Understanding Debt in Early-Stage Climate Tech

​As early-stage climate companies scale, debt often becomes a critical part of their capital strategy, including venture debt, equipment loans, and receivable financing. This session is designed for investors who want to better understand the evolving debt landscape and how to evaluate a startup's financing needs over time.

​Join Dimitry Gershenson from Enduring Planet and Austin Badger from HSBC for a conversation on:

• ​How and when early-stage companies use debt

• ​The role of venture debt in climate tech portfolios

• ​What investors should look for in a company’s capital stack as it matures

• ​How debt can accelerate both impact and financial returns

​If you back fund managers or invest directly, this session will help you ask better questions and understand capital strategies more clearly.

​Note: The first 30 minutes of this session are open to all. The final 30 minutes will be available only to Climate Angels members for deeper Q&A and behind-the-scenes insights with our speakers. Want access? Join Climate Angels for the full experience.