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Building Green Portfolios: Investment Lessons from India’s Leading Climate Tech Investors   Pleased to share a summary on investor’s prospective from our recently released “Annual Indian Climate Funding Roundup Report 2024“across different stages and sectors.   Link to access the detailed Report + Interactive dashboard covering 1,800+ global deals: https://lnkd.in/d7f_jZMF   Early Stage: Avinash Punekar (iCreate) highlights the immense opportunity for early-stage ventures to tackle climate challenges through renewable energy, circular economy, and CCUS, emphasizing mentorship and funding as critical drivers of success. Similarly, Raiyaan Shingati (Transition VC) describes this as the dawn of a new era, where innovation and financial viability will power the rise of the next generation of climate unicorns.   Early to Mid Stage: As India’s innovation ecosystem matures, Anjali Bansal and Swapna Gupta (Avaana Capital) point to transformative growth in climate-smart agriculture and low-carbon manufacturing, laying the foundation for a net-zero future. Building on this momentum, Sandiip Bhammer (Green Frontier Capital) stresses the significance of scalable, asset-light sectors like climate AI and carbon management in shaping India’s leadership in global sustainability.   Mid to Late Stage: Nakul Zaveri (LeapFrog Investments) emphasizes the importance of India’s “green discount,” to climate positive technologies like EV battery swapping for accelerating mass adoption. Echoing this sentiment, Pushkar Jauhari (ValueQuest Investment Advisors) forecasts a tipping point in energy transition investments, with solar manufacturing and energy storage poised to lead the renewable revolution.   PIPE and Public: Ravi Dharamshi (ValueQuest Investment Advisors) views India’s renewable energy growth as a decadal shift, driven by advancements in solar and battery energy storage systems that align with the country’s ambitious 500 GW non-fossil target.   As we step into 2025, these insights reflect a shared vision: India is ready to lead the global shift toward climate tech innovation and sustainability. What’s your perspective? Share in the comments! Stay tuned for further insightful reports on Climate tech from Climate Tech team at Felix Advisory Private Limited, led by Swetabh Pareek   #ClimateFinance #NetZero #GreenInnovation #IndiaClimateFinance #FundingTrends2024 #SustainableInvestments #PEVC #GreenInvesting

Energy Transition is a massive business opportunity especially in India for the next few decades to come.

🇮🇳 India is on the verge of a green revolution, with $2 billion invested in 279 climate tech startups between 2020 and 2022. 🌿💡Dive into the details in this comprehensive report by Impact Investors Council (IIC), GSG's Indian National Advisory Board. Sustainable mobility is leading the way, accounting for $1.5 billion across 129 deals, demonstrating India's ambitious drive towards cleaner transportation solutions. 🚗🔋 Meanwhile, sectors like energy ⚡, waste management, and climate-smart agriculture 🌾 are booming with innovation, supported by both government initiatives and private investors. 📖 Read this section of the “Climate Tech Investment Trends in India” report supported by Neev Fund for more details ⬇️ Authors: Divya Pinge, Varun Reddy, Esha Saini Contributions: Ramraj Pai, Ranjna Khanna, Neha Bhatnagar, Sagar Kalra, Umang Vats #climatetech #RenewableEnergy #India #SustainableMobility

What makes Madhu Kela bullish about sustainable energy and climate tech? "Carbon neutrality and climate change is a big challenge for the world, and it is not going to get solved in one, or two or three years," remarked Mr. Kela, emphasizing his bullish outlook on energy transition. Drawing parallels to the internet revolution, he highlighted how #greenenergy and #sustainability will be the next major global disruption – perhaps even more significant than we anticipate. As India charts its course toward sustainable energy, this transformation promises not just environmental benefits but also energy security and economic growth. We were honoured to host you - Mr. Kela. Your deep rooted insights on the importance of building a value-based culture in disruptive startups like ours, reinforced our commitment towards innovation with integrity. We're grateful for your continuous validation of our mission to accelerate the world's transition towards sustainable energy. The future is electric, and the future is now. #SustainableEnergy #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #MadhuKela #Innovation #Sustainability #IndianStartups #CleanEnergy #Disruption Madhu Kela Yash Kela Suyash Kela Pratik Agarwal Rajat Verma Arun Mittal Gazanfar Safvi (Safavi) Chetan Jain Pratyush Sinha Supriya Srivastava Shalini Rath Dr. Chidambaram Mandan Vinayak Singal Pawan Chandra Yogesh Kumar Samit Saxena Tabrej Khan Amrita D. Sachin Maheshwari Dr. Sachchidanand Srivastava

