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The four hottest investment areas in climate technology are: 🔷 Energy Storage: Innovations in battery technology and other energy storage solutions are crucial for managing renewable energy sources like solar and wind. 🔷 Carbon Capture and Storage: Technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide emissions are gaining traction as a way to mitigate climate change. 🔷 Sustainable Agriculture: Investments in sustainable farming practices and technologies that reduce the environmental impact of agriculture are on the rise. 🔷 Electric Vehicles (EVs): The EV market continues to grow, with advancements in vehicle technology and charging infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gNDtpKwf

We are thrilled to introduce another dynamic panel discussion at the Renewables & Sustainability Seminar for WETEX 2024! ⚡ Panel: Next-Gen Solutions: Accelerating Investments in Climate Tech Startups Join industry leaders as they dive into the innovative financial strategies shaping the future of climate tech startups and the impact they have on accelerating the global energy transition. This discussion will explore: 🔹 Venture capital and funding strategies for climate tech startups 🔹 The challenges and opportunities facing climate startups in the MENA region 🔹 The role of public-private partnerships in advancing clean energy solutions 🔹 Innovative business models revolutionizing climate tech 🔹 Success stories and lessons from the startup ecosystem Speakers: James Eisenberg, CEO and Managing Partner – Buckminster Ventures Lola Fernandez Flores, Principal – VentureSouq Yasmina Moufarrej, Senior Venture Associate – Siemens Energy Jane C. Glavan, Co-Founder – Distant Imagery Solutions Ayad Khalil Chammas, Board Member – Elocity Moderator: Elias Al Akiki, Principal – Roland Berger 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of climate tech and how startups are driving the clean energy revolution! #WETEX2024 #ClimateTech #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #MENA #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #VentureCapital #Innovation #StartupEcosystem

Turning technological advances in clean energy into sustainable businesses is expensive and risky. Very few startups from the first climate-tech boom, which happened from around 2006 until 2013, exist today. But we can learn from past failures. As VC spending in climate technology increases again, here are six key takeaways from that first investment boom. https://trib.al/JNgGiqQ

🌱 The 2024 #LATAMCleantech25 is here! This amazing group of companies is leading the way with innovative solutions to tackle the #climatecrisis and drive sustainable change. I’m proud to have contributed as part of the Expert Panel for Cleantech Group, helping to identify these game-changing ventures across Latin America. Dive into the full report to learn more about the technologies shaping a greener and more resilient future: https://lnkd.in/gU7e2xqJ #CleantechInnovation, #SustainabilityMatters, #LATAMLeadership, #venturecapital, MatterScale Ventures

I've written a few posts recently about the essentials needed for a thriving cleantech and renewable tech ecosystem. Challenges always have Solutions...... So here are four key observations from the past few years working in the sector: 1. Capital is crucial. ⚠️ Challenge: cleantech initiatives require significant investment, but acquiring funds is often a stumbling block for startups. ✅ Solution: we need more public and private investment initiatives dedicated to helping promising cleantech startups scale. 2. Consistent policy matters. ⚠️ Challenge: the unpredictable political climate can lead to erratic policies, making it hard for cleantech companies to build any kind of momentum. ✅ Solution: formulating consistent, supportive policies at global and national levels can offer a more stable platform for cleantech growth. 3. New tech must play well with old. ⚠️ Challenge: new cleantech innovations can clash with older systems, creating inefficiencies and operational headaches. ✅ Solution: designing cleantech to integrate smoothly with existing infrastructure will ensure it enhances rather than complicates. 4. Education drives adoption. ⚠️ Challenge: there's a widespread need for greater awareness of the benefits and sustainability impacts of cleantech. ✅ Solution: increase education at all societal levels, with startups taking an active role in informing their audience from a client and public-centric viewpoint. If we can overcome these challenges, I'm sure it will energize the cleantech industry, and propel us towards a more sustainable future. #Cleantech #RenewableEnergy #startupecosystem

