About Lightwheel Advisors
We partner with organizations from start-ups to MNCs and bring a unique set of experiences from the boardroom to grass roots implementation. Lightwheel Advisors add value to SMEs and MNCs at both a local and global level.
Lightwheel was founded on the premise of “doing well by doing good” and helping businesses integrate sustainability into organizational core culture to make an impact for impact for its stakeholders.
As the sustainability and the impacts of organizations continue to grow in importance and evolve at an exponential rate, Lightwheel Advisors is here as a partner to ensure you and your team are prepared every step of the way!
We help create customized strategies and sustainable practices and integrate those into organizations with its businesses, its people and our environment in mind.
PURPOSE
To build a positive path forward for our environment, our communities and the people with whom we share our world
MISSION
To engage and partner with leaders and change agents with whom we live and work, and deliver impactful outcomes creating a better tomorrow
VALUES
Be courageous. Challenge the norm.
Find a way. Take the high road.
Give Back along the way.
Our Expertise
Lightwheel Advisors’ team uses its expertise to support projects at a company’s senior management and board level, as well as throughout the lines of business. We add value to SMEs and MNCs alike at both a local and global level.
As your organization continues to have to adjust to the changing landscape of the ever-evolving requirements of your business and the market’s regulatory environment, our team manages the details and works with industry leading bodies to ensure your organization ready and leading the way.
What We Do...
Corporate Leadership and Board Advisory Services
Our team specializes in guiding corporate boards and leadership towards sustainable governance practices. We focus on integrating sustainability, diversity, and ESG principles into the strategic framework of organizations, aiming to align business operations with global standards and societal expectations.
Enhancing Board Capabilities in Sustainability and Diversity:
Our service begins with engaging closely with Boards of Directors, providing them with the insights and support needed to evaluate and refine their sustainability and diversity strategies effectively. This foundational step ensures that governance structures are aligned with contemporary expectations and best practices in corporate responsibility.
Leadership Empowerment through Education:
We extend our support to leadership teams, offering specialized training and education focused on the impacts and benefits of adopting a "better for you" approach. This initiative is designed to foster a culture of sustainability and well-being throughout the organization.
Roadmap Development for Sustainable Success:
In collaboration with our clients, we co-create detailed roadmaps that are not only aligned with governmental guidelines and sector expectations but also tailored to the unique needs and goals of the organization. These roadmaps serve as a strategic blueprint for integrating sustainable practices into business operations.
Data-Driven Insights for Informed Decision-Making:
Our approach includes curating custom dashboards for comprehensive data analysis and recommendations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on real-time insights and trends. This analytical support is crucial for adapting to regulation changes and ensuring ongoing compliance.
Engagement and Compliance Monitoring:
Through conducting surveys and monitoring regulatory developments, we help organizations gauge internal engagement with their sustainability programs and ensure that they remain compliant with evolving legal requirements.
Comprehensive ESG Strategy and Integration:
We provide thorough Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessments, strategy development, and integration services. This includes developing ESG reporting frameworks that meet global standards and guiding organizations in implementing responsible strategies to address Scope 3 emissions.
Targeted Support for SMEs and Stakeholder Communication:
Our services are designed to offer small and medium-sized enterprises targeted support in sustainable business planning, alongside deploying communication plans that effectively raise stakeholder awareness about the organization's sustainability efforts.
Expertise in Global Sustainability Standards:
We conduct and oversee audits, leveraging our expertise in United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Human Rights, and Supply Chain management. Our comprehensive audit capabilities ensure that organizations are well-prepared to meet the Paris Agreement 2030 targets, 2050 Net Zero targets, and other critical global sustainability benchmarks.
This holistic service offering is aimed at empowering organizations to seamlessly integrate ESG principles into their core business practices, enhancing their corporate responsibility profile, and achieving sustainable growth in an increasingly complex and regulated global landscape.
If you're ready to elevate your organization's sustainability and governance practices, we invite you to get in touch with us to discuss how we can support your journey towards sustainable excellence.
SME Consulting and Venture Building
We support SMEs and startups in the sustainable and "Better for You" sectors, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and tools necessary for growth and alignment with global sustainability goals.
Strategic Support for Alternative Proteins and Wellness Ventures:
We offer comprehensive strategic support and business development services tailored to the unique needs of businesses in the alternative proteins and "Better for You" sectors. Our approach is designed to guide these companies through the intricacies of market entry, scaling, and sustainable practices, ensuring they are well-positioned for success in a competitive landscape.
