Investment Climate Podcast: Charles Christory of Le Fourgon, How to Get Funded in 2025

In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Charles Christory, Co-Founder of Le Fourgon, a mission-driven company tackling plastic waste. Christory shares the ups and downs of raising capital, including handling a last-minute investor dropout and pivoting to secure funding from existing investors and through a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised €2.5 million from over 1,500 supporters. The episode covers insights on navigating high-stakes fundraising, running a crowdfunding campaign, and balancing fundraising with business execution.

Key takeaways include the importance of resilience in fundraising, using crowdfunding as a strategic fundraising tool driven by customer demand, and effectively managing crises such as communicating investor dropouts to stakeholders. The episode provides valuable lessons for founders navigating the fundraising landscape while keeping their businesses thriving. Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcast or check out the entire podcast series for more insights on funding Alt Proteins in 2025 and the investment playbooks of successful Climate Tech CEOs and Leading VCs.