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Hugo Rauch
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Apr 10, 2025 • 20min

How to Exit a Deep Tech Startup - Matt Jones (Syensqo)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Matt Jones, Managing Partner at Syensqo, to break down one of the toughest challenges in climate tech: how to exit.With 25 years of experience and a front-row seat to both successful and failed exits, Matt shares:* How to recognize the right window for exiting* The biggest red flags in corporate partnerships* How CVCs think about alignment, strategy, and exits* What founders get wrong when they pitch to corporations* How to make deep tech exits work* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Introduction to the episode* 0:54 Climate Tech Exits 101* 02:22 Understanding Exit Strategies for Investors* 04:55 How to assess the exit environment?* 05:47 The IPO Dream: Are Startups Ready?* 07:33 Taking a company public as a CVC?* 08:38 Navigating Acquisitions: Finding Potential Buyers* 11:23 The Role of Corporates in Exit Strategies* 13:53 Is it important for founders to have an exit strategy?* 15:37 Common Mistakes in Engaging with Corporate VCs* 17:35 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Advice***▶️ CONNECT WITH MATT* Matt Jones – LinkedIn* Syensqo | Advancing Humanity***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* The Lean Startup – Startup playbook on building fast & learning from customers.* Syensqo Ventures – Corporate VC backing climate and materials startups.* Breakthrough Energy Ventures – Climate tech fund backed by Bill Gates.* M&A – Mergers & acquisitions as startup exits.* IPOs – Taking a private company public.* SPACs – A faster alternative to IPOs via shell companies.* EBITDA & Accretive – Key financials in exit deals.* Corporate VC (CVC) – Corporates investing in startups.* Exit Windows – Timing matters for exits.*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Founders Should Operate Like Athletes – Romain Vidal (Teampact Ventures)* Solving the Energy Crisis with Software - Jan Lozek (Future Energy Ventures)* Climate Change Is a Social Issue - Alina Klarner (Impact Shakers)***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Apr 3, 2025 • 40min

Climate Change Is a Social Issue - Alina Klarner (Impact Shakers)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***Thank you to BioEsol for sponsoring this episode. 💚BioEsol is an AI-powered energy company bringing Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) to industrial and SME clients, enabling energy autonomy, cost savings, and sustainability - with no upfront investment. In April, the company will open its Series A round to accelerate its expansion in France & Europe.***This week, we’re joined by Alina Klarner, the General Partner at Impact Shakers - a fund, accelerator, and ecosystem built to back diverse impact founders. In this episode, we explore how climate and social challenges intersect, and why investing at that intersection leads to stronger outcomes.We discuss:* Why investing in diverse teams is a competitive advantage* The business case for aligning climate and social impact* Embedding systemic thinking into startup models from Day 1* What VCs can do to make the ecosystem more inclusive* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 - Introduction* 04:31 - Co-Founder Dating is Key* 06:29 - Investing at the Intersection of Climate and Social Issues* 08:52 - The Economic Rational Behind Climate + Social** 12:33 - Embedding Social Impact in Business Models* 14:29 - Investment Criteria for Diverse Founders* 16:22 - Tools for Assessing Impact* 20:18 - Investment Criteria for Diverse Founders* 23:58 - Access to Capital for Diverse Founders* 25:48 - Encouraging VCs to Invest in Climate and Social* 27:41 - Policies for Impact Investing* 32:26 - VCs talk to VCs* 35:24 - Fire Questions***▶️ CONNECT WITH ALINA* Alina Klarner – Alina Klarner | LinkedIn* Impact Shakers - Impact Shakers***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* Byway – Flight-free travel company* Nibs Etc. – Upcycled juice pulp into granola* Circular Library Network – Hardware/software for peer-to-peer sharing* Farcorda – Aggregates secondhand product listings across platforms* Vested Impact – Impact due diligence tool used by Impact Shakers* Impact Principles (Impact Shakers internal framework – link it)*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Dr Benedikt Buchspies - How to Use LCAs for VC Investments (Planet A)* Tina Dreimann on Community Investing in Climate Tech (better ventures)***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Mar 27, 2025 • 34min

