S8: E8. Funding the Next Industrial Revolution ft. Eric Kohlmann (Climate First)

Eric Kohlmann is a partner at Climate First, a VC firm established in 2023. It has since grown to not only invest in technologies that will disrupt highly emitting, multi-billion dollar industries; but has also become an official nominator for Prince WIlliam’s Earthshot Prize, offers programs that provide knowledge, know-how, and mentorship, and they run an exclusive roadshow in London to cultivate further connections and opportunities for founders. During this series of bite-sized episodes, I’ll be speaking to investors from across the climate ecosystem to get their reflections on 2024, insights about the funding landscape for 2025, advice for founders looking to raise, and finding out what they’re most excited about for the coming year.1:25 - Eric’s reflections on 2024 and the climate ecosystem4:00 - The differences Eric has seen between the USA and Europe since moving to London in 20245:48 - What does Climate First invest in?8:27 - Which companies in your portfolio performed particularly well in 2024?10:09 - What helped those companies to be successful?12:31 - Which technologies Eric is excited about for 2025.15:31 - What does Climate First look for in a company when investing?18:04 - How does Climate First support founders with commercialisation and scaling?20:03 - How are big, corporate industry players responding to the Climate First roadshows?21:18 - Eric’s advice for founders looking to raise investment.23:15 - What stages does Climate First invest at and start conversations?24:01 - How to contact Eric and Climate First. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.