S2: E7: Irena Spazzapan from Systemiq Capital

Funding a Better Future

Episode 7 of the The Climate Pioneers Show podcast, hosted by Cherry Swayne, titled "S2: E7: Irena Spazzapan from Systemiq Capital" was published on October 6, 2023 and runs 21 minutes.

October 6, 2023 ·21m · The Climate Pioneers Show

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Summary

On the seventh episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner at Systemiq Capital.Systemiq Capital backs climate tech entrepreneurs raising their late seed to Series A/B rounds. Their portfolio companies benefit from access to their unparalleled climate knowledge and networks. The pursuit of positive climate and biodiversity impact is at the heart of why they invest.Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Irena Spazzapan and Systemiq Capital2:09: Irena delves a bit deeper into Systemiq and their journey into the sector5:15: In your opinion, what does the funding landscape look like this year, both broadly and how Climate sits within that?08:02: What parts of the sector are less hot now?10:33: What parts of the sector are you most excited about?13:33: What stage of the start-up journey does Systemiq Capital invest and what does a good investment prospect look like for you?15:03: What advice would you give to Founders in organisations that are looking for investment?16:40: Being thoughtful about choosing an investor18:31: What questions can Founders ask when they’re having initial conversations with Investors?19:05: What are you excited about this year in your own world of Systemiq Capital?20:13: Starting the conversation with Irena or Systemiq Capital more generally20:54: Cherry’s conclusionVideo versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

On the seventh episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner at Systemiq Capital.

Systemiq Capital backs climate tech entrepreneurs raising their late seed to Series A/B rounds. Their portfolio companies benefit from access to their unparalleled climate knowledge and networks. The pursuit of positive climate and biodiversity impact is at the heart of why they invest.

Timestamps:

0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment

1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Irena Spazzapan and Systemiq Capital

2:09: Irena delves a bit deeper into Systemiq and their journey into the sector

5:15: In your opinion, what does the funding landscape look like this year, both broadly and how Climate sits within that?

08:02: What parts of the sector are less hot now?

10:33: What parts of the sector are you most excited about?

13:33: What stage of the start-up journey does Systemiq Capital invest and what does a good investment prospect look like for you?

15:03: What advice would you give to Founders in organisations that are looking for investment?

16:40: Being thoughtful about choosing an investor

18:31: What questions can Founders ask when they’re having initial conversations with Investors?

19:05: What are you excited about this year in your own world of Systemiq Capital?