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Oceans are not just vast, but also a source of growth and transformation. At YC Ventures, we fuel this growth by investing in ventures that lead to impactful, global change. 🌍 #YCVentures #TransformativeGrowth #OceanEconomy #GlobalImpact #VentureCapital #Innovation #Sustainability #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping

I love Climentum Capital's LP deck. 💚 ($156M raised to invest in climate-tech) Climentum is a European Seed and Series A VC writing checks of up to €5M for startups tackling the climate crisis. Their focus is on: → next-gen renewables → food and agriculture → industry and manufacturing → buildings and architecture → transport and mobility → waste and materials But one criteria stands above all: the potential to reduce 1 megaton of CO2 annually. Here’s a sneak peek into their pitch deck: 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 - 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 → "We see strong trends across key stakeholders, building up to a perfect storm for early-stage climate tech investments." 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 → "The 2020s will see a green rush and this enormous opportunity will enable us to generate 20-25% annual returns." 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 → "25 investments (€1-5m) in Seed and Series A" → "Lead investor in areas not yet obvious to generalist" → "Co-investor alongside generalist as the impact partner" And more below. 👇 ------ 📍 For more climate x vc content follow me @Hugo Rauch 📩 Subscribe to my newsletter at the link below my name

🌟 Exciting Prediction Alert! 🌟 SET Ventures, an established Dutch climate tech VC firm, has just closed their fourth fund at a whopping €200 million, doubling their previous fund size. What does this mean for the future of climate tech investment? Here's my take: - This increase in fund size demonstrates a growing interest and confidence in climate tech startups and their potential to drive impactful change in the industry. - With more funding available, we can expect to see a surge in innovative solutions tackling pressing environmental challenges. - The larger fund size also indicates a shift towards a stronger focus on sustainable investments and a recognition of the critical role climate tech plays in shaping a greener future. - As SET Ventures deploys this new capital into 20 to 25 upcoming ventures, we can anticipate a wave of breakthrough technologies that push the boundaries of climate innovation. The landscape of climate tech investment is evolving rapidly, and with pioneers like SET Ventures leading the way, I'm optimistic about the transformative impact these developments will have on our planet. Get ready for a wave of groundbreaking solutions driving us towards a more sustainable future! #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #Sustainability #Innovation #GreenFuture

Dr. James Hollis is a fascinating American Jungian psychoanalyst, author, and public speaker. After starting to read one of James Hollis's books, I also listened to the podcast #SpeakingofJung #32, which discusses his book „Living an Examined Life“. You can watch it here https://lnkd.in/dsJEV-Uw. Three main points stood out to me as very relevant to my own life and to our society. As I prepare my workshop on the Landscape of Impact Investing in Europe at #Noah24 on June 3rd at 11:50, I wondered if these points are also important for us as investors. First, he talked about Meaning vs. Happiness: "I'm saying it's not about happiness, it's about meaning. Happiness is not a permanent state, it's transient... and what is meaningful is often found in areas that are uncomfortable." Second, he discussed Accountability and the difference between hedonism and adulthood: "It's the word accountability at the end of our journeys. All of our systems—civic, political, religious, ethical, etc.—all of them consider us accountable for the life we've lived, even though we've had hard times. We're accountable, and becoming an adult means you have to deal with what is difficult for you and exercise as much freedom of choice as you can manage in the face of the circumstances of the outer and the inner world! Now, when you look at popular culture, you realize that the typical rites of passage for men and women have really disappeared. What we have is an extended adolescence, which describes modern American pop culture. I mean, where is the depth of discussion when we have a reality show president, for example, and a bunch of clowns in public office? We have people who respond to slogans that are emotionally charged, and very few people sit down and really sort of work through anything. It's almost as if I occupied a big body and played big roles, and then I died without ever really knowing who I was, why I was here, and in service to what. So why should we not live a hedonistic lifestyle? Why not take responsibility for things and stop blaming other people for everything? The world needs grown-ups to survive!" Third, he explained that True spirituality is about embracing the mystery: "Intellectual development sometimes involves the work of your hands. It's whatever really moves and touches you and engages your spirit. Your spirituality is not a single thing, and true spirituality often takes us deeper than that which is comfortable. True spirituality, in a way, respects the mystery and allows it to be mysterious. Because any time you have a psychology or religion that has figured it out and wrapped it up in a package, it's really delusional. Those are people enchanted by and captivated by their own ego constructs. They are bewitched by their own construction rather than allowing the mystery to be the mystery." What has that todo with #Impactinvesting? Read in my comment!

