#121 - Size Matters...Fund Size, Re-industrializing the World, Hardware is NOT Hard, & More w/ Matt McGraw (Anthro Ventures)

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#121 - Size Matters...Fund Size, Re-industrializing the World, Hardware is NOT Hard, & More w/ Matt McGraw (Anthro Ventures)

Silas Mähner

Sep 08, 2023

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Show Notes:

In this episode Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) & Matt McGraw (@mjm11), Co-Founder and GP of Anthro Ventures.

In the episode we cover his story, their focus, why being a VC is a hard job, how ClimateTech is essentially re-industrializing the world & why that's a good thing, he offered his advice to founders, and we closed off by discussing the role of climate tech startups in the governance and ESG movement towards a more equitable future.

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Topics:

2:42 Intro & Career Into VC
12:41 Size Matters...Fund Size
23:15 Job of a VC
25:08 Anthro's Thesis
39:22 Re-industrializing the World
41:51 Advice to Founders
48:19 Areas To Build In
50:40 Blitz Scaling Conventional Industries
55:34 Governance in Climate Startups

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CoHost.AI Write Up

Ready to uncover the trends and opportunities in climate tech investing? Get set to be enlightened as we sit down with Matthew McGraw, co-founder and GP of Anthropocene Ventures (Anthro Ventures). Matt takes us on his journey from Silicon Valley to venture capitalism, revealing his unique approach to deep tech and science technology in the climate tech space. He also shares the challenging path of starting a venture capital fund and the crucial role of understanding financial modeling and the historical context of potential investments.

We delve deeper into the unique focus of Anthro Ventures on deep tech and engineering leveraged companies in the climate space. We unmask the benefits and misconceptions of investing in hardware, and why their focus has shifted to enabling technologies rather than consumer end point solutions. The conversation is not just about investments, but also about the potential of businesses that utilize deep science and novel engineering to create innovative solutions to combat climate change.

Wrapping up our insightful discussion, we highlight the importance of business strategy, valuation in fundraising, and the power of intentional decision-making. Matthew sheds light on the key role that climate tech startups play in promoting biodiversity and responsible governance, and how they're transforming the physical economy. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, you won't want to miss this deep dive into the world of climate tech investing. Join us as we explore the power of deep science and hard tech, and invite entrepreneurs to connect with their ideas.

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