Case studies

ACTIVAE’s approach is driven by measurable outcomes and a focus on the shortest payback, ensuring that investments in our services deliver tangible value. Each of our case studies demonstrates how we helped ventures achieve market readiness, operational scalability, and competitive differentiation.

By identifying unique opportunities, such as repurposing agricultural waste or exploring adjacent markets, we enabled clients to accelerate time-to-market and maximize impact. With a clear path from insight to implementation, ACTIVAE’s services empower investors and portfolio companies to realize fast, sustainable returns on their investments, aligning business growth with long-term environmental objectives at the intersection of technology and capital.

Agricultural waste from tequila and mezcal production

Agricultural waste from tequila and mezcal production The agave industry, particularly in tequila and mezcal production, generates significant agricultural waste…

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Agricultural waste to energy and materials

Agricultural waste to energy and materials A community of farmers faced a significant sanitation issue with an underutilized resource -…

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Algae-Based Calcium Carbonate Production

A company aimed to scale its algae-based calcium carbonate production but faced high production costs and low output volumes. Initially…

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Low CO₂ concrete venture using secondary materials as binders

Low CO₂ concrete venture using secondary materials as binders This case study involves a company developing low CO₂ concrete by…

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Testimonials

Marco Sangermano

Full Professor and Director of Incoming and Outgoing Internationalization activities at Politecnico di Torino

“Working with Diego is a real pleasure. He combines scientific creativity and contagious enthusiasm with remarkable originality and perseverance in turning ideas into reality. A rare and inspiring partner.”

Sano Norihiko

Partner and Associate Director at BCG

“Diego has an exceptional ability to connect complex technical and commercial dimensions. In our joint work for a major client, he combined deep understanding of materials science, manufacturing, and AI with strategic clarity, helping align multiple ecosystem players toward an innovative and implementable solution. His approach bridges technology, business, and execution in a way that truly accelerates impact.”

Yaku Partners

“At yaku Partners, we are thrilled to join forces with Diego and Activae as a prime partner in pioneering Deeptech ventures. Diego’s unmatched expertise—from hands-on scientific insight to industrial-scale innovation—perfectly embodies our vision of taking breakthrough technologies from Lab to Fab. Together, we are forging a powerful bridge between Latin America’s innovation potential and Europe’s industrial strength and global champions.“

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