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⚡ Energy Tech Founders: Fundraise with the metrics that matter! 💡 Discover the key differences between energy tech and SaaS investing in our latest podcast. 🎙️ Gain expert insights from David Forsberg, CFA of Ascent Energy Ventures. 🌟 Link to the full podcast in the 1st comment of Healy Jones' original post. #EnergyTech #StartupInvesting #VentureCapital #IndustryInsights

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🚨 Energy Tech Founders: Your Industry is Unique, and So Are the Metrics That Matter! ⚡ This was pretty eye-opening to me. David Forsberg, CFA from Ascent Energy Ventures dropped some bombs 💣 on investing in the energy tech space. 💡 David reveals a game-changing insight: The metrics that matter in energy tech are fundamentally different from those in the SaaS world. 📊 In the energy tech industry, the number and diversity of your customer base are far more critical than hitting a specific ARR target. 👥 In this clip, we explore: +Why energy tech requires specialized investing knowledge +The dangers of relying on standard SaaS metrics in the energy tech space +The key factors that energy tech investors focus on when evaluating startups This is just a taste of the invaluable wisdom David shares. To fully grasp the nuances of securing investment in the energy tech industry, check out the full podcast on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. 🎧 Tag an energy tech founder who needs to hear this critical advice! ⚡

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