TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

“World Fund only invests in startup technologies that can save at least 100 megatonnes of CO2e annually by 2040. That is why we are also very excited that Dr. Mark Windeknecht is joining as an observer to the board,” says Schwich.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 11, 2024

Currently, we face a critical challenge: our electricity demands — expected to nearly double by 2040 due to factors like AI compute, reshoring , and “electrification” — are soaring, but our grid infrastructure and operations struggle to keep pace. There are many reasons for this.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It also will continue to invest in developing its quantum control for quantum computing and quantum sensing for acceleration, gravity and magnetic fields, Biercuk added. The quantum computing industry is estimated to be worth more than $850 billion in annual value by 2040, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

To meet demand, Benchmark says that $42 billion will need to be invested in the space by the end of this decade. By 2040, the International Energy Agency expects lithium demand to be 42 times higher than it is today. Jennings-Gray’s firm predicts that the deficit will be over 150,000 metric tons by 2030.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2023

Just offshore wind alone has the potential to meet global electricity demand by 2040, according to the IEA, which is well in excess of all offshore oil and gas production today. How are you approaching the question of climate change in your investments?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. Traditional venture investing is challenging. It seems reasonable to assume that USV’s investment strategy (i.e.,

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 16, 2024

(April 15, 2024) – Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the New Jersey Green Bank (NJGB), which will make investments in the clean energy sector that will help advance the state’s efforts to make an equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The round was led by NGP ETP, a firm that focuses on investments that lower carbon emissions. In addition, 2040 Foundation participated, along with existing investors The Engine, Safar Partners, Prime Impact Fund, Embark Ventures and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Today, the company announced a $38 million Series B.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 3, 2022

Automakers — like Hyundai, Honda and Xpeng — are investing resources into building their own flying cars. That much is clear from major investments from Toyota and Stellantis into Joby and a manufacturing deal with Archer , respectively. Let’s dig a bit deeper into that last. It’s the year of put up or shut up.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Without intervention, the United States could be on track to destroy over 50,000 miles of marine habitat by 2040 1 “The investment decision was swift and resolute,” comments Anthropocene Ventures’ Managing Partner, Matthew McGraw.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2023

Image Credits: Mast Reforestation This lack of innovation and investment is what DroneSeed discovered when it raised its series A and bought SilvaSeed, one of a handful of large seed providers that together serve the whole country.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The amount of plastic pouring into our oceans is set to triple by 2040, and most un-recycled plastic in the world is generated by consumer packaged goods. I’m not going to be the security idealist and say you need to invest in security before the product or business features, but I think there’s a really strong balance,” Sethi says. “If

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Top investment opportunities. OurCrowd is investing in Binah.ai, an Israeli startup that is disrupting the remote, real-time health data monitoring market with software that extracts vital signs in one minute using a medical selfie taken with a standard smartphone, tablet or laptop camera. Invest Now. . Invest Now. .

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: Neolithics, inspecting produce from the inside out Early bird discount for OurCrowd Investor Summit ends Dec. Tech investment still drives Israeli economy. Morgan Stanley estimates the flying car market will reach $1.5T OurCrowd has an allocation in Air EV’s current funding round.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

Automotive mobility group Astara is investing $5 million in GoTo Global’s pre-IPO round. This comes in addition to the $6 million invested in GoTo’s existing shareholders. In China, 60% of journey-miles may be autonomous by 2040, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Co.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 6, 2021

Zippin CEO: Let’s democratize investing with OurCrowd. This $5M Series A-1 round is being led by Israeli VC firm HIVE 2040 at a pre-money valuation of $11M. He has a deep understanding of angel investing and Israel’s technology sector. Zippin CEO: Let’s democratize investing with OurCrowd. seed round. Introductions.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It requires valuing the labor of the team we hire to build it, to support our partners (unions) that use it, and to invest in continually making it better. Or, I hear about the % ROI from Chicago investments being top decile because of lower entry valuations, as if that’s something that is attractive to founders…. I don’t know.

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