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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/

🇺🇸 100+ Climate VCs in the US to Know according to ClimateHack From the first time funds that are writing checks at the earliest stages to the generalists that have spun out dedicated climate tech strategies - ClimateHack listed them, and their decision makers, below. Get to know the US venture scene with our latest cheatsheet and discover new funds earmarked for climate solutions. Plus 5 active investors to hear why their perspectives on US Climate Tech Investing: Alex Prather Newlab Nare Janvelyan, PhD, Voyager Ventures Murat Aktihanoglu, Remarkable Ventures Climate Ventures Dan Altschuler, Unovis Asset Management Noramay Cadena, Supply Change Capital Plus meet the VCs behind these 100+ Funds including: Rob Leclerc, PhD - AgFunder Megan Phelan - ACCELR8 Mira Inbar - ArcTern Ventures Amy Duffuor - Azolla Ventures Yaniv Tepper - Angeleno Group Mike Annunziata - Also Capital Matt Caspari - Alumni Ventures David Haber - Andreessen Horowitz And that's just the VCs beginning with 'A' Check the full A-Z list: https://lnkd.in/ePeZzEHt Circles Ventures aims to support climate leaders globally!

ICYMI: As part of Utopia's group of investment vehicles, The Radical Fund, announced its first close of a $40m fund in July last year. The firm’s investment focus encompasses tech-enabled ventures at the pre-seed, seed, and Pre-Series A stages that are either headquartered in SEA, or maintain a significant presence in the region. Alina Truhina, CEO and managing partner of The Radical Fund succinctly explains the importance of climate investments in this region: "Southeast Asia is one of the most adversely affected regions of the world when it comes to climate change, and yet investments is still predominantly going toward US and Europe ventures." By investing in such startups, The Radical Fund aims to bring about both scaled commercial returns and tangible climate outcomes for local and regional populations. Read more below and follow The Radical Fund to keep up-to-date with the SEA market. #climate #SEA #emergingmarkets #fundmanagement #inclusiveprosperity

Rumbo Ventures is thrilled to present our 2023 Pilot Fund #ImpactReport 2023 was a busy year for Rumbo. We set up and kicked off the hard work right away. Fast forward one year & 20 investments later, we're extremely happy to share how our Portfolio Companies are catalyzing significant #ClimateTech innovations. We are committed to funding real-world solutions to decarbonize our planet and to stay on track, we monitored our results. Dive into the #Impact Framework we developed and see how each investment contributes towards our goals. What’s inside?  In a nutshell: A comprehensive look at our standout Climate tech #investments and their achievements. Key data and metrics: - How our portfolio companies are making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. - Success stories: Inspiring case studies of startups & founders leading the way towards a greener future. Why it matters? Creating and sharing this report is essential for: - Transparency and accountability: We want to better understand and communicate the impact of our investments.   - Continuous improvement: Reporting allows us to assess and refine our Impact strategy and approach. - Collaboration: We believe in learning and growing together with feedback from our community. The road ahead Measuring impact across a diverse climate tech portfolio is tough. Even more so at an early stage. Please share any feedback and join us to build a more sustainable & equitable future.   Companies BioEsol | Carmina Care | cellva | Cultivo | Einsted.bio | Hoop Carpool | LISUS | Woltea | Nilus | Parallel Carbon | Thalasso AS | Zero Waste Co. Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/eHxUYDQr #ImpactReport2023 #Sustainability #ClimateTech #RumboVentures #ImpactInvesting #Innovation 

“We don't believe that companies can succeed if they're just more sustainable. They have to offer a better product, a better service, be it higher quality or cheaper or more convenient.” John Mairlot Simple yet so important! It's easy to lose sight of this because investing in climate is often sentimentally charged. 🌍 John is the co-founder with Jinna Li of Endgame Capital, an investment syndicate focused on early-stage climate technology. 🌱 Endgame Capital only invests in companies that can reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 100 megatons. And that have a right to win on their market, as he said above. In his latest interview with Roundtable, he gave us a masterclass: 🔍 Investment Process at Endgame Due diligence, Collaboration, Check range 👥 How to recruit Members for the Syndicate And how to promote diversity with different minimum ticket sizes (so simple, it’s genius) 🌟 Endgame Success Stories - Elyos Energy (UK): An AI-enhanced software decarbonizing commercial buildings, reducing energy bills by 15% and GHG emissions by 10%. - Kubik, Inc. (Africa): They upcycle plastic waste into building materials, 40% cheaper and five times less GHG intensive than traditional materials. 🎯 Looking Ahead Launching Endgame Fund I in 2025 Link to the interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehf8hDwJ Thanks again John, for this great session together! Evan Testa, Simon Ternoir, Nicolas Delwaide, Julien Antoine, Nick Surmanidze, Zaineb E., Lebastard Thibaud, Elora B., Charles Vallin, Marie Aurdal, Alexis Guinebretière, Antoine Loiseau, Felix W. Schmitt

