Raising the Right Capital in CT
Conversation with Konstantine Drakonis, Connecticut Innovations: Raising the Right Capital in CT
As part of Connecticut’s Sustainability and Resiliency Week (Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2025), join us for a candid conversation with Konstantine “KD” Drakonakis of Connecticut Innovations on what it takes to raise the right kind of capital in Connecticut’s growing climate tech ecosystem.
In this 40–50 minute discussion, we’ll cover:
The ClimateTech Fund—its thesis and investment criteria
What makes a strong investment candidate and how the fund evaluates portfolio companies
Unique advantages of the Connecticut ecosystem for startups seeking capital
KD’s personal stories and lessons learned from the challenges of fundraising
🕛 Lunch (12–1 PM) provided before the session (Register for the lunch here)
This event is officially part of Governor Lamont’s Sustainability and Resiliency Week, a statewide celebration of the initiatives and innovations that protect our economy, natural resources, and communities. Each day features virtual, hybrid, and in-person events hosted by partners from across Connecticut.