Gigascale is focusing on where constraints are "most acute," like clean energy, automation, grid infrastructure, and supply chains to support them.
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Gigascale Capital, the VC firm founded by ex-Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer, just announced a new $250 million fund to back startups "rebuilding the physical economy for climate impact."
Why it matters: It marks an evolution of the climate-focused firm Schroepfer launched in 2023 that supports early-stage startups.
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It's an attempt to turn the massive buildout of AI infrastructure into a proving ground for new technologies.
Transition Ventures has raised a $150 million second fund focused on “physical AI” startups.
