🚀 5 Good News in Deeptech & Climate Tech – February 10, 2025
2025 VC trends, fundraising hacks, climate funding opportunity, and sustainability wins
Welcome to this week’s Reactor Newsletter! This edition covers VC trends for 2025, startup fundraising resources, a new climate tech funding opportunity, key insights on post-money SAFEs, and an inspiring circular economy initiative. Let’s dive in!
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In 30 seconds:
1️⃣ Where VCs Are Investing in 2025 – 12 key areas attracting funding this year
2️⃣ The Capital Raising Playbook – A must-read guide for startup fundraising
3️⃣ Climate Tech Fundraising Opportunity – Connect with top VCs for impact investment
4️⃣ Understanding Post-Money SAFEs – Avoid dilution and raise smarter
5️⃣ Recycling Hotel Soap to Save Lives – Circular economy in action
1️⃣ VC Trends in 2025
💰 Where are VCs investing this year?
Investors are doubling down on AI for enterprise automation, cybersecurity, manufacturing robotics, space tech democratization, and AI-powered compliance solutions. If you’re building in these sectors, you’re in the right place.
🔹 Read the full report: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jsaulsky_venturecapital-vc-startups-activity-7285541928161423366-WLuw
📊 Key takeaways:
✔ AI agents are reshaping industries
✔ Space tech is getting cheaper, fueling new startups
✔ The return of Web3? Stablecoins and tokenization are back on investors’ radar
📷 Visual breakdown of key VC sectors: (Attached image: "12 Areas Where VCs Want to Invest in 2025")
2️⃣ The Capital Raising Playbook for Startups
📖 A must-read for founders looking to fundraise in 2025
Navigating startup funding can be overwhelming, but Stone & Chalk’s Capital Raising Guide for Startups is here to help. This 40-page resource covers everything from pre-seed to IPO, including SAFEs, venture debt, and alternative financing.
🔹 Download the full guide: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pietersvasily_capital-raising-guide-for-start-ups-activity-7284883241780535298-mJ7z
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📌 Key insights:
✔ How to craft a winning pitch
✔ The pros and cons of different funding stages
✔ Alternative funding options beyond VC
3️⃣ Climate Tech Fundraising Opportunity
🌱 Are you raising funds for an impact startup?
Through VCo2 Media, Hugo Rauch is leveraging his network of impact VCs to help startups connect with the right investors. Fill out the Notion form to get matched.
🔹 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAJ-J8ZU
🔹 Original post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hugorauch_are-you-fundraising-for-an-impact-startup-activity-7286047748913594370-6kPh
📌 Why this matters:
✔ No fees – just connections to top investors
✔ Monthly updates to ensure your startup gets seen
✔ Targeted support for climate and deeptech founders
📷 Fundraising campaign snapshot: (Attached image: "Climate Tech Fundraising Opportunity")
4️⃣ Understanding Post-Money SAFEs
📊 A founder-friendly approach to fundraising
Pre-money vs. post-money valuations can be tricky, but post-money SAFEs make it easier for founders to calculate ownership and dilution. YC’s guide explains everything you need to know before raising your next round.
🔹 Read the primer: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pietersvasily_pre-vs-post-money-valuation-activity-7278736922988974083-pPmZ
📌 Key takeaways:
✔ How to calculate dilution in a SAFE
✔ The impact of multiple valuation caps
✔ Why YC recommends post-money SAFEs
📷 Slide deck available: (Attached PDF: "Primer for Post-Money SAFE")
5️⃣ Recycling Hotel Soap to Save Lives
♻ Turning waste into hygiene solutions
5 million bars of soap are thrown away daily by hotels—but Clean the World is upcycling them into hygiene kits for those in need. This initiative reduces waste and improves public health globally.
🔹 Watch the video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ciaraldoyle_goinggreen-innovation-sustainable-ugcPost-7286391039865593856-OKRy
📌 How it works:
✔ Hotels donate used soap
✔ The soap is cleaned, recycled, and repackaged
✔ Kits are distributed to communities in need
📷 Impact in action: (Attached video: "Recycling Hotel Soap")
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Jérôme