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From Lab to FOAK: Decoding the Road Ahead for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst

Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, principal at Extantia, on how Deep Tech founders move from prototype to FOAK, combine grants, equity, and venture debt, and prove unit economics at scale.

Welcome back to Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel by The Scenarionist where science meets venture!

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Carlota Ochoa Neven Du Mont, Principal at Extantia.

In our chat, we delved into the crucial stages from prototype to FOAK, optimizing funding strategies, and the role of venture debt in scaling climate tech startups.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • 🏭 What is a First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) in the Context of TRL?

  • 🤔 What are the Key Differences Between a Pilot and a FOAK?

  • 🎯 Optimizing Funding Strategy from Prototype to FOAK

  • 💸 Understanding Venture Debt

  • 📈 How Does Reaching the FOAK Stage Affect a Climate Tech Startup's Valuation?


BEYOND THE CONVERSATION — STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE

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