Articles & Publications
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Position paper for the 2025 Federal Election
Learn more: Position paper for the 2025 Federal ElectionPolicy proposals from the climate tech ecosystem The economic situation in Germany is tense. Decisive political action is required in order to utilize the potential for innovation and growth in Germany. The aim must be to reduce energy costs for the economy, renew the country’s industrial substance and invest in climate-friendly technologies. In this way,…
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EU Climate Tech Manifesto
Learn more: EU Climate Tech ManifestoDemands of the climate tech ecosystem for European policymakers Europe is at a crossroads: the continent’s economic strength and resilience have been increasingly challenged in recent years. The European Union (EU) must now come up with a clear strategy and smart measures to respond to these challenges. Smart economic policies, market-oriented mechanisms and strategic investments…
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Public Credit Guarantees
Learn more: Public Credit GuaranteesHow to finance the scaling of breakthrough climate technologies? Many climate tech startups and scaleups struggle to secure the necessary financing for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) facilities – even with existing offtake agreements. Venture capital financing, the most common form of startup finance, is usually not sufficient to meet the investment needs of hardware startups. However, loans…
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A venture capital analysis of climate technology startup financing to 2030
Learn more: A venture capital analysis of climate technology startup financing to 2030The report, “Investing in Net Zero – A Venture Capital Analysis for Financing Climate Technology Startups to 2030,” highlights the investment opportunities for building and developing new climate technology startups that could deliver impactful technologies across all sectors of the economy in Germany. The analysis draws on detailed market forecasts to identify opportunities for climate…