Solving the Energy Crisis with Software - Jan Lozek (Future Energy Ventures)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Jan Lozek, founder and managing partner at Future Energy Ventures, to discuss energy-tech investment opportunities and why software is the missing piece in this value chain.In this episode, you’ll learn:* Why AI is crucial for managing decentralized energy systems* How software turns homes and EVs into virtual power plants* How to build partnerships with utilities and navigate regulations* What every founder should know about scaling in energy markets* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 - Introduction* 01:01 - Most Exciting Energy Technologies* 02:22 - Current Trends in Energy Technology* 04:41 - Do We Need More Hardware Startups?* 06:14 - The Role of AI in The Energy Transition* 08:36 - There Are Two Large Challenges In The Grid* 10:49 - How Much Can We Power Europe with Renewables?* 11:58 - Are we consuming more energy than before?* 13:07 - The Future of Energy: Hardware vs. Software* 15:35 - Risks and Challenges For Energy Startups* 18:34 - Building The Dream Team for Energy* 23:40 - Scaling in the European Market* 25:42 - Support from VCs to Founders* 28:24 - Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts***▶️ CONNECT WITH JAN* Jan Lozek – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lozekjan/?originalSubdomain=de* Future Energy Ventures - https://fev.vc/***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* Piclo – Flexibility marketplace for energy systems* Reev – Smart EV charging infrastructure* Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)* Grid congestion & curtailment* Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)* AI for real-time energy trading* Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)* Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) ***🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Romain Vidal on How Elite Athletes’ Mindset Can Transform Startups (Teampact)* Yair Reem on The Death of The Green Premium (Extantia)***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Mar 20, 2025 • 48min

Startups Should Operate Like Sports Team – Romain Vidal (Teampact Ventures)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Romain Vidal, co-founder of Teampact Ventures, a VC firm leveraging high-performance methodologies from professional sports to support climate and health startups. In this episode, we cover:* Why startups should learn from sports teams, not from corporates* How delayed gratification and resilience create long-term success* The mindset of elite athletes that founders should adopt* The importance of team culture in driving performance* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 - Introduction* 01:34 - The Philosophy Behind Teampact Ventures* 06:04 - The Importance of the Mission and Values* 07:50 - Lessons from Elite Athletes for Startups* 13:54 - Building Disciplines and Resilience in Startups* 16:24 - Individual vs. Collective Performance in Startups* 23:08 - Common Challenges For Startups* 24:48 - Peak Performance and Startups Readiness* 26:32 - The Value of Teamwork in Individual Sports* 29:02 - You Need to Collaborate with Your Ecosystem* 31:11 - The Role of Team Culture in Startups* 34:30 - Diversity in Investor Profiles* 39:08 - Athletes x Investors* 41:16 - The World Needs Better Role Models* 43:37 - Fire Questions***▶️ CONNECT WITH ROMAIN* Romain Vidal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidalromain/* Teampact Ventures - https://www.teampact.ventures/***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* Delayed gratification (Stanford marshmallow experiment)* Sports team models (All Blacks, Spurs, French handball team)* Nikola Karabatic (Handball)* Raphaël Varane (Football)*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Tina Dreimann on Community Investing in Climate Tech (better ventures)* Yair Reem on The Death of The Green Premium (Extantia)***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Mar 13, 2025 • 46min

No One Pays for Green Anymore - Yair Reem (Extantia)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Yair Reem, Partner at Extantia Capital, to break down why the green premium is dead, and what’s next for climate-tech startups. In this episode, we explore:* The death of the green premium & rise of the green discount* How climate startups should price & pitch their solutions* What VCs really look for in climate investments* The future of climate tech & the biggest investment opportunities* … and more! ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Introduction* 02:15 – What is the green premium, and why did it fail?* 06:42 – Why customers won’t pay more for green solutions* 11:30 – The rise of the green discount & new pricing strategies* 17:05 – Why startups must focus on industry problems, not sustainability* 28:45 – Case study: How Magnotherm found the right value proposition* 35:00 – The biggest investment opportunities in climate tech today* 42:15 – AI’s role in climate startups & competitive pricing* 48:10 – Rapid-fire questions* 54:20 – Final thoughts***▶️ CONNECT WITH YAIR* Yair Reem – https://www.linkedin.com/in/yairreem/* Extantia Capital - https://www.extantia.com/***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* Extantia Capital – Climate VC firm* Magnotherm – Reinventing refrigeration* Vamo – Heat pump company focusing on cost efficiency* Northvolt – European battery manufacturer*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Dr Benedikt Buchspies - How to Use LCAs for VC Investments (Planet A)* Tina Dreimann on Community Investing in Climate Tech (better ventures)* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund) ***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Mar 6, 2025 • 40min

