Investor Spotlight: Helmer Schukken, Rubio Impact Ventures

"Ultimately, and this is maybe most important, when we look at impact, we try to achieve what we call systemic impact, which means if this technology is adopted and becomes mature, it will become the industry standard. That means all our competitors will be doing it as well, which may be bad from a business point of view but is super good from an impact point of view."

Investor Spotlight: Jan Lozek, Future Energy Ventures

"With worsening climate situations— extreme heat, water shortages, and wildfires— there’s increasing pressure to invest more. To address this, we need early-stage technologies, like digital tools to organise and connect the energy transition, as well as deep tech innovations like hydrogen and fusion reactors to reach net zero as quickly as possible."

Investor Spotlight: Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, Extantia Capital

"If you're a climate tech company raising from climate tech investors, don't spend too much time on the problem of “climate change”. We already know what the problem is— that’s why we raised the fund."

Investor Spotlight: Tim Hoerr, Serra Ventures

"Some of the very best accelerators will do a great job of helping you write your story better, build your value proposition, build your business model, and make connections.”

Investor Spotlight: Tom Rand, ArcTern Ventures

"I became an investor not because I wanted to be an investment professional, but because I want to move the needle on carbon."

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Nick Cooney, Lever VC

"Generally, individuals and companies should aim for a positive world impact. Companies, being collections of individuals, should take a comprehensive view of their impact—considering both positives like job creation and negatives."

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Danny Brown, MaC Venture Capital

"We're looking for the journey to a venture-scale return. People often ask what someone’s route to $100 million in revenue looks like. While we're not expecting any seed-stage company to have direct sight of that, we focus on the journey to scaling. We want founders who think about the steps involved, with a true North vision."

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Josep Oriol, Okavango Capital

"For nature conservation to succeed, it must become economically viable and competitive with other land uses. Okavango Capital seeks businesses that protect nature while generating shareholder returns, creating a sustainable approach to conservation."