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The #WallStreetGreenSummit was created over 23 years ago by Peter Fusaro to bring impact investors together with climate tech companies. By all measures, the summit has been a success. I entered the picture when I realized the summit needed to be worldwide. And so Wall Street Green Digital takes Peter’s core pillars and brings them to a worldwide audience this October. https://lnkd.in/ewcbPB_k The Platform and Functional Overview Wall Street Green Digital takes place over 12 hours in a series of 2-hour blocks of programming that will take a follow-the-sun look at the green ecosystem. Each block has a moderator and six sessions. We begin in Asia and the Pacific and then moves to MENA, Europe, Latin and South America, and end with the US/Canada. By going virtual we offer sponsors many attendee-facing opportunities before, during and after the show to gather metrics, gain leads, and showcase their thought leadership. (And a lower carbon footprint.) We anticipate 1,000 attendees ranging from other VC’s and Investors, Family and Wealth Managers, Startups in the Green Economy, Global Government Officials, Corporate Sustainability Officers and Media. We also have a concentrated effort targeting recent graduates who want to get into the field. We’ll have a focus on Biochar, Hydrogen Capture, Concrete, Decarbonization, Nuclear, Carbon Offsets, Sustainable Agriculture, and Carbon Markets , Nuclear, and Plastics as examples. Interested in hearing more?

The "valley of death" is a well known challenge with commercialization: it's really hard to get a technology from the lab bench to full scale production. Now, that same challenge is hitting climate tech, but this time with more urgency. The best approach I've seen is from hands-on venture firms who take an active role in their portfolio companies. They hire leaders who are experts at scaling large operations and have expanded facilities before. They problem solve with the scientists. And, of course, they buy time and resources by seeking out non-dilutive funding from the government. These funds can be critical in getting companies more runway as they tackle the challenges that inevitably arise. What have you seen work? #ClimateTech #VC #ValleyOfDeath Gift article from Bloomberg here 👇

❓ '9 Questions With' Guy Cherni ❓ We're excited to highlight our Co Founder and Managing Partner, Guy Cherni, for featuring on Reblue Ventures' be Q&A session. ReBlue empowers enterprises to integrate sustainability into their core strategies, showing that sustainability drives growth and profitability. In the article, Guy shares his journey from co-founding a successful deep tech company to driving impactful investments. His path exemplifies the commitment to building innovative climate solutions. As Guy states, "We're building businesses, not science experiments." His focus on scalable, sustainable technologies and strategic partnerships is vital in shaping a brighter future for our planet. Don’t miss Guy's answers to all the big questions! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgcSvR7D

In the first half of 2024, climate tech investments dropped 20% to $11.3 billion. Yet, it now commands over 10% of all PE and VC funding. New players are making waves in industrial decarbonisation, fueling growth. With $80 billion in funding and major investor support, it's a prime time for founders to drive the green revolution. #climatetech #sustainability #venturecapital

The climate tech landscape is ripe with innovation, but a significant hurdle remains: the "missing middle" - As Katie Brigham of Heatmap News calls it. (Link here: https://lnkd.in/eNv-M2Qh ) As I am sure you inferred from the name, this is the gap between early-stage funding and late-stage growth, where promising technologies struggle to secure the necessary capital to scale. While venture capital firms excel at identifying and funding early-stage startups, they often lack the appetite for the long-term, capital-intensive nature of scaling climate tech solutions. On the other hand, traditional infrastructure investors prefer more mature, less risky projects. So, what can we do to bridge this gap? We need to explore alternative financing mechanisms, such as blended finance, impact investing, CVC, and patient capital. These models can provide the necessary capital and risk tolerance to support the growth of climate tech companies. Governments and policymakers can play a crucial role in this by creating favorable regulatory environments and providing incentives for climate tech investment. And by we all have a role to play in fostering collaboration between startups, investors, and industry experts so we can accelerate innovation and knowledge transfer. This is an exciting time to be involved in green tech! We are shaping it as we go 💪 #climatetech #agrifoodtech #impactinvesting #cleanenergy #climatechange

The climate tech ecosystem is growing 🌎 The climate tech sector has entered a new phase of maturity, driven by a more sophisticated and diverse capital stack. From early-stage innovation to full-scale deployment, the Climate Capital Stack highlights how funding sources have expanded to meet the evolving needs of climate solutions. The map illustrates the layers of this stack, showcasing key investors and capital providers across venture capital, growth equity, infrastructure, and catalytic funding. In the early stages, venture capital continues to play a critical role in financing innovation. Early-stage VC investors are supporting high-risk, high-reward opportunities, particularly in emerging technologies. Late-stage venture capital is increasingly selective, with a focus on companies that demonstrate strong market fit and scalability. These investments are essential for pushing breakthrough technologies past the “valley of death.” As companies grow, growth equity and private equity step in to provide larger checks for scaling proven solutions. Investors in this layer are gravitating towards mature business models with clear profitability paths, such as industrial decarbonization, energy software, and renewable supply chains. The rise of infrastructure funding reflects the sector’s shift toward deployment and project finance. Infrastructure investors are now more willing to support technologies beyond traditional solar and wind, expanding into energy storage, grid management, and low-carbon fuels. These funds offer lower-risk, long-term capital critical for financing large-scale, capital-intensive projects. Catalytic capital remains crucial for addressing funding gaps, particularly for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects and technologies that are too risky for traditional investors. This patient, impact-driven capital ensures that promising innovations can progress towards commercialization. At the base of the stack, corporate investors, banks, and governments are pivotal players. Corporate venture capital aligns strategic priorities with financial returns, while banks provide both venture and commercial debt for scaling operations. Governments, through grants and infrastructure funding, continue to accelerate climate action by backing early-stage R&D and incentivizing large-scale deployment. This evolving capital ecosystem underscores the need for alignment between funding sources and climate solutions. Matching the right capital to the right stage is essential to drive progress, enabling climate tech to move from innovation to implementation and deliver meaningful impact. Source:  Sightline Climate #sustainability #sustainable #business #esg #climatechange #climateaction #investment #tech

