Investing in Climate (it’s the year of the CleanTech IPO) - hosted by E8, SAC, SNOCAP, VertueLab & 9Zero
2026 is the year of the CleanTech IPO: Fervo Energy, x-Energy, BioMar. Angel Investors and Fund LPs are seeing extraordinary returns in CleanTech; it’s moved from niche to mainstream.
Hear from Tom Baruch of Baruch Future Ventures - an early Fervo Energy investor - opening the session.
Our investor panel includes Amy George, Jordan Schwartz, Brian Arbogast, Eric Berman, moderated by Jonathan Azoff. All four have had, or are approaching, one or more portfolio company IPO / exits. Each will talk through their journey into CleanTech, how they evaluate opportunities, and the returns they've seen and expect.
Plus, hear from the new wave of CleanTech startups raising right now so you can see the quality of what's being built in the PNW right now:
Alexa Bednarz of Ocean
David Ashton of Canopii
Moderated by Allison Arnold
This event is designed for technology professionals thinking about angel investing, and angel investors considering whether to diversify into climate and deep tech. Learn about how you can participate and invest from E8, Seattle Angel Conference, SNØCAP and VertueLab.
Agenda
9:00am - 9:30am - Coffee, Breakfast and Networking
9:30am - 10:20am - Fireside Chat: CleanTech Investors
10.20am - 10.30am - Reverse Pitch from E8, SAC, SNØCAP, VertueLab & 9Zero
10:30am - 11:00am - Coffee and Networking
11:00am - 12:00pm - Startup Showcase - The New Wave of Cleantech Startups Raising
12:00pm - Close
About E8: E8 is a membership community of impact investors dedicated to funding high-impact cleantech startups. We’ve built a trusted organization where investors learn, connect, and invest in early-stage companies that advance the sustainability and health of our planet. Founded in 2006, E8 has facilitated over $75M in investments in 180+ cleantech companies.
About Seattle Angel Conference (SAC): SAC is a program for growing the startup and angel investor ecosystems.
About SNØCAP: SNØCAP is a deeptech venture capital firm run by engineers. We back companies building the materials, molecules, and machines that power modern industry.
About VertueLab: VertueLab funds and supports Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs building climate technologies that keep people safe—backing innovations that protect communities and ensure an equitable climate transition.
About 9Zero: We are a community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators who drive climate action together. Through our club, events, and connections, we build relationships and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier world, you belong here. Join us - 9Zero.com
About Turning Point: Not all companies face the same challenges, but many of them reach a point where they need support to navigate what's next. Turning Point Strategic Advisors provides hands-on financial, operational, and strategic support across CFO and Controller Advisory, M&A Support, Capital Advisory, Restructuring and Turnaround, Data Analytics & Automation, and Executive Search. We've helped over 600 companies since 2009. Find us at turning-point.com.
About Wells Fargo: Bella Gangnes's team partners with technology companies across all stages and sectors, providing strategic guidance, tailored treasury solutions, and growth capital. As businesses scale, effective cash flow management and access to flexible financial resources become increasingly critical. Bella and her team help founders navigate these inflection points by delivering banking and financing solutions that evolve alongside their growth. Find them at wellsfargo.com