CGFI supporting climate adaptation startup Openstead in The Greenhouse Cohort 8

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23/05/2025

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We’re pleased to share that we’ll be supporting Openstead as they enter Cohort 8 of Undaunted’s The Greenhouse climate accelerator, as part of our continuing work to nurture an ecosystem of climate and environmental analytics providers.

Openstead help insurers and property owners manage commercial risk through targeted nature-based solutions, translating environmental interventions into measurable financial and risk benefits. CGFI’s support will help Openstead develop as they progress through The Greenhouse.

"We're delighted to be continuing our work with Undaunted and The Greenhouse accelerator. CGFI have successfully supported innovative climate and nature fintech startups across several cohorts, and we look forward to working with Openstead as they develop their solutions in support of climate adaptation and resilience"

Christophe Christiaen

Head of Innovation and Impact, CGFI

"CGFI plays a pivotal role in bridging environmental solutions with financial markets. Their backing validates our approach to quantifying nature-based interventions as tangible risk reduction assets. We're excited to have CGFI's support as we launch strategic pilots that will demonstrate our commercial impact"

Tim Dudas

Co-Founder, Openstead

“CGFI’s support has been key to accelerating our work with climate finance and risk startups. We’re excited that Openstead can now benefit from the Centre’s deep sector expertise and the Greenhouse’s proven model of startup support. Together, we’re advancing our shared goal to equip financial institutions with the tools to make data-driven climate decisions.”

Maiko Schaffrath

Head of the Greenhouse, Undaunted

The Greenhouse is the climate innovation accelerator programme of Undaunted, a partnership between Imperial College London and the Royal Institution. The Greenhouse is Europe’s leading climate accelerator, supporting the growth of young, sustainable businesses looking to tackle climate change. We’ve previously supported startups in Cohort 6 and 7 – find out more.

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