Asset-as-a-Service

This brick is for companies that are ​providing green assets-as-a-service. Think micromobility or Electrical Vehicle-as-a-Service.

Critical Unlocks

1

Demonstrate product-market fit (PMF) including clear customer value addition

2

Ensure path to profitable unit economics – either through scale or design to cost minimization

3

Ramp up rapidly and secure customers/offtake agreements early on

Commercial
Product &
Offering
Technology
Value Chain
Execution
Relative level of challenge for founders
Low
High

Example Companies

how to read the brick

1

Brick

​One out of seven bricks, each with unique milestones

2

Critical Unlocks

Three most important aspects throughout the scaling journey for climate tech companies to secure financing and support scale

3

Funding Rounds

Milestones reached before securing financing in each funding round, e.g., milestones in column “Series A” typically reached before securing financing in Series A round

4

Capital Stacks

Typical distribution of capital (equity, debt, grants, and project financing) raised in each funding round

5

Dimensions

Dimensions which different milestones are mapped to, covering the most important themes for fundraising and scaling

6

Milestones

Typical milestones to have in place ahead of each funding round to secure financing and support scale

What are the key takeaways to consider?

For Founders

Demonstrate product-market fit (PMF) including clear customer value addition

Ramp up rapidly and secure customers/offtake agreements early on

Ensure path to profitable unit economics – either through scale or design to cost minimization and with potential for vertical integration

For investors

Prioritize investments based on proven product-market fit (PMF), sales margins, and plug-and-play for rapid expansion to cover high up-front costs and ensure returns on investment

Support founders by introducing them to potential large-scale customers, helping them identify reliable supply chain partners, or assisting in obtaining site approvals

Set and track milestones for portfolio companies

For The Wider Ecosystem

Pre-approve regulatory land requirements for sites to facilitate rapid scaling

How many companies did we analyze for this data?

Seed
4
Series A
13
Series B
2
Series C
3
Series D+
3
Total
25

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