In this special feature, we're excited to share a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of venture capital and climate change as we wrapped up COP28 with some of the leading VCs attending COP this year:

Lena Tiede from Planet A
Peter Hirsch from 2150
Sonia Weymuller from VentureSouq
Areije Al Shakar from Al Waha Fund of Funds

In the episode, we dived into:

The evolution of climate tech as a crucial sector in VC as well as in fighting climate change.
The increasing role of VCs in shaping environmental policy and driving sustainable innovation.
Perspectives from both LPs and VCs on the future of climate finance and technology.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Wrapping up COP28 and its Implications
00:01:56 - Introduction of Panelist and Funds
00:03:47 - Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
00:05:28 - Investing in Climate Tech Funds
00:07:19 - Investing in the Environmental Space
00:09:13 - Investing in Early Stage Climate in the GCC
00:10:51 - Climate Investment in the Middle East
00:12:24 - Increasing Investment in Early Stage Climate Tech
00:14:07 - Tech Tipping Points and Earth Systems Tipping Points
00:16:12 - All-Hands-On-Deck Approach in Addressing Climate Change
00:17:57 - Generating Collaborative Spaces for Climate Action
00:19:26 - The Next Generation and Climate Accountability
00:21:04 - Investing Strategies in the GCC
00:22:45 - The Global Nature of Climate Innovation
00:24:35 - Fundraising in the GCC
00:26:16 - Investing in Climate in Emerging Markets
00:27:47 - Emerging Climate Solutions in High Growth Markets
00:29:21 - The Overwhelming Scale of COP and the Role of VC in Climate Tech
00:31:11 - Growth and Construction in Developing Countries
00:32:59 - The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Climate Technologies
00:34:43 - The Need for More Public Funding in Europe
00:36:41 - Funding Climate Solutions in the MENA Region
00:38:26 - Collaboration for Climate Solutions

EUVC #261: Wrapping up COP 28 with leading Climate VCs from Europe and MENA

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