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2024: A Pivotal Year for Climate Tech Investments As we progress through 2024, the climate tech investment landscape is undergoing significant transformations, marking this year as a crucial turning point for the sector. Key Highlights: • Bankable Technologies Leading the Way: The first half of 2024 has seen an impressive wave of bankable climate technologies, securing substantial investments through large debt-structured giga-rounds. This surge in financing reflects growing confidence in the scalability and long-term impact of these technologies, particularly in sectors like electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage. • European Leadership in Venture Financing: Europe continues to dominate climate tech venture funding, maintaining its position as a global leader. Despite a quieter second quarter for debt financing, the region has shown robust investment activity, especially in the EV and energy storage markets. However, with the U.S. providing several times more incentives through initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Europe faces the challenge of closing this competitive gap. • Strategic Shifts in Investment: While the rise in debt financing is promising, there has been a noticeable decline in overall deal activity. Equity investors are adopting a cautious approach, navigating the uncertainties in regulatory environments, economic factors, and upcoming elections. This presents a more challenging environment for climate tech founders, demanding greater conviction and strategic foresight from investors. Climate tech is at a critical juncture in 2024. We’ve seen a surge in bankable technologies securing significant investments through giga-rounds, reflecting growing confidence in the sector. Europe leads in venture funding, particularly in EVs and energy storage, but faces competition from U.S. incentives like the IRA. However, overall deal activity is down as equity investors take a cautious approach amidst economic uncertainties. The focus must remain on innovation and scalability to drive the Net Zero transition. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #NetZero #Innovation #Investment #RenewableEnergy #EV #EnergyStorage #VentureCapital

Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy has fueled Deep Sky Corp. with a $40 million investment to revolutionize carbon removal. Deep Sky, led by Frederic Lalonde, aims to transform the industry with its upcoming Alberta facility. Key players like Microsoft and the RBC have already purchased carbon credits, while Mission Zero Technologies joins the innovation pipeline. Backed by BMO, National Bank of Canada, Whitecap Venture Partners, Brightspark Ventures, and OMERS, Deep Sky is scaling for impact. Even the Quebec government and climate leaders like Mario Fernandez are on board. It’s a collective push for a cleaner future. 🌱 #CarbonCapture #ClimateTech #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gD_7V5K9

💰 What do founders need to know about raising capital in today’s market? In our latest report, the State of Climate Tech Q2 2024, we featured Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen on his company’s recent $45M raise, under what has been a challenging market environment. ⚙ He stressed that for fellow founders, it's essential to highlight what makes their technology truly transformative, and that investors are looking for innovations that can not only enter the market but also redefine it. He also said that by clearly articulating the impact and potential of their innovations, they can attract the right investment and support needed to drive their vision forward. 👉 Explore more of Marko’s responses by accessing the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dq5v-t-g

🌍 We're thrilled to share that our CEO, Marko Virkebau, recently sat down for an insightful interview about fundraising and the importance of transformative technologies! 📈 The interview is part of Net Zero Insights’ quarterly analysis of global funding and deal activity in the private market venture space. 💡In the interview, Marko discusses the innovative strides Stargate Hydrogen is making with our cutting-edge electrolysers and how we're securing the necessary funds to drive sustainable energy solutions forward. 📰 Check the full report and interview in the post below. 🌱#GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #CleanTech #Fundraising

"Climate tech isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s about building a better, smarter economy." In episode 228 we dive deep with Joshua Posamentier, co-founder and managing partner at Congruent Ventures, a leading early-stage climate tech VC firm. From investing in revolutionary technologies to tackling systemic barriers like NIMBYism, Joshua shares actionable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone passionate about driving climate solutions. 🎙 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 1️⃣ The Secret to Successful Climate Tech Investing Congruent’s thesis: invest in solutions that stand on their own economic merits—cheaper, faster, and better, even without subsidies. Example: Their portfolio companies deliver real-world efficiency gains, such as better grid software that supports renewables without costly infrastructure upgrades. 2️⃣ Overcoming Barriers: NIMBYism and Community Buy-In NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard) continues to block critical clean energy projects. Lesson from Fervo Energy: Winning local community trust can make or break deployment success. 3️⃣ How to Build Moats in Climate Tech Revolutionary tech is great, but execution matters even more. Example: Fervo Energy’s success wasn’t just tech—it was their first-mover advantage and operational excellence in geothermal energy. 4️⃣ The Future of Climate Tech Is Resilient Despite political and economic shifts, the voluntary carbon market is evolving toward higher-quality, more durable credits. Expect better transparency and demand for high-impact solutions. 5️⃣ What’s Next? Areas to Watch in 2025 Excitement around long-duration energy storage as grid demands grow. Rising opportunities in mining, agriculture, and new hydrogen technologies. 🚀 This episode is packed with insights. Don’t miss it! (link in comments)

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a driving force behind Climate Tech innovation, creating momentum for clean energy solutions. What happens if that support is cut? With the possibility of a political shift, the incentives many Climate Tech companies depend on could be reduced or restructured, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already challenging sector. If you’re curious about what lies ahead for Climate Tech, venture capital, and fundraising, dive into our Climate Tech Investment Trends Report: https://lnkd.in/gfUYG6wC

This new insight report aims to raise awareness of quantum technologies’ power to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges, from large-scale decarbonization to the design of new solar cells, green fertilizers and advanced health monitoring devices, among others. Such transformative solutions have the potential to significantly affect the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda, but only by building a robust, collaborative network to support their global scale-up. By joining forces, key stakeholders can contribute to the quantum for society ecosystem and promote the formation of a vibrant innovators' movement that can grow and thrive in every corner of the world despite quantum’s long time horizon. Preparing the global community for the inclusive adoption of quantum technology, ensuring broad access, disseminating knowledge and promoting multilateral cooperation will be pivotal in advancing the sustainability and social agenda.

Climate change is a global issue that demands broad collaboration. InnoEnergy has built an innovation ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders committed to decarbonization.    Join us at the Transatlantic Cleantech Summit on September 18th, as we explore how the US and Europe can learn from each other to accelerate climate solutions.

💡 What's up in the world of innovation? Here is our today's news roundup for you 👇🏻 📈 A new analysis by startup intelligence bureau Dealroom.co gives a snapshot of the Dutch tech investment ecosystem. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTxGZwcK 💤 A new episode of our series #EverdAI is out; this week, it is all about what AI can do to improve your sleep. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enphCAv8 ⚡ If solar panels and wind turbines had not been switched off, the Netherlands could have saved 350 million cubic meters of gas in the second quarter of 2024, figures by climate policy platform Nationaal Klimaat Platform show. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eK54vY6H

📣NEW RELEASE: Episode 222 of #EnergyUnplugged is out now! Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix joins our Global Research Director, Richard Howard to discuss the investment climate for #BESS. Recorded live at the Aurora Battery Conference 2024!   ➡️Listen here: https://lnkd.in/diQq5kZ   Together, they discuss key topics, including: 🔸What are the factors and trends shaping the investment climate for BESS in Europe? 🔹What are the key risks and uncertainties for BESS investment in Europe, and how can these be managed? 🔸Where are the best opportunities and the hottest markets for BESS in Europe? #EnergyPodcast #BatteryStorage #AuroraBatteryConference