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What if the goal isn’t getting a German Climate Tech unicorn? At a recent Climate Tech Meet-up, I found myself questioning the prevailing narrative. As the politician advocated for an investment landscape mirroring the US, with special tax cuts for angel investors and loosening consumer protections to foster trillion-euro Climate Tech companies, I wondered: is this truly the path to net zero? While large-scale investment has its place, we must recognise the power of bottom-up community-driven solutions. As Audre Lorde powerfully stated, "... the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house." Meaning the structures of rapid growth and laissez-faire economics, which have significantly exacerbated the climate crisis, cannot be the way to end or even mitigate it. These initiatives could become the building blocks of a new, sustainable structure. By nurturing these grassroots efforts, we create a network of solutions tailored to local needs and powered by local knowledge. To effectively address the climate crisis, we need to tackle its root causes, empowering those who will feel its consequences most acutely. What if the goal isn’t getting a German Climate Tech unicorn? #justtransition #climate #climatetech #climatechange

🚀New Strategic Partnership Announcement! We’re excited to announce our partnership with Climate First, a firm committed to empowering the next generation of climate entrepreneurs and advancing global industrial transformation. This partnership represents a shared vision: driving capital flow into climate innovations and supporting the exceptional teams and technologies leading this transformation.🤝 Climate First’s dedication to making informed, data-driven decisions aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive insights into emerging sectors, breakthrough technologies, transformative deals, and the investors shaping the future of climate tech. Together, we’re taking another significant step toward catalyzing impactful solutions. 📢Stay tuned for our State of Climate Tech 2024 Report, launching on December 13th, where we’ll dive deeper into the trends and insights that define the climate tech landscape this year. Here’s to powerful partnerships and accelerating progress! Andrea Canepa, Federico Cristoforoni, Sofia Dinis Esteves, Emet Zeitz, Nadav Steinmetz, Guy Cherni, Eric Kohlmann, Arielle Evan, Keren Jason, Racheli Moskowitz, Dor Bershadsky

While some political leaders seem to forget that we all live on planet Earth (and that Earth doesn't give a damn about politics), there are literally thousands of companies, right now, working on climate solutions to create a brighter future: Here are some free resources to discover and join these companies: Our Notion list of climate companies keeps growing and evolving: https://lnkd.in/dT8Cjvjn The NatureTech Memos directory: https://lnkd.in/dBe4uH92 Circular Star-Up Index by Ellen MacArthur Foundation: https://lnkd.in/dV6jyi8p We're now building a new platform that helps you see what all of this amazing companies are working on - connecting climate startups, climate careers and climate investors in a new vibrant place. Stay tuned for more.

Recent public funding has jumpstarted climate innovation but more diverse funding is needed to get start-ups off the ground. A new Nature Portfolio study finds corporate investments coupled with public & private funding can accelerate new tech: go.umd.edu/StartupOutcomes

Did you know that $3.4 billion have been directed towards climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2015 and 2024? Our latest report "A glimpse into Climate Innovation Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean", developed by EIT Climate-KIC with Briter Bridges and funded by Salesforce, explores the rise of early-stage ventures in the region and pressing challenges in diversity within the sector. 🔗 Read the full report now: https://bit.ly/3AlDFrD Join us on 27 August at 17:00 CEST on Zoom as we dive in and explore the report with leaders and innovators. 🔗 Register for the event today: https://bit.ly/3X0YzoK #ClimateInnovation #ClimateEntrepreneurship #GenderInclusiveClimateAction #Sustainability

The Irish Climate Tech Opportunity 2024 report shines a light on Ireland’s most innovative Climate Tech entrepreneurs. These leaders are developing unique solutions to mitigate climate change impacts, sometimes without formal government support. And with targeted investment and recognition, the sector has the potential to soar. Learn about these groundbreaking innovations and the economic opportunities they present here. #ClimateTech #Decarbonisation

The Irish Climate Tech Opportunity 2024 report shines a light on Ireland’s most innovative Climate Tech entrepreneurs. These leaders are developing unique solutions to mitigate climate change impacts, sometimes without formal government support. And with targeted investment and recognition, the sector has the potential to soar. Learn about these groundbreaking innovations and the economic opportunities they present here. #ClimateTech #Decarbonisation

Recent public funding has jumpstarted climate innovation but more diverse funding is needed to get start-ups off the ground. A new Nature Portfolio study finds corporate investments coupled with public & private funding can accelerate new tech: go.umd.edu/StartupOutcomes

Over the past decade, climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean has surged, with over 325 deals generating more than $3.4 billion. This growth, rooted in social entrepreneurship, has evolved to address local environmental challenges with resilience. Explore the full report, "A Glimpse into Climate Innovation Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean" led by Climate-KIC in partnership with Briter and Salesforce, to which we proudly contributed alongside other key stakeholders in the LatAm entrepreneurship ecosystem. ⬇ This report is a vital resource for ecosystem support organizations (ESOs), climate ventures, investors and policymakers dedicated to combating climate change.

“We are on a really short timeline to crack this climate problem. We don’t have time to dismantle capitalism.” One of the many interesting quotes from the Upstream Climate Investor event in Scale Space I had the pleasure to write about, link below. I could not whittle down the list to just 10 takeaways, hence the slightly odd 12 points.. #climatetech #ecosystem #whitecityinnovationdistrict