Romain Diaz: Satgana
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Romain Diaz: Satgana

S1 E134 • Aug 5, 2025 • 57 mins

Join Romain Diaz of Satgana and Joel Palathinkal as they explore the world of venture studios. Romain discusses his background, investment strategies, and operational resources. They examine venture studio models in France and Belgium, equity considerations, and development. Learn about investment screening, scorecard pillars, and identifying impactful teams. The episode covers trends in long-term impact investment, regional venture ecosystem variations, and co-investment opportunities. Romain shares insights on climate change sectors, technology, and nuclear fusion, along with career advice and thoughts on the future of venture studios.

Key Points

  • Investing in climate and sustainability startups offers both significant impact and strong returns, aligning financial success with meaningful environmental contributions.
  • Venture studios like SAD Ghana focus on providing extensive operational support to early-stage companies, emphasizing the importance of founder quality and mission alignment in their investment decisions.
  • Emerging technologies like nuclear fusion hold promise for revolutionary advancements in clean energy, though they require substantial capital and time to become commercially viