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Are you an entrepreneur scaling technology to enhance the climate-resilience of frontline communities? Are you a nonprofit innovator using technology to combat the adverse effects of climate change on

Large companies are collaborating with green startups to advance their sustainability goals; these 5 tips can forge fruitful partnerships.

Venture capital is no longer the sole route to fuel your startup's growth, given today’s economic uncertainty and evolving financing landscape. Funders are embracing founder-friendly structures, patient capital and tailored support that align with real-world climate solutions. This 60 minute panel delves into the expanding universe of capital sources for climate tech startups. We'll explore diverse avenues, including venture debt, grants, contract advances, and other innovative methods to support and scale your business. Discover how to navigate this dynamic funding ecosystem and secure the resources needed to drive your climate tech venture forward. This session featured: -Jake Mitchell, Senior Manager of Startup Programs at GreenBiz -Brian Wayne, Co-founder & Director of Aegon Climate Capital -Dimitry Gershenson, CEO & Co-founder of Enduring Planet -Julia Drapkin, CEO & Founder of ISeeChange -Dan Baldi, National Head of Climate Tech and Sustainability at Silicon Valley Bank

Looking to elevate your company’s profile in a crowded climate tech market? Join us for an engaging session dedicated to crafting your distinct competitive edge. Hear from leading climate tech journalists and venture capital communications experts. Learn valuable tips for crafting crisp and engaging mission statements that resonate with your target audience of investors and customers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your startup's messaging strategy and unlock the potential of your website and social media platforms to elevate your brand and maximize reach. By registering, you agree to have your information shared with VERGE attendee investors with the purpose of setting up in person meetings. You will need to register for VERGE to attend the meetings.

Having a hard time getting investor and media attention? As more companies focus on climate tech, it’s becoming harder to stand out from the crowd. Hear expert advice from climate investors and journalists on how you can help your startup break through the noise. We’ll cover best practices for reaching out to media and investors with a pitch that will get attention.   If you can't tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the webcast recording, available to you on-demand after the live webcast.