Freya Pratty (of FT-backed Sifted): Mission Zero's £22m A round for DAC led by 2150 and more 'buzzy' deals

Freya Pratty, FT-backed Sifted.eu’s prolific climate tech reporter, joins Wicked Problems - Climate Tech Conversations. Just in time for her scoop this morning about 2150.vc leading a ‘buzzy’ £22m Series A investment into Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy-backed, UK-based, direct air capture pioneer Mission Zero.

Episode Highlights:

• The Quest for White Hydrogen: Freya opens up about her exploration into white hydrogen, emphasizing its potential impact and the formidable challenges associated with harnessing this elusive energy source.
• Climate Adaptation & Venture Capital: A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to adaptation technologies. Freya shares her insights on the venture capital community's cautious engagement with climate adaptation tech despite its critical importance.
• The Rapid Evolution of Direct Air Capture (DAC): Freya discusses the advancements in DAC technology, highlighting companies that are pioneering scalable and efficient solutions to carbon capture.
• Unveiling the Vargas Group's Success: Anticipation builds as Freya teases her upcoming piece on the Vargas Group, a conglomerate known for its streak of successful climate tech ventures, underscoring a unique model of innovation and execution.

Name Checks:

• Sifted
• ClimateX
• Pale Blue Dot
• Planet A Ventures
• Mission Zero
• RealIce
• The Vargas Group (Mentioned as a successful conglomerate in climate tech)
• Northvolt, Polarium, H2 Green Steel, and Aira (All part of the Vargas Group's portfolio)

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