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- 1. NextWave Greentech: A Roadmap August 5th, 2014
- 2. Welcome, leaders of the next wave of greentech entrepreneurship
- 8. “Let It Go”
- 10. Venture Capital IRRs (2000-2011 investments) -4% -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% Renewable Power Manufacturing Renewable Power Development Energy Optimization Resource Solutions Source: Cambridge Associates, 2013
- 11. Venture Capital IRRs (2000-2012 investments) -6% -4% -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% Renewable Power Manufacturing Renewable Power Development Energy Optimization Resource Solutions Source: Cambridge Associates, 2013 and 2014
- 15. Innovations the world needs Innovations that are a fit for venture capital
- 16. Today is about looking forward. Today is about HOW to pursue NextWave Greentech.
- 19. “Software is eating the world” Marc Andreessen
- 21. Capital should not be used as a blunt instrument. “When” and “from whom” are as important as “how much”.
- 22. Capital required to get to first significant commercial revenue (est.) $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 Source: S-1s, company histories, CB Insights, BCC estimates
- 26. Over the past year, OVER $4 BILLION Has been invested into greentech implementation capital pools Source: Press releases and private info tracked by Black Coral Capital
- 27. “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” – Babe Ruth“WAIT FOR MARKET TO WELCOME INNOVATION SAME AS GIVE UP AND QUIT NOW. STARTUP KICK DOWN DOOR AND SHOVE INNOVATION DOWN MARKET’S THROAT.” – FAKE GRIMLOCK
- 28. Thank you for being part of the NextWave