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==Summary==
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Almond’s mission is to empower millions of people to reach carbon Net-Zero by 2030, via a simple platform that helps individuals and businesses understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint. Its app with carbon analytics from WWF has 2,400+ users. The company has raised £870k to date from investors.
Almond’s mission is to empower millions of people to reach carbon Net-Zero by 2030, via a simple platform that helps individuals and businesses understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint. Its app with carbon analytics from WWF has 2,400+ users. The company has raised £870k to date from investors.* C-Suite has achieved multiple exits with 40+ years combined experience* 52 paying brand affiliates signed-up, we estimate they have 7 million+ customers combined* Brands include Interrail, Monica Vinader, JoJo Maman Bebe, The Body Shop* £870k raised to date from Angel + Institutional + Foundation investors==Idea==<vimeo>410125064</vimeo>'''Why We Created Almond'''70% of the global population are concerned about climate change but we estimate that only <0.1% know their carbon footprint - and even fewer offset it.Almond is a platform that empowers individuals and businesses to easily understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint - and become carbon balanced.Our free app turns spending into a force for good, by automatically planting and protecting trees whenever purchases are made with our responsible brand partners via a connected bank card.'''The Market Opportunity'''The green economy market capitalization is $4 trillion, and is projected to reach $12 trillion in savings and revenue by 2030. Meanwhile the offset market was $300 million in 2018 having grown over 140-fold in 10 years. We believe Almond is well-positioned to be at the forefront of these rapidly growing markets.'''Why Almond?'''·Our business model includes three core revenue streams: commission on consumer purchases, SaaS brand membership and offsetting products for businesses and individuals.* Partnered with WWF, Stockholm Environment Institute to provide carbon analytics & we are speaking with two Challenger Banks to enroll their customers to our platform.* Member of Hatch CoLab's SDG Accelerator, selected from 1,000+ impact projects.Join us in this green revolution and become a shared owner in our vision.==Team==Our C-suite has over 40 years of relevant experience, with a mix of complementary backgrounds in sales, marketing, platform and software development. Our whole team has been brought together by a shared passion to make a positive difference in the fight against climate change.Oliver Bolton, CEO: 12 years experience in the FMCG sector. Developed 3 health drink brands (1 exited), co-founded VITL (a leading health app & Crowdcube Alumni). Winner of Virgin VOOM award.Rory O'Grady, CPO: 8+ years developing disruptive platforms. Founded The World Weekly, N-Stream and co-founded Essential Parent and Comufy (exited to King). Awarded Google DNI grant.Mike Panayotov, CTO: 16 years experience developing software across multiple programming languages for international companies.Lorenzo Curci, CCO: 5 years experience as founder of Huez a luxury sportswear brand sold internationally. 7 years experience at Credit Suisse as Head of EMEA Trade Support.Maddie Drake, Research Associate: Oxford Masters graduate in Environmental ChangeVeselin Stamenov: Senior Software EngineerLora Yacheva: Head of DesignBoris Jelev: Back End Developer[[Category:Thesis]][[Category:Equities]]


* C-Suite has achieved multiple exits with 40+ years combined experience
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* 52 paying brand affiliates signed-up, we estimate they have 7 million+ customers combined
* Brands include Interrail, Monica Vinader, JoJo Maman Bebe, The Body Shop
* £870k raised to date from Angel + Institutional + Foundation investors
 
==Idea==
 
<vimeo>410125064</vimeo>
 
'''Why We Created Almond'''
 
70% of the global population are concerned about climate change but we estimate that only <0.1% know their carbon footprint - and even fewer offset it.
 
Almond is a platform that empowers individuals and businesses to easily understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint - and become carbon balanced.
 
Our free app turns spending into a force for good, by automatically planting and protecting trees whenever purchases are made with our responsible brand partners via a connected bank card.
 
'''The Market Opportunity'''
 
The green economy market capitalization is $4 trillion, and is projected to reach $12 trillion in savings and revenue by 2030. Meanwhile the offset market was $300 million in 2018 having grown over 140-fold in 10 years. We believe Almond is well-positioned to be at the forefront of these rapidly growing markets.
 
'''Why Almond?'''
 
·Our business model includes three core revenue streams: commission on consumer purchases, SaaS brand membership and offsetting products for businesses and individuals.
 
