Tom Kline is a Partner at climate-focused VC firm Climate Tech Partners (CTP). In June this year they announced a $50m raise for their Fund 1, which included $15m each from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and super fund Australian Ethical Super, along with $15m in a joint investment by Airbus and Qantas. We spoke to him about CTP’s investment mandate and their unique model of connecting start-ups and industry.

In this edition, Mick emphasises the importance of realism and grace in climate action, arguing that imperfect efforts still count in a fuelled world. Reflecting on personal choices and public figures like Mike Cannon-Brookes, he contends that "climate hypocrisy" is unavoidable but shouldn't stall progress. The newsletter also features community insights, highlights from climate tech—including Nourish Ingredients’ precision fermentation breakthrough—and a roundup of events, funding, and jobs. It concludes with a spotlight on how AI is transforming battery technology for the clean energy future.

Are the companies you’re pitching climate solutions to rejecting them by claiming 💰 profit comes first?

As the world accelerates efforts to combat climate change, hardware innovations are critical. From renewable energy storage to large scale carbon capture and use, we are going to need a million new hardware products.

That's a wrap on our 2nd Global Growth Program Cohort!

Onvol's innovative device converts motion into electricity, endlessly powering sensors that provide protection and condition monitoring of assets like wind turbines.

This year’s Queensland Women in Climate Tech Fellowship has united another remarkable group of Queensland-based women founders for an 8-week program, dedicated to fostering their growth and deepening their industry connections.

Queensland’s climate tech industry is on a trajectory of growth and innovation, supported by strong government policies, industry collaboration, and increasing customer demand.