Every once in a while I come across an investment firm with a really different edge and perspective. Overture VC is one such firm. Their specialty is policy – not just understanding the unique opportunities climate tech companies have with government incentives and helping them navigate that tricky terrain, but also actually lobbying for policies that’ll benefit their portfolio companies. 

In the words of Overture Founder and Managing Partner Shomik Dutta, there’s a $1.2 trillion dollar wall of government money coming downhill for climate companies. So Overture’s edge is meaningful and can make a big difference for a wide range of companies. Shomik and I discussed his background, how he moved into investing from politics, the opportunities recent climate policy has created for startups, examples of Overture’s portfolio companies and how the firm has helped them, and much more, including what’s at stake in the upcoming election.

Speaking of the election – it’s next week. If you don’t yet have a plan for how to get your ballot in or haven’t called your friends and family to make sure they’re voting, now’s the time. Shomik mentions a mobile app called Reach – a great tool to help you contact people you know in swing states.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• [03:01] Shomik Dota's Background and Transition to Investing
• [06:05] Overture VC's Unique Approach and Government Incentives 
• [09:12] The Role of Government in Climate Tech and Overture's Strategy
• [12:44] Overture's Portfolio and Specific Investments
• [16:56] Examples of Overture's Work and Impact
• [20:45] Overture's Fund and Investment Focus
• [23:05] Election Impact on Climate Policy
• [25:41] Future Policy Needs and Final Thoughts

Resources Mentioned

• Overture VC
• Reach

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