ClimateTech Investing, More Seed Money, & Climate Optimism w/ Nadav Steinmetz (Nomea)

Welcome back and Happy New Year! 

Today we are joined by Nadav Steinmetz the Founder of Nomea a ClimateTech Venture Capital Firm investing in Seed and Pre-Seed companies throughout the UK, Europe, and Israel. Nadav has a diverse background having been born in Belgium, raised in Israel, studied University in the States, and now living in London. He has worked at a variety of places including Blackstone. 

The 4 key areas we covered today are...

1. Nadav's background and entrance into climate
2. All about Nomea, their remit, experience setting up, how they operate, and his advice to others seeking to set up a ClimateTech VC Fund
3. His advice to ClimateTech founders  
4. Finally, Nadav's future outlook 

Really great conversation and a great way for us to kick off our new focus. 

Topics: 

• [3:47] Intro to Nadav & how he founded 1 for the World
• [9:49] Raising his first fund, their remit, how they differentiate, and his advice to others setting up a fund
• [25:21] Nadav's advice to founders generally, specific tips for pitching, and operational advice
• [37:46] His outlook on the market in the coming years, what he's excited about, bubbles, and adaptation vs mitigation investing

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• Nomea Website:
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