The SAF Podcast: Unstacking the climate investment stack

This week on The SAF Podcast, Oscar is delighted to be joined by Oliver Booth from Sightline Climate. The conversation reveals the layers of complexity in defining climate tech and exploring the nature of the climate capital stack, and how it relates to Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The episode begins with Oliver giving a great summary of the findings of their 2023 end of year report for private investments and what this means for SAF producers trying to find investment. As the discussion continues , we draw critical connections between the past clean tech boom and today's investor discernment, which now favours high-impact and sensibly-valued companies. Plus, Oliver spotlights the unique strategies and partnerships crucial to scaling renewable hydrogen production—a key component in the quest for eco-friendly skies.Our discussion takes a global turn as we evaluate energy market trends from Asia's HEFA advancements to Africa's potential for technological leaps, similar to its rapid adoption of mobile technology. Oliver's expertise provides a hopeful outlook for the resilience of private investments in green tech, despite market unpredictability. By the end of our conversation, it's clear: the fusion of financial acumen and environmental responsibility is the roadmap for fuelling a sustainable future in the skies and beyond. You can find the Sightline Climate End of Year report here: https://www.ctvc.co/32bn-and-30-drop-as-market-hits-pause-in-2023/If you enjoyed this discussion, check out our previous episode with Jim Lockheed, JetBlue Ventures here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/14019163Host: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor