On the fourth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Florian Schabus, Investor at Planet A Ventures.

Planet A Ventures is an impact investor with a difference. They are the first European VC with an in-house science team that calculates life cycle assessments to quantify the impact of a start-up. They invest in bold and brave Founders who are the heroes driving our green transformation. And they help them build a scalable business, because when Founders profit, the planet profits too! 

Timestamps:

0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment

1:18: Cherry’s introduction to Florian Schabus and Planet A

2:20: Florian delves a bit deeper into Planet A

4:00: Their holistic approach into 16 investments so far…

6:15: How optimistic are you feeling about the state of ClimateTech investment in 2023?

6:45: How long-term investment allows us to remain positive

8:00: Is ClimateTech recession-proof?

11:10: What parts of the ClimateTech sector are you most excited about?

11:25: Decarbonising our economy

13:15: The chemical industry, green methanol to decarbonise shipping and cement

15:40: Carbon removal

19:05: What stages do Planet A invest in?

21:25: What advice would you give to Founders looking to rise this year?

24:22: Do some homework into the funds and what other Founders say about them

27:00: Think about your long-term vision

29:50: Cherry’s conclusion

Video versions of these episodes are available here.

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