Today, we are talking to Arjun Jairaj from noa.
Arjun Jairaj is an investor at noa, a London-based VC firm focused on early-stage ventures in the built environment across North America and Europe. With experience spanning private equity, startup founding, and advisory roles, Arjun has worked in India, the UK, and beyond, including founding a shared economy startup called Plonk. At noa, he focuses on real estate, construction, energy, and mobility, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and climate technology.
In this episode, Arjun shares insights on:
Navigating regional investment differences
The impact of political landscapes on climate tech
Emerging opportunities in robotics and decentralized energy systems.
Enjoy!
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📝 Show Notes:
Topics
00:21 Saul Griffith as Inspiration
03:19 Climate Consciousness Growing Up
07:33 noa’s Investment Process
12:26 Political Shifts in Climate Policy
22:45 Regional Differences in Built Environment
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32:37 – Contrarian Investing and VCM
43:58 – Business Models vs. Deep Tech
47:22 – Future Opportunities
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