How can India’s domestic capital power its net-zero ambitions? 🌍 India's net-zero target by 2070 demands $10.1 trillion in investments, with a $3.5 trillion gap still to fill. Domestic investors are stepping up, from Blume Ventures’ 40% Indian LP participation to Inflexor Ventures’ Rs 350-crore fund. The opportunities are vast: renewable energy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, and gender-lens investing. It’s not just about returns; it’s about transforming systems for sustainability. Dive into Rohini M.’s insights on how domestic investment is shaping India’s sustainable transition. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqC9unPS Can domestic capital lead the charge toward a future where impact and innovation thrive? Share your thoughts! . . . . #NetZeroIndia #DomesticCapital #ImpactInvestment #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #ElectricMobility #ClimateTech #GenderLensInvesting #ImpactEconomy #FinancialInnovation #ClimateFinance #TripleBottomLine #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactEntrepreneur #India2030

Thank you Climake and Forbes India for featuring Theia Ventures as a specialist in #ClimateTech investments. The State of Climate Finance in India 2024 report by Climake highlights the significant gaps in private funding for climate adaptation in India, with only $899 million invested compared to $4.7 billion for climate mitigation in 2023. The report stresses the crucial role of private sector involvement, identifying key areas for investment such as sustainable food systems, energy transition, waste management and circularity, adaptive infrastructure, and data analytics. The report also calls for a substantial increase in climate finance, urging both public and private sectors to engage in climate adaptation efforts and providing a roadmap for impactful investments to bridge the funding gap and foster resilience against climate change. Key highlights of the report are: 1. An expanding climate tech equity investor database, with 252 investors participating in 2023, a 25% increase from 2022. More than half of the 475 investors since 2020 participated in 2023. 2. 2023 saw a slight increase in equity funding and significant growth in debt financing, around USD 17 billion, which is primarily driven by EV financing and DFI involvement. 3. Waste management is shifting towards high-value material recovery. Circularity innovations are early-stage, with reduced investments in plastic recycling but increased focus on lithium-ion recycling. 4. Energy transition continues to dominate climate funding, accounting for 60% of total equity raised since 2021. Large-scale solar and wind projects drive this, along with increased funding for rooftop solar and biomass. 5. Incubators, angels, family offices, DFIs, and corporate investors are increasingly focusing on climate innovations. New climate fund announcements totaling USD 500 million are expected to drive future deals. #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment Simmi Sareen Shravan Shankar Forbes Article: https://lnkd.in/dgEk3Dwd Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/gHRGZH9q

India’s climate investors look beyond EVs and energy for an investment edge. Climate tech topped impact investors’ favored sectors in India last year, accounting for 28% of the $2.9 billion in impact investments, according to a recent trend report. The number surpassed financial inclusion and tech for development, which were the most popular investment sectors in the two previous years. Story by Shefali Anand via ImpactAlpha. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8WG6X_A

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Powering India’s Path to Net Zero: Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) GreenReturns Summit 2024 Hear from our industry expert, Akhilesh Tilotia, Distinguished Fellow, Infravision Foundation & Co-Chair, Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Climate and Sustainability Council, as he discusses the global climate change battle that will be fought and won in India. He highlights India's commitment to achieving net zero by 2070, a goal that will require trillions of dollars in investments over the next few decades. The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA)’s GreenReturns Summit is set to bring together key stakeholders, including global investors, domestic and international PE, VC, and infra funds, policymakers, and thought leaders. This collaborative platform will focus on fostering partnerships that channel both commercial and impact capital towards supporting India’s net-zero ambitions. Key Objectives: 📍 Showcase climate investment opportunities across sectors 📍 Attract Global North investors to explore India’s climate innovations 📍 Develop frameworks for climate adaptation and resilience 📍 Encourage engagement between industry leaders, investors, and policymakers Join us in shaping a sustainable and resilient future for India! For more information, contact us at aakriti@ivca.in, arya@ivca.in. Raj Pai Rohit Rajput Shalabh Tandon Shailesh Vikram Singh Nakul Zaveri Prabhav Sharma Samir Shah Anita George Mudit Johari Amal-Lee Amin Akhilesh Tilotia Akshay Gupta, CFA Akshay Panth Anjali Bansal Ankur Thadani Karan Mohla Kunal Makkar Manish Jindal Salee S Nair Prashanth Prakash Pratibha Jain Rudra Dalmia Rutvik Doshi Shailesh Vickram Singh Shalabh Tandon Sophia Nadur Sridhar Narayan Gaurav Kapoor, MBE Rajat Tandon Aakriti Bamniyal Paromita Sinha Niharika Bisht Sumeet Shetty Arya Sharma Shreya Kumar Jahnavi Mallick #GreenWarrior #IVCAGreenReturnsSummit #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #GreenEconomy #NetZeroIndia

India's Lucrative Carbon Market: A $1.2 Billion Opportunity 💰 As the urgency of climate change escalates, India's carbon market presents a remarkable opportunity for sustainable growth. In this blog, penned by Saras Agarwal, we explore: ✔️ India's carbon market journey ✔️ Decoding Carbon vs. Green Credits: What are the nuances? ✔️ Startups leading India's carbon emission race: Varaha, Altcarbon, Updapt ✔️ The transformative power of tech in this space Dive in 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/gdJKUNBz