While accurate data is being the compass guiding us towards a more sustainable future, turning knowledge into action and drive impactful environmental change, the “Pitch Book Company” is highlighting some insightful and informative statistics for the “Climate Tech Funds in 2024” in its latest report. The report features 213 climate specific venture capital fund managers, in addition to with fundraising patterns, wider venture capital space comparisons, and fund manager lists. The report also comes to a conclusion that 2022 was the highest year for climate tech venture capital fundraising, with $18.7 billion raised, compared to the next largest year of 2021, which was $8.8 billion. The 2024 Climate Tech Funds Report is a must-read for investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable technology. Dive into the full report to explore how climate tech is transforming industries and driving positive change. Discover more about the latest trends and opportunities in climate tech by accessing the full report https://lnkd.in/dj3uxgMK.. #Sustain_Insight #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Angel investing for impact - our webinar especially aimed at introducing women to investing in startups fighting the climate crisis. This Wednesday at 12pm GMT, sign up right here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejSkWTX8 New to angel investing? Join our webinar on to understand how investors into startups are fighting the climate crisis through supporting the solutions of the future - such as renewable energy, reforestation, nutrition, bio-materials, agriculture, finance, data and people. On the agenda: - How to become an angel investor – the important first steps - How to assess early stage climate startups on their future potential on carbon reduction and impact - Why climatetech is an investable sector, where impact doesn’t mean reduced returns. #climate #impact #seis #angelinvesting #femaleinvestors #femalefounders

Don't miss the final ClimateHack Amsterdam of 2024 where a stellar panel of climate VCs discuss the future of climate investing, including: - Liza Rubinstein Malamud - Carbon Equity. Carbon Equity enables private capital to invest in the world’s best climate private market funds and currently has €275M under management from more than 1,000 investors. It has invested in 22 funds in Europe and North America and has supported the growth of 150+ climatetech companies. - Gijs van der Hulst - Positron Ventures. Positron Ventures helps and funds scientist-entrepreneurs who are pursuing moonshots for (planetary) health. They invest in scientist-entrepreneurs working on a breakthrough in their field (across the natural sciences) with pre-seed investment and support across all aspects of building a company. - Charlie Macdonald - Rubio Impact Ventures. Rubio is an impact venture capital fund focused on highly-scalable tech companies that solve our most pressing global problems. It supports promising entrepreneurs, primarily in the Netherlands and NW EU, with growth capital and proven business tools to reach their full potential and enable them to achieve systemic change. - Austin Wood - SET Ventures. Since 2007, SET Ventures has invested in digital technology for a carbon-free energy system by backing pioneering founders with capital, community, and insights. It supports companies leading the systemic change of how energy is generated, distributed, stored, and consumed in sectors such as distributed infrastructure, energy retail, buildings, mobility, and industry as well as enabling technologies. https://lu.ma/71qa2gva #climatehack #climate #events #VCs Nhi C.

Despite a decline in overall venture capital exit activity in 2023, climate tech markets showed resilience, with investment deal activity falling by only 14% since the outlier years of 2021 and 2022; during those years, when interest rates were at record lows, investments soared. This drop compared to a fall of 27% in investment deal activity in the overall venture capital market. Fundraising for 2024 is also likely to be stronger than 2023; $3.4 billion was raised as of late June 2024, compared with $3.9 billion in all of 2023. #climatetech #climateVC #climate

RESULTS: Top Emerging VCs Congratulations to the Top 5 Emerging VCs for their outstanding contribution to the startup ecosystem: 🎯 Elemental Excelerator: A nonprofit investor with more than a decade of experience and a portfolio of 150+ companies. Filling two fundamental gaps in climate technology: funding projects in communities and embedding equity and access into climate solutions. 🌿 Collaborative Fund: A dynamic network of fund managers dedicated to both profit and purpose, Collaborative Fund champions companies that merge commercial success with societal good. With a diverse portfolio across various asset classes, we are committed to empowering businesses that serve as a nexus for innovation and impact. 🌐 Blackhorn Ventures: An early-stage venture capital firm at the forefront of technology and innovation, Blackhorn Ventures invests in pioneering companies reshaping resource efficiency. By harnessing groundbreaking engineering, science, and the vast potential of the Information Revolution, they catalyze significant advancements in resource productivity. 🚀 Volta Energy Technologies Ventures: Committed to advancing transformative technologies, Volta Ventures collaborates with top-tier institutions, including Argonne National Laboratory. They focus on technologies with far-reaching implications for transportation, the electric grid, and portable electronics, aiming to revolutionize these critical sectors through strategic validation and investment. ⚡ Starlight Ventures: Based in the dynamic hub of Miami, Starlight Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to addressing global challenges through science and technology. They engage early with visionary entrepreneurs poised to make significant impacts at scale, leveraging their strategic location to connect cultures and markets across the Americas and Europe. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation together!💚 #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startups #ElementalExcelerator #CollaborativeFund #BlackhornVentures #VoltaEnergyTechnologiesVentures #StarlightVentures