Vinci Head of Investment Committee Şelale Zaim and Vinci Investment Director Aylin Girgin Özbiliş attended the Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 Event.

With 80 startups showcasing their innovations to 140 investors and corporates, Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 was a fantastic demonstration of the groundbreaking advancements and immense potential driving the energy-tech sector. Vinci Head of Investment Committee Şelale Zaim and Vinci Investment Director Aylin Girgin Özbiliş attended the event held in Essen, Germany, in December.

Congratulations to our award-winning portfolio company, SunGreenH2, and Tulika Raj for securing another well-deserved recognition!

Key Takeaways from the Event:

Economic realities matter. When investing in the green energy transition, it is essential to balance vision with practicality. Are the target customers willing to pay?

Lead investors are hard to find, especially in the deep tech sectors.

Strong co-investors are critical: Collaboration is key to supporting startups effectively.

CVC and corporate separation: Maintaining a “Chinese wall” between corporate venture capital (CVC) and corporate operations is highly recommended.

Simplicity in investments: CVCs should avoid deals with “crazy strings attached” and focus on acting as financial investors to foster the startup’s success.