Lowercarbon Capital, Ripple, Evok Innovations, Toba Capital - Panel Discussion

VC Funding in Silicon Valley, and Beyond: The Demand for Early-Stage CDR

• What is the status of Silicon Valley's interest in carbon removal technology? How does it compare to appetite in other climate industries?
• Where are the current funding gaps, and how has this changed since last year?
• The “Valley” remains the powerhouse but what other regions are emerging as investor hubs?
• The "valley of debt" represents a critical period in a startup's lifecycle, marked by financial challenges, while achieving sustainable growth and profitability. How can investors assist in overcoming this period?
• How big is the current market for non-dilutive funding and how can these instruments assist start-ups, especially with FOAK projects?
• Once start-ups move from strategy to execution, billions of dollars are needed from large-scale investors to meet their expectations, and CDR companies’ risk profiles usually don’t match. How can we bridge the chasm?

Confirmed Chair

Ryan Orbuch - Partner, Lowercarbon Capital

Confirmed Speakers

Meghan Edge, Head of Carbon Investments, Ripple
Mike Biddle - Partner, Evok Innovations
Susan Su - Partner, Toba Capital

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