August’s sector map showcased both the scale of funding and novelty. Most of the capital flowing into these various projects focuses on familiar “mass” themes, such as AI, health, and climate technology. Climate itself enjoyed a cluster of mid-sized rounds like EV charging from Deftpower in the Netherlands (€12.5M) or maritime cleantech efforts from Green Bunkers in Spain (€5M). AI continued its ongoing effort to expand into vertical applications, such as Artificial Societies in London (€4.5M) and the Nordi ...

Core Viewpoint - Focus Graphite Inc. announces the appointment of Susan Rohac to its Board of Directors, replacing Robin Dow, and highlights its participation in the Canadian Critical Minerals Investment Forum in Japan and Korea [2][4][5] Group 1: Board Changes - Susan Rohac has over 34 years of experience at the Business Development Bank of Canada, where she managed a climate tech venture capital fund with a portfolio exceeding $1 billion, including a fully deployed $600 million fund and a $500 million fund launched in 2022 [3] - Rohac's expertise includes investments in various climate technologies, particularly in advanced materials and critical minerals, and she has received recognition as a Climate Leader by Clean50 in 2024 [3][4] - The company expresses gratitude to Robin Dow for his years of service and leadership, which helped position Focus Graphite for future growth [4] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - Focus Graphite will participate in the Canadian Critical Minerals Investment Forum in Tokyo from August 26-28, 2025, and in Korea from August 29-30, 2025, aimed at advancing partnerships in critical minerals [4][5] - The company is one of only two Canadian graphite firms attending the Forum, which will facilitate discussions with global investors and industry leaders [5] - Focus Graphite recently visited its Lac Knife project site, meeting with representatives from Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation and local officials to provide updates on project progress [6] Group 3: Company Overview - Focus Graphite operates two 100% owned graphite projects, with the Lac Knife project being one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, fully permitted for mining [10] - The company is committed to environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including a patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite [11][12] - Focus Graphite aims to secure a locally sourced supply of critical minerals, reducing dependence on foreign markets and supporting the transition to a sustainable future [12]