Freya Pratty, FT-backed Sifted.eu’s prolific climate tech reporter, joins the conversation with Richard Delevan. Just in time for her scoop this morning about 2150.vc leading a ‘buzzy’ £22m Series A investment into Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy-backed, UK-based, direct air capture pioneer Mission Zero.
Episode Highlights:
The Quest for White Hydrogen: Freya opens up about her exploration into white hydrogen, emphasizing its potential impact and the formidable challenges associated with harnessing this elusive energy source.
Climate Adaptation & Venture Capital: A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to adaptation technologies. Freya shares her insights on the venture capital community's cautious engagement with climate adaptation tech despite its critical importance.
Synergy Between Startups and Legacy Energy: The dialogue explores the nuanced relationship between innovative startups and established energy giants, revealing both the challenges and opportunities of bridging new and old energy paradigms.
The Rapid Evolution of Direct Air Capture (DAC): Freya discusses the advancements in DAC technology, highlighting companies that are pioneering scalable and efficient solutions to carbon capture.
Unveiling the Vargas Group's Success: Anticipation builds as Freya teases her upcoming piece on the Vargas Group, a conglomerate known for its streak of successful climate tech ventures, underscoring a unique model of innovation and execution.
Name Checks:
The Vargas Group (Mentioned as a successful conglomerate in climate tech)
Northvolt, Polarium, H2 Green Steel, and Aira (All part of the Vargas Group's portfolio)
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Freya Pratty (of FT-backed Sifted): Mission Zero's £22m A round for DAC led by 2150 and more 'buzzy' deals