Scaling Europe’s Most Active Impact Angel Club - Tina Dreimann (better ventures)

Scaling Europe’s Most Active Impact Angel Club - Tina Dreimann (better ventures)

Author: Hugo Rauch March 6, 2025 Duration: 40:16

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This week, we’re joined by Tina Dreimann (thank you, Tim Schumacher, for the introduction), founder and General Partner of better ventures. Instead of following a traditional VC model, better ventures operates as a community of entrepreneurs investing in and supporting the next generation of impact-driven founders.

In this episode, we explore:

* Why community investing could outperform traditional VC

* The formula: Community + Tech = Impact + Returns

* The biggest challenges for impact entrepreneurs today

* Why climate is just one piece - biodiversity, water, and soil are just as urgent

* How tech and AI help scale early-stage investing

* …and much more!

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⌛TIMESTAMPS

* 00:00 – Introduction

* 03:45 – Better Ventures: The Origin Story

* 07:30 – The Biggest Global Risks & Where to Invest

* 12:10 – How Better Ventures Finds & Selects Startups

* 17:40 – Smart Capital: What Founders Need from Investors

* 22:50 – Why Community Investing Outperforms Traditional VC

* 27:15 – The Role of Tech & AI in Investment Decisions

* 32:40 – The Future of Impact Investing & VC Evolution

* 38:25 – Challenges in Partnering with Large Corporations

* 42:10 – Fire Questions

* 49:00 – Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts

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▶️ CONNECT WITH TINA

* Tina Dreimann – https://shorturl.at/ndhKS

* better ventures - https://www.betterventures.io/

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🔗 CONNECT WITH ME

* Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/

* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugorauch/

* Email - climateventuresvco2@substack.com

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCo2_HugoRauch

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📚 REFERENCES AND MENTIONS

* Ocell (AI-driven forestry & carbon credit trading)

* Everdrop (Eco-friendly consumer goods, plastic-free cleaning products)

* Oxyle (Water filtration for PFAS & microplastics)

* Planetary Boundaries Framework

* World Economic Forum Global Risk Report

* En-ROADS Model by MIT

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🎙️PAST EPISODES YOU’LL LOVE

* Dr Benedikt Buchspies - How to Use LCAs for VC Investments (Planet A)

* Heidi Lindvall on Impact Assessments (Pale Blue Dot)

* Tim Schumacher on selling to climate deniers (World Fund)

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* Spotify - https://shorturl.at/yDTfR



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Hugo Rauch hosts New Wave, a podcast that lives at the intersection of business ambition and scientific reality. This isn't about distant predictions or abstract science; it's a grounded exploration of the technologies and companies being built right now to address our environmental future. Each episode focuses on the practical journey, dissecting the models, the breakthroughs, and the hard decisions that define the climate tech landscape. You'll hear from founders, researchers, and investors who are actively shaping this space, getting into the specifics of what works, what doesn't, and why. The conversations move beyond hype to examine the tangible mechanics of creating viable solutions, from energy storage and sustainable materials to carbon removal and regenerative agriculture. It’s for anyone who thinks about the climate challenge not just as a crisis, but as a complex and urgent field of innovation. By tuning into this podcast, you gain a clearer understanding of the economic forces and scientific principles driving the next generation of environmental solutions. New Wave connects the dots between the lab, the boardroom, and the impact we need to see in the world, offering a sober yet optimistic look at where substantive progress is truly being made.
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