Momentum Capital's Ankur Shrivastava Highlights Climate Tech Investment Shifts in India and US
Ankur Shrivastava, founder of Momentum Capital, discusses the changing landscape of climate tech investments, focusing on under-invested sectors in India and the US. Momentum Capital aims to support mission-driven startups addressing decarbonization across various industries. Key investments include companies like Carbon Strong, Cellarim, and Beyond Renewables, which focus on innovative materials and processes. Shrivastava emphasizes the need for supportive policies in India and highlights the challenges of securing funding amid changing government priorities.
Ankur Shrivastava, founder of Momentum Capital, emphasizes the shift in climate tech investments towards under-invested sectors in India and the US. Momentum Capital focuses on startups addressing decarbonization, including Carbon Strong, which offers low-carbon cement alternatives; Cellarim, which replaces petroleum-based cosmetics; and Beyond Renewables, which recycles solar panels.
AI-curated by TheiaShrivastava notes that while US climate tech support is waning, Indian policies remain favorable. He advocates for national laboratories to support startups and calls for better funding availability for climate tech in India.
Comments