Foundations first
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Foundations first: Investment perspectives on energy’s decisive moment

Date
Time 17:00 - 18:00

The world is undergoing nothing less than a new industrial revolution. While headlines focus on the climate urgency, the energy transition is reshaping entire industries, creating trillion-dollar markets, and offering one of the most compelling long-term investment opportunities in our generation.

As an investor, a common challenge is separating hype from reality. In 2025, capital floods into AI and digital transformation but these technologies create massive new energy demand. The companies building the foundational energy systems - from generation to grid management to intelligent consumption, aren't just supporting the energy transition. They're enabling every other technological revolution happening right now.

Which technologies will actually scale? And how do you build investment strategies that capture value in a rapidly evolving landscape?

What you'll discover in this Session

  • Data-Driven clarity

    How VC and PE expert evaluate opportunities

  • Strategic framework

    Why electrification isn't ideological—it's strategic and profitable

  • Risk-Return reality

    What makes transition businesses attractive at scale

  • Future roadmap

    Where the next wave of innovation and capital might be heading

Your Expert Panel

Daan Walter
Daan Walter

Macro visionary and systemic thinker leading strategy research on the future of energy. Specializes in forecasting electrotech growth and analyzing strategic implications across global markets

Helmer Schukken
Helmer Schukken

Impact investor and experienced entrepreneur turned VC. Dedicated to scaling purpose-driven companies that combine financial returns with measurable climate impact.

Hein Ploegmakers
Hein Ploegmakers

Private equity investor specializing in buyouts and growth strategies. Brings both early-stage experience and institutional discipline to evaluating energy transition opportunities.

Webinar Details

  • Duration

    60 minutes (45 min discussion + 15 min Q&A)

  • Language

    English

  • Format

    Interactive panel discussion with live Q&A

  • Recording:

    Available to all registrants

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