The Ultimate Guide to Climate Tech Startup Funding - 479+ Resources
$100+ billion has been invested in climate tech startups since 2020. 💰
Over 1,000 startups have raised capital from over 4,000 investors.
I want to help you get your piece of that.
And avoid $100,000+ in opportunity costs due to common mistakes in the capital raising process.
You can't afford that risk. Ditto for the planet. 🌎
In these materials, I offer founders (current and future) the following resources:
- 170 slides
- 250 climate investor list (and emails)
- 5-step process for raising capital
- 9 steps to optimize your 1-page business plan
- 6 tools for assessing your competitive edge
- 20 startup mistakes to avoid
- 40+ reasons that investors say "no" and how to manage those risks
- 60-item library of climate tech funding resources
Who am I (the teacher)?
I’m on a mission to tackle climate change through investment, startups, and education.
To get there, we need more shots on goal:
- More solutions.
- More companies.
- More investments.
That’s where you come in.
I want to help you fund your current (or future!) climate tech startup.
Why me?
I have made too many mistakes in this sector to keep them all to myself.
This experience comes from $1B+ of investment experience as a former environmental PE investor and impact investment banker, 4x founder, 4x Board member, climate CEO coach and CEO peer group leader, and professor with 80,000+ students taught at Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Coursera.
Want to learn more?
Climate CEO Mastermind peer groups that I lead – Current CEO and investors at EFI members manage $20+ billion in market value: www.entrepreneursforimpact.com
My newsletter at EFI – A weekly 3-minute summary of climate tech, startups, better habits, and deep work: entrepreneursforimpact.substack.com
My podcast – One of the top 3% most popular podcasts in the world with 130+ climate investor and CEO interviews covering business insights, life lessons, and personal growth:
So, who's going to solve climate change by funding the growth of new businesses?
You are!
Testimonials From Prior Students in this Course
“Chris has been an ideal mentor for me, helping me identify blindspots and providing the kind of practical counsel that you can only get from someone who really knows the climate and impact sectors.”
– April M
“I've learned so much from Chris about climate tech startups and investors. His caring mentorship and helpful feedback were instrumental in guiding my journey through climate change solutions. And his podcast is awesome!”
– Elena C.
“Chris Wedding is a thoughtful and knowledgeable voice in our climate fight. It was an honor to take his inaugural Climate Course. His course provided both strategic and tactical nuggets of wisdom that I’m currently using as I prepare for my own fundraising effort. I recommend Chris’s course to anyone gearing up for a serious fundraising effort.”
– Jack S.
“Chris’s course provided immediate value to me as a climate tech founder – e.g., a practical playbook, a drill-down of non-traditional sources of funding, and a helpful cohort that brought everyone's game up. Chris went above and beyond in running the course. If you want to save you a ton of time on climate tech investments, this course is for you.”
– Daniel L.
“After moving from the big corporate world to a startup, I needed a comprehensive overview of fundraising strategies for a startup in an affordable, time-efficient format – and Chris Wedding’s class delivered!”
– Chris S.
“I’m an expert in cleantech and blockchain technology, but not in financing our venture’s growth. Chris has improved our capital raising strategy, understanding of investor terms, and confidence along the way.”
– Prageet N.
“Dr. Chris Wedding’s course provides plenty of resources beyond what’s covered in class to help your Climate Tech Startup raise funding. Dr. Wedding intentionally keeps the cohort small enough to provide each attendee individual attention and for the cohort to learn from each other. And for those interested in learning more about the climate space, Dr. Wedding has a free, weekly podcast and newsletter called, Entrepreneurs for Impact.”
– Derrick S.
“Chris possesses an outstanding ability to connect with participants and comprehend their respective stages in the entrepreneurship journey. Thus, his coaching, even in a group setting, ultimately feels personalized. The positive and collaborative atmosphere fosters an invaluable exchange of experiences among group members. Amazing extra goodies!!! Thank you, Chris; I felt very fortunate to attend your course.”
– Oscar V.
“Chris is a great dude and a great teacher. He's supportive, responsive, and wants everyone to feel comfortable. The course is packed with tons of knowledge and useful info. Do it! :)”
– Helena P.