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In Episode 62 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Jessica Burley, Investor at Planet A Ventures, on investing in early-stage startups that are developing climate change solutions.

Jessica Burley is an investor at Planet A Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in climate tech startups. She holds a Politics degree from Cambridge University and has a background in climate finance and sustainable development. Prior to joining Planet A, she worked as an analyst at a climate VC firm and as a researcher for the United Nations.

What is Planet A Ventures?

Planet A Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in climate tech startups. The firm was founded in 2022 and has raised €160 million for its first fund, which it plans to invest in early-stage startups that are developing solutions to climate change.

Planet A's Investment Thesis

Planet A invests in climate tech startups that are working to decarbonize the economy. The firm's investment thesis is based on the following pillars:

Science-based targets: Planet A only invests in startups that have set ambitious science-based targets to reduce their emissions.
Impact: Planet A measures the impact of its investments on the environment.
Diversity: Planet A is committed to investing in a diverse set of startups, including those founded by women and people of color.

Some of the Companies in Planet A's Portfolio

Some of the companies in Planet A's portfolio include:

Carbon Re: Carbon Re is a company that uses artificial intelligence to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Makersite: Makersite is a company that helps companies manage their product supply chains in a sustainable way.
one.five: one.five is a company that makes circular biomaterials that can replace single-use plastics.

Planet A Ventures is a leading venture capital firm that is investing in climate tech startups. The firm's mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. Fridtjof Detzner and the team at Planet A are passionate about making a positive impact on the planet, and they are committed to investing in the next generation of climate tech innovators.

If you are a startup that is developing solutions to climate change, I encourage you to reach out to Planet A Ventures. The firm is always looking for new investment opportunities.

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