The Business of Biochar: Day Three

• Thursday, December 9, 2021
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET (U.S.) / 16:30-17:30 UTC

Investor interest in funding biochar companies has gone from a trickle to a torrent over the past few years and is likely to keep increasing over the next few decades. This panel includes investors that have or are planning to invest in biochar opportunities. They will share what makes them invest or not invest in different types of companies. They will also discuss what biochar companies need to do in order to attract investments from various types of funders.

• Wednesday, December 9, 2021
• 12:50 pm – 1:50 pm ET (U.S.) / 17:50-18:50 UTC

Over the past decade many biochar companies have started with high hopes and low budgets only to fold a few years later due to lack of capital. Recently a growing number of biochar companies are successfully raising needed funds for expansion. This panel features various biochar entrepreneurs that have gone through the venture capital vetting process and received funding. They will share their experiences and recommendations for other biochar start-ups looking for investors.

• Thursday, December 9, 2021
• 2:05 pm – 2:30 pm ET (U.S.) / 19:05-19:30 UTC

Biochar start-ups that are looking to raise capital are invited to submit three-minute videos to prospective investors. Videos should include the following information:

• Overview of your company and offerings
• What feedstock are you using, volumes producing
• What co-products can be valorized
• What market are you addressing (i.e. who are your buyers, what needs are you filling)
• How are you getting your product to market
• How much money are you looking for and how will you use it
• Credibility of management team