Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more!
Link to their journey - https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/
0:00 - Joey and Annelieke’s favourite thing in the world
6:15 - Joey and Annelieke’s backgrounds
10:50 - Defining climate tech
18:50 - Examples of climate tech
20:05 - Really smart thing from Annelieke
21:18 - Fund return timelines
23:28 - The challenges of fundraising / what do VC’s really care about?
28:40 - Impact locked definition
33:12 - Climate Tech landscape
37:51- The Climate Narrative
44:00 - Role of government in innovation
47:00 Collaboration between Climate tech firms
51:00 - Australian and NZ context
59:07 - Indigenous knowledge