The sector might be hot right now, but the deep-rooted problem of climate change will take a long time to make any impact, especially in developing economies like India. Are VCs willing to wait?
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At a VC conference a few months ago, I learnt that climate and sustainability were among the latest buzzwords in the industry. Investors believe climate tech will be one of the hottest sectors in the near term.
Climate crisis, as the world has realized by now, is real, and the situation is getting out of hand fast. So it is obvious that startups across the world are trying to find solutions, and investors are keen on funding initiatives that could help …
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