TechCrunch Startup News Three things veteran planetary health investors look for in a startup
Jul 24, 2025
Dive into the world of planetary health investments, where veteran investors reveal their key insights. Discover the challenges of fundraising in this dynamic sector and the empathy required to navigate it. Plus, learn the essential criteria for successful startups, including time to market and product-market fit. Tune in for valuable lessons from the closing of a significant fund and the evolving market landscape!
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Veteran Investors' Market Experience
- Kyle Teamey and Bridget O'Brien navigated fundraising during a volatile market with major policy changes.
- Their experience spans multiple market cycles and both investing and founding to handle uncertainty.
Three Key Investment Criteria
- Focus investments on startups that can enter the market and generate revenue within five years.
- Prioritize companies showing clear product-market fit and efficient use of capital.
Capital Efficiency Misconceptions
- Capital efficiency in deep tech can be similar to software, despite different capital intensity.
- The round name matters less than time to market and the return profile fitting the strategy.