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What’s the state of VC dealmaking in #Germany? Talking to Sifted’s Anne Sraders about it, our GP Anton Waitz states that he begins to see signs of recovery. “I definitely think there's more activity than in the previous months. We witness a steady deal flow in the pre-seed and seed stages, where our focus lies. German entrepreneurs in the #climate and #defence spaces are particularly busy at the moment. We are also seeing some notable Series A and B rounds which gives confidence to us early stage investors that there will be follow-on funding available for their better-performing companies down the line.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJVYd-aE

"At the end of the day, the only way you reduce greenhouse gas emissions is by building a significantly scalable company in a large market. If you're not doing that, you're not moving the needle." Today's Investor Spotlight Interview brings you the perspective of investor Tom Rand, co-founder of ArcTern Ventures. ArcTern Ventures is focused on climate tech, and invests in technologies to out-compete fossil fuels on the open market and reduce greenhouse gases at scale. Raise your fundraising strategy as a climate founder by learning what Tom likes to see when ArcTern Ventures makes an investment. We've linked the article in the comments. From all of us at Brighter Future, we extend a strong thanks to Tom for giving us his perspective as climate tech investor, and we wish ArcTern Ventures huge success in its portfolio of impressive, high-tech companies. We hope you enjoy this story as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you— and for founders, we hope it gives useful insights for your startup! Thanks for reading. Have a great day, everyone. #investorspotlight #seekthechange #climatetech #impactinvesting #energystorage #technology

🔊 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 #TaftieHighPotential 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!🌟   Are you looking for ClimateTech investors? On July 2, the Taftie High Potential Community invites European ClimateTech startups to a Reverse Pitch session where investors compete for YOUR attention!   They will talk about 1/ their investment thesis 2/ their investment criterias 3/ their on-going supports with founders.   📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 Reserve your spot here : https://shorturl.at/1Z9T9 If you are not registered yet on EuroQuity, do not hesitate to join our community: https://shorturl.at/1kjrt ✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: - Exclusive insights from the following investors: Future Energy Venture, Bring Ventures, Elewit, East Hill Equity - Managing Scania Growth Capital, Kiko Ventures and Hitachi Ventures. - Learn about the latest investment trends and opportunities. - Get insights into what investors are looking for right now. - Receive recommendations on pitching your company effectively. - Network with peers and potential collaborators. 🤷♀️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? - Companies raising a Seed, Series A, B or Growth stage. - Companies with solutions related to ClimateTech subjects.

As we wrap up Season 7 of Conversations in Cleantech, our host Hetty Lowther sits down with Emma Mee, Head of Membership at Green Angel Ventures, to explore the intricate journey of cleantech startups navigating the funding landscape 🌱💡 Have you ever wondered what it’s really like for founders preparing to pitch for investment? Emma reveals the challenges they face and the importance of being more than just a financial backer. What does it take to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions? And how can investors support startups in scaling up when time is of the essence? ⏳💰 Join us for this insightful episode that dives deep into the world of angel investing and the crucial role it plays in the growth of climate tech. Together, let's explore how collaboration and understanding can break down the intimidating barriers of fundraising. Tune in now! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/diAz4xmx Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. Investments through Green Angel Ventures are high-risk, and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.  Take 2 mins to learn more - https://lnkd.in/dTb9kyVf #ConversationsInCleantech #SeasonFinale #Cleantech #AngelInvesting #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #InvestInTheFuture

We are thrilled to share a snippet from the latest episode of the Conversations in Cleantech podcast by Brightsmith | B Corp™, featuring our very own Emma Mee, Head of Membership at Green Angel Syndicate! 🎙️💡 Listen as Emma dives deep into the journey of supporting founders on their path to investment, the role of an angel syndicate in the cleantech space, and how you can get involved in supporting these vibrant start-ups, whilst progressing your own career into the boardroom. 💼🌍✨ Be sure to check out the full episode and join the conversation! 🔊  🔗If you’re ready to make a real impact in the cleantech space, become a Green Angel Syndicate member and support the innovators shaping a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/eKy874WR #Cleantech #Sustainability #AngelInvesting #GreenAngelSyndicate #Brightsmith #ConversationsInCleantech #ImpactInvestment

A quick bit of morning trivia 👇 : Do you know who Thomas Elva Edison is 💭 ? Of course, most of you will get it right and say he was the one who invented 'Electric Bulbs' 💡 . Well, yes, that's right. But he invented something else too,which is the most talked-about buzz word in startup ecosystem,i.e., 'Venture Capitalism' 💸 How? So, in 1878, when he was doing his experiments with light bulbs, he convinced wealthy investors, especially bankers 🏦 , including J.P. Morgan and associates, to finance his experiments. In return for a share in any patents. This marked the first time seed funding was provided for an early-stage invention that was still on the drawing board. This is how Edison needs to be credited for yet another invention, not in the science field but in business. #LinkedIn #Thoughts #VC #History LinkedIn LinkedIn Learning

🌱Next up…. Paul Straub! A pioneer in backing founders building a healthy, more sustainable #future. Meet Paul, a driving force behind Wireframe Ventures in San Francisco. As Managing Partner and co-founder, he's at the forefront of investing in tech that benefits both people and the planet. His focus? Climate solutions, synthetic biology, AI, automation, green transportation, and more. With a portfolio of over 40 companies, a notable 67% led by first-time founders, Wireframe is shaping the future of sustainability. 💡Fun Fact: Wireframe Ventures' portfolio showcases trailblazing companies like SPAN, Enveda Biosciences, Bedrock Energy, Pasture Biosciences, Climate Robotics, Tyba, Gridware, Synop, and more… proving their role as a catalyst in the sustainability arena! Snapshot on Paul: 👉Holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business 👉Earned a BS in Commerce, Finance, and Marketing from UVA 👉Over 15 years in impact investing, with early investments in Electriphi Inc (acquired), OpenInvest (acquired), Full Harvest Technologies, Terraline, Recurrent, Salient, Mycoworks, and many more! 👉Serves on the Advisory board of Dukes Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment Wireframe Ventures puts founders first, always. Even at the earliest stages—before the revenue starts rolling in and often before the product is fully baked— Paul Straub shares the scoop on what makes a founder stand out to them. Here’s how they pick the visionaries they believe in: "Can they attract great people to their idea, not just employees and co-founders, but customers, partners, and investors? Do they have a way of articulating what it is they're building, and clarity in that thinking? Do they have a self-awareness and ability to then learn, knowing that what they start with is going to change and won't be perfectly right from the beginning?” -Paul Straub 🌍 Dive into our chat with Paul and uncover the depth of sustainable VC and its pivotal role in combating climate change. This edition is filled with insights, innovation, and inspiration you won't want to miss! Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY #climatetech #venturecapital #earthfirst #innovation #technology #sustainability #founders #climatechange

Canadian Family Offices featured an article this week on the Canadian tech investing landscape, spotlighting Staircase Ventures Managing Partner Janet Bannister, Sibli CEO Alik Sokolov (a Staircase Ventures portfolio company), and Joseph Abramson, CFA, MBA. Read about the Canadian early-stage tech ecosystem, how high net worth individuals can approach this market, Staircase Ventures' approach, and Sibli, which uses AI to give institutional investors an information advantage. https://lnkd.in/gePag_hJ

🤝Dörte’s clear preference : Hard tech climate startups with a strong team dynamic Please read our latest blog post, an interview with our General Partner Doerte Hirschberg. Dörte emphasises that we need to embrace hardware and deep-tech solutions to really transform high-emitting industries and significantly reduce and even eliminate emissions, but they are hard to scale. “Few VCs bring together the knowledge and courage to support HardTech founders, so they remain underfunded. Malin, Morten, Stefan and I happen to have the expertise needed and so we chose to fill this gap and launched an Article 9 fund.” she remarks. According to her, the HardTech solutions in their portfolio are solving real industry problems and therefore will create value in almost all scenarios, while macro trends hold the promise of outsized returns, thereby making HardTech perfect for Climentum’s dual carry model. Dörte plays a pivotal role in selecting the teams that we back. She insists on meeting the core team in person and seeing it interact because it’s close to meaningless if the dynamics in the founding team don’t work. Years in HR  help her cut through the noise and identify the founders with potential. With her background in scaling startups at Rocket Internet and her grasp on the engineering side of things, she is always ready to go above and beyond for our portfolio, staying true to her Climentum DNA. Reach out to Dörte if you are solving a Climate Tech problem! #HardTech #ClimateTech #Article9 #FemaleGP Malin Carlstrom, Stefan Maard, Morten Halborg