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Happy #ClimateWeek everyone. I’m looking forward to seeing you all around this week. Sharing this recent write up from CTVC that dives into the complexities that founders are navigating as they scale their companies as well as the projects many of them need to implement for success. Check out the resource the team has begun to pull together to advance this work. The focus on creative financing is great and in its own right requires strategy and support. Demystifying the various capital stacks is certainly part of the equation and I’m glad the Climate Tech VC team is filling in this gap in our space as well as calling attention to catalytic capital. AND still we see an incredible opportunity for funders to focus on the strategy that involves human capital and systems science derisking pre-development processes. I’m thrilled to be building in that space alongside incredible people and partners. Looking forward to sharing more in the coming months! You can read my article for ImpactAlpha that gives a sneak peak here: https://lnkd.in/e-_APbTP #climatetech #ClimateWeekNYC #catalyticcapital #projectfinance #predevelopment

Let's say you're a climate tech founder interested in government grants. Where should you start? In this post with URBAN-X, we outline... 🏦 The different types of non-dilutive government grant programs 📈 How early-stage startups have used grants to fuel product development 📎 Resources for managing the grant application process Interested in learning more? Read below and reach out.

2024: The Year of Climate Tech Investors? Discover the Opportunities Ahead. Click Here to Explore the Potential https://lnkd.in/d_95gb_P #ClimateTech #Investing #ClimateInvestment #Sustainability #GreenTech #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalInvestment #EcoInvesting #ClimateFinance

Austin entrepreneurs and climate tech/decarbonization innovation friends! Check out this event *tomorrow* 2/22 about investing in climate. Local investors and startups will be there & I'm sure it will be great networking :) Details and RSVP info below!

What are some Climate Tech predictions for 2024? 🔮 Climate Insider speaks to investors including Craig Douglas from the World Fund, Pauline Wink from 4impact capital, and our very own Desirée Pettersson and Romain Diaz to get their take. All investors shared the prediction that the Climate Tech market is poised for continued growth in 2024. Key trends include: ⚡ a focus on the energy sector, 🔎 tighter regulations against greenwashing, 🔃 and a shift towards diversified investments. What are your predictions for the year? 💭 Read the full article below 👇 #climatetech #vc #impactinvesting #climatechange #sustainability

📖 WEEKEND READING: PLAYBOOK ON BUILDING AND SCALING CLIMATE HARDWARE 📖 Scaling cleantech companies can be quite the undertaking. Luckily, the cleantech community is a tight knit crew of supportive experts, keen on sharing their insights and experiences. Earlier this week, Cleantech for Europe's investor coalition member Planet A Ventures published a playbook in collaboration with Norrsken VC and Speedinvest, providing a recipe on how to scale and deploy climate hardware. The playbook features insightful chapters on the challenges that early-stage climate startups face. Topics covered include how to find the right financing mix to scale quickly, to build an impactful team, the cleantech capital stack, IP and patents and more! Understanding the world of policy is crucial for cleantech innovators, and the tools available to decision makers range from standards to direct technology mandates, all of which have profound impact on the cleantech market. Our colleague Suzana Carp contributed the chapter on the role of EU policy (with policy team support Sofia Karagianni Ruben Davis), touching on topics such as: 🏛️ The various policy levers that affect cleantech innovators 💶 Which EU funding vehicles are relevant at which tech readiness level (TRL) 📈 How the different range of policies can impact the success of a cleantech start- or scaleup Check out the full playbook at the link below! Thanks to Planet A, Norrsken and SpeedInvest for this publication! Jakob Medick DWR eco, Ruben Davis Sofia Karagianni, Jessica Burley https://lnkd.in/eEF7Z_b7

A considerable 40% of global emissions stems from the built environment. Addressing this issue is the focus of McGee Young, the founder of WattCarbon.🏢🌍🔋 Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship, Young is committed to fostering the decarbonization of the built environment. Our enlightening new episode presents: ⚡️ WattCarbon's approach to precisely measuring and effectively reducing carbon emissions in the built environment. ⚡️ Young's transition from academia to clean energy startups, providing an intriguing case study in innovation and adaptability. ⚡️ The necessity of making the complex ideas behind decarbonization understandable to the broader public. ⚡️ The importance of challenging assumptions and leveraging technology to combat climate change. Join us for an engaging conversation with McGee Young to learn more about his strategic insights, his commitment to a sustainable future, and how WattCarbon is impacting the built environment. Check out the latest episode! (Link in the comments below) #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #BuiltEnvironment

Three central takeaways emerged from the 2024 Climate Business & Investment Conference, which gathered established industry leaders, startups, investors, and researchers to discuss the climate tech market's progress and needed adjustments. Read below to find out more:

The need for climate technology continues to rise. However, funding for climate tech start-ups decreased in 2023 to levels last seen five years earlier. But relative to all start-up investment, climate tech investment has increased highlighting the industry remains attractive as a whole. Learn more in our fourth annual State of Climate Tech report, which finds investors expanding their scope for growth potential and climate impact #StateOfClimateTech #climatetech #climate #technology #investment