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9Zero x Vectors Capital Community Lunch & Learn: Climate Infrastructure Financing at 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub

9Zero x Vectors Capital Community Lunch & Learn: Climate Infrastructure Financing

A lunch-and-learn on project financing for energy startups covers investor criteria, financeability, and common funding challenges. The agenda includes networking over BYOL lunch and audience Q&A.

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October 26, 2026 · 12 PM – 1:30 PM

9Zero Climate Innovation Hub, San Francisco · Free ·

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Guy Van Syckle, CFA, discusses how investors assess energy projects and the financing hurdles startups face, followed by audience Q&A.

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⚡ 9Zero x Vectors Capital Community Lunch & Learn: Climate Infrastructure Financing As climate technologies move from early-stage innovation to commercial deployment, securing the right capital becomes one of the biggest challenges. What makes a project attractive to infrastructure investors? How do investors evaluate risk, and what financing hurdles must founders overcome to scale? Join 9Zero and Vectors Capital for a community Lunch & Learn featuring Guy Van Syckle, CFA, for a practical discussion on project financing for energy startups, including lessons learned from real-world experience. 💡 What We'll Cover Project Financing 101: How project financing works and when it makes sense for energy startups. What Makes a Project Financeable? What investors and lenders consider when evaluating projects, from revenue models to risk and commercial readiness. Common Challenges: Financing gaps, project risks, and hurdles startups encounter when bringing projects to market. Lessons Learned: Practical takeaways and real-world insights to help founders navigate the financing process Event Agenda 12:00 – 12:10 PM | Arrival, Lunch & Networking Bring your own lunch (BYOL) and connect with fellow attendees. 12:10 – 12:15 PM | Welcome & IntroductionOpening remarks and speaker introduction. 12:15 – 1 PM | Project Financing for Energy Startups Key challenges, financing strategies, and lessons learned. 1 PM – 1:15 PM | Audience Q&A Open discussion and questions.

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