#206 Political Uncertainty, Industrial Heat Decarb, Onshoring Production, Geopolitical Tensions & More w/ Peter Sopher (Clean Energy Ventures)

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This is a masterclass on investing in the future 🌍💰.

Today, we're sitting down with Peter Sofer, Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures (CEV). Based in Austin, Texas, Peter tackles investing in the toughest-to-decarbonize sectors. CEV is known for backing companies that could be the only game in town for the long haul, with potential to achieve multi-gigaton greenhouse gas reductions.

Peter’s journey is packed with insights, from his time at the Environmental Defense Fund to leading Clean Energy Ventures' second fund, targeting $305 million in Seed and Series A investments.

This episode dives into an issue not often discussed in detail — the future of climate tech amid political and economic uncertainty. Peter breaks down how the evolving political landscape and macroeconomic factors will influence the availability of non-dilutive funding, and why a company's storytelling is critical for fundraising success.

In this conversation, we explore:

How Clean Energy Ventures chooses companies that are addressing the most challenging sectors
The potential impact of a new administration on climate tech, especially around the IRA
His thoughts on geopolitical tensions, China’s dominance in renewables, and the future of onshoring production

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Topics

Clean Energy Ventures' Investment Philosophy
Challenges of Hard-to-Decarbonize Sectors
Navigating Political and Economic Uncertainty

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Onshoring vs. Global Competition
Evaluating Startup Success
Exit Landscape for Climate Tech Startups
Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Entrepreneurs

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