The Climate Capital Conversation: From Term Sheet to Impact

​Join TD Innovation Partners and ArcTern Ventures for a candid panel on what investors and banks look for when backing climate-focused companies. We’ll explore how startups can raise with climate impact at the core—and how collaboration across VCs, banks, and founders can accelerate solutions.

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​Format:

​5:30-6:00 PM: Networking

​6:00-6:30 PM: Panel Discussion and Q&A

​6:30-7:30 PM: Networking over light bites & drinks

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​Who should attend:

• ​Founders and portfolio companies from seed through growth who are building climate-aligned businesses and preparing to raise capital.

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​Speakers:

• ​Alida Kanani, Associate Director, TDIP (Moderator)

  • ​TD Innovation Partners (TDIP) is a new full-service team providing bespoke, high-touch banking and financing solutions in support of technology and innovation companies at all stages.

• ​Tom Rand, Co-Founder & Partner, ArcTern Ventures

  • ​ArcTern Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in breakthrough climate technologies, driving the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

• ​Ahmad Ghahreman, CEO, Cyclic Materials

  • ​Cyclic Materials recovers rare earths from end-of-life products, building a secure, local and sustainable supply chain that reduces waste and reliance on mining.

• ​Brad Pilgrim, CEO, Parity

  • ​Parity optimizes HVAC systems in real-time to boost energy efficiency, improve building operations, and reduce utility costs — guaranteed.

• ​Mohsen Asad, CEO, Hyperlume

  • ​Hyperlume is building the world’s fastest and most energy-efficient microLED-based optical interconnects for AI data centers.