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Opening:
What does it really take for a green tech startup to secure venture funding in 2025? In this episode, we uncover what makes VCs say yes—and what founders consistently get wrong.
What You'll Learn:
How DACH green tech startups are redefining sustainability with scalable business models
Why AI is a tool—but not the product—in climate innovation
The power of vertical SaaS in navigating ESG compliance
What Hi Inov looks for in Series A funding rounds
Where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland stand in the race to net zero
Guest Spotlight:
Wolfgang Krause, Managing Partner at Hi Inov, shares exclusive insights from the 2025 Green Tech Software Mapping. He’s an expert in climate tech investment strategy, known for identifying scalable software ventures with deep vertical focus and strong ESG execution.
With regulatory pressure mounting and climate urgency at an all-time high, Wolfgang explains why economic viability beats greenwashing—and how real innovation means operationalizing sustainability across value chains.
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📋 Show Notes
Guest Name: Wolfgang Krause, Managing Partner at Hi Inov
Blog Post: Green Tech Startups: Investing in the DACH Region’s Climate Innovation Boom
Relevant Resources:
Hi Inov Website – https://www.hiinov.com/
Deepki Vertical SaaS Platform – https://www.deepki.com/
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This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Automate your startup’s security and compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more.
🔗 Learn more at vanta.com/startupradio
Opening:
What does it really take for a green tech startup to secure venture funding in 2025? In this episode, we uncover what makes VCs say yes—and what founders consistently get wrong.
What You'll Learn:
How DACH green tech startups are redefining sustainability with scalable business models
Why AI is a tool—but not the product—in climate innovation
The power of vertical SaaS in navigating ESG compliance
What Hi Inov looks for in Series A funding rounds
Where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland stand in the race to net zero
Guest Spotlight:
Wolfgang Krause, Managing Partner at Hi Inov, shares exclusive insights from the 2025 Green Tech Software Mapping. He’s an expert in climate tech investment strategy, known for identifying scalable software ventures with deep vertical focus and strong ESG execution.
With regulatory pressure mounting and climate urgency at an all-time high, Wolfgang explains why economic viability beats greenwashing—and how real innovation means operationalizing sustainability across value chains.
Leave A Review:
Love what you’re hearing? Follow Startuprad.io, subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. Sharing is scaling—help founders, VCs, and executives learn from this deep dive into the future of green tech.
📋 Show Notes
Guest Name: Wolfgang Krause, Managing Partner at Hi Inov
Blog Post: Green Tech Startups: Investing in the DACH Region’s Climate Innovation Boom
Relevant Resources:
Hi Inov Website – https://www.hiinov.com/
Deepki Vertical SaaS Platform – https://www.deepki.com/
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