Climate Investing vs. Traditional VC - Eric Gossart (Racine2)

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***Eric Gossart, a partner at Racine2, an 85 million euro impact fund focused on climate, health, and education, joins the podcast to discuss the differences between traditional venture capital and impact investing.⁠​⁠​In our conversation, we dive into:* The reasons behind his transition from traditional VC to impact investing* His approach to assessing and supporting impact-driven companies* The strategies he used and concerned he had when raising an impact fund⁠​***TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction07:48 Defining “Impact” in Venture Capital10:42 Challenges and Strategies in Impact Investing15:07 The Role of VCs in Shaping the Future21:25 Aligning Business Models with Impact26:54 Measuring and Reporting Impact33:59 Understanding Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)37:49 Equity Stories and Fundraising Challenges43:39 Raising an Impact Fund56:54 Fire Questions***REFERENCED• Jean Moreau • Cap Horn• Serena and Racine2• Technology Readiness Level• Planet A• France 2030 • Antidote au culte de la performance***GUEST▶️ Eric Gossart - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gossart***If you’re new here, I'm Hugo Rauch, the founder of VCo2 media and an aspiring climate tech VC who shares insights, interviews, and research about venture capital and climate tech. I aim to help you become a better climate-tech entrepreneur and smarter impact investor. ***CONNECT WITH ME ▶️ Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/📧 Email - [email protected]🔴 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch*** PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE• Lisa Mangertseder on Carbon Removal (Carbon Removal Partners)• Dan Bowyer on Climate Tech and Efficiency (SuperSeed VC)• Thomas Bajas on Energy Markets for Startups (Founders Future) ***LEAVE A REVIEW 💜 Apple Podcasts - https://shorturl.at/HIDcg 🟢 Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR *** SUPPORT 💻 Logo and brand design - Alexander Villinsky📹 Logo animation and transitions - Timothe Lucas This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climateventuresvco2.substack.com