Debt is still a dirty word in some parts of the tech ecosystem — seen as a financing option for poorer performing companies unable to secure equity. But it’s a different story in climate tech.
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April 18, 2024
Climate tech 2.0 will be built on debt
Debt is still a dirty word in some parts of the tech ecosystem — but it’s a different story in climate tech
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