Episode 27: Investing in the Transition - How VCs Pick Winners in Energy & Mobility
Description
In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert sits down with three leading voices in venture capital focused on the energy and mobility transition:
- Thomas Labryga, Partner at Vireo Ventures
- Terhi Vapola, Founding Partner at Greencode Ventures
- Laurits Bach Sørensen, Co-founder and Partner at Nordic Alpha Partners
Together, they discuss:
- 🔍 What VCs look for when evaluating early-stage startups in energy tech and e-mobility
- ⚡ The role of capital efficiency, team dynamics, and early traction in investment decisions
- 🌍 How to balance climate impact with scalable business models
- 📈 The operational playbooks behind scaling success stories like Spirii
- 💬 Why both Vireo Ventures and Greencode Ventures chose to reinvest in FLEXECHARGE in our latest funding round
Whether you're a founder looking to raise, a CPO navigating grid constraints, or an investor tracking where the industry is headed — this episode is packed with practical insights.
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📌 Connect with our guests:
- Thomas Labryga – Vireo Ventures
- Terhi Vapola – Greencode Ventures
- Laurits Bach Sørensen – Nordic Alpha Partners
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