On the fifth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Alex Hook, Senior Investment Director at Nesta.

Nesta Impact Investments backs high-impact innovative tech businesses that are changing the world for good. They're committed to supporting outstanding entrepreneurs of Seed to Series A start-ups with not only investment but the skills, networks and resources of their team.

Timestamps:

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

1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Alex Hook and Nesta

2:25: Alex delves a bit deeper into Nesta and how it differs from your traditional VC

4:15: Bringing more than just the cash: Strategic value

5:40: What is your opinion on the ClimateTech funding landscape this year?

7:30: Availability of capital

8:15: Where are you interested in investing in this year?

9:05: The use of data

10:20: A retrofit all encompassing service

11:25: A fundamental bottle neck: Skills

14:55: What advice would you give to Founders looking to raise this year?

15:25: Under-promise and overdeliver

16:50: Addressing customer pain points

20:25: Don’t present the business or yourself as perfect

21:40: Is there anything in Nesta’s world that you’re excited about?

23:45: What’s the best way to get in touch with yourself or Nesta?

24:28: Cherry’s conclusion

Video versions of these episodes are available here.

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