James Hollis is a fascinating American Jungian psychoanalyst, author, and public speaker. After starting to read one of James Hollis's books, I also listened to the podcast Speaking of Jung #32, which discusses his book „Living an Examined Life“. Three main points stood out to me as very relevant to my own life and to our society. But also being an Investor talking with Cyril Colin at #Noah24conference on Impact Investing. First, he talked about Meaning vs. Happiness: "I'm saying it's not about happiness, it's about meaning. Happiness is not a permanent state, it's transient... and what is meaningful is often found in areas that are uncomfortable." Second, he discussed Accountability and the difference between hedonism and adulthood: "It's the word accountability at the end of our journeys. All of our systems—civic, political, religious, ethical, etc.—all of them consider us accountable for the life we've lived, even though we've had hard times. We're accountable, and becoming an adult means you have to deal with what is difficult for you and exercise as much freedom of choice as you can manage in the face of the circumstances of the outer and the inner world! Now, when you look at popular culture, you realize that the typical rites of passage for men and women have really disappeared. What we have is an extended adolescence, which describes modern American pop culture. I mean, where is the depth of discussion when we have a reality show president, for example, and a bunch of clowns in public office? We have people who respond to slogans that are emotionally charged, and very few people sit down and really sort of work through anything. It's almost as if I occupied a big body and played big roles, and then I died without ever really knowing who I was, why I was here, and in service to what. So why should we not live a hedonistic lifestyle? Why not take responsibility for things and stop blaming other people for everything? The world needs grown-ups to survive!" Third, he explained that True spirituality is about embracing the mystery: "Intellectual development sometimes involves the work of your hands. It's whatever really moves and touches you and engages your spirit. Your spirituality is not a single thing, and true spirituality often takes us deeper than that which is comfortable. True spirituality is something that I think asks us to embrace ambiguity and uncertainty rather than resolve it. True spirituality, in a way, respects the mystery and allows it to be mysterious. Because any time you have a psychology or religion that has figured it out and wrapped it up in a package, it's really delusional. Those are people enchanted by and captivated by their own ego constructs. They are bewitched by their own construction rather than allowing the mystery to be the mystery." #impactinvestment XAnge #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #climate #sustainability #startup See my points of discussion below in the comments!

What if we could reimagine moonshot investing—making it low risk with infinite upside? This week, I had a thought-provoking conversation with John Ruffolo, whose take on underwriting high-stakes deals inspired me to rethink how we fund bold ideas. Building on John’s insights, I developed a framework I’m calling The 1x Safety Net. Here’s how it works: Instead of incrementally funding a moonshot business in stages (like a typical venture deal whose unit economics remain constant), provide enough capital upfront to take the company from zero to one. This ensures the company can actually reach the point of building significant intrinsic value, allowing you to underwrite the deal to a 1x return—with nearly unlimited upside. It transforms moonshot investing from a gamble to a calculated opportunity: protecting the downside while unlocking massive potential. From high risk, high reward to low risk, infinite upside. More in my latest post: https://lnkd.in/eq37veER

Despite $317B in VC dry powder ($$ to invest), the lack of recent exit activity makes it harder to invest more capital in startups with confidence. However, new investments today are most affected by exits in 7-10 years, not now. Psychology vs. Excel gap? The negative effect goes further, making it much harder for VCs to raise new capital for their funds. This is not ideal for niche (and much-needed) new VC investment strategies led by new funds. Tom Quigley, thanks for highlighting this data in the climate tech context in your Superorganism newsletter. And I love your all's focus as "the first venture capital firm dedicated to biodiversity." 👏 https://lnkd.in/eZXz_NyC

🌍 Excited to be in New York ahead of Climate Week! While Climate Week officially kicks off next week, I’m already here, ready to engage in meaningful discussions. I’ll be attending and moderating several sessions focused on UpLink - World Economic Forum Investor Community—a dynamic network of forward-thinking investors committed to bridging the critical capital gap for early-stage startups. Our mission is to prove that investing in these ventures can be both profitable and socially impactful. I’m also looking forward to connecting with those passionate about supporting innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. If you’re in New York and share this vision, let’s connect and explore how we can work together to drive impactful change. 🤝 #ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #PrivateCapital #UpLink #sustainablefinance #womeninfinance #UNGA #venturecapital #climateaction #climatetech

In a society pushing most planetary boundaries, how can venture capital scale the technologies we need to change the world? 🌍 That’s the power behind Planet A Ventures, led by environmental advocate and German policymaker Lena Thiede. Lena, a co-founding partner of Planet A, spearheads a green tech VC fund that only invests in European startups with significant environmental impact. 🌱 In 2023, they raised an impressive €160 million to back and scale groundbreaking green technologies. What sets Planet A apart? They’re the only early-stage VC with an in-house science team dedicated to rigorous lifecycle assessments before investing. 🔬 Tune in to hear all the fascinating examples of science-based impact investing that Lena shares, along with how Planet A is transforming the landscape of sustainable venture capital. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/eW-gWJSs #ImpactInvesting #GreenTech #LifeCycleAssessment #VentureCapital #ScientificImpact #Sustainability

In a society pushing most planetary boundaries, how can venture capital scale the technologies we need to change the world? 🌍 That’s the power behind Planet A Ventures, led by environmental advocate and German policymaker Lena Thiede. Lena, a co-founding partner of Planet A, spearheads a green tech VC fund that only invests in European startups with significant environmental impact. 🌱 In 2023, they raised an impressive €160 million to back and scale groundbreaking green technologies. What sets Planet A apart? They’re the only early-stage VC with an in-house science team dedicated to rigorous lifecycle assessments before investing. 🔬 Tune in to hear all the fascinating examples of science-based impact investing that Lena shares, along with how Planet A is transforming the landscape of sustainable venture capital. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/eW-gWJSs #ImpactInvesting #GreenTech #LifeCycleAssessment #VentureCapital #ScientificImpact #Sustainability