For many years, climate venture capital has been framed around urgency: decarbonisation and bending the emissions curve.

But the conversations between venture funds and their LPs are changing.

Today, climate alone is rarely the main narrative, instead, LPs increasingly view the sector through the lens of industrial competitiveness, energy security, and resilient supply chains.

At the same time, expectations around liquidity, capital efficiency, and credible exits have become sharper.

We spoke with 6 leading European GPs to understand where LP appetite is really heading and what it means for the future of Climate Hard Tech.

TL;DR: Climate hard tech is increasingly being funded as the foundation of Europe’s next industrial economy.

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In today’s edition:

💸 6 General Partners reveal LP tailwinds
💰 Investors heading to the HackSummit
💶 14 Funders on the HackSummit Stage
🥞 LP and Investors Breakfast Side Event

The HackSummit brings together one of the most influential concentrations of climate and hard tech capital in Europe.

You’ll meet the funders writing checks at global banks, CVCs, LPs, VCs and accelerators who are all actively backing the next generation of industrial innovation.

In the room includes:

Whether you’re raising capital, exploring partnerships, or building relationships for your next round, it’s time to meet them face to face in Lausanne 22-23rd April.

Tip: The networking app goes live next month so you can schedule 1-1 meetings with potential and existing investors.

A powerhouse lineup of renowned investors will take the stage at HackSummit.

Together with the Founders they’ve backed, they’ll reveal why they invested in breakout startups, where they’re deploying capital next, and what it really takes for founders to get on their radar.

Listen out for actionable insights, real investment frameworks, and the signals they look for before writing a cheque. Plus, schedule 1-1 meetings with them at the Summit.

With: Contrarian Ventures, FORWARD.one, Unruly Capital, Visionaries Tomorrow, Flora Ventures, Kost Capital, Slate VC, Eurazeo, Decalia, Tangible, Nucleus Capital, Synthesis Capital, Solvable Syndicate and Ordway Selections.

On April 22, Kapital are hosting a Breakfast Networking for Funds, Family Offices, Asset Managers and Institutional investors.

We'll get together for an informal breakfast networking before the Summit starts.

​This is a great opportunity to meet with the fellow Partners funding some of the most active climate tech funds globally, as well as some of the LPs behind them.

Expect a week packed with opportunities to meet fellow builders, investors and operators across the climate tech ecosystem.

Whether you're looking to pitch, partner, or just connect with the community, there will be something for everyone.

A flurry of Side Events are planned throughout the HackWeek, including:

Ready to join us? Reserve your place today and start scheduling side events and the sessions you don’t want to miss.

We look forward to seeing you in Lausanne.

Laura at Hack

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