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Sherry Yin

Founder & CEO

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Sahil Talaulikar

Climate Researcher & Programme

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Jojo Zhou

Community Lead & Programme

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Magdalena Díaz

Climate Researcher

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Shivani Gautam

Climate Researcher

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Akash Bhakat

Climate Researcher

About Us.

Only ~16% of Climate Finance Needs Are Currently Being Met.*

Climate deeptech is complex and capital-intensive. Moreover,  technical founders and/or investors often face constraints on resources and capabilities. First Impact Partners helps provide clarity and access.

*Barclays, July 2024 Climate Tech Report

We tackle the commercialisation challenges faced by university spin-outs and address the funding gap from early-stage innovation to scale-up by:

  • Unlocking capital through innovative funding structures, including non-dilutive financing

  • Creating tailored commercialisation pathways supported by professionals with strong business and industry expertise.

  • Advancing investor knowledge through in-depth sector research and the development of compelling theses.

We pair technical founders and/or investors with a dedicated team of fellows to execute projects with clearly defined timelines and deliverables. Our fellows include MBA students and alumni from prestigious institutions such as LBS, INSEAD, and Oxbridge, many of whom have experience at leading venture capital firms, strategy consultancies, investment banks, and corporate enterprises.

OUR FOCUS

We are stage and region agnostic, but target sectors that deliver significant positive impact for our climate.

Neurotechnology

Advanced Materials

Wind Turbines in the Mountains

Low-Carbon Fuels

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Energy Storage

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Energy Efficiency

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CCUS

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Renewables

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The First Impact Partners Difference.

Value for Money

  • Flexible compensation options to ensure equal access for founders from all stages

  • ​Provide 10x more value than what we charge

Our Strong Network

  • 1,000+ MBA and PhD community from top-tier schools

  • 500+ network of climate focused capital providers, policy advocates, corporates

Our Sector Focus

  • Committed to supporting climate, particularly R&D-heavy solutions

  • ​Accumulated know-how from in-depth sector research

Nature Reserve

Founded by London Business School alumni, First Impact Partners (FIP) is a climate tech studio dedicated to bridging the funding gap in climate tech. We provide hands-on strategic, commercial, and financial support to climate tech companies, ensuring equal access to high-quality resources and networks for mission-driven founders.

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