Invested In Climate

Fundraising tips & climate tech outlook with Earthshot VC, Ep #86


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Earthshot Ventures isn't just any climate tech venture firm. Having grown out of the Elemental Excelerator, one of the biggest and best-reputed accelerators in the industry, Earthshot is deeply rooted in the early-stage ecosystem. And it turns out there's something else that sets them apart.

Managing Partner Mike Jackson has a knack for coaching founders on what he thinks of as the art and science of fundraising. We're joined today by Mike and Earthshot Partner Ramsay Siegal to hear about their firm, approach, portfolio, and outlook on the market. We dive deep into Mike's insights to helping founders raise money. We talked about non-dilutive project financing and hard-to-abate sectors, the opportunities AI is bringing to climate tech, several of their portfolio companies, and much more. If you're interested in early-stage climate investing, or startups, there's lots to learn in this one. Hope you enjoy. Here we go.

In today’s episode, we cover:
  • [02:47] Mike’s background & experience
  • [04:52] Ramsey’s background & expertise
  • [07:51] The relationship between Earthshot VC & Elemental Excelerator
  • [09:39] Earthshot’s investment thesis, what they’re interested in & what sets them apart
  • [12:22] Earthshot’s network
  • [14:13] Mike’s approach to fundraising & coaching the portfolio
  • [17:54] Fundraising tips and tricks for founders
  • [22:17] Earthshot’s success stories
  • [24:38] How is AI showing up
  • [30:41] Investing in hard-to-abate sectors and Kanin Energy
  • [33:06] Kanin Energy's business model and non-dilutive funding
  • [38:15]  Earthshot’s commitment, DEI & tips for achieving a diverse portfolio
  • [42:38] Outlook & opportunities for climate tech investing

Resources Mentioned
  • Earthshot Ventures
  • Elemental Excelerator
  • Mitra Chem
  • Kanin Energy
  • Generate Capital
  • Westly Group

Connect with Mike Jackson & Ramsay Siegal
  • Connect with Mike on LinkedIn
  • Connect with Ramsay on LinkedIn

Connect with Jason Rissman
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  • On Twitter

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