Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe’s leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner at Pale Blue Dot, one of Europe’s leading climate-focused funds. With shifting U.S. politics, renewed uncertainty around climate policy, and growing skepticism of “green hype,” Hampus shares why he defines climate investing as simply “not dumb investing.”
From Donald Trump’s return to the White House to Europe’s resilience, China’s role, and the gritty reality of scaling “boring but effective” solutions, this conversation is a masterclass in how investors, corporates, and founders can navigate climate risks — and seize opportunities.
🎧 Here’s what’s covered
00:10 Political whiplash — Trump, vibes, and the stress test for climate policy.
02:41 Why Europe must stop looking to the U.S. and start managing risk at home.
04:55 Climate investing = not dumb investing — the overlooked opportunities in obvious inefficiencies.
06:50 Case study: last-mile delivery — why disruption often comes from solving “boring” problems.
08:15 Advice to corporates — how CFOs should think about risk and resilience.
09:30 Advice to founders — why no more free pilots, and how forward-deployed engineering wins.