Greenbackers NetZero SuperPitch for Investment @ COP26 - Applications

Greenbackers Investment Capital are celebrating the fact that their hometown of Glasgow is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference in November 2021. In advance of COP26, the UN Climate Summit, Greenbackers is launching a unique programme of support: the “26-for-COP-26” SuperPitch.

Greenbackers aims to secure funding for 26 of the most promising Net Zero start-ups we can find (earthtech, oceantech, cleantech etc), commencing with the program launch on 20 May and culminating with a SuperPitch at the actual Summit itself held during November 1-12 in Glasgow.  The Greenbackers SuperPitch will champion these 26 selected ventures to investors and funds continuously for 6 months commencing in May, via the Greenbackers Showcase, our online deal room and supported via a series of ‘Mini-Pitches’ during the period. The ‘SuperPitch’ event, will be held live and livestreamed to a global investor audience from the COP in November. Deadline to apply is Friday 7 May.

The SuperPitch program kicks off on 20 May via Webinar. Currently, over 1000 delegates are registered to attend. 

We’re also delighted to report that Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc and international Law Firm Brown Rudnick have signed up as supporting Sponsors. We are in discussions with many others.

How it works 

Stage 1: Purchase your ticket to commence the application process. You will first receive a link to complete a free Greenbackers Investment Readiness Assessment report on your business and a further link to create your detailed investment 'profile' on our Showcase platform. Your profile is what Greenbackers scorecards to select the 26 finalists - and what investors will see as part of the engagement process with you during your Fundraise. 

Stage 2: Greenbackers will scorecard, select and notify the top finalists during April and May. Then we will help them fine tune their profiles for introduction to the Investors and rehearse for a series of Live Pitches in the run up to the COP and at the COP during November. 

Qualification criteria for ventures to apply:

• An innovative business in the Net Zero sector (climate/cleantech/ocean economy or related) seeking equity finance.
• Market ready technology ventures seeking Seed, Series A or Series B investment.
• Strong team (with a plan to fill any gaps).
• Differentiated technology/service solution to a defined problem and some form of market validation: sales, customer trials/testimonials or independent assessment.
• Scalable business model and reasonably large addressable market.
• Business plan ready and available.
• Clear strategy and exit vision with a justifiable pre-money valuation.
• Ventures from any country may apply.

Costs to apply: £75.00 (+ VAT for UK companies). (£25 goes to Greenbackers nominated charity FAUNA & FLORA International.) Deadline to apply is Friday 7 May.

Costs if Selected: £1000/invoiced monthly for the 6-month program (£6k in total plus VAT), plus 5% commission on any funds raised via Greenbackers. 

If one of the 26 selected, there are 3 ways to pay to participate:

• Option 1: Pay your participation fees directly to Greenbackers.
• Option 2: Need/want financial support? Apply via your existing accelerator or incubator program – Greenbackers will work with you to make the case for support.
• Option 3: Apply for Corporate Sponsor support. As per Option 2, Greenbackers will help you make the case. We're happy to work with you to advance discussions with any potential supporters or sponsors - and they get great benefits from participating too. 

Benefits included for Ventures selected to participate in Greenbackers COP26 program are:

• 6 months continuous Investment Profile on Greenbackers Showcase; where hundreds of Professional Investors and Funds will see your Pitchdeck, detailed information on your fundraise, video of your presentation, can contact you directly if desired or ask Greenbackers to  facilitate.
• One mini-Pitch webinar (possibly more) in the run to Greenbackers November COP26 SuperPitch.
• Access to active, pre-qualified investors from Greenbackers global network comprising:
  • Corporate Venture Capital
  • Technology VC’s & Private Equity Funds
  • Impact Investors
  • Family Offices​
  • Angel Syndicates
  • EIS Funds (for UK tech ventures only)
• Pitch training and rehearsal: induction and best practices training webinar PLUS rehearsals with the Greenbackers team - to help you get ready, gain feedback and perfect their webinar pitch in advance.
• LinkedIn and Twitter campaigns targeting even more investors, with links to the Pitch session on demand, Now in its 4th year, the program is attracting excellent support and publicity.
• The Pitch itself at the COP will take place as a live and live-streamed event to a global investor audience mainly from Western Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and The Middle East.

About Greenbackers Investment Capital: Greenbackers operate a ‘Funding-as-a-Service’ program connecting venture capital to NetZero: earthtech, oceantech, cleantech. We operate from London, Glasgow & Houston as private placement advisors - hosting a 24/7 deal-platform (for ventures and investors) and a live ‘SuperPitch’ - this November at COP26, the UN climate summit. We plan to launch a venture fund next year for Seed and Series A.