Climate Venture Exchange

FIRST EPISODE

03 November 2026

Bridging the gap between founders and investors through the power of authentic storytelling.

Supported by The Scottish Government Ecosystem Fund

How the Climate Venture Exchange Works

Zach Sorrells of The Research Adventure explains the purpose of the exchange and how it works for ventures and investors.

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What is Climate Venture Exchange?

Climate Venture Exchange is a pilot programme designed to connect early-stage climate tech ventures with the investors and capital they need to grow.

Traditional pitch decks rarely capture the full story of the people, insight, and passion behind a venture. Climate Venture Exchange takes a different approach, using conversation and story to help ventures share what they do, why it matters, and where they're going.

For founders, this creates a new way to share their story with potential investors, and for investors it offers a new way to discover exciting climate-tech investment opportunities.

For founders

Climate Venture Exchange helps climate tech ventures get seen and understood by the people who matter. Instead of relying only on pitch decks and cold outreach, founders tell their story through a 20-minute podcast-style conversation and a 60-second trailer.

Founders are supported in shaping how their venture is presented, so it lands with confidence. The finished assets are distributed through the Climate Venture Exchange investor network, opening a new route to being discovered by investors looking for climate tech opportunities.

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For investors

Climate Venture Exchange helps investors discover exciting new climate tech ventures. It's an easy way to explore emerging opportunities, hear authentic founder stories, and stay close to ventures aligned with your interests and investment focus.

By joining the Exchange, investors become part of a new and developing communications channel connecting climate tech opportunities with capital, opening a clear route to discovering ventures actively seeking investment.

Climate Venture Exchange helps investors discover exciting new climate tech ventures. It’s an easy way to explore emerging opportunities, hear authentic founder stories, and stay close to ventures aligned with your interests and investment focus.

Funded by the Scottish Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Climate Venture Exchange?

I’m a founder — what do I do next?

I’m a founder, am I eligible?

I’m an investor — what do I do next?

Can I apply if I’ve already raised before, or I’m a later-stage venture?

If I’m a founder wanting to participate, how much time will it take?

What's the “storytelling coach”?

Can I talk about commercially sensitive or pre-patent information?

What happens after I apply?

Do I need a pitch deck or experience pitching already?

What happens to my personal data?