Global temperatures are on the rise, shattering numerous records in 2024. It appears we’ve already surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement, much earlier than climate models anticipated. With this acceleration in warming, we’re seeing the onset of more extreme weather worldwide. The essence is simple: greenhouse gases trap more energy on our planet, leading to higher temperatures, which in turn fuel weather events.
Charts illustrating this trend are unmistakable.
Two years ago, we launched the Latam Climate Innovation Startup Radar 🌍, aiming to spotlight the vibrant ecosystem within our region and, hopefully, foster its growth. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that our Startup Radar has received a significant upgrade! We have reached almost 300 startups🚀!
At Dalus Capital, we’re firm believers in the transformative power of innovation, especially when it’s directed toward our planet’s well-being 🌱. That’s why we’ve dedicated time and effort to enhance our Climate Innovation Startup Radar.
In this edition, we’ve refined the radar’s taxonomy, introducing key improvements to sharpen its precision and relevance. Moreover, we’re transparently sharing the logic and insights behind each category. From cutting-edge technologies to intelligent sustainable solutions, we’re revealing it all 🧠.
Of course, in a field as dynamic and expansive as climate innovation, it’s possible we might have overlooked some remarkable startups. If that’s the case, please reach out. We’re eager to include any we’ve missed in our upcoming edition. Join us on this pivotal journey to combat the existential threat of climate change! Your involvement is crucial. Together, we can build a strong, supportive ecosystem for these startups to flourish 🌿.
Dive into the Latam Climate Innovation Startup Radar here: https://docsend.com/view/32us2m3aqxmgvv5b
Discover our latest thinking on the refined taxonomy here: https://bit.ly/3U12SiG
Have suggestions or want to add a startup? Let us know here: https://bit.ly/3ktvP7v
To delve deeper into Climate Innovation in Latam, visit: latamclimatewiki.com
A new year means a fresh set of predictions from the financial world’s powerhouses. I didn’t whip up this list myself, but it landed in my inbox and it’s too good not to share. These forecasts from global investment banks and asset managers could help in navigating 2024’s economic landscape. Have a look and see what might be on the horizon.
U.S. Banks
European Banks
Asset Managers
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to read some good books. Here are my recommendations for both fiction and non-fiction reading, based on recent books I have read.
For more book recommendations, be sure to check out my previous recommendations.
The sad reality of the COP28…
The advancement of AI is moving at breakneck speed. Google just released Gemini 1.0, and it’s mind-blowing! Check out the video and see for yourself. It’s incredible to think about what these companies might be developing right now and where technology could be in just a few years. Remember, ChatGPT was only released to the public a year ago! 🚀🤯
Read more about Gemini here.
I’m thrilled to announce that our journey with Technisys, from investment by Dalus Capital to its subsequent sale to SoFi as a unicorn (dive deeper here), has been honored with the AMEXCAP Alebrije award for the Best Venture Capital Deal of 2023 by AMEXCAP, the Mexican Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Leading the investment back in 2014 and being a part of Technisys’s adventure as a Board member has been incredibly rewarding for me.
A hearty thank you to AMEXCAP for this recognition.
Check out this insightful video from Carl Sagan in 1985, which offers a crystal-clear explanation of human-induced climate change. This isn’t new; experts tried to warn us more than 40 years ago.
Individual efforts to cut down on fossil fuel use are important, but we must also rally for larger systemic changes. It’s time to hold governments and corporations accountable for decarbonizing the economy. Vote for policies and politicians that prioritize climate action. #ClimateActionNow
To put it in perspective, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its first report in 1990, five years after Sagan’s video. That report already indicated that human activities were likely affecting global climate. We can’t say we weren’t warned.
Excited to share an episode where I was invited to speak on my friend Alex Rocha’s podcast, “Así Emprendí.” We dive into my entrepreneurial and venture capital stories. Please note, that the podcast is in Spanish.
You can listen to the episode on Spotify:
Also available in Apple Podcasts.
Hope you enjoy and find some value in our conversation!
Continue readingJust saw this spot-on cartoon by Ruben Bolling, and I had to share it. It brilliantly shows the grim reality of climate deniers, a topic I dug into just a few days ago. Check out my previous post here.
