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Capital Series: Sebastian Heitmann, Extantia Capital
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Publication Date |
Jul 12, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:49:43

This episode is part of our Capital Series hosted by Jason Jacobs. This series explores a diverse range of capital sources and the individuals who drive them. From family offices and institutional LPs to private equity, government funding, and more, we take a deep dive into the world of capital and its critical role in driving innovation and progress. 

Sebastian Heitmann is a partner at Extantia Capital

Extantia Capital is a platform to invest in breakthrough technology solutions that address the climate crisis via mitigation and adaptation. The 300 million euro platform includes Extantia Flagship, which backs scalable deep decarbonization companies; Extantia Allstars, which partners with mission aligned climate tech, venture capital fund managers; and Extantia Ignite, a sustainability hub, advancing knowledge and competence in climate innovation and ESG practices.

In this episode, we cover: 

  • [02:02]: An overview of the Extantia platform and its investment strategies
  • [03:03]: What Extantia looks for when evaluating opportunities
  • [05:14]: Sebastian's background and the origin of Extantia
  • [08:32]: The changing market and political environment that created opportunities for Extantia
  • [12:19]: The unique skillsets and expertise within the Extantia partnership
  • [16:10]: The evolution of Extantia, starting with a pilot fund
  • [18:06]: Extantia's extension projected impact calculation (EPIC) methodology for measuring impact
  • [19:43]: The current fund structure and status of fundraising for Extantia's Flagship fund
  • [20:18]: Extantia's focus on B2B tech solutions that address the "energy trilemma"
  • [22:25]: Investment opportunities in the hydrogen economy and breakthrough cooling tech
  • [25:29]: How Extantia thinks about returns and why Sebastian doesn't like the term "impact fund"
  • [27:44]: The kinds of LPs the firm targets, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates
  • [31:14]: The need for successful exits in the climate tech space
  • [33:00]: How current energy models underestimate the impact of innovation
  • [38:56]: Alignment between the US and Europe in climate tech innovation and investment
  • [43:43]: The types of clean energy tech Sebastian is most excited about
  • [45:54]: Advice for people seeking a career transition into the climate sector
  • [47:24]: Who Sebastian wants to hear from

Resources mentioned:

Get connected: Jason Jacobs Twitter / LinkedInSebastian Heitmann LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective

*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Episode recorded on June 20, 2023 (published July 12, 2023) 

Get connected with MCJ: 

*If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a review! You can also reach us via email at info@mcj.vc, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Sebastian Heitmann is a partner at Extantia Capital. Extantia Capital is a platform to invest in breakthrough technology solutions that address the climate crisis via mitigation and adaptation. The 300 million euro platform includes Extantia Flagship, which backs scalable deep decarbonization companies; Extantia Allstars, which partners with mission aligned climate tech, venture capital fund managers; and Extantia Ignite, a sustainability hub, advancing knowledge and competence in climate innovation and ESG practices.

This episode is part of our Capital Series hosted by Jason Jacobs. This series explores a diverse range of capital sources and the individuals who drive them. From family offices and institutional LPs to private equity, government funding, and more, we take a deep dive into the world of capital and its critical role in driving innovation and progress. 

Sebastian Heitmann is a partner at Extantia Capital

Extantia Capital is a platform to invest in breakthrough technology solutions that address the climate crisis via mitigation and adaptation. The 300 million euro platform includes Extantia Flagship, which backs scalable deep decarbonization companies; Extantia Allstars, which partners with mission aligned climate tech, venture capital fund managers; and Extantia Ignite, a sustainability hub, advancing knowledge and competence in climate innovation and ESG practices.

In this episode, we cover: 

  • [02:02]: An overview of the Extantia platform and its investment strategies
  • [03:03]: What Extantia looks for when evaluating opportunities
  • [05:14]: Sebastian's background and the origin of Extantia
  • [08:32]: The changing market and political environment that created opportunities for Extantia
  • [12:19]: The unique skillsets and expertise within the Extantia partnership
  • [16:10]: The evolution of Extantia, starting with a pilot fund
  • [18:06]: Extantia's extension projected impact calculation (EPIC) methodology for measuring impact
  • [19:43]: The current fund structure and status of fundraising for Extantia's Flagship fund
  • [20:18]: Extantia's focus on B2B tech solutions that address the "energy trilemma"
  • [22:25]: Investment opportunities in the hydrogen economy and breakthrough cooling tech
  • [25:29]: How Extantia thinks about returns and why Sebastian doesn't like the term "impact fund"
  • [27:44]: The kinds of LPs the firm targets, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates
  • [31:14]: The need for successful exits in the climate tech space
  • [33:00]: How current energy models underestimate the impact of innovation
  • [38:56]: Alignment between the US and Europe in climate tech innovation and investment
  • [43:43]: The types of clean energy tech Sebastian is most excited about
  • [45:54]: Advice for people seeking a career transition into the climate sector
  • [47:24]: Who Sebastian wants to hear from

Resources mentioned:

Get connected: Jason Jacobs Twitter / LinkedInSebastian Heitmann LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective

*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Episode recorded on June 20, 2023 (published July 12, 2023) 

Get connected with MCJ: 

*If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a review! You can also reach us via email at info@mcj.vc, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

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