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February 4, 2026

Exclusive: Eventbrite cofounder launches new €250m climate fund

Cofounder Renaud Visage says the climate tech downturn is an opportunity for investors in the space

Paris-based investor Slate VC has hit a first close of €132m for its first-time fund dedicated to climate tech, with plans to reach a final close of €250m this year.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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