Inevitable How a $4 B Deep‑Tech Fund Tackles Emissions with DCVC
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Apr 17, 2025 Zack Bogue, co-founder and managing partner at DCVC, shares his fascinating journey from a Colorado outdoors kid to a venture capitalist focused on climate technology. He discusses the strategic evolution of DCVC as it embraces deep tech and launches a climate-centric fund. Key highlights include navigating the challenges of investing in climate tech, the role of AI in revolutionizing geothermal energy, and the importance of creative financing in sustainable energy solutions. Bogue also touches on measuring investment impact and bridging the funding gap for innovative startups.
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Colorado Roots Shape Climate Passion
- Zack Bogue's Colorado childhood deeply influenced his climate passion, balancing outdoor beauty with mining and fossil fuel realities.
- His Harvard environmental studies with notable climate scientists and economists shaped his investment perspective.
CapEx-Light AI Unlocks Progress
- DCVC looks for using applied AI to tackle tough problems in a capital-efficient manner.
- Early-stage startups can make progress with less capital, positioning for larger industrial scale later.
Impact Reporting Keeps Climate Fund Honest
- DCVC Climate fund invests only in companies with clear, large-scale climate impact; borderline deals go to general funds.
- Impact reporting helps keep investors and companies accountable for their climate impact claims.