* Partnered with WWF, Stockholm Environment Institute to provide carbon analytics & we are speaking with two Challenger Banks to enroll their customers to our platform.
* Member of Hatch CoLab's SDG Accelerator, selected from 1,000+ impact projects.
 
Join us in this green revolution and become a shared owner in our vision.
 
==Team==
 
Our C-suite has over 40 years of relevant experience, with a mix of complementary backgrounds in sales, marketing, platform and software development. Our whole team has been brought together by a shared passion to make a positive difference in the fight against climate change.
 
Oliver Bolton, CEO: 12 years experience in the FMCG sector. Developed 3 health drink brands (1 exited), co-founded VITL (a leading health app & Crowdcube Alumni). Winner of Virgin VOOM award.
 
Rory O'Grady, CPO: 8+ years developing disruptive platforms. Founded The World Weekly, N-Stream and co-founded Essential Parent and Comufy (exited to King). Awarded Google DNI grant.
 
Mike Panayotov, CTO: 16 years experience developing software across multiple programming languages for international companies.
 
Lorenzo Curci, CCO: 5 years experience as founder of Huez a luxury sportswear brand sold internationally. 7 years experience at Credit Suisse as Head of EMEA Trade Support.
 
Maddie Drake, Research Associate: Oxford Masters graduate in Environmental Change
 
Veselin Stamenov: Senior Software Engineer
 
Lora Yacheva: Head of Design
 
Boris Jelev: Back End Developer
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Revision as of 20:40, 13 August 2022

Summary

Almond’s mission is to empower millions of people to reach carbon Net-Zero by 2030, via a simple platform that helps individuals and businesses understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint. Its app with carbon analytics from WWF has 2,400+ users. The company has raised £870k to date from investors.* C-Suite has achieved multiple exits with 40+ years combined experience* 52 paying brand affiliates signed-up, we estimate they have 7 million+ customers combined* Brands include Interrail, Monica Vinader, JoJo Maman Bebe, The Body Shop* £870k raised to date from Angel + Institutional + Foundation investors==Idea==

Why We Created Almond70% of the global population are concerned about climate change but we estimate that only <0.1% know their carbon footprint - and even fewer offset it.Almond is a platform that empowers individuals and businesses to easily understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprint - and become carbon balanced.Our free app turns spending into a force for good, by automatically planting and protecting trees whenever purchases are made with our responsible brand partners via a connected bank card.The Market OpportunityThe green economy market capitalization is $4 trillion, and is projected to reach $12 trillion in savings and revenue by 2030. Meanwhile the offset market was $300 million in 2018 having grown over 140-fold in 10 years. We believe Almond is well-positioned to be at the forefront of these rapidly growing markets.Why Almond?·Our business model includes three core revenue streams: commission on consumer purchases, SaaS brand membership and offsetting products for businesses and individuals.* Partnered with WWF, Stockholm Environment Institute to provide carbon analytics & we are speaking with two Challenger Banks to enroll their customers to our platform.* Member of Hatch CoLab's SDG Accelerator, selected from 1,000+ impact projects.Join us in this green revolution and become a shared owner in our vision.==Team==Our C-suite has over 40 years of relevant experience, with a mix of complementary backgrounds in sales, marketing, platform and software development. Our whole team has been brought together by a shared passion to make a positive difference in the fight against climate change.Oliver Bolton, CEO: 12 years experience in the FMCG sector. Developed 3 health drink brands (1 exited), co-founded VITL (a leading health app & Crowdcube Alumni). Winner of Virgin VOOM award.Rory O'Grady, CPO: 8+ years developing disruptive platforms. Founded The World Weekly, N-Stream and co-founded Essential Parent and Comufy (exited to King). Awarded Google DNI grant.Mike Panayotov, CTO: 16 years experience developing software across multiple programming languages for international companies.Lorenzo Curci, CCO: 5 years experience as founder of Huez a luxury sportswear brand sold internationally. 7 years experience at Credit Suisse as Head of EMEA Trade Support.Maddie Drake, Research Associate: Oxford Masters graduate in Environmental ChangeVeselin Stamenov: Senior Software EngineerLora Yacheva: Head of DesignBoris Jelev: Back End Developer