Scaling Europe’s Most Active Impact Angel Club - Tina Dreimann (better ventures)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Tina Dreimann (thank you, Tim Schumacher, for the introduction), founder and General Partner of better ventures. Instead of following a traditional VC model, better ventures operates as a community of entrepreneurs investing in and supporting the next generation of impact-driven founders.In this episode, we explore:* Why community investing could outperform traditional VC* The formula: Community + Tech = Impact + Returns* The biggest challenges for impact entrepreneurs today* Why climate is just one piece - biodiversity, water, and soil are just as urgent* How tech and AI help scale early-stage investing* …and much more!***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Introduction* 03:45 – Better Ventures: The Origin Story* 07:30 – The Biggest Global Risks & Where to Invest* 12:10 – How Better Ventures Finds & Selects Startups* 17:40 – Smart Capital: What Founders Need from Investors* 22:50 – Why Community Investing Outperforms Traditional VC* 27:15 – The Role of Tech & AI in Investment Decisions* 32:40 – The Future of Impact Investing & VC Evolution* 38:25 – Challenges in Partnering with Large Corporations* 42:10 – Fire Questions* 49:00 – Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts***▶️ CONNECT WITH TINA* Tina Dreimann – https://shorturl.at/ndhKS* better ventures - https://www.betterventures.io/***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* Ocell (AI-driven forestry & carbon credit trading)* Everdrop (Eco-friendly consumer goods, plastic-free cleaning products)* Oxyle (Water filtration for PFAS & microplastics)* Planetary Boundaries Framework* World Economic Forum Global Risk Report* En-ROADS Model by MIT*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Dr Benedikt Buchspies - How to Use LCAs for VC Investments (Planet A)* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund) ***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Feb 27, 2025 • 46min

How to Use LCAs for VC Investments - Dr Benedikt Buschpies (Planet A Ventures)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***This week, we’re joined by Dr. Benedikt Buchspies, a scientist at Planet A Ventures, one of Europe's leading climate-tech VC funds. Benedikt has been pioneering the use of lifecycle assessments (LCAs) in venture capital for years and is showing that science + VC = impact.In this episode, we cover:* What an LCA is and how it measures climate impact* Why most VCs ignore environmental data (and why they shouldn’t)* How impact and financial returns align in early-stage startups* The challenges of modeling long-term systemic impact* What VCs should do to implement LCAs in their funds* And much more.. 👉 If you’re an impact investor, this is a must-listen episode.***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 Introduction and the Journey from Science to VC* 05:30 Understanding Impact Assessment in Venture Capital* 10:20 Quantifying Environmental Impact and Systemic Change* 15:10 Correlation Between Financial and Environmental Performance* 20:02 Guiding Investment Thesis with Impact Assessments* 24:15 Integrating Sustainability into Investment Processes* 32:36 Pros and Cons of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)* 38:05 Implementing LCA in Investment Firms* 40:23 Fire Questions and Conclusion***▶️ CONNECT WITH BENEDIKT* Dr. Benedikt Buchspies – https://shorturl.at/f40rA***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* LCA - A scientific method for measuring environmental impact* Emissions scopes – Different levels of carbon accounting for companies* Monte Carlo Simulation – A technique for modeling uncertainty * Systemic Impact Modeling – Assessing the broader effects of a startup* SFDR & EU Taxonomy – Sustainability regulations that apply to impact VCs* Scenario Analysis – A way to estimate how different variables affect an LCA result*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund) ***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Feb 20, 2025 • 54min

When VC Meets Nonprofit - Marion Schuppe (makesense)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***While traditional VC prioritizes financial returns, makesense invest is proving that social and environmental impact can be at the core of investing, without sacrificing performance. Marion Schuppe, an Investment Director at makesense Invest, joins the podcast to discuss their unique model that integrates a VC fund inside a non-profit. In this episode, we cover:* How makesense balances nonprofit with venture capital* Raising a first-time impact fund: lessons from securing LP commitments* Why their team takes zero carried interest, and where it goes instead* The reality of recruiting top talent without traditional VC compensation* How to measure success beyond financial returns* And much more.. ***⌛TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Introduction:* 02:23 Understanding Venture Capital* 05:34 Make Sense: Mission and Model* 09:08 Investment Strategy and Impact* 16:02 Challenges and Innovations in Impact Investing* 23:07 Raising and Structuring Impact Funds* 31:10 Investment Process and Criteria* 41:14 Future of Make Sense Invest* 45:44 Fire Questions and Closing Remarks***▶️ CONNECT WITH MARION* Marion Schuppe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-schuppe-50b35345/***🔗 CONNECT WITH ME * Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS* maksense – a nonprofit and impact ecosystem* European Investment Fund (EIF) – LP backing makesense invest* BNP Paribas – LP in makesense invest * Serena Capital – co-managed a €90M impact fund with makesense invest* Social & Solidarity Economy – Business models prioritizing impact over profit* France’s Banque des Territoires – Institutional LP supporting impact VC*** 🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)* Eric Gossart on Impact VCs vs Traditional VCs (Racine2)* August Solliv on cleantech 1.0 lessons (Impact Supporters)* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund) ***💚 LEAVE A REVIEW * Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg * Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Feb 13, 2025 • 51min

