What Planetary Health Investors Look for in Startups

What Planetary Health Investors Look for in Startups

What Planetary Health Investors Look for in Startups In today’s high-stakes venture capital world, especially in sectors like climate and clean tech, startup founders need more than a good pitch deck—they need to align with what planetary health investors are actually looking for. If you’re a founder asking, “What do climate-focused VCs want?” the answer starts with three proven criteria: time to market, product-market fit, and capital efficiency. Veteran investors Kyle Teamey and Brigid O’Brien of RA Capital Planetary Health recently raised $120 million and shared their seasoned perspective on what truly stands out in this uncertain market. For founders and investors alike, understanding these decision factors can be the difference between a warm intro and a term sheet. Image Credits:Tetra Images / Getty Images Time to Market Is Critical for Planetary Health Investors One of the first things planetary health investors evaluate is how quickly a startup can move from idea to revenue. In an…