Mentorship and Coaching for Early-Stage Founders:
Recognizing the challenges faced by pre-seed and seed founders, we provide dedicated mentorship and coaching to entrepreneurs in the wellness and sustainability space. Our goal is to equip these innovators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate the early stages of business development.
Alignment with Global Sustainability Goals:
Through targeted audits and training sessions, we ensure that businesses are not only aligned with but are actively contributing to global sustainability goals. Our strategies and roadmaps are designed for SMEs and new market entrants, focusing on integrating sustainable practices into their core operations.
Scope 3 Emissions and Supplier Support:
Understanding the importance of comprehensive sustainability planning, we assist companies in managing their Scope 3 emissions and offer support in engaging with suppliers to adopt responsible and sustainable strategies.
Fundraising, Visibility, and Market Entry:
Our services extend to facilitating fundraising efforts, enhancing brand visibility through customized outreach and social media management, and developing go-to-market strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of AG Tech/Food Tech ventures, traditional businesses, and hospitality sectors, as well as providing support for companies in crisis-affected regions.
Regulatory Compliance and Sustainable Practices Advisory:
We assist SMEs in navigating the regulatory landscape of countries in crisis, ensuring compliance and smooth business setup. Our advisory services are geared towards helping small and medium-sized enterprises adopt and integrate sustainable practices into their business models, fostering long-term growth and resilience.
Founder’s Forum for Personal and Professional Growth:
The launch of our "Founder’s Forum" mentoring consortium marks a significant step towards creating a supportive community for founders. This platform allows entrepreneurs to share experiences, challenges, and strategies, covering both personal and professional aspects of running a business, thereby fostering a holistic approach to entrepreneurship and leadership in the sustainable business sector.
Surveys, Insights & Reporting
Engagement with Board/Executive leadership and support for ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement and required documentation.
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Review current ESG metrics and areas of focus to ensure compliance and disclosure requirements are met and
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Curate custom dashboard creation and index data across geography, industry with demography, and roll up recommendations to improve
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Share key market insights, develop customized reporting, and provide audit tools to deliver internal quarterly reviews creating ongoing transparency
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Monitor, educate and integrate stakeholders on ongoing regulation adjustments and compliance requirements Monitor exchange requirements and assist with meeting them at a global level
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Co-create and conduct stakeholder, team and customer surveys/intercepts to better gauge engagement with current organizational programs, goals and objectives
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Audit metrics and executables including expertise in:
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UN SDGs
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Major reporting standards - GRI/TCFDGRI
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Human Rights
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Supply Chain
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Scopes 1, 2 and 3 planning
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Paris Agreement 2030 targets
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2050 Net Zero targets
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Review data and intent for “Green Washing” and develop acceptable outreach to ensure reputational risk is mitigated
Eco Travel, Tourism & Food Security
Specialized services to support innovations in Travel, Tourism, Alternative Proteins and Food Security including strategy creation, fund raising, mentoring/coaching and go-to-market strategy creation.
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Strategic support and business development for Alternative Proteins and “Better for You” businesses and projects
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Start-up mentoring and coaching focused on pre-seed and seed founders in the ESG and “Better for You” space
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Conduct audits and training sessions in alignment with the Global Sustainability Tourism Council requirements for:
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Destinations
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Hotels
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Attractions
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Create strategies and roadmaps for SMEs and “New Joiners” to the ESG space to ensure alignment with local, regional, national and global goals and requirements
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R&D partnering and facility sourcing and partnership assistance and activation support
Our Strategy...
ESG Roadmap
The 3 Year roadmap for achieving a company’s sustainable development aspirations provides a clear framework of targets. These targets are in harmony with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To gauge the progress in attaining these goals, the roadmap utilizes metrics as a measurement tool.
ESG Highlights
In 2022, Accomoze conducted a strategic review of its 2030 ESG Goals to ensure that it continues to evolve its ESG strategy in line with climate science and best-in-class programs. Looking to the future, The Company has developed a framework that will expand and deepen its commitments to its Team Members, communities, and the planet.
Venture Building...
Wavecrest Resort: Redefining Boutique Hospitality in SE Asia
Wavecrest Resort, a boutique hotel group in Southeast Asia, offers a unique and sustainable experience. With an innovative EV mobility system to reduce carbon emissions, the resort focuses on guest convenience. Nestled in stunning surroundings, it provides nature immersion, farm-to-table dining, and eco-conscious tours.
Summary:
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Founded: 2022, Singapore
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Employees: 50-60
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Funding: $119.5M
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Burn Rate: $120K
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Runway: 9 months
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Transaction: USD $5M seed round with 8% coupon rate, USD$165M valuation cap.