In Conversation With Stephan Heller on Funding a Greener Future
Founding Partner at AlphaQ talks about energy-focused and energy-related funds.
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Acknowledging the need to utilise clean energy is one thing. Funding the entities that help accelerate the use of it is another. This is where venture capitalists come in. By providing essential funding and support, they play a pivotal role in turning bold ideas into scalable solutions.
In 2023, however, global VC investment in clean energy startups declined for the first time since alternative energy technologies began attracting significant VC funding in 2015. While the 6% drop to $11.6 billion reflects broader economic pressures, it’s a modest dip compared to the 38% plunge in total global VC funding across all sectors.
Despite the recent decline, opportunities abound for investors willing to prioritise long-term impact over short-term returns. As a fund of funds, AlphaQ Venture Capital takes a diversified approach, investing in VC funds and directly backing transformative companies across sectors, including clean energy.
In this interview, Stephan Heller, Founding Partner at AlphaQ, talks about the energy-focused or energy-related funds they’re investing in. He also discusses challenges in VC investment in the Middle East energy sector and how they can be addressed.
Source: Energy & Utilities
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