is a one-stop-shop insect technology provider delivering fully automated insect factories that convert industrial organic by-products into sustainable insect-based protein, oil, and fertilizer. This innovative solution is not only effective in industrial and agricultural settings, but also adaptable to urban areas, enabling sustainable protein production in city environments. It offers an efficient and eco-friendly way to produce high-quality protein for the animal feed industry while providing customers with a commercially attractive option to upcycle organic by-products that would otherwise go to waste.
Key Achievements
• Running 6 international factory-building projects .
• Scaling up to convert 100,000 tonnes of organic byproducts into protein annually, starting in 2025.
• Developed scalable, modular factory systems for efficient production.
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Material Evolution
materialevolution.co.uk
Liz Gilligan Co-Founder & CEO
Material Evolution develops ultra-low carbon cement using AI-driven alkali-fusion technology, which repurposes industrial waste to reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% compared to traditional cement. Operating in the UK with facilities in Wrexham and Teesside, the company is scaling production and gaining traction in nonstructural cement markets. Long term, it aims to achieve carbon-neutral cement at scale and expand into structural applications as regulations evolve.
Key Achievements
• Raised $19.5M in Series A from investors including Norssken and Kompas.
• Launched a first-of-its-kind, 120,000 tonne per year production facility on time and on budget.
• Developed an 85% carbon reduction cement replacement with a carbon-negative product in the pipeline.
Sebastian Leape CEO
Natcap is a leading nature intelligence provider, offering unparalleled data analytics, delivered on a geospatial platform, paired with world-class science and business expertise that helps companies identify, prioritise, and manage nature-related risks and opportunities. Its Nature Engine transforms raw data into actionable insights, empowering sustainability teams to manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions for long-term success and resilience. Based in London, Natcap is scaling rapidly, aiming to expand globally, transition to recurring revenue, and lead the nature intelligence market.
Key Achievements
• One of the first nature tech companies to close an oversubscribed $10M Series A.
• Working with leading global brands, including Tesco, Bayer, and Edison, to manage nature risks.
Oceanium
Sector
Biotechnology
Founded in 2018
Financing to date
$15M
Employees
6-20
HQ
United Kingdom
Karen Seal Co-Founder & CEO
OCEANIUM produces next-generation ingredients from sustainably farmed seaweed to benefit people and ocean health. Through proprietary green processing technology, it extracts high-value, clinically proven bioactives for skincare and gut health, superfood ingredients, and biodegradable materials. With scalable technology, a strong IP portfolio, and market traction, OCEANIUM is set to build the first cascade seaweed biorefinery, catalysing the seaweed industry and supporting six UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Key Achievements
• Raised $15M in equity funding from knowledgeable, mission-aligned investors.
• Generating IP and proprietary claims via clinical trials for OCEAN ACTIVES, their hero product.
• Proven proprietary green technology at scale, a world leader in ‘green’ seaweed fractionation.
Onego Bio
onego.bio
Sector
Food Technology
Founded in 2022
Financing to date
$70M Employees 21-50
HQ Finland
Maija Itkonen Co-Founder & CEO
Onego Bio produces Bioalbumen®, a bioidentical, animal-free egg protein made using precision fermentation with the patented Trichoderma reesei fungus. It offers a sustainable, scalable alternative to traditional egg protein for food manufacturers. Operating from Helsinki and San Diego, the company is pre-revenue but has strong interest from major food producers. Long term, Onego Bio aims to scale production, reduce environmental impact, and disrupt the $300 billion egg market.
Key Achievements
• Developed a working manufacturing process for non-animal egg protein in just two years.
• Product Bioalbumen® outperforms traditional egg white powder in third-party tests.
• Built a world-class team with broad experience that is not reliant on external parties.
Orbital Marine Power
Sector Energy Technology
Andrew Scott CEO
Orbital Marine Power has developed an innovative floating tidal turbine technology that harnesses renewable energy from tidal stream currents, generating predictable, low-carbon power to help tackle climate change. Based in Scotland, the company has demonstrated its proprietary solution for over 15 years in harsh tidal conditions. Orbital’s design lowers costs, simplifies maintenance, and engages established supply chains. It is now focused on delivering commercial tidal energy projects worldwide.
Key Achievements
• Raised and deployed over $100M [$58M+ in equity] across development and commercialisation programmes.
• Secured long-term revenue off-take contracts [worth ~$260M] to underpin first commercial projects.
• Market offtake agreements exist or are in development across multiple global markets.
Pivotal
pivotal.earth
Cameron Frayling Co-Founder & CEO
Pivotal provides accurate, scalable biodiversity monitoring and nature data products to help companies understand the state of nature and how it changes over time. Using ground-level sensors, satellite data, and AI, it delivers insights on ecosystem condition and resilience. Pivotal operates globally, serving multiple industries, including bluechip clients in the FTSE 100. Over the next few years, it aims to expand to millions of hectares, influencing sustainable practices across supply chains.
Key Achievements
• Increased revenue by >800% in 2024 and contracted some of the world’s largest companies as customers.
• Grew area covered by 10x for the last two years in a row.
• Reduced costs to 1% compared to older methods while dramatically improving data quality.
qpinch.com
Sector Waste Treatment Technology
Founded in 2012
Financing to date
$28.5M
Employees 6-20
HQ Belgium
Valerie Dejaeghere CEO
Qpinch converts industrial waste heat into carbonneutral, high-grade steam through a patented chemical heat pump, using minimal electricity. The technology enhances energy efficiency and decarbonisation for large process industries. Based in Belgium, Qpinch has operational megawattscale installations in Antwerp and is poised for commercial scale-up. It aims to expand globally through strategic partnerships, accelerating sustainable industrial energy, competitiveness, and deep decarbonisation.
• Signed strategic partnership with global technology provider to accelerate commercialization.
SmartHelio
smarthelio.com
Sector Energy Technology
Founded in 2019
Financing to date
$8.7M
Employees 21-50
HQ Switzerland
Govinda Upadhyay CEO
SmartHelio, known as the “Doctor of solar plants,” provides AI-powered software for solar asset optimisation, predicting faults and improving performance through real-time data analytics. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems to diagnose and prevent issues, reducing downtime, extending asset lifespan, and increasing energy output by up to 10%. SmartHelio is working with large utility-grade clients and plans to expand its presence in international markets.
Key Achievements
• Raised $5M in a 2022 seed round with investors like Y Combinator.
• Working with over 30 leading energy companies .
• Operating in 15 countries across Europe, the USA, Japan, Africa, and Australia.
Switchee
linkedin.com/company/switchee-limited
Sector
Cybernetics
Founded in 2015
Financing to date
$21.4M
Employees
51-100
HQ
United Kingdom
Tom Robins CEO
Switchee provides IoT-based insights and analytics for social housing, improving tenant comfort and helping landlords monitor property conditions and decarbonise their properties. Its devices track temperature, humidity, and energy use, enabling proactive maintenance and boosting energy efficiency, reducing energy costs by 10-15%.
Operating primarily in the UK with 130 customers and 50,000 installations, Switchee aims to continue growing domestically and expanding into Europe.
Key Achievements
• Achieved 2x growth for five years , reaching 1% market penetration.
• Backed by impact investor AXA IM and mainstream B2B investor Octopus Ventures
• Featured in Sifted UK 100, Deloitte Fast 50, and Sunday Times Tech 100.
