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Investing in Next-Gen Energy Tech: Four Venture Big Ideas and Startups Exploiting Them

FFDT Energy Investing Panel

Venture into the future as we spotlight game-changing startups reshaping the energy landscape. Join our host, Deep Tech Fund Managing Partner Matt Caspari, and our guests, Mark Cyffka, COO of AirMyne, and Santosh Alexander, CEO of WideSense, in exploring four key investment areas, showcasing startups from the Alumni Ventures’ portfolio that promise societal impact and exciting opportunities.

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With global energy investment hitting $2.8 trillion in 2023, $1.7 trillion is dedicated to clean energy. Seize the moment as startups redefine energy dynamics through advancements in batteries, carbon capture, and more.

Venture Opportunites: Key Areas Unveiled

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    Carbon Capture and Direct Air Capture Solutions: Dive into scalable technologies like AirMyne, redefining CO2 capture.
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    Fast-Charging Infrastructure: Explore the EV market with pioneers like FreeWire Technologies, delivering portable, battery-powered charging stations.
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    Local Power Generation: Witness the rise of ventures like Mainspring, offering cleaner and flexible power solutions.
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    Capex-Light Battery Efficiency: Explore the future of batteries with Sepion Technologies, providing a 40% increase in EV range without heavy capital investment.

Transforming the Energy Sector: Your Exclusive Seat Awaits!

Don’t miss the chance to dive into the energy investment landscape and discover startups ready to disrupt industries. Secure your front-row seat to the energy revolution by reserving your spot now.

Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures. 

About your presenters

Matt Caspari
Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Deep Tech Fund

Matt Caspari is a Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, where he leads the Deep Tech, Georgetown (Potomac Ventures) and UC Berkeley (Strawberry Creek Ventures) funds. He invests in mission-driven founders developing groundbreaking technologies. His investments encompass a diverse range of sectors, including AI, agriculture, aviation, battery technology, cybersecurity, direct air capture of CO2, energy generation, longevity, and robotics. Prior to Alumni Ventures, Matt gained operational experience as a two-time venture-backed founder/CEO and as a leader of the innovation team at Nike. He was the founding CEO of Aurora Biofuels, a deep tech venture that grew to 100+ employees, secured over $100 million in funding and was acquired by Reliance Industries. In earlier roles, Matt served as a strategic management consultant at Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, later acquired by IMS Health, and gained experience on the M&A team at Bloomberg. He holds a BS in Biochemistry from Georgetown University and an MBA with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley.

Mark Cyffka
Mark Cyffka

COO, AirMyne

Mark is a cleantech commercialization leader. He helped invent, scale, & sell products used in EV, solar, semiconductor, and display manufacturing and formerly served as Product Manager at Chemetall-BASF & R&D Engineer at Honeywell. Mark trained at Harvey Mudd College (Chemistry) and Babson College (MBA).

Santosh Alexander
Santosh Alexander

CEO, WideSense

As the Co-founder and CEO of WideSense, Santosh has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in leading and growing innovative businesses in various industries, such as technology, energy, telecom, and media. He has a passion for creating value for customers, partners, and investors, and have achieved successful exits, including an IPO, for his companies.

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