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Inevitable

Capital Series: David Helgason, Transition

Oct 11, 2023
David Helgason, partner at Transition, discusses Transition's efforts in accelerating the climate transition through investments in climate tech. They focus on software and hardware, including batteries, synthetic biology, and industrial tech. They explore the challenges of investing in climate tech within the capitalist system and discuss their investment criteria. They envision a future post-transition and the impact on human life, emphasizing the importance of abundance and enjoyment in working towards a sustainable future.
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  • Transition is a venture firm that partners with SEED and Series A founders to accelerate the climate transition and build an abundant and resilient society.
  • Capitalism plays a crucial role in driving the climate transition, and climate tech solutions have the potential to outcompete outdated industrial processes.

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Transition: Partnering to Make the Climate Transition a Reality

Transition is a venture firm founded by David Helgison that focuses on making the climate transition a reality. The firm partners with SEED and Series A founders, aiming to build an abundant and resilient society within the constraints of our finite planet. Transition consists of four partners, supported by a network of venture partners with expertise in various fields, including finance, engineering, and regulatory affairs. They invest in climate tech companies at the seed and Series A stages, with a focus on hardware and software solutions. Transition aims to have a high impact by investing in companies that can significantly impact one or more of the planetary boundaries defined by the Stockholm Resilience Center. They prioritize companies that have de-risked the science and are ready to scale. The goal is to bring about a transition to a sustainable industrial system by replacing outdated processes with cleaner and more efficient solutions.

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