Basics… 11 Criteria for Successful Cleantech Investment 2 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Over the past 15 years of impact investing in cleantech, I've learned that traction alone doesn't always predict success. A startup can have impressive revenue numbers, a trustworthy founder, and…
First Order Principles… Investing in Sustainable Ventures: My 2025 Additions 5 Jan 20264 Jan 2026 In 2025 I continued adding startups to my existing portfolio of innovative and sustainable companies. I also managed to reinvest in some of my portfolio companies (Ixorigue, Wily). Additionally, to…
Socents… Exploring Alternative Credit Scoring and Mobile Data: Ted Martynov’s Vision for FinTech Innovation 31 Jul 202426 Jul 2024 Ted Martynov – CEO and Founder of Carmachain (*) Gaston Bilder and Ted Martynov discussed their experiences in navigating the FinTech market in Africa, particularly in the context of defunct startup CarmaChain.…
Basics… Uncapped SAFEs 21 Aug 202321 Aug 2023 I have recently been offered the opportunity to invest in a YC cleantech startup, alas via an unpriced SAFE. Pursuant to my personal investment rules, I don't fund uncapped SAFE…
Exit… Managing portfolio maturity: tips for successful outcomes 3 May 20233 May 2023 Some of the impact startups in my portfolio have reached maturity, i.e., are now offering more liquidity opportunities, while their growth has slowed down. It's a tough spot to be…
Climate Change… FoodTech investment thesis 29 Mar 20235 May 2023 After my previous investment in Procens, a black soldier-fly (BSF) startup located in Argentina, I have recently invested in my second FoodTech company, Softseaweed, a startup offering software and IoT…
Climate Change… Buildings and Climate Change 1 Mar 20238 Jun 2023 According to the United Nations Environment Program, buildings and construction account for 36 percent of global energy consumption and 39 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually. Globally, building operations…
Socents… T40: disrupting passenger transportation in Africa 7 Jun 202211 Jul 2022 Folarin Olulana is the founder and CEO of T40(*), a company disrupting the intercity transportation and logistics industry across Africa - increasing revenues for transportation and logistics service providers and…