Beyond the Buzz: What climate tech VCs are really investing in
Wednesday 11 June 2025 | 13:00 - 13:50 | Webinar
What does smart climate tech investing look like today—and where is it headed next?
Join us for a thought-provoking session with Irena Spazzapan, CFA and Managing Partner at Systemiq Capital, one of Europe’s leading climate tech funds. Systemiq Capital backs software-driven, asset-light Series A–B companies across the US and Europe, focusing on three transformative megatrends:
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Electrification
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Decoding Nature
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Applied AI in the Built Environment
In this themed meetup, Irena will share:
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Insights into the evolving climate tech landscape—what’s working, what’s not, and where the biggest opportunities and gaps are today.
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How Systemiq identifies high-potential climate tech startups without relying on capex-heavy models.
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Real-life investment stories and portfolio highlights.
After the presentation and Q&A, connect with fellow investors in focused breakout rooms to exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and keep the conversation going.
Timings
Registration: 12:55
Event: 13:00 - 13:50
Speaker
Irena Spazzapan, Managing Partner, Systemiq Capital
Irena Spazzapan is the co-founder and managing partner of Systemiq Capital, a climate-tech VC backing founders building software-first solutions to planet scale problems. Systemiq Capital invests in Series A +/- companies across the UK, EU and North America. Systemiq Capital was initially incubated inside Systemiq, the world's largest pure-play climate advisory firm. Irena built the current team and launched Fund I and II, with $140m AUM. Her investments include Ohme, ZeroAvia, ElectronX, Jupiter Intelligence, OpenInvest, Charm Industrial. Irena comes from a real assets background, coming to venture capital after spending 13 years in power at Goldman Sachs Commodities.
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