Currents Ep278: Venture Capital in the Renewable Energy Sector
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Jan 2, 2025 Amy Duffuor, co-founder and general partner of Azolla Ventures, brings her expertise in climate tech and impact investing to the table. She dives into the innovative strategies in venture capital aimed at combating climate change, especially within hard-to-abate sectors like maritime shipping. Discussion includes the cutting-edge advancements in green methanol technology and the importance of articulating impact to attract investors. Duffuor also highlights emerging opportunities in renewable energy, from decarbonizing rice cultivation to enhancing wastewater treatment.
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Amy Duffuor's Non-Linear Background
- Amy Duffuor's background is in renewables investment banking, venture acceleration, and management consulting.
- Her diverse experience led her to co-found Azolla Ventures, a climate tech investment firm.
Blended Finance Approach
- Azolla Ventures uses a blended finance model, combining venture capital with catalytic capital.
- This approach allows them to invest in early-stage, hard tech climate companies often overlooked by traditional VCs.
Azolla's Investment Criteria
- Azolla Ventures focuses on companies with gigaton-scale climate impact, additionality, and attractiveness to downstream commercial capital.
- Founders seeking investment should clearly articulate their impact pathway and understand key figures of merit for their technology.