Are you ready for venture capital?
Get "VC-ready" with our startup event series for climate tech founders
How to pitch, fundraise, and scale your climate tech startup
Startup Basecamp members have access to our top climate tech events for startups of all stages—from idea to fundraising. Our curated, founder-focused programs feature the industry’s top investors and mentors. Subscribe to the Startup Basecamp Community as a “VC-ready” member to access our next event series.
Startup Basecamp's weekly climate tech events will help you:
Ask
Pitch
Meet
Learn
Connect
Grow
With the support of our community partners
Next events:
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Getting VC Ready:
"Ask Me Anything" VC sessions.
📋 How does it work? The investor introduces their fund, followed by questions about fundraising from the host. The session then opens up to questions from founders.
🤚 Who’s it for? For founders of all stages – pre-Seed, Seed, Series A who are actively fundraising.
🤔 Why should I attend? Learn about what investors want to hear, who they want to hear from, how to approach them, and how to pitch to them. Basically, you get to ask them all your burning questions 
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
What have other founders said?
Helena Tyszka-Powell – Freelance
MONTHLY
ONLINE
Climate Tech Quick Pitch
and Feedback Sessions
📋 How does it work? Four founders will pitch for 3 minutes each and receive feedback and questions.
🤚 Who’s it for? For founders of all stages – pre-Seed, Seed, Series A who are actively fundraising.
🤔 Why should I attend? It always helps to practice your pitch and gain visibility with investors.
🤝 What if I’m not ready to pitch? Seeing what kind of questions investors ask and where they give feedback can be invaluable for your own startup journey.
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
What have other founders said?
The Quick Pitch Event was a great way to practice my pitch and find out what investors are looking for. l was able to make useful connections both to other founders and investors.
Gillian Gover, Co-Founder & COO at PDA Ecolab
MONTHLY
ONLINE
VC 1 to 1
Speed Matching
📋 How does it work? Investors will have the opportunity to present their investment funds, followed by a dedicated segment where the host poses questions related to fundraising. Subsequently, the floor will open for founders to engage with their inquiries.
🤚 Who’s it for? This event is tailored for founders across all stages – from pre-Seed to Seed and Series A – who are actively seeking fundraising opportunities.
🤔 Why should I attend? Participating in the ‘1 to 1 VC Speed Matching’ event offers a unique chance to gain insights into the specific expectations of investors. Essentially, you’ll have the opportunity to directly address all the pressing questions you have in mind.
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
MONTHLY
ONLINE
"My Secret Sauce" Founder's Session
📋 How does it work? The founder introduces themselves, their story, and their startup followed by questions from the host. The session then opens up to questions from founders.
🤚 Who’s it for? For founders of all stages – pre-Seed, Seed, Series A who are open to learning from the experience of others.
🤔 Why should you attend? Learning from those that are a bit further along can give you guidance on what lies ahead and how to face those challenges.
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
BI-MONTHLY
ONLINE
Climate Tech Founders Forum Networking
📋 How does it work? Network with other founders in small breakout rooms – share your wins, challenges, and help each other as a group.
🤚 Who’s it for? For founders in early-stages looking to expand their network, build partnerships, or find co-founders.
🤔 Why should you attend? A solid network is instrumental for founders. Plus, sometimes it’s good to commiserate together…
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
What have other founders said?
Fab Barillot, Founder in Residence at Antler
MONTHLY
ONLINE
Expert's Network Sessions
📋 How does it work? Experts introduce themselves, their story and their expertise, in a series of host-led questions. The session then opens up for founders’ questions.
🤚 Who’s it for? For founders of all stages – pre-Seed, Seed, Series A who are looking to solve particular challenges.
🤔 Why should you attend? Get guidance and advice on some of the main challenges your startup is facing and build your network.
✍️ Where do I signup? Subscribe to Startup Basecamp’s “Get VC-ready” membership plan and gain access to all startup events, our investor- matching application, and more.
