Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Sometimes, surprises are lurking in everyday data. Take a category of consumers that Doug Rubin’s startup, Northwind Climate, calls “climate doers.” They’re concerned about climate change and tend to prioritize climate-friendly purchases, the sort of identifiers who might be stereotypically associated with things like buying organic foods or prioritizing local businesses.  “Turns out that the…

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Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Sometimes, surprises are lurking in everyday data. Take a category of consumers that Doug Rubin’s startup, Northwind Climate, calls “climate doers.” They’re concerned about climate change and tend to prioritize climate-friendly purchases, the sort of identifiers who might be stereotypically associated with things like buying organic foods or prioritizing local businesses.  “Turns out that the…

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Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Sometimes, surprises are lurking in everyday data. Take a category of consumers that Doug Rubin’s startup, Northwind Climate, calls “climate doers.” They’re concerned about climate change and tend to prioritize climate-friendly purchases, the sort of identifiers who might be stereotypically associated with things like buying organic foods or prioritizing local businesses.  “Turns out that the…

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Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate

Sometimes, surprises are lurking in everyday data. Take a category of consumers that Doug Rubin’s startup, Northwind Climate, calls “climate doers.” They’re concerned about climate change and tend to prioritize climate-friendly purchases, the sort of identifiers who might be stereotypically associated with things like buying organic foods or prioritizing local businesses.  “Turns out that the…

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OpenAI raises B at 0B post-money valuation

OpenAI raises $40B at $300B post-money valuation

OpenAI on Monday announced that it closed one of the largest private funding rounds in history. According to a blog post on the company’s website, OpenAI raised $40 billion in a round that values the company at $300 billion post-money. SoftBank led the financing, CNBC reported. Other participants included Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive, all…

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Construct Capital raises 0M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington, D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many…

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