The fifth edition of Climate Dialogues focused on one of the most decisive drivers of the climate transition: financing. Mobilizing capital towards innovative climate solutions is key to accelerating resilience and transforming strategic sectors of the economy.

Organized by Inclimo Climate Tech Fund, the event brought together investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players to explore how startups access capital, what venture capital funds look for when financing climate technologies, and how this flow of resources can become a lever for systemic change.

Financing the climate transition

The roundtable, moderated by Fernando Casado Cañeque (Inclimo Climate Tech Fund), featured:

• Danijel Višević, General Partner & Co-Founder, World Fund VC
• Anna Finizio, Investment Manager Green-Tech & Social Impact, European Investment Fund
• Alex Bakir, General Partner, Norrsken Evolve
• Guillaume De Dorlodot, Founder, Critical Capital Partners & The Tech 4 Climate Podcast

During the discussion, speakers addressed the challenges of scaling innovation in a context of climate urgency, new impact investment models, and the role of private capital in complementing public action. Through real-life examples and practical experiences, they highlighted how financing drives not only businesses, but also resilience, sustainability, and structural transformation.

Europe’s opportunity to lead climate innovation

The investors shared a common message: Climate Tech is not optional — it is the backbone of future business. The discussion emphasized that whether viewed through the lens of risk, adaptation, sovereignty, or resilience, the destination remains the same: Climate Tech is Europe’s path forward.

They also underlined the role of geopolitics in reshaping the global landscape, where Europe now has a unique — perhaps final — opportunity to lead disruptive innovation toward net-zero societies.

The dialogue concluded with a clear insight: capital flows when the narrative is bold and coherent, focused on solving Europe’s greatest challenges in energy, security, and infrastructure.

Key takeaways from the dialogue

💡 For climate founders: focus on solving real problems, generating revenue, and — equally important — taking care of your health and resilience.

💡 For climate VC funds: stay focused and consistent in your investment thesis. Don’t chase trends. LPs value clarity, conviction, and commitment.

Towards a more connected and resilient ecosystem

Following the roundtable, participants enjoyed a networking cocktail that fostered new synergies among investors and entrepreneurs in the Climate Tech ecosystem.

With this edition, Climate Dialogues reinforces its role as a strategic meeting point for mobilizing capital, sharing knowledge, and accelerating climate innovation — a space where collaboration becomes the driving force behind the transition to a decarbonized economy.