The Green Techpreneur

The Green Techpreneur Substack focuses on supporting climatetech entrepreneurs through advice on business growth, investor attraction, and success stories within the climate technology sector. It covers milestones of green startups, investor relations, market transformations, and innovative solutions in sustainability. The newsletter aims to connect startups with investors, mentors, and industry insights.

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20 implied HN points 01 Mar 24
  1. Blockchain can be used to bring transparency to supply chains by tracking transactions and transport from farmers to consumers.
  2. To succeed as a greentech entrepreneur, be prepared for financial challenges at the start and prioritize storytelling to engage consumers.
  3. Implementing blockchain in the supply chain can face challenges like educating farmers in remote areas and motivating consumers to engage with the technology.
28 implied HN points 12 Jan 24
  1. The Green Techpreneur platform achieved significant milestones in 2023, such as winning awards and helping startups secure funding.
  2. For 2024, the platform acquired Climate Marketplace to connect startups with a network of 2,000 climate investors.
  3. The newsletter also featured updates on innovative climate tech startups and insights from industry leaders to help readers succeed.
4 implied HN points 16 Feb 24
  1. Danijel Visevic started the World Fund, Europe's largest climatetech VC fund, with a unique approach to fundraising, focusing on building a strong portfolio and attracting investors by taking risks early.
  2. The World Fund invests in companies with significant Climate Performance Potential, aiming to save at least 100 megatons CO2 emissions annually.
  3. Danijel Visevic's investment style involves ESG support, expansive network connections for funding rounds, and a strategic focus on energy and agricultural sectors for climate impact.
8 implied HN points 14 Jul 23
  1. Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator selected its 2023 cohort based on two key areas: more sustainable products and innovative recycling technologies.
  2. The accelerator program provides startups with workshops, mentorship, grants, and access to a sustainability alumni network to support their growth.
  3. Grit, resilience, and passion are vital qualities for business success in the climate tech innovation sector.
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4 implied HN points 15 Sep 23
  1. CEEZER is a marketplace platform bringing harmony, transparency, and data to the carbon market.
  2. CEEZER aims to help buyers and sellers navigate the complexity of carbon quality and buying decisions by providing 3.5 million data points and AI analysis.
  3. Magnus and his team built CEEZER to provide a data-driven, non-BS approach to the carbon market, focusing on impactful climate action and long-term commitment.
0 implied HN points 15 Mar 24
  1. Investor-founder relationship is evolving as VC funds grow in the cleantech sector, emphasizing constructive relationships to drive companies forward and manage risks.
  2. Pre-agreed partnership contracts help clarify terms and expectations between investors and founders, gearing towards strategic support beyond funding.
  3. Successful investor-founder relationships involve mapping startup capabilities with investor strengths, focusing on targeted growth areas rather than trying to please too many customers.
0 implied HN points 09 Jun 23
  1. Small companies are key drivers of climate innovation, leading with new technologies and ideas.
  2. Consumer preference and regulatory pressure are pushing large organizations towards sustainability and ESG impact.
  3. Investors are increasingly focused on environmental metrics and seeking sustainable investment opportunities.
0 implied HN points 03 Nov 23
  1. GlassPoint founder Rod MacGregor's journey shows the power of perseverance and innovation in disrupting industrial heat markets.
  2. Industrial heat is crucial for decarbonization, yet challenging due to cost and lack of decarbonization. GlassPoint's solar thermal solution offers a renewable alternative at lower cost.
  3. GlassPoint's business model transformation to selling steam as a service enabled a successful comeback from bankruptcy and accelerated adoption of renewable energy solutions.