START2 Climate Tech
EMPOWERING CLIMATE TECH COMPANIES TO SCALE GLOBALLY
START2 Climate Tech acts as the global industry connector – we are building networks between the Americas, the EU, and Asia to foster climate tech innovation around the globe.
We support and assist you in the following areas:
Access to Funding
Marketing & Branding
Emerging Markets
Regulatory Approvals
Supply Chains
International climate tech startups must explore the U.S. market to tap into its unparalleled resources, vast investment opportunities, and extensive network of industry leaders.
With a growing commitment to sustainability and clean energy, the U.S. offers a unique blend of technological advancement, regulatory support, and consumer demand that can accelerate the development and scaling of groundbreaking climate solutions.
Our Solutions and Support
Get
Investment Ready
Identify and connect with investors in the climate tech space; Gain access to government funding.
Build
Sales Momentum
Align and perfect your pitch, tune website and presentations. Meet objectives of investors, partners, and customers.
Prepare
Deal
Making
Identify best “port-of-entry” region for soft landing in the US; Identify strategic regional partnerships. Design pilots with private sector players.
Know Regulatory Approvals
Navigate city, state, and federal regulations and create regulatory plan for FDA / legislative approval submissions.
Create Scalability Potential
Establish efficient supply chain and distribution networks. Organize sourcing and inventory management. Discover talent and specialists.
Our Partners and Collaborator Network
Start2 Programs and Modules
1:1 mentoring with industry experts and industry KOLs
In-person Networking Events at our US office locations
Virtual Workshops providing support across all relevant topics
Climate Tech
Start2explore
- 1-2 weeks (one week in the new market)
- Meet with local Climate Tech startup founders
- Network with local Climate Tech ecosystem and KOLs
- Identify public and private capital and resources for Climate
- Evaluate potential for research, validation, and pilot programs
- Explore talent acquisition across emerging tech verticals
Climate Tech
Start2accelerate
- 3-4 months with 1 week in the new market
- Conduct market validation for U.S. expansion
- Plan a U.S. go-to-market strategy
- Design a U.S. Sales strategy
- Establish Legal foundations for U.S. business activities.
- Tailor communications strategies for a U.S. audience 3-4 months
Climate Tech
Start2go global
- 4-5 months with 1-2 week(s) in new market
- Execute a U.S. go-to market strategy
- Implement a U.S. marketing strategy
- Manage & optimize U.S. business operations
- Achieve U.S. investor readiness
- Organize HR & facilitate hiring in the U.S.
Success Stories
- Produce a new generation of natural and sustainable foods by fermenting edible mushroom mycelium
- Result: Secured $58 Million USD Series B financing round in January of 2024.
- Deploy digital twin and asset optimization tech for automated predictive maintenance in renewables
- Result: $2.9 Million USD funding secured for global Seedexpansion in January of 2024.
- Patented mobile off-grid batteries driving the energy system transition for off-grid electricity.
- Result: Set to access U.S. market with $95 Million USD Series C round in January of 2024.
Experienced and Impactful Mentors Enable Successful Scaling
Managing Director
Better Gambit, LLC
Global VP, Head of FE
SAP
Founder
Prospect SV
Energy Consultant
Ex-Guidepoint / Voltus
Founder & CEO
Center for Sea Rise Solution
CCO & General Manager Energy
InterTrust
Managing Partner
Zero Emissions Fund
Founder
Aftersun Consulting
Founder & CEO
Ex-Ferrero / Regeneron
Partner
SOSV’s IndieBio
Founder & Managing Partner
Yabusame Partners
Partner
TheMindCo