In start-up world everyone wants to know about the deals. Who raised what, which VC's are spending some of that 'dry powder' all these things are important, but looking at the bigger trends is perhaps more useful In this Bitesize episode I speak with Federico Cristoforoni of Net Zero Insights about some of the trends is their Q! Quarterly Report. We discuss some of the key themes, but you can access the full report here in comments https://lnkd.in/gTh7EKqd #cleantech #investment #climatetech #scaleup #startup Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Federico 00:01:40 - State of the Industry Update 00:03:27 - Economic Uncertainty and Investment Trends 00:05:24 - Changing Dynamics and Mega Deals in the Marketplace 00:07:20 - Scaling up Technologies for the Future 00:09:12 - Increasing Non-Dilutive Rounds in the Industry 00:11:24 - European Clean Tech and US Investment 00:13:30 - Analysis of Funding for Physical vs. Digital Solutions 00:15:18 - The Skew Towards Larger Infrastructure and Scale 00:16:53 - Deep Dive into the Clean Tech Market

Climate tech’s share of the investment market is undeniable! 🌱 According to Cut Through Venture’s latest report: 👉Climate tech is leading the charge with 23 funding deals this quarter —the highest volume of deals recorded. 👉In 2024, climate tech has consistently ranked in the top 5 for investment volume, surpassing health, biotech, and fintech. 👉Climate tech startups alone raised $79M in capital in Q3, placing the sector 3rd on the leaderboard for total capital raised. In this transitional period of energy development, It’s encouraging to see Climate Tech continuing to thrive—proof that growth and environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand.🌎 But why does green capital matter? As our CEO, Mark Croudace, puts it: “We’re at a pivotal moment in energy development, where having the right financial backing is crucial for driving sustainable innovation in Australia. For MGA Thermal, this couldn’t come at a better time—we’re preparing to expand, focusing on turning the challenges we face today into opportunities for tomorrow.”💪 💬How can Australia not only attract more investment but also become a global hub for climate tech in the coming years? We’d love to hear your thoughts. #ClimateTech #GreenCapital #LDES #CleanSteam #EnergyStorage

Welcome EnergyLab and welcome EnergyLab angels! Good to have you on our cap table. Even better to work with you and your network to help small businesses survive and thrive in a sustainable economy. SMEs are the backbone of our economy and society. They need help. That's why we exist. Excited to do this together. https://lnkd.in/gbfR_BtT #ESG #SME #Sustainability

Insights into Climate-Tech Investment Evolution Since 2016! 🌍💡 Future Energy Ventures has been pioneering ClimateTech investments since 2016, witnessing fascinating sector developments. We identify three significant phases: Phase 1 (2016-2018): In the early years, as one of the first ClimateTech VCs, we observed existing industry players exploring novel ideas. The focus primarily revolved around strategic reevaluation and envisioning the future landscape of their respective businesses. Phase 2 (2019-2020): The narrative shifted towards heightened awareness of climate change, extending beyond corporate circles to encompass financiers and entrepreneurial teams. Governments commenced issuing sustainability declarations, catalyzing increased interest among investors and startups towards climate-centric endeavors. Phase 3 (2021-present): Currently, we find ourselves amidst a phase marked by mounting pressure on governmental entities to overhaul market structures in favor of climate protection. It's becoming increasingly evident that our current endeavors fall short of catalyzing the requisite transformative change. These phases delineate sector progression, emphasizing a commitment to a sustainable future. At Future Energy Ventures, we're proud to drive innovative solutions for combating climate change and making a positive global impact. What do you think the next phase will look like? Let me know in the comments! #ClimateTech #Sustainability #FutureEnergy #Innovation #ClimateChange #VentureCapital

The world is at a pivotal moment in energy development, and having the right financial backing is crucial for driving sustainable innovation. For MGA Thermal this couldn’t come at a better time—we are preparing to expand, focusing on turning the challenges we face today into opportunities for tomorrow.