4WARD.VC MAJOR Updates: Want to become a climate VC?
Plus Other Awesome Opportunities to Get Involved...
Hey, how is it going?
I wanted to let you know about an exciting opportunity here with 4WARD.VC
Before I do though, we have a VERY important announcement - we’re rebranding the “Partner in Crime” program to the “Partner in Clime”… because apparently too many people we’re turned off our subtle “criminal” undertones of “cheating” to help our companies win.
Obviously that’s not the image we want and we’re not actually cheating or doing anything wrong. We’re just leveraging our extensive network and connections to give our companies amazing unfair advantages
And that’s the name of the game :)
For more information about 4WARD.VC's Partner in Clime Climate Accelerator program, please check out our site and consider applying.
And now, about that opportunity…
Interested in a Climate Tech VC Fellowship?
4WARD.VC is looking to add an ultra-motivated Climate VC Fellow hustler to our accelerator team to help with company sourcing, diligence and portfolio support.
Do you want to learn the ins and outs of climate tech VC, meet tons of motivated climate founders, write deal memos and research markets and more? Is your goal to break into climate and venture capital? Are you a self-starter and ass kicker? If so, this may be for you.
In your application, please make a 1-2 min Loom video of why you want this job and which past Startup Tank companies you think would be best for our accelerator.
NOTE: This is an unpaid position but may turn into a full-time role depending on fit and other factors.
Availability Requirement: Please only apply if you can commit to at least 6 months
And then, it’s your chance to win some karma from the climate community - cause we’re all on Team Planet together.
Want to Help Our Portfolio Companies?
What goes around comes around and we’d love if you’d help our incredible climate companies hit their goals and combat climate change… Any way you can be helpful?
We’d REALLY appreciate it.
1. REplace Energy helps energy developers find ROI-optimized solar project sites faster with a patented system that algorithmically searches municipalities for ideal sites for developing solar energy projects and synthesizes data sources allowing developers to shortcut months of initial project site research
ASK: If you know any renewable project developers interested in piloting their solution or any municipalities interested in promoting solar development in their region, please let me know
2. DirtSat’s building analysis platform + marketplace simplifies commercial green roof projects & maintenance by helping building owners decide between solar and greenification of their roof (which reduces energy cost, increases building value and tenant happiness etc…)
ASK: If you know universities or folks with large commercial real estate holdings looking to reduce their energy consumption, carbon impact and increase satisfaction of their tenants, please let me know
3. Myro’s B2B reusable, refillable body care products from sustainable concentrates that save hotels & hospitality companies 50% on their cosmetic spend while reducing housekeeping costs and helping them to comply with regulations. On top of that, they’ve landed a deal with Target :)
ASK: If you know any hotels, cruise lines or hospitality companies potentially interested in saving 50% on their cosmetics spend, would love if you’d reach out
BTW: I think they’re raising a seed round now on back of their 10-hotel pilot and serious traction. Happy to introduce any potential value-add investors.
4. Aqualitas’ self-aware water sensors to help farms, factories, wastewater companies and water processors know EXACTLY what’s in their water and reduce energy use vs traditional expensive water sensors which get dirty and unreliable - leading to major mess ups/health hazards or excessive water processing and energy use.
ASK: Aqualitas is in middle of paid pilot with the largest drip irrigation manufacturer in the world and are looking for other initial customers/pilots in wastewater, manufacturing, chemicals and farming applications to prove their technology and scale
If you know anyone who might be interested in the companies or interesting for them to talk to, let me know and I’ll make the connection :)
And if not, no worries. Maybe next time. Just keep up the good fit and let us know if we can ever help you with your climate journey :)
Cheers,
Matt
PS. At a corporate or government agency and want to help your org decarbonize & hit your SDG goals? Check out our Corp/Govt Sustainable Innovation Program here
In higher ed? Don’t worry… We have a program for universities and faculty as well :)
PPS. And if you’re a climate tech investor or interested in deploying capital into sustainable startups, we can help there too:
Our climate tech deal share list for VCs and here’s the signup for family offices/LPs