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What strategies can corporate venturing funds use to identify and support entrepreneurs creating solutions to climate change, and how can CVCs leverage their unique position to help these "Impact Scalers" achieve scale?
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CVCs can play a crucial role in addressing climate change by identifying and supporting entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions:
1. Focus on "Tough Tech" and Deep Tech
(Ann DeWitt, Engine Ventures / Supachai Kid Parchariyanon, SeaX Ventures)
The Engine, an early-stage venture capital firm, focuses on "tough tech," defined as foundational companies in areas such as material science, chemistry, and nuclear engineering. Similarly, SeaX Ventures, a deep tech fund, recognizes the importance of investing in exponential technologies to drive innovation. CVCs can prioritize investments in these areas to support the development of climate solutions.
2. Develop a Scientific Approach to Strategic Value
(Paolo Bavaj, Henkel Tech Ventures)
Henkel Tech Ventures emphasizes a data-driven approach to measuring their impact, focusing on metrics such as Henkel revenue generated through startup collaborations. This approach ensures that CVCs demonstrate their strategic value to their parent companies, making the case for continued investment in climate-focused startups.
3. Establish Clear Processes and Frameworks
(Kathryn Scheckel, Hines)
Hines, a global real estate firm, highlights the importance of robust processes and organizational design to leverage its platform superpowers and support climate tech startups effectively. This includes clear touchpoints, regional liaisons, and internal communication channels.
4. Embrace Collaboration and Open Innovation
(Francis Ho, Samsung Catalyst Fund)
Samsung Catalyst Fund prioritizes collaboration with startups, recognizing that the real value lies not just in the capital invested but also in the partnership and access to Samsung's resources. This collaborative approach is essential for helping climate tech startups navigate the complexities of bringing their solutions to market.
By embracing these strategies, CVCs can effectively identify and support entrepreneurs developing impactful solutions to climate change. Through patient capital, strategic guidance, and access to extensive resources, CVCs can help these innovators achieve scale and drive meaningful progress in the fight against climate change.
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