UpRounds are companies in our portfolio that are raising new funding rounds at higher valuations. Our goal is to connect interested investors to these great companies. Simple as that.

Grounded
Vertical: Consumer
Description: Grounded is a plant-based consumer brand producing healthy, organic, all-natural dairy-free protein shakes, milks and other beverages. They are the #1 plant-based beverage in Whole Foods UK.
Round Details: Raising a $1.5M Pre-Series A round to support expansion into the US in partnership with Whole Foods US.
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Carbix
Vertical: Climate Tech
Description: Carbix has developed advanced reactors that transform CO2 emissions into raw materials like carbonates for sustainable cement and concrete.
Round Details: Carbix is raising a $2.1M Seed round to reach their next major milestone of building a physical pilot at a cement plant.
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Scape Carbon
Vertical: Climate Tech
Description: Scape Carbon provides cost-effective, onsite decarbonization for coastal heavy industries by using reactors that sequester CO2 with seawater and minerals, while recovering valuable metals.
Round Details: Scape Carbon is raising $6.5M to complete pilots with multiple CO2 sources and secure commercial partnerships.
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Dugu Systems
Vertical: Climate Tech
Description: Dugu Systems is developing an emissions-free gas turbine system to make clean energy while capturing carbon from a range of fuels, from natural gas to biogas.
Round Details: Dugu Systems is raising $500K to validate their technical readiness and lock down pilot commercial contracts.
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Carbon Capture

The Trillion-Dollar Race to Remove Carbon from the Atmosphere

We all know the clock is ticking. To keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C and avoid climate catastrophe—think extreme weather, biodiversity collapse, food crises, and mass displacement—we must slash CO2 emissions drastically over the next decade.

The usual suspects in the climate fight are clear: electrifying transport, decarbonizing energy, fixing the food supply chain, protecting nature, and cleaning up heavy industries. But there’s a growing realization that cutting emissions alone won’t be enough. We need to actively remove CO2 that’s already in the atmosphere—at scale, and permanently. Even oil giants like ExxonMobil predict carbon capture will become a $2 trillion industry by 2040. The good news? A wave of frontier startups is racing to build the backbone of this new trillion-dollar sector.

Airhive is pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC), literally vacuuming CO2 from the atmosphere. Giant fans pull in air, advanced filters trap the CO2, and the captured carbon is either buried deep underground or repurposed into valuable products like synthetic fuels, carbon-negative concrete, and even sustainable plastics.

Meanwhile, Scape Carbon is leveraging the ocean as a massive storage solution. Conventional CO2 storage infrastructure is lagging, creating a 40% gap between carbon capture and actual storage capacity. Scape's coastal seawater reactors use minerals to permanently sequester CO2 while simultaneously extracting valuable critical metals needed for the energy transition.

Then there’s Carbix, turning emissions into building materials. Cement production alone accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, but Carbix’s technology captures CO2 and mineralizes it into concrete, permanently storing carbon as calcium carbonate. Instead of just reducing emissions, they’re using CO2 to build the cities of the future.

These aren’t distant concepts—they’re happening now. To hit net zero, we must go beyond cutting emissions. We need to remove what’s already there. The companies leading this charge aren’t just helping the planet—they’re laying the foundation for what could be one of the biggest industries of the next two decades. The question is no longer whether we need carbon removal. It’s who will own the trillion-dollar future.

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Brinc’s syndicate gives you access to a curated pipeline of high-potential startups from our accelerators and global network. We only share deals we have thoroughly vetted and are investing in ourselves.

If you're looking to join a community to get insights, discover angel opportunities, and back promising companies, this is a great place to start. Investments start at $1,000, though if you would like to invest $100K or $1M, we can support that too.

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Angel Academy #5

Your Network is Everything

In angel investing, your network isn’t just important—it’s everything. Most startups fail, and only a handful generate the kind of returns that make angel investing worthwhile. Success isn’t just about picking winners; it’s about getting access to the best deals. The only way to do that is by building strong relationships with investors and founders who can refer you to the right angel opportunities.

The math is simple: you only make money if you invest in one of the rare startups that succeed. But how do you find them? The best deals don’t appear on public platforms; they circulate among tier 1 investors and trusted angels long before they’re widely known. If you’re not in the right rooms, you’re not seeing the right deals.

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So how do you get into those rooms? Be the kind of angel investor others want to work with. That means more than just writing checks—it means adding value. Great investors make introductions, offer strategic advice, and support founders beyond capital. The more value you bring, the more access you gain.

One of the best ways to start building your network is by joining a syndicate. Syndicates connect you with experienced investors and offer access to high-quality, vetted deals you wouldn’t find on your own. You also benefit from the collective expertise of the group, learning as you invest.

Angel investing isn’t a solo game. The best deals go to those with strong networks. Who you invest with matters just as much as what you invest in. Build the right network, and everything else falls into place.

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