A decade ago, sustainability wasn’t at the forefront of thinking for startups like it is now. Now, there are over 800 climate tech startups scattered around Europe working to tackle challenges like green energy, sustainable building and smart mobility.
But what kinds of pitches aren’t VCs hearing — and want to hear more of — when they think about sustainability?
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