Research and Analysis

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Smelting Barriers: The Innovators Forging a New Future for Iron and Steel

2025 | Article

Steel, an alloy of iron and carbon, has shaped our physical world and global economies since its discovery over 3,000 years ago. Society’s dependence on this material’s unique blend of strength, durability, and conductivity has…

Technology & Innovation

Foundations of Change: The Next Frontier of Cement and Concrete Innovation

2025 | Article

Why investing in emerging technologies is critical to building a sustainable future, and how Third Derivative’s startups are laying the groundwork.

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Crowdfunding for Climate Tech Startups

2024 | Report

crowdfunding, climate tech, startups, private investment, retail investors, equity crowdfunding, climate impact…