Capital A and Java Capital to Organize Second Edition of Climathon’24: a game-changing pitching marathon for startups in climate-tech

 Capital A and Java Capital  are set to organize the second edition of Climathon’24, an exclusive in-person pitching marathon for climate-tech startups in India, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on March 13-14, 2024. The marquee event will also include a networking mixer on Day 2, providing a valuable opportunity for startups to connect with investors and industry experts.

The expert panel at the event consists of renowned names from the startup and investment world including Nalin Agarwal, Founding Partner, Climate Collective; Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director, Hartek Group; Eric B, AVP, Seed & Acceleration, IIMA Ventures; Prashant Venkatesh, Marketing Director, Brand Unilever & Sustainability; and Ashish Goel, Founder, Urban ladder. The ecosystem partners include NOW Venture Studio, ISB, Wadhwani, IIMA Ventures, Climake, Greenr, Climate Collective, and Clim Ventures. The banking partner is YES Bank.

Climathon’24 aims to provide a significant boost to India-based companies offering innovative products and solutions aimed at addressing climate change. Climate change is a pressing global issue that demands immediate attention. In today’s interconnected world, advanced technologies such as AI, ML, data analytics, and automation offer unprecedented capabilities for innovation and adaptation. Now more than ever, it is essential to harness these tools to confront and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Climathon’24 invites startups in the climate-tech domain to showcase their solutions and contribute to the sustainable fight against this threat.

Elaborating on Climathon’24 and his persistent focus on climate-tech development, Ankit Kedia, Founder & Lead Investor, Capital A, said, “Climathon is our earnest effort to support the climate startup ecosystem and help deserving companies overcome early-stage funding barriers. We look forward to a tremendous response from young climate innovators across India and hope to play a constructive role in the growth journey of future changemakers.”

Echoing these sentiments, Vinod Shankar, Co-Founder & Partner, Java Capital, highlighted the inclusive nature of Climathon’24, stating, “Climate change affects us all; it is not solely a concern for governments or large tech corporations. We encourage startups at all stages, from idea to pre-seed, seed, and pre-series A funding, to join us in developing solutions. We invite innovative minds to create sustainable, scalable solutions addressing global climate risks. Climathon’24 aims to provide funding, knowledge, and networking opportunities, empowering startups to make a meaningful impact.”

Building upon the success of its debut edition in 2023, Climathon’24 promises to showcase a diverse range of innovations in the climate-tech sector. Startups specializing in Mobility and Transport, Energy/Energy Transition, Advanced/Alternative Materials, Circular Economy/Waste Management, Climate Finance, ESG/SDGs, Agriculture/Food Systems, Green Buildings/Construction, Carbon Capture & Storage, and Carbon Credit Market, as well as Air/Water Tech, are invited to participate.