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Corporate VC Gateway: Scaling ClimateTech Innovation in the Corporate World
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Event Description
Startups face a daunting challenge in the early-stage "valley of death." Engaging with corporate clients to set up pilots and test their go-to-market strategy is crucial but often extremely challenging. One strategy to break into the corporate world involves working with corporate venture capital (CVC) and accelerators, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution.The Pitch&Panel event will feature a pitch session for early-stage ClimateTech startups, followed by a panel exploring the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) 's role in driving climate innovation's commercialisation.
Our esteemed panellists include Olga Filippova (Senior investor at Siemens Negative Emissions Technologies), Charlotte Kirk (Investor, Science and Technology at Fortescue Energy ), Greg Zavorotniy (Managing Director in BayWa Energy Ventures) and Nastasya Savina (Head of 1step2market) as a moderator.
Pitch session
Why Participate?
This is a unique chance to pitch to investors of this calibre and gain insightful feedback that could help refine your strategy, positioning and presentation. Furthermore, you will receive constructive feedback from the audience of peers, students and London Business School alums.
Important Facts:
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Entry for the pitch session is FREE.
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Only five startups will be chosen to present.
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Each pitch & Q&A lasts no longer than 5 minutes.
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The deadline for submissions is the 3rd of November, EOD.
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The selection committee decision will be announced by Monday, the 6th of November EOD.
Panel: Key Topics
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How corporate VCs and accelerators facilitate early-stage startups navigating corporate ecosystems, establishing pilot projects, and streamlining sales.
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Advantages and disadvantages of engaging corporate VCs for climate tech founders
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Do all corporate VCs prioritise synergy with their parent companies, or do some prefer financial returns?
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What startups should prioritise corporate VCs and accelerators over other investor types?
Speakers
Olga Filippova (Senior investor at Siemens Negative Emissions Technologies)
Originating, executing and managing investments in start-ups focused on carbon removal technologies, including DAC, mineralisation, storage, and negative/ low carbon building materials.
Charlotte Kirk (Investor, Science and Technology at Fortescue Energy)
A recognised specialist in the renewable hydrogen and ammonia sector, with additional market and technical expertise in Power-to-Liquid fuels, their supply chains and large-volume international trade. Almost a decade of experience in technology and innovation analysis, market positioning, policy translation and business development, helping bring to market novel hydrogen-based technologies.
Greg Zavorotniy (Managing Director in BayWa Energy Ventures)
Impact investments across energy, resources and education technology with experience in the US, Europe and Africa. VC @ BayWa Energy Ventures with the focus on clean/climate/energy tech.
Moderator: Nastasya Savina (Head of 1step2market)
Nastasya Savina is a marketing veteran with 25+ years of experience in marketing, communications and HR on the global market. As a leader of 1step2market, she develops a support platform for early-stage ClimateTech startups and investors.
Food Provided (Food and drinks provided during networking from 8-9 pm)