The State of Climate Tech 2020: The next frontier for venture capital

The State of Climate Tech 2020

This report looks at the state of climate tech investing in the last several years, bringing together first-of-its kind analysis of the startup ecosystem critical to addressing climate change. “Climate tech” encompasses a broad set of sectors which tackle the challenge of decarbonizing the global economy, with the aim of reaching net zero emissions before 2050. Early stage investment into climate tech is growing fast.

Emergence of hubs for VC investment into "Impact Tech"

London and SF have become Impact Tech hubs, with 280% increase in VC in 5 years

New research has found that San Francisco and London have become two of the world’s leading hubs for VC investment into tech solutions that address one or more of the 17 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), more commonly referred to as “Impact Tech”. Tech solutions for such pressing issues as the climate crisis and social inequality have seen a 280% increase in global VC investment from 2015 to 2020, while investment in this space more than doubled in both cities over the past five years.

Why ESG is core to long-term success in venture capital

Why ESG is core to long-term success in venture capital | CDC Group

"It does not take much for a social media crisis to destroy the reputation of a promising start-up, which often rely on brand strength and goodwill to carry them through the early funding rounds. The adoption of corporate governance structures, anti-harassment policies and grievance mechanisms can help mitigate risks and provide a healthy framework for inexperienced founders." "Once operating at scale, it can be difficult for companies to change course, particularly when it comes to relationships with workers and consumers" "A clear ESG commitment can also appeal to increasingly discerning consumers, especially millennials." "Demonstrable ESG performance can support exits too."

How will the 2020s impact the venture capital industry?

Reflections from Four Decades in Venture and What's Next: How Will the 2020s Impact the Venture...

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