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

⚡ 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. 1:15 – 1:30 PM | Networking & Wrap-Up Connect and continue the conversation. 🎤 About the Speaker Guy Van Syckle, CFA: Guy has extensive experience in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure financing, with a background in evaluating and structuring investments across climate infrastructure projects. 👥 Who Should Attend? Climate tech founders, investors, project developers, and anyone interested in understanding how climate infrastructure gets financed. This will be a casual and interactive conversation. Bring your lunch, questions, and perspectives to share. 🌐 Hybrid Format Available Can’t make it in person? We’ll also have a virtual participation option for those who would like to join the conversation online. Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/87011528235?pwd=kdcUgRwbMzFv7AATzbxYzG83z0IytO.1&jst=2 ___ Hosts: About Vectors Capital: is a Silicon Valley venture fund investing in the technologies shaping the future of decarbonization across the industries. Vectors backs early-stage companies such as those ones building cleaner data centers, cleaner power, and the critical infrastructure behind the AI era — from energy storage and grid modernization to critical minerals and electrification. By partnering with founders and global industry leaders, Vectors helps accelerate the innovations powering a more sustainable, intelligent economy. Learn more at vectors.earth. About 9Zero:  We’re a members-only community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators accelerating climate solutions through meaningful relationships. Apply to join at www.9Zero.com