
Our story
To fix the climate, we need solutions across every sector
We need new and novel technologies to decarbonise the hard to abate sectors but also technologies to help us scale proven decarbonisation solutions.
We have unique experience at the intersection of deep technology, energy, infrastructure & industry that is needed in climate tech.
We understand how to help deliver value to founders, investors and corporates, grounded in decades of first-hand experience operating across all three.
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Connections that create value
We believe accelerating technology growth and industry adoption requires a more collaborative investment model; one that simplifies engagement and brings the right partners together early.
Our team and expert network bring deep experience and highly relevant connections. Through close collaboration with corporate partners, we gain a deep understanding of real-world needs, identify the most suitable technologies, and enable stronger validation aiming to make better investment decisions and deliver superior growth outcomes.
Our team
Patrick has long been passionate about the intersection of technology and infrastructure. Investing and supporting climate tech companies brings together all aspects of his unique career; infrastructure and corporate advisor, founder, early stage investor and mentor.
Patrick was previously Co-head of Climate Tech at Investible, where he and Tom Kline structured and raised Investible Climate Tech fund focused on Seed stage startups across all climate sectors.
Patrick has been an active early-stage startup investor for the last 10 years, solely focused on Climate Tech since 2019 and building a portfolio of 10 investments in the space prior to joining Investible. He also co-founded an IoT startup 8 years ago, has been on numerous boards, is a mentor and a very active participant in the Climate Tech and early-stage communities. Patrick started his career in investment banking spanning 22 years, including 15 years at Macquarie Capital as an Executive Director operating across various sectors including transport, water, social infrastructure and technology as well as 5 years at Morgan Stanley in Transport. Patrick has a Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering and an MBA.
Tom believes that investing in climate tech companies is not only the greatest investment opportunity of our generation but also essential to accelerate the decarbonisation transition and give us a chance at a habitable planet for future generations.
Tom was previously Co-head of Climate Tech at Investible, where he and Patrick structured and raised Investible Climate Tech fund focused on Seed stage startups across all climate sectors.
Prior to joining Investible, Tom established and led New Energy Solar, a renewable energy fund that built a portfolio of large-scale solar farms in Australia and the United States. In this role, Tom was responsible for investments and capital raising as well as building the team and operations firstly in Australia and then in New York.
His interest in Climate Tech started during his time as a member of the Power and Utilities investment banking team of UBS where he worked with Australia's largest energy generators and looked at emerging renewable technologies.
Topaz has over 30 years of experience across a broad spectrum of technology, innovation and research, with particular interest in deep tech and biotech. She founded, was CEO and/or was involved in the exit of startups, including Vine Tales Inc, Cytopeia Inc, and CleanSpace Technologies (CSX).
She is currently on the board of two deep tech startups, Omni Tanker Composites and Neuraura Inc. as well as Cicada Innovations, Australia's first deep tech incubator. Topaz started investing in startups in 2001 in the US and has continued building her portfolio ever since in both the US and Australia. She was Commercialisation Adviser for over 10 years at Accelerating Commercialisation, Australia's Federal innovation grant program. She co-founded and Chaired SBE Australia (Springboard program), Australia’s first accelerator program for women-led companies and over her 6-year tenure helped 70 startups who raised over $250M with 5 exits, including 2 IPO's.
Topaz was also involved in a number of research institutes and universities including UNSW and UTS. She was chair of Investible Climate Tech fund’s investment committee until May 2024 and previously worked at Pacific Horizon Ventures, a Seatle based VC firm. Topaz is currently a mentor in 4 accelerators and a graduate of the AICD.
Noga is an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to early-stage ventures. She has experienced every stage of the startup lifecycle from inception and launch to funding and exit. Noga co-founded on-demand home services startup UrbanYou, which led industry consolidation and successfully exited via trade sale. Noga’s insight into the startup journey and ability to work hands-on with founders has seen her become highly sought after as an advisor and investor, including as Venture Partner at Black Nova VC, Investor at Tractor Ventures, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at UTS Startups, and Mentor & Investor at Startmate.
As a tech ecosystem leader, Noga is committed to placing gender equality at the centre of the innovation agenda. She served on the Board of SBE Australia which supports women-led business, and as a member of Investment NSW Women’s Entrepreneurship Industry Reference Group. She is regularly invited to the region’s major forums supporting women-led business and is a sought-after commentator on women in tech and entrepreneurship.
Before founding UrbanYou, Noga worked at top-tier law firms in Sydney and London and was General Counsel at Yahoo!. She has Board experience across a diverse range of corporate, startup and not-for-profit organisations.
Constantine brings a blend of technical and commercial expertise, with a background in chemical engineering and investment experience spanning early-stage R&D, startups, and renewable infrastructure.
Prior to joining Climate Tech Partners, Con was a Senior Investment Analyst at the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), where he led investment analysis in areas including hydrogen, low-carbon chemicals and fuels, and advanced manufacturing.
Con holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UNSW, where his research focused on developing electrochemical processes for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. As part of his doctoral studies, he conducted research at ETH Zurich, Tokyo Tech, and CSIRO. During this time, he also co-founded switcH2 Engineering, a startup which led the development and scale-up of electrolyser systems that converted wastewater into renewable hydrogen.
Juliette is primarily focused on the Fund’s investment process and due diligence of potential investees but she also support capital raising and portfolio management.
Juliette has a background in finance and technology, including venture capital experience at Seventure Partners (Natixis group’s venture capital fund) and GIC Private Limited (Singaporian sovereign wealth fund) where she looked at Series A investments in Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud. She also has worked in a fintech and as startup ecosystem engagement in Sydney.
Juliette has a Master's degree in finance from ESSEC Business School Singapore, and a dual diploma in engineering from Hautes Etudes d’Ingénieur and a Master's degree in law, economics, management with a finance specialisation from the University of Lille (France).
Juliette is passionate about deep tech and digital innovation along with its application to climate and the business environment.
Emily supports Climate Tech Partners’ corporate engagement strategy and brings more than 15 years of experience in energy and cleantech innovation to the team.
Emily started her career in energy commodities with UBS and Macquarie investment banks before entering the cleantech startup space in 2009. She has been on the founding teams of two clean energy startups based in New York.
Most recently, Emily worked at Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) where she oversaw its incubation and investment programs. While at LACI, Emily worked closely with utilities, corporate partners, local government and regulators, and other key stakeholders to drive innovation through partnerships and projects with startups.
Our expert circle
Pankaj Singh
Jennifer McFarlane
Ian Kay
Julie Romanet-Perroux
Matt Smith
Henrik Jensen
Liam Thomas
Dr. Fengwang Li
JC Jung
Dr. Leila Alem
Yanir Seroussi
Owen Westbrook
Heidi Larson
Christoper Dhu
Dr. Rahman Daiyan
Peter Staciwa
Our mission
Is to accelerate and scale innovative technologies that address climate change and enhance resilience.
We seek to make impactful investments, creating value through partnerships with exceptional founders and corporations.
Are you ready to make an impact in climate technology?
Let’s connect and shape the future together.
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