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One big step on an important journey

Big news for Watershed, and for climate: we’ve raised a $100M Series C! We’re on a mission to accelerate the climate economy, and we’re just getting started. Read more about this news and what’s next for Watershed: https://lnkd.in/gtAhZ_ZQ p.s. We’re hiring!

"If you're a climate tech company raising from climate tech investors, don't spend too much time on the problem of 'climate change'. We already know what the problem is— that's why we raised the fund." Today's new Investor Spotlight Interview is with Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, Principal at Extantia. Extantia invests broadly in climate tech, and Carlota's great insights into climate investing are absolutely worth your time. Read on to see what they are! We've linked the article in the comments. We'd like to extend a huge thanks again to Carlota for giving us her perspective, and we wish her and Extantia nothing but the greatest success as they work into the future. #investorspotlight #seekthechange #climatetech #startupadvice #venturecapital

The good and the bad of climate investing is so clearly captured in this Amy Cortese ImpactAlpha interview with Marilyn Waite and Dawn Lippert from a few months back. From Marilyn: - We have the capital to make this transition (she cites $450 trillion in assets!!!!) - We are not allocating enough to climate solutions (she talked about the loss and damage fund being but a pittance) From Dawn: - There is more public/private partnership than ever before (and this was recorded before Elemental Excelerator won GGRF $$$) - There are more fast growing start ups than ever before - But it's taking a lot of time to find the right financing! As I've been thinking more and more about how to close the climate investing gap, I think about the velocity of money, that last bullet. Can we have access to capital take less time, while scaling takes less time, so investors get their money back faster, and can donate/reallocate it...

New milestone 🚨: Our investors have now invested in 150 climate tech companies via our funds. Better yet, these companies have collectively raised 10 billion over the past 3 years —an impressive testament to the strong investor confidence in this sector! Seeing these companies secure such substantial funding is particularly meaningful. It’s not just about dollars—it’s about developing real solutions for our net-zero future. 🌱 This is just the beginning, as the appetite for climate investing is increasing each year. We’d like to give a big shoutout to the 900+ investors who put their trust in us to date, making this milestone possible. 🙏 #climatetech #climateinvesting #impact

One year ago, we joined the Venture Climate Alliance. Today, we’re excited to share the first of many work products coming out of the partnership. The Portfolio Alignment Framework is the first venture-dedicated framework enabling VCs to manage their portfolios in alignment with net zero. At CEV, we are excited to be among the first funds working to implement this framework across our portfolio. Learn more about how we are equipping our founders with the roadmap and assistance to align their climate goals with scalable business models: https://lnkd.in/eW2dsFYF

On this last day of #EarthMonth, we're thrilled to announce that we will be working with The Russell Family Foundation to build on our Climate Justice Initiative's mission to drive a more just and inclusive #greentransition. #justtransition #energytransition #climateinvesting #greentech #dei #diversityandinclusion #impactinvesting #esg #venturecapital #DiversityInVC #ImpactinAction #emergingmanagers #alternateinvestments

Our operational emissions are just 57% of New Zealand’s average per capita emissions. We’re leading by example and continuously pushing to lower this even further. Learn more about our sustainable practices—download our FY2024 Impact Report. https://hubs.li/Q02KKDCq0 If you're interested to learn more about investing with New Zealand's leading climate venture capital fund, visit: https://hubs.li/Q02KKMGm0

⏳Round 7 of our EIS Climate Change Fund has been extended, it will now close in TWO WEEKS… The seventh round of our EIS Climate Change Fund is open for investment for HNWIs and Professional Investors. While we have successfully reached our target, we are pleased to extend the funding round until March 26th to accommodate investors wishing to commit before the end of the tax year. Since 2020, the Fund has been a successful opportunity for investors to co-invest with Green Angel Syndicate in early-stage companies tackling climate change. Hear directly from CEO Tara Button, to find out about Buy Me Once, one of the fund’s portfolio companies. Tara discusses what BuyMeOnce does and what excites her most about this sector. We firmly believe in putting our money where our mission is. Every investment in our Climate Change Fund is a commitment to supporting companies like Buy Me Once; dedicated to making a real difference in the fight against climate change. It's more than just an investment; it's a contribution to a greener, sustainable future. ➡️ Apply to invest today: https://lnkd.in/ekAmMk3W Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.  #InvestInChange #SustainableInvesting #ClimateActionNow

Beyond impact-investing, it’s climate-led investing “We call it climate-led investing because we start with the climate science and climate data. And that defines the opportunity set. And then we look for the solutions that can create attractive returns.” Clara Barby is Senior Partner at Just Climate, which was spun out of Generation Investment Management. Their first fund raised $US1.5 Billion to drive radical reductions in emissions by focusing on heavy industry and hard-to-abate sectors. Listen to the full conversation HERE: https://lnkd.in/gDc5Znqv