Our venture building approach makes sure that we are starting with the ingredients for success. Over three phases, we provided the best of the best with patient capital and deep dive technical assistance.
As an early-stage venture launcher, we focus on building companies and founders that can tangibly demonstrate traction to investors. We aren't another masterclass factory, we are temporary co-founders dedicated to securing post-program investment.
Our venture building approach makes sure that we are starting with the ingredients for success. Over three phases, we provided the best of the best with patient capital and deep dive technical assistance.
PHASE 1
TECA launches in emerging markets facing intensifying climate impacts. The TECA team initiates a wave by convening key stakeholders to co-create an Atlas of Opportunity, or the most promising and needed areas for climate tech innovation. The foundation of the wave is established by discovering synergies with local talent, sectoral experts, entrepreneur support organizations and investors.
PHASE 2
After selecting a cohort of promising early-stage companies, TECA runs a series of investor and venture building essentials, ensuring that all teams have the necessary team, tools and knowledge to go into deeper venture building. This phase culminates with an in-person mini-bootcamp and pitch day, ultimately serving to select the top 10 teams to receive capital and deeper technical support.
PHASE 3
The most promising teams and solutions will receive both patient capital and deep dive technical support. TECA places a “temporary co-founder” with each team, accompanied by a suite of experts in user research, business model development, financial planning, rapid prototyping and market. TECA also prides itself on offering customized female founder support packages.
Venture building ends in a pitch day and an investor networking session. Post-program, the TECA team continues to monitor company progress, connects them to investors, and invites alumni to ecosystem events.