by Enduring Planet and Friends
Deep tech doesn’t scale like software, but it still gets funded on metrics.
At the Series A and B stage, deep tech, climate, and hardware companies operate under a different set of constraints: longer development cycles, capital-intensive scaling, and milestones that don’t always translate into traditional venture benchmarks. Founders are often navigating first-of-a-kind deployments, regulatory complexity, and evolving business models — all while being evaluated through a metrics-driven lens.
This session will focus on how to think about milestones and metrics in the context of raising equity at the most challenging points in the venture lifecycle.
Moderated by Dimitry Gershenson, CEO of Enduring Planet, this conversation will include:
Hannah Friedman, Founder, Lupine FinanceSupratim Das, VP of Finance, Electrified Thermal SolutionsLaurie Menoud, Founding Partner, At One VenturesNoah Geeves, Head of Portfolio and Partnerships, Deep Science Ventures
This event is sponsored by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
We’ll cover:
What milestones actually unlock Series A vs. Series B in deep tech and climateHow to think about revenue, margins, and capital efficiency when scale is non-linearMetrics to track early for hardware, infra, and first-of-a-kind deploymentsHow investors evaluate progress when commercialization timelines are longWhat “good” looks like across different deep tech business models
The goal is to be candid, practical, and grounded in real examples — so founders and investors can better understand how to frame progress, manage expectations, and navigate fundraising with clarity.
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Metrics that Matter for Climate Deep Tech at Series A & B+ is a free independent taking place on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at a venue to be announced. This independent is organised by Enduring Planet and Friends. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 343 people have registered out of 343 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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