New Wave. [The Swell] What LPs Really Want from Climate Funds
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🌊 The First Swell Has Arrived
We’re kicking off with Carolina Echecopar, investor at Carbon Equity, a fund-of-funds unlocking access to climate venture capital.
If you’re building or raising a climate fund in Europe, this one’s for you.
We dive into the brutal fundraising reality, what LPs look for beyond the deck, and why some climate VCs might not make the next wave.
In our conversation, we cover:
What LPs really look for in early-stage climate funds
The minimum viable track record (and what counts as proof)
Europe vs. US LP sentiment, who’s still writing checks?
Carbon Equity’s full due diligence checklist
The branding debate: is “climate tech” becoming taboo?
Lessons from investing in 250+ companies and 20+ funds
If you’re a GP building or raising in climate tech, this one is for you.
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Reach out to Carolina:
Carbon Equity - Do good by investing better
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🌊 Next Swell Incoming
Don’t miss our next deep dive with Terhi Vapola, Founding Partner at Greencode Ventures.
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