Impact assessment matters less than you think – Raphaele Leyendecker (Techstars)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***Raphaele Leyendecker, a Managing Director at Techstars Sustainability Paris, where she has invested in 70+ climate tech startups, joins the podcast to discuss early-stage impact assessment and the french ecosystem as it compares to the global landscape. In this episode, we discuss:* Why early-stage impact assessment is often a myth* The biggest challenge for climate startups in France* How investors should really measure impact* The role of technological readiness levels (TRLs) in deep tech investing* How France’s climate tech ecosystem compares to the US and Nordics* Why founders should focus on revenue before certifications* And more...***TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Introduction:* 01:14 – Why Impact Assessment is Overrated for Early-Stage Startups* 04:45 – Defining Impact Metrics That Matter* 07:32 – Revenue vs. Impact: What Should Startups Prioritize?* 12:10 – Tools & Frameworks for Impact Investors* 18:25 – The Role of TRLs in Deep Tech & Hard Tech Startups* 22:40 – The Strengths & Weaknesses of the French Climate Tech Ecosystem* 30:15 – Why France is Slow to Scale Climate Innovation* 35:50 – Comparing France to the US, Nordics & Germany* 40:10 – Rapid-Fire Q&A: Advice for Founders & Investors* 48:00 – Closing Thoughts***CONNECT WITH RAPHAELE▶️ Raphaele Leyendecker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaeleleyendecker***CONNECT WITH ME ▶️ Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/📧 Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com🔴 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch***INVESTORS MENTIONED * Citizen Capital* Wind Capital* Racine2* Techstars Sustainability * Bpifrance GreenTech* Pale Blue Dot* Planet A Ventures* World Fund* Revaia * ETF Partners * 2150 VC* Norsken VCASSESSMENT TOOLS AND FRAMEWORKS* CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)* SFDR Article 8 & 9 (EU impact fund classification)* Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)* SDGs (UN Sustainable Development Goals)* Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions tracking* Impact Business Model (Dutch framework)* Mouvement Impact France (French tool)STARTUPS MENTIONED* Kumulus* Miners AI * NDB Technologies* BiB Batteries* Pelikan Mobility * CarbonBright* SustainSoftBOOKS MENTIONED * Ralentir ou Périr by Timothée Parrique*** PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)* Eric Gossart on Impact VCs vs Traditional VCs (Racine2)* August Solliv on cleantech 1.0 lessons (Impact Supporters)* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund) ***LEAVE A REVIEW 💜 Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg 🟢 Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com
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Feb 4, 2025 • 58min

Investing €300M in climate-tech that can sell to climate deniers - Tim Schumacher (World Fund, Ecosia)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***Tim Schumacher, General Partner at World Fund, joins the podcast to share insights on building Europe's largest climate-tech VC and what it takes to back companies that even climate deniers would buy from.In our conversation, we explore:* World Fund's investment and fundraising strategy* Assessing startups with the climate performance potential (CPP) * Climate-tech that can sell to climate deniers * The founding of Ecosia* … and more!***TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction01:22 Tim's Journey from Software to Climate Tech 06:18 Ecosia: A Climate-Friendly Search Engine 14:57 World Fund's Investment Strategy 20:11 The Importance of CO2 Reduction 26:03 Assessing Climate Performance Potential (CPP) 31:12 Defining the Ideal Founder 33:42 Global Applicability and Market Fit 37:32 Due Diligence in Climate Tech Investments 40:51 Selling to Climate Deniers 43:55 Future Outlook for Climate Tech 48:05 Rapid-Fire Questions 54:52 Closing Thoughts and Final Words***FRAMEWORKS* Climate Performance Potential (CPP) - A methodology developed by World Fund to assess how much carbon a technology can save over time.STARTUPS* Ecosia – A search engine that uses ad revenue to plant trees.* Planet A – chocolate alternative made from oats and precision fermentation.* Anaphite – Developing new battery production methods for electric vehicles.* Aedifion – AI-powered energy optimization for buildingsFUNDS* European Investment Fund (EIF): A major LP in World Fund.* World Fund – Europe's largest climate-tech VC.* Better Ventures – An impact-focused angel investment group.* Energy Impact Partners (EIP) – A later-stage climate-tech fund.***GUEST▶️ Tim Schumacher - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschumacher/🔗 World Fund - https://www.worldfund.vc/***If you’re new here, I'm Hugo Rauch, the founder of VCo2 media and an aspiring climate tech VC who shares insights, interviews, and research about venture capital and climate tech. I aim to help you become a better climate-tech entrepreneur and smarter impact investor. ***CONNECT WITH ME ▶️ Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/📧 Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com🔴 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch*** PAST EPISODES* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)* Eric Gossart on Impact VCs vs Traditional VCs (Racine2)* August Solliv on cleantech 1.0 lessons (Impact Supporters)***LEAVE A REVIEW 💜 Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg 🟢 Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR *** SUPPORT 💻 Logo and brand design - Alexander Villinsky📹 Logo animation and transitions - Timothe Lucas This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newwavenewsletter.substack.com

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