Geo exists to help householders understand and manage both use and expenditure of energy and water.

“We applied to Berti because of our shared agenda of delivering carbon reductions. Timing in business is everything though, and having the benefit of advice from Berti and its advisors will be highly beneficial in helping us understand when to make market moves, and what investment propositions are making headway in the sector we serve.”

Patrick Caiger-Smith, CEO

Passiv Systems develops and operates residential home energy productivity and energy demands response services.

“We are delighted to be a winner of this year’s Berti Green Accelerator Programme. With access to Berti’s valuable contacts, financial resources and support network, PassivSystems anticipates being able to fast track its business expansion plans in the UK and overseas.”

Colin Calder, Founder & CEO

SEaB creates patented micro power plants built in shipping containers that use organic waste as fuel.

“We are delighted to have been selected as a winner of the Berti Green Accelerator (BGA). The network, experience and access to capital which BGA brings to the table, will help to secure SEaB Energy’s commercialisation and funding targets and accelerate SEaB Energy’s growth. SEaB Energy’s products and services will have a major environmental impact on the UKs carbon emissions, with the help of BGA.”

Sandra Sassow, CEO

Breathing Buildings: A Cambridge based company which uses its patented e-stack technology to provide a cost effective, energy efficient alternative to traditional ventilation methods.

Judges’ Comments

“The passion and drive of the team was infectious and I was really impressed by their knowledge of the market, their product and their pricing.” – James Caan

“Breathing Buildings has a simple, patented solution to provide natural ventilation in buildings, saving money and improving ventilation. As a thermodynamics guy, how could I not like it?” – Michael Liebreich

Firefly Solar: A Brighton based company, which design and manufactures off-grid, portable and permanent solar-powered generators. They provide power for everything from UK events to work connecting rural communities in developing countries to electricity and the internet.

Judges’ Comments

“The judges were unanimous in their selection of Firefly. Andy was exceptional and pitched very well. His ability to respond to the intense questioning of the panel was right on point and I have every confidence that through the Accelerator, Andy will lead Firefly to greater heights.” – James Caan

“Firefly have been going a few years, they have a range of standardised solutions at various power outputs. They are down-to-earth guys: they have been in the trenches, and they know what works. Winning the accelerator will help them scale up their processes and grow their market place” – Michael Liebreich

Valueform: A company which has developed biodegradable food packaging from straw; the first of many products in its quest to do away with plastic packaging.

Judges’ Comments

“Valueform presented a really interesting proposition. The team are extremely bright and I’m excited to see how they grow through the programme.” – James Caan

“Valueform is an interesting early stage proposition: they have solved the problem of replacing plastic supermarket punnets with ones incorporating straw, using conventional packaging machines. The team is super-passionate about their vision and very impressive” – Michael Liebreich