Climate Collective, a private Climate Tech startup support organization in the Global South, announced the upcoming VC-Startup Open Hours session scheduled for 24th April 2025. This initiative aims to foster meaningful engagement between innovative climate tech entrepreneurs and leading venture capitalists (VCs), providing startups with unparalleled opportunities to refine their ideas, secure mentorship, and access potential funding.
In this session, Climate Collective has onboarded two esteemed VCs—Capital A and Synapses. This session is a part of the broader Climate Startup Week 2025, an initiative by Climate Collective dedicated to accelerating climate innovation.
The event will explore several key themes, including the importance of providing platforms like VC-Startup Open Hours where startup founders can refine their ideas and receive expert feedback. It will also look at the significant role that VCs play in mentoring startups beyond just financial backing. These interactions help entrepreneurs refine their pitches, understand market dynamics, and align innovations with investor expectations.
The event will showcase the role of VCs beyond funding, highlighting their mentorship, industry connections, and strategic support. Discussions will delve into emerging trends in climate tech, such as carbon capture, renewable energy storage, and circular economy solutions, showcasing how startups are addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Pratap Raju, Founding Partner of Climate Collective, said, “The VC-Startup Open Hours is a pivotal initiative to bridge the gap between innovative climate tech startups and seasoned venture capitalists. Our mission is to empower these startups with the necessary resources, guidance, and funding to tackle global environmental challenges effectively.”
“At Capital-A, we believe that climate tech will define the next era of high-impact entrepreneurship. What excites us about VC-Startup Open Hours is not just the chance to meet promising founders, but to help shape solutions at a stage where they’re still raw, bold, and full of potential. This isn’t just about funding but also building the foundational support system for a new generation of climate-first ventures,” said Ankit Kedia – Lead Investor , Capital A.
