Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Fellows program

Investors like Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy are intervening early in the climate tech startup pipeline, providing funding and resources to promising founders before they form companies.

This support helps bridge the “valley of death” between lab research and investable startups, offering guidance on business development, IP, and industry connections.

Breakthrough Energy’s Fellows program has supported 42 companies, raising a cumulative $250 million, and has identified promising research areas for funding.

Read more on TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/03/why-bill-gates-breakthrough-energy-and-other-investors-are-scouring-universities-for-founders/