Aug 20, 9:00 – 10:00 AM (UTC)
Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Fridtjof Detzner, Co-Founder and General Partner at Planet A Ventures, a science-first climate tech VC backing transformative startups across Europe.
In Europe’s rapidly growing climate tech ecosystem, Planet A Ventures is setting a new standard: investing in startups that deliver measurable environmental benefit while achieving scale and strong returns.
Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Fridtjof Detzner, Co-Founder and General Partner at Planet A Ventures, a science-first climate tech VC backing transformative startups across Europe.
In this fireside chat we explore:
What is “science‑first VC” and how is it different?
Planet A’s investment thesis: what do they back and why?
What was it like to raise the first fund?
How does Planet A's deal flow compare with other impact or climate-tech VCs?
What does impact-driven scaling look like in practice?
What post-investment support do they offer to founders?
What does the portfolio look like right now?
How can climate startups attract mission-aligned investors?
What lies ahead for climate investing in Europe and globally in the current economic and political landscape?
Who should attend:
Founders and startups in climate tech, sustainability, cleantech, and green innovation
Investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders in ESG, impact, and climate
Anyone curious about how science, capital, and startups can shape a regenerative economy
The session will be moderated by Naimul Abd – Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, CEO at SweBAN, Nordic Head for Founder Institute, Nutty Ventures, and Founders Live, and founder of Brim – Brands for Impact.
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Planet A Ventures
Co-Founder & General Partner
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