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Lisa Mangertseder, a venture capital associate at Carbon Removal Partners, joins the podcast to explore the critical role of carbon removal in combating climate change. Carbon Removal Partners has invested in 15+ startups including Climeworks, Carbonfuture, and Heirloom.
In our conversation, we discuss:
The carbon removal methods: from nature-based to high-tech solutions
Measuring and verifying carbon removal effectively
Business models and the evolving role of buyers
The importance of venture capital in scaling carbon removal technologies
Challenges of achieving scalability and affordability
The significance of compliance markets in driving adoption
The future of carbon removal as a cornerstone for net-zero goals
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Understanding CO2 and Its Impact
04:34 The Rise of the Carbon Market
09:16 Carbon Removal Technologies Explained
18:53 Direct Air Capture: The High-Tech Solution
21:25 Business Models in Carbon Removal
22:16 Understanding Carbon Removal Credits
22:50 Key Players in the Carbon Removal Industry
23:21 Revenue Streams for Carbon Removal Companies
24:44 Buyers of Carbon Credits
26:05 Challenges in Carbon Removal
27:43 The Importance of Permanent Carbon Removal
30:14 Scalability and Affordability
37:27 The Role of Venture Capital
43:15 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Investors
45:39 Future Milestones in Carbon Removal
46:51 Conclusion and Summary
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REFERENCED
• Kyoto Protocol (1997)
• Paris Agreement (2015)
• Technological Readiness Level (TRL)
• CDR.fyi
• IPCC Standards
• Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement
• Carbon Removal Resources Database
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GUEST
▶️ Lisa Mangertseder - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mangertseder
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If you’re new here, I'm Hugo Rauch, the founder of VCo2 media and an aspiring climate tech VC who shares insights, interviews, and research about venture capital and climate tech. My goal is to help you become a better climate-tech entrepreneur and smarter impact investor.
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