Climate Investor Reverse Pitch - Shut Up and Take My Money!

Step into the world of climate investment at this dynamic reverse pitch event, where leading climate investors, venture capitalists, and fund managers take the stage to share their priorities and investment strategies. 

Designed to connect startups with key players in the investment ecosystem, this session will help founders gain valuable insights into aligning with investor expectations and exploring opportunities for global expansion.

Speakers include Australia's top climate tech investors: 

• Ben Lindsay, Investment Principal, Investible 
• Nicole Kleid Small, Partner, Planet Fund 
• Rachel Yang, Partner Giant Leap 
• Matthew Pryor, Partner, Tenacious Ventures 
• Alex Knight, Partner, Advanced 
• Patrick Sieb, Partner, Climate Tech Partners 
• Sid Kasbekar, Investor, Airtree 
• Elissa Glorie, Investor, Twynam 
• Benedetta Cursi, Investor, Wollemi 
• Keshav Puri, Vitality Capital Partners 
• Eleni Assargiotis TRaCE
• Jeremy Atkin, Partner, Bandera Capital 
• Jason Whitfield, Investor, Main Sequence 
• Mac Christopherson, MAD Ventures 
• Colette Grgic, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund
• Sam Wood, EnergyLab
• Jonathon Spanos, Vala Capital
• Sarah Fuller, Virescent Ventures 
• Natalie Collins, Electrifi Ventures 

What to expect

• Hear investor reverse pitches directly from top investors about what they’re looking for in climate tech investments and how startups can position themselves for success.
• Learn actionable insights on how to align your strategy with investor priorities, navigate funding challenges, and prepare for global market entry.
• Network with investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to build meaningful connections and explore collaboration opportunities.

This event is a must-attend for climate tech founders and startups seeking funding, guidance, and pathways to scale on a global stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the movers and shakers in climate investment!

Thanks to our Climate Innovation and Investment Summit sponsors:

• Diamond: Investment NSW, Lendlease, Climatalist
• Gold: AGL, GHD, Future Super, Salesforce, Trailblazer for Recycling & Clean Energy (TRaCE), Flow Power, Integrated Innovation Network (I2N), Investible
• Climate Innovation Leader: Rystad Energy, HSBC, Singapore Global Network and Infragreen.

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