In this episode of Raw Green, Francesco De Lieto sits down with Emma Mee, Head of Membership at Green Angel Ventures (https://greenangelventures.com/), to dive into the current landscape of climate tech investment. They explore how Green Angel Ventures supports early-stage startups, the firm’s investment philosophy, what they look for in a winning pitch, and the trends shaping the future of green investing — from groundbreaking innovations to the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Takeaways

• Global climate tech equity financing fell 40% in 2024.
• Sustainable investing market reached $3.2 trillion in 2024.

• Green Angel Ventures is an angel syndicate focused on climate tech.
• Investors look for genuine impact and defensibility in pitches.
• The UK supports early-stage businesses with EIS tax relief.
• Material science innovations are crucial for future developments.
• Biodiversity-focused solutions are needed but lack commercial viability.
• Generational wealth transfer will influence impact investing.
• The fashion and textile sector needs innovative solutions.

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