Climate tech is moving beyond hype cycles into a more disciplined phase of capital allocation. David Kirkpatrick shares how experienced investors evaluate teams, structure funding, and prioritize scalable deployment over breakthrough invention. A grounded perspective on where capital is flowing and what it takes to build durable companies in today’s market.
Main Topics Discussed
• Shift from hype-driven funding to disciplined climate tech capital allocation
• Importance of founding teams and capital efficiency in investment decisions
• Common mistakes founders make when raising capital across stages
• Growing role of deployment-focused business models over new technologies
• Emerging opportunities in resilience, efficiency, and distributed energy systems
