On the sixth episode of Funding a Better Future: Expert Insights from ClimateTech Investors, I spoke to Ian Thomas, Managing Director of Turquoise International. Turquoise International is a leading financial advisor and investor in climate technologies. With a 20-year track record in capital raising, they're the fund manager of Low Carbon Innovation Fund, which invests in early-stage companies making measurable reductions in Greenhouse Gas emissions via the development of new technologies. Timestamps:0.20: About Funding a Better Future and Above and Beyond Recruitment1:11: Cherry’s introduction to Ian Thomas and Turquoise International2:09: Ian delves a bit deeper into Turquoise International4:25: What’s your opinion on the funding landscape today and how has that evolved?5:30: Clear demand if you can connect with investors and have the right technology6:00: What innovations or sectors would you as a business be looking to invest?6:30: Mobility, agri-tech, materials… A theme of low carbon7:17: What would a key differentiator be to make you excited about an organisation?7:20: Management and the skills present within the team8:15: Commercial traction in some form9:20: What advice would you give to Founders looking to raise this year?10:15: Spending time identifying investors that are active in the sector you’re in, and stage you’re at12:10: Evaluation: Overvaluing vs undervaluing and the importance of meeting in the middle12:50: As a Founder, what should you be mindful of when presenting?17:58: What’s the best way to get in touch with yourself or Turquoise International?16:52: Cherry’s conclusionVideo versions of these episodes are available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.