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Breaking into Venture Capital and Investing in Climate Tech
February 6 @ 1:00 am - 2:30 am
Join the Stanford Energy Club for an exclusive VentureFuel fireside chat on “Breaking into Venture Capital and Investing in Climate Tech.” This talk features two Stanford alumni and top investors shaping the future of climate innovation: Raj Atluru, managing partner at Activate Capital, and Mark Cupta, managing partner at Prelude Ventures.
Raj has founded three private investment firms focused on sustainability over the last 25 years. He holds BS and MS degrees in Environmental Engineering and an MBA from Stanford University.
Mark has authored patents and publications in a wide variety of technologies focused on materials science. He received a BS and MS in Chemical & Bio-molecular Engineering from Georgia Tech, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Key topics we’ll explore include:
How Raj and Mark’s technical backgrounds shaped their venture capital approach
Early lessons in climate investing: Surprises, mistakes, and how they refined their strategies
Standing out in climate venture capital
The evolution of climate investing
Navigating long timelines and investor expectations in capital-heavy sectors
Preparing for regulatory shifts and positioning portfolio companies for success
Whether you’re a founder, investor, engineer, or simply passionate about climate innovation, this fireside chat will provide actionable insights into venture capital, startup growth, and the future of climate investing.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Registration Link: https://lu.ma/vpug0kea
SustainX point of contact: Rohan Parekh (raparekh@stanford.edu)