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20 funds earmarked to go towards climate this year 💰 2024 has started off with a succession of new climate fund announcements From dedicated climate tech VCs, to the more generalist funds with a climate angle. Here at ClimateHack a total of 20 announcements in January, some of which are still in the fundraising process, others which are full committed and ready to start deploying. Yet despite the promising early start, many insiders still agree, ClimateTech funding is still away from where it needs to be and far more capital (particularly at the scale up stages) needs to make its way to into this space - expect to see many more announcements in the months ahead. ✨ Let's meet them ✨ Apax, Innovation Endeavors, New Forests, Vidia Equity, Plural, Blue Earth Capital AG, Speedinvest, Giant Ventures, AC Ventures, Future Energy Ventures, Revo Capital, Practica Capital, Bramble Partners, Envisioning Partners, Eatable Adventures, Vectr7 Investment Partners LLP, Kost Capital, SMOK Ventures, Carbon13, One Acre Fund https://lnkd.in/eFYYHxTx PS if you’re a founder in climate tech looking to raise VC funding this year, then the HackSummit is an unmissable event. Apply for tickets https://www.hacksummit.co/

Human innovation can create better products that consumers and corporations want to adopt that happen to be sustainable alternatives to things we use everyday. As we at New Climate Ventures fund early stage companies that are enabling a more sustainable future, we need to also step back and celebrate the wins when we can. For the second year in a row, New Climate Ventures was named the Public’s Favorite VC by Climate50! Thank you to all those who voted for us! We appreciate the support and look forward to continuing our work to create the future we want to live in. Congratulations to all those nominated and to the other category winners with whom we look forward to continuing to collaborate. Top Early Stage VC - Plug and Play Tech Center Top Growth VC - Energy Impact Partners Top Corporate VC - Aramco Ventures Top Emerging VC - Elemental Excelerator Public’s Favorite VC - New Climate Ventures #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #VentureCapital #GreenTech #cleantech #energytransition

E44 Ventures is proud to be selected as thought leaders among the international climate-tech ecosystem, propelling the rapidly growing multidisciplinary #climate sectors forward through hands-on action, capital, experience and knowledge. Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner Adi Vagman was selected to share her Net Zero Insights in their new State of Climate Tech Report for Q2 2024 🌏📈 In the report, Adi explains how E44 views its role as a VC to be far more than providing capital; "E44 acts as mentors and strategic partners, leveraging our network and expertise to propel our companies forward. We believe in sharing the rewards of success and encourage our innovators to utilize equity to attract top talent, build strong partnerships, and reduce overall risk." In addition, some of the report's highlights show a climate-tech investment boom with European leadership for venture funding, especially in the electric vehicle (#EV) and energy storage sectors. Click here to dive deeper into Q2 2024 climate-tech insights! https://lnkd.in/dfryqVdX Sharon Shacham | Anat Haas Mizrahi | Sagi Sheinkman

💸 Looking to fundraise to grow your climate tech company? Here are 20 investors you should know about. Investment in climate tech reached $11.3 billion for the first half of 2024, according to Sightline Climate (CTVC). Although that’s lower than previous years, there is still funding out there to be had. ⬇ Carbon13 Green Angel Ventures MCJ Collective Greencode Ventures Speedinvest Norrsken VC World Fund Collaborative Fund Unruly Capital Energy Impact Partners Lightrock Planet A Ventures Planeteer Capital AlbionVC Systemiq Capital Elbow Beach Capital Drawdown Fund, Managed by Tiger Grass Capital EQT Ventures Carbon Removal Partners Counteract #ClimateTech #GreenTech #GreenInvesting

On March 13th, SeaAhead’s CEO Alissa Peterson travelled to Lisbon, Portugal to speak on an investor panel at Economist Impact's World Ocean Summit. The panel discussion centered around the theme “Investing in Nature,” and Peterson was joined by fellow investors Julie Pullen of Propeller, Jahed Momand of Cerulean Ventures, Tyler Gwinn of Trousdale Ventures, Peter Rive of SolarCity, Ross Brooks of Katapult, and Torsten Thiele of Global Ocean Trust. The investors were asked to weigh in on what constitutes the ‘secret sauce’ of a great project concept, how startups can attract early-stage investment and keep investors hooked, and how to reduce the risks that ocean innovation brings as a rite of passage. Alissa reflected on how wonderful it was to attend an event dedicated to a wide cross-section of stakeholders focused on ocean solutions. Six years ago, when SeaAhead was founded, none of the investors present would have been up there talking about bluetech. The stacked stage, as shown below, speaks to the good progress made in the industry. #bluetech #worldoceansummit #blueeconomy

