Who founded Climate Innovation Capital?

Climate Innovation Capital was founded by Paul Atkinson, Kevin Kimsa, Nelson Switzer in 2020.

Who are Climate Innovation Capital's investors?

Climate Innovation Capital's investors include Clean Energy Ventures.

Where is Climate Innovation Capital headquartered?

Climate Innovation Capital is headquartered in Toronto, CA.

Climate Innovation Capital

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Toronto, CA · Founded 2020 · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Climate Innovation Capital is a venture investment firm that backs climate and sustainability technology companies. The firm is managed by experienced Canadian entrepreneurs and investors focused on climate-tech and clean innovation opportunities.

Cleantech Climate Tech Impact & Social Good

Founders & leadership

Climate Innovation Capital was founded in 2020 by Paul Atkinson, Kevin Kimsa, and Nelson Switzer.

Paul Atkinson Co-Founder & Managing PartnerHe previously founded and led multiple technology companies including Solect Technology Group (acquired by Amdocs in 2000) and Scalar Decisions Inc. (acquired by CDW in 2019), and served as executive chair and senior vice president of marketing at various technology firms.

Kevin Kimsa Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nelson Switzer Co-Founder & Managing PartnerNelson Switzer is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Climate Innovation Capital, a venture firm investing in climate and sustainability technology companies. He previously held senior sustainability roles at Nestlé, PwC, Centrica, and RBC, and has taught sustainability strategy at Northwestern, Waterloo, and Ivey.

Investors · 1

Clean Energy Ventureslisted by Clean Energy VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Climate Innovation Capital do?: Climate Innovation Capital is a venture investment firm that backs climate and sustainability technology companies. The firm is managed by experienced Canadian entrepreneurs and investors focused on climate-tech and clean innovation opportunities.
Who founded Climate Innovation Capital?: Climate Innovation Capital was founded by Paul Atkinson, Kevin Kimsa, Nelson Switzer in 2020.
Who are Climate Innovation Capital's investors?: Climate Innovation Capital's investors include Clean Energy Ventures.
Where is Climate Innovation Capital headquartered?: Climate Innovation Capital is headquartered in Toronto, CA.