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: The Southwest isn't just hot because of climate change—it's becoming the epicenter of cleantech innovation. But scaling solutions requires more than technology; it demands ecosystem architects who can connect Silicon Valley's innovations with Phoenix's entrepreneurial spirit. 2024 was about proving that building cleantech ecosystems isn't a solo sport—it's a collaborative marathon where every connection matters. Between Blue Planet, AZ CleanTech, and ASU initiatives, I witnessed how bridging communities can accelerate climate solutions. "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." Three moments that crystallized this year's mission: • **SWSIE Innovation Grant**: Creating funding pathways for Southwest cleantech innovators. "Let's show them that innovation in the Southwest is hotter than… well, the actual Southwest! " https://lnkd.in/gggH6kfA Carbon Summit: ASU Carbon Summit displays sustainability leadership, collaboration and ... electric motorcycles. https://lnkd.in/gnEgtvQr • **Blue Planet Summer Journey**: Demonstrating how regional connections spark innovation. "I can't help but think about the potential to build a strong connection between SF and Phoenix, aiming to catalyze the burgeoning Arizona CleanTech economy." https://lnkd.in/g6M4SHN4 Key Milestones: • Joined Blue Planet as Business Development Specialist, targeting 1 billion tonnes of CO2 mineralization • Helped Launch AZ CleanTech Foundation, connecting Silicon Valley and Phoenix ecosystems • Advanced ASU sustainability initiatives through multifaceted leadership roles • Conducted comprehensive Ecosystem Assessment with ASU's Edson E+I and Blackstone Launchpad Looking to 2025: The goal isn't just innovation, but creating an interconnected cleantech ecosystem that can rapidly respond to climate challenges. We'll accelerate cross-regional collaboration; expand AZ CleanTech, SWSIE & Blue Planet's impact, and position Arizona as a cleantech solutions & sustainability Hub. To every innovator, investor, and ecosystem builder: The future isn't about who has the best technology, but who can best connect, amplify, and deploy solutions. Are you ready to build something bigger than yourself? #CleanTech #Sustainability #ASU #CarbonSummit #LinkedInRewind #2024wrapped

Corporate VCs have emerged as a key partner in climate tech development, according to a new PwC report 🤝 "‘CVCs can invest on a longer time horizon, which is often better for alignment. They can support start-ups as they test and iterate on product, run pilots and earn contracts en route to building an impactful business." – Enki T. Salesforce Ventures is proud to support emerging climate tech businesses with the patient capital, coveted community, and privileged access they need to build industry-defining companies that address our world's most challenging issues 🌍 For more on the state of climate innovation, read PwC's latest report: https://lnkd.in/gFVPykeR

At the Climate Tech Commercialization Forum at VERGE, co-hosted by Activate, we explored how startups and corporates can collaborate more closely and effectively to commercialize climate technologies. Joel Makower, chairman and co-founder at Trellis Group, helped host the event and just published an article that highlights some of the important takeaways: https://lnkd.in/gSDyZYBD The conversations that morning included talks by Vanessa Z Chan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), who talked about their introducing the Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) metric to evaluate technologies, and Activate Entrepreneur-in-Residence Leila Madrone who called for funding pathways beyond the VC playbook. Workshop participants uncovered several actionable ideas for partnerships that can drive decarbonization including, financing, de-risking, and organizational strategies. Check out Joel’s article for more details! At Activate, we think it’s critical for corporates and startups to come together so both sides can understand each other’s needs. These are the building blocks to setting up the best partnerships, pilots, and agreements for success.

Why ClimateTech and NatureTech scale-ups aren't cutting-through... Businesses with the technologies we need to save the world are much better at engineering than they are at 💚 telling brilliant stories about engineering 💚 Meanwhile planet-plundering incumbents are better at positioning themselves for investment and scale ☠ We help teams to change that dynamic. Our 6-week Unlock method is perfectly tuned to help scale-ups win the investment and new business they need to thrive. Uniquely we combine world-class positioning, brand and business strategy expertise AND a deep understanding of the green transition, climate science and investment to give you the kick-start you need. Might this be you? Then let's chat. Or perhaps you know a team who deserves more cut-through? Please tag them or connect us? We'd love it if you could repost this too, so we can reach as many deserving teams as we can. You'll know some people who could do with this Emma Mee Sylvain Vaquer Charlie Beevor Paul Drennan-Durose Vishesh Srivastava Michael Langguth David Ferguson Marisa Brickman Tanya Easterman Mark Bjornsgaard Kate Walmsley CC the dream team: Sarah Booth Seb Royce Helen Armstrong Jeremy Cohen Anne-Catherine Greatti Tania Barr