Inevitable
How a $4 B Deep‑Tech Fund Tackles Emissions with DCVC
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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Quick takeaways
- DCVC launched a dedicated Climate fund to tackle climate change through investing in scalable, technology-driven solutions while maintaining profit expectations.
- Zach Bogue emphasizes the need for companies to demonstrate early traction and navigate market challenges despite fluctuating political landscapes in climate tech funding.
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Investment Strategies in Deep Tech
DCVC, co-founded by Zach Bogue, is a leading deep tech venture capital firm managing $4 billion across 13 funds. It specializes in investing in entrepreneurs tackling difficult real-world problems with applied AI, spanning various sectors including climate technology. The firm's investment thesis emphasizes the potential of deep tech models to solve some of the toughest challenges, particularly in the context of climate change. By supporting innovative companies that utilize advanced computational approaches to develop efficient solutions, DCVC aims to drive significant progress in high-emission industries.
