Investing in the Inevitable: Where are the Big Bets in Climate Tech?

As the climate crisis accelerates, so too does the urgency—and opportunity—for innovation. Climate tech is not a philanthropic niche—it’s one of the defining investment opportunities of the next decade. Yet early-stage investors often approach it with hesitation and uncertainty. Investing in the Inevitable is designed to cut through the noise and offer a grounded, investor-focused lens on how to approach this space with clarity and conviction.

To kick-off the discussion, Jae Lubberink - Research Analyst @ Greenhouse - will share key findings from their climate capital deployment deep-dive across the ecosystem.

Through two focused panels, we’ll demystify the climate opportunity and explore the crucial role innovation plays in creating leverage for change.

Panel 1 – Framing the Opportunity:
A bird’s-eye view from leading experts and strategists across the evolving climate innovation landscape. We’ll explore where Australia’s comparative advantages lie, the catalytic ideas with long-term upside, and what constitutes a true “big bet” in a sector in transition.

• Shaun Chau - Managing Partner @ Cyan Ventures

• Keshav Puri - Managing Partner @ Vitality Capital Partners

• Linda Zhang - Writer of Energy Untangled and Senior Strategy Analyst @ ARENA

• Jo En Low - Partner @ Ashurst

Panel 2 – On the Frontlines of Innovation:
Active early-stage founders, operators and investors share what it really takes to raise capital and build climate ventures in today’s environment. From regulatory hurdles to deeptech challenges, hear firsthand what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to happen support the next wave.

• Ruby Jones - CEO @ Aquila

• Abraham Robertson - CEO & Co-founder @ Biocare

• Ben Lindsay - Principal @ Investible

• Gabriella Nunes - Director of Research & Commercialisation @ Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy
  

The panels will be moderated by Stanley Tanudjaja - City Lead of Next Chapter and Business Analyst @ Cyan Ventures.

This session is built for:

• Early-stage investors looking to sharpen their thesis around climate tech

• New entrants curious about how to assess risk and upside in emerging sectors

• Ecosystem enablers and corporate scouts backing bold, early bets

• Anyone ready to shift from doing good to doing deals that matter

If you’re looking to invest not just in companies—but in the systems that will define the future—this conversation is where it starts.