Meet Deep Tech Investors: For Sustainability startups & scaleups
Clean, climate & envirotech startups/scaleups using Deep Tech to improve our world? If you're fundraising, come hear from + meet investors.
The DeepTech Network's Investor Series is back!
Join us at Imperial College London's White City Innovation District for the next event in the DeepTech Network's Investor Series.
This exclusive event is tailored for startups and scaleups in the sustainability sector that leverage deep tech to create impactful solutions for a better world.
Our new Investor Series, which debuted in May 2024 sits beautifully alongside our DTN Industry Showcase. This time round, our investors are focussed on the Sustainability sector.
Why Attend?
- Connect with Top Deep Tech Investors: Engage with leading investors in the sustainability sector who are looking to fund innovative deep tech startups.
- Network with Industry Leaders: Collaborate and exchange ideas with the brightest minds in the deep tech community.
- Gain Insights from Expert Speakers: Learn from industry experts and investors who have a proven track record in funding and scaling deep tech innovations.
Who Should Attend?
- This event is exclusively for startups and scaleups in the sustainability sector using deep tech. Please note that consultancies are not eligible to attend.
Featured Speakers:
Alyssa Gilbert - Director, Undaunted & Director of Innovation, Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment
Leading Imperial College London’s climate change innovation hub Undaunted, Alyssa brings extensive experience in accelerating practical solutions for global sustainability challenges. Undaunted alumni have gone on to raise over $1bn investment since 2012. Undaunted startups have a 93% survival rate versus the industry average of 10%.
Jonathan Pollock - CEO, Elbow Beach Capital
Jon is an expert in sustainable energy and decarbonisation investments, leading Elbow Beach Capital's efforts to fund impactful startups. Their portfolio includes innovative companies like Unwasted, Anaphite, and WASE.
Rubina Singh - Investor, Foresight Group
Specialising in early-stage deep tech and climate-tech investments, Rubina brings a wealth of experience in scaling new businesses and managing venture capital funds. Foresight has £12bn of assets under management.
Sarah Jones- Investor, Zero Carbon Capital (ZCC)
Focused on deep decarbonisation, Sarah supports innovative startups in building hard-science solutions for the climate crisis. ZCC recently closed a £20m fund dedicated to investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across Europe that are developing groundbreaking scientific solutions for deep decarbonisation.
John Anderson - Chief Investment Officer, Imperial College London
Instrumental in developing Imperial’s financial strategy, John has led the College’s Endowment Fund and the acquisition of White City Campus.
How to Apply:
- Ticket Price: £10
- Free Admission: Available for Imperial College London students/academics and sustainability startups/scaleups based in Hammersmith & Fulham. Use your Imperial email or provide proof of H&F location when applying.
- Application Process: Submit your application through our platform. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. EventBrite fees will be deducted.
- Investor RSVP: If you are an investor and are interested in attending, please email hello@move-upstream.org.uk to make the request.
Clean, climate & envirotech startups/scaleups using Deep Tech to improve our world? If you're fundraising, come hear from + meet investors.
The DeepTech Network's Investor Series is back!
Join us at Imperial College London's White City Innovation District for the next event in the DeepTech Network's Investor Series.
This exclusive event is tailored for startups and scaleups in the sustainability sector that leverage deep tech to create impactful solutions for a better world.
Our new Investor Series, which debuted in May 2024 sits beautifully alongside our DTN Industry Showcase. This time round, our investors are focussed on the Sustainability sector.
Why Attend?
- Connect with Top Deep Tech Investors: Engage with leading investors in the sustainability sector who are looking to fund innovative deep tech startups.
- Network with Industry Leaders: Collaborate and exchange ideas with the brightest minds in the deep tech community.
- Gain Insights from Expert Speakers: Learn from industry experts and investors who have a proven track record in funding and scaling deep tech innovations.
Who Should Attend?
- This event is exclusively for startups and scaleups in the sustainability sector using deep tech. Please note that consultancies are not eligible to attend.
Featured Speakers:
Alyssa Gilbert - Director, Undaunted & Director of Innovation, Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment
Leading Imperial College London’s climate change innovation hub Undaunted, Alyssa brings extensive experience in accelerating practical solutions for global sustainability challenges. Undaunted alumni have gone on to raise over $1bn investment since 2012. Undaunted startups have a 93% survival rate versus the industry average of 10%.
Jonathan Pollock - CEO, Elbow Beach Capital
Jon is an expert in sustainable energy and decarbonisation investments, leading Elbow Beach Capital's efforts to fund impactful startups. Their portfolio includes innovative companies like Unwasted, Anaphite, and WASE.
Rubina Singh - Investor, Foresight Group
Specialising in early-stage deep tech and climate-tech investments, Rubina brings a wealth of experience in scaling new businesses and managing venture capital funds. Foresight has £12bn of assets under management.
Sarah Jones- Investor, Zero Carbon Capital (ZCC)
Focused on deep decarbonisation, Sarah supports innovative startups in building hard-science solutions for the climate crisis. ZCC recently closed a £20m fund dedicated to investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across Europe that are developing groundbreaking scientific solutions for deep decarbonisation.
John Anderson - Chief Investment Officer, Imperial College London
Instrumental in developing Imperial’s financial strategy, John has led the College’s Endowment Fund and the acquisition of White City Campus.
How to Apply:
- Ticket Price: £10
- Free Admission: Available for Imperial College London students/academics and sustainability startups/scaleups based in Hammersmith & Fulham. Use your Imperial email or provide proof of H&F location when applying.
- Application Process: Submit your application through our platform. If approved, you will receive a payment link. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. EventBrite fees will be deducted.
- Investor RSVP: If you are an investor and are interested in attending, please email hello@move-upstream.org.uk to make the request.