It was a privilege to join other founders, advisors and investors at EnergyLab to unpack start up to scale up transition. Terrific turn out and illuminating insights from my fellow panellists (highlights below). The scaling conversation continues during Climate Action Week Sydney on May 15. Register here to join if interested in how Australian climate tech companies scale: https://lnkd.in/gYnCUiWq 👉 John Wood (CEO Gelion, Founder NOAB ventures) shared sage advise that climate tech companies must not only be good for planet but help their customers make or save money. 👉 Carola Jonas (Founder, Everty) shared their strategy for international expansion into the US market, leveraging the US incentives and Everty's existing customer base to get early traction. 👉 Christopher C. (Founder, Infravision) secured their Series A from a large US-based investor, comprised of multiple Corporate VCs. His advise to founders - follow the playbook of Australian start-ups who have gone before you in expanding to the US and don't be shy of negotiating with large US investors. Megan Fisher Luke Vanderzeil Harry Guinness Jarrod Ormiston

 🍃We believe that Investing in Climate Tech is like building a skyscraper on shifting sands - which surely requires patience, resilience, and a deep understanding of the landscape. But the view from the top promises not just profit, but a legacy of sustainability for generations to come. And with this thought, we are excited to announce a panel discussion on 'Funding and Scaling Asset Heavy Sustainable Ventures' For this discussion, join us in welcoming Paul Ark (Polapat Arkkrapridi), venture partner at The Radical Fund; Korbchai Pitrasatorn, Investment Manager at AddVentures by SCG; Zhengyi Zhu, Investment Professional at East Ventures; and Shailesh Vickram Singh, Director of Massive Earth Foundation and founder of Climate Angels. Venture Capitalists face a crucial moment as they deal with the unique challenges of evaluating and investing in Climate Tech. From the shift in investment needs to the varied skills of founders and the uncertain path of emerging technologies, how do VCs navigate a landscape where success requires a mix of tech, digital know-how, and real-world infrastructure? 💡How will they adjust their risk-taking to support longer investments given the extended timeframes of climate solutions? In this conversation, we will explore how innovation, investment, and sustainability intersect in the pursuit of a greener world🌍 #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Sustainability

📢 Great collaboration in action!   Last week, Tom Kline, Partner at Climate Tech Partners, ran a session for EnergyLab's Queensland Cohort. He shared insights on investor strategies, from angel investors to corporate engagement.    A couple of key takeaways : - Start early fund raising is taking (even) longer - Understand your investor - not all investors are created equal - Fundraising should be a two way conversation not a one sided pitch   EnergyLab has long been doing fantastic work growing the climate tech ecosystem, and their Queensland Investment Ready program is a great addition. This was part of their first Investment Ready Program in Queensland, where they are helping early-stage climate tech startups prepare for investment and scale their impact. It’s exciting to see the ecosystem of mentors, investors, and founders growing stronger.   We’re really happy to be part of such a great initiative and always love working with amazing #founders.   A big thanks to Audun Fiskerud and the EnergyLab team for organising this impactful program. It’s great to see these discussions pushing sustainable tech forward.   #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Mentorship #Sustainability #EnergyLab

🌍 Excited to be in New York ahead of Climate Week! While Climate Week officially kicks off next week, I’m already here, ready to engage in meaningful discussions. I’ll be attending and moderating several sessions focused on UpLink - World Economic Forum Investor Community—a dynamic network of forward-thinking investors committed to bridging the critical capital gap for early-stage startups. Our mission is to prove that investing in these ventures can be both profitable and socially impactful. I’m also looking forward to connecting with those passionate about supporting innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. If you’re in New York and share this vision, let’s connect and explore how we can work together to drive impactful change. 🤝 #ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #PrivateCapital #UpLink #sustainablefinance #womeninfinance #UNGA #venturecapital #climateaction #climatetech