Can Venture Capital Save the Planet? A discussion with Planet A's Jessica Burley

January 5
25 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of NatureBacked, we sit down with Jessica Burley from Planet A Ventures, a European VC fund with €160 million in dedicated capital, pursuing a science-first approach to impact investing.

Planet A is rewriting the playbook by giving its in-house science team veto power on investment decisions, ensuring every portfolio company addresses the world's critical planetary boundaries—not just carbon.

Join us as we explore:

  • The rigorous lifecycle assessments that separate true impact from greenwashing.

  • Why cost parity is the key to mass adoption of green tech.

  • The unique challenges and massive potential of investing in hardware startups.

Tune in to discover how Planet A is proving that commercial success and environmental regeneration can - and must - go hand in hand.

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