Investment Climate Podcast: Olaf van der Veen of Orbisk, How to Get Funded in 2024

In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Olaf van der Veen, the co-founder and CEO of Orbisk, a company focused on reducing food waste in professional kitchens. Olaf shares valuable insights on securing venture capital, building trust with investors, and creating strong customer relationships. The episode highlights the importance of clarity, purpose-driven action, and strong stakeholder relationships for successful fundraising.

Orbisk recently raised €8M led by Regeneration VC and Peakbridge, with a goal of making the world food system more sustainable. Alex emphasizes the significance of having strong product traction and growth when seeking investors, and the importance of choosing the right lead investor who actively participates in fundraising. Overall, the episode provides valuable advice on navigating the investment landscape and building successful ventures in the climate tech space.