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Investing in Next-Gen Energy Tech: Four Venture Big Ideas and Startups Exploiting Them
Venture into the future as we spotlight game-changing startups reshaping the energy landscape. Join our host, Deep Tech Fund Managing Partner Matt Caspari, and our guests, Mark Cyffka, COO of AirMyne, and Santosh Alexander, CEO of WideSense, in exploring four key investment areas, showcasing startups from the Alumni Ventures’ portfolio that promise societal impact and exciting opportunities.
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With global energy investment hitting $2.8 trillion in 2023, $1.7 trillion is dedicated to clean energy. Seize the moment as startups redefine energy dynamics through advancements in batteries, carbon capture, and more.
Venture Opportunites: Key Areas Unveiled
- HomeCarbon Capture and Direct Air Capture Solutions: Dive into scalable technologies like AirMyne, redefining CO2 capture.
- HomeFast-Charging Infrastructure: Explore the EV market with pioneers like FreeWire Technologies, delivering portable, battery-powered charging stations.
- HomeLocal Power Generation: Witness the rise of ventures like Mainspring, offering cleaner and flexible power solutions.
- HomeCapex-Light Battery Efficiency: Explore the future of batteries with Sepion Technologies, providing a 40% increase in EV range without heavy capital investment.
Transforming the Energy Sector: Your Exclusive Seat Awaits!
Don’t miss the chance to dive into the energy investment landscape and discover startups ready to disrupt industries. Secure your front-row seat to the energy revolution by reserving your spot now.
Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures.
About your presenters
Managing Partner, Deep Tech Fund
Matt is a two-time venture-backed founder/CEO with a decade of startup operating experience. Before joining Strawberry Creek Ventures, he was an Investing Partner at Spike Ventures, where he participated in over twenty investments. He’s an active angel investor and leads an AngelList syndicate with over 1,000 backers. Prior to joining Alumni Ventures, Matt was a leader of the innovation team at Nike where he oversaw a portfolio of projects and led global cross-functional teams. While at UC Berkeley, Matt founded Aurora Biofuels, which grew to over 100 employees and raised more than $100m in capital before being acquired by Reliance Industries. He’s a longtime Judge / Mentor at LAUNCH: The University of California’s Startup Accelerator and a Mentor at Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship. Matt holds an MBA with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a BS in Biochemistry from Georgetown University.
COO, AirMyne
Mark is a cleantech commercialization leader. He helped invent, scale, & sell products used in EV, solar, semiconductor, and display manufacturing and formerly served as Product Manager at Chemetall-BASF & R&D Engineer at Honeywell. Mark trained at Harvey Mudd College (Chemistry) and Babson College (MBA).
CEO, WideSense
As the Co-founder and CEO of WideSense, Santosh has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in leading and growing innovative businesses in various industries, such as technology, energy, telecom, and media. He has a passion for creating value for customers, partners, and investors, and have achieved successful exits, including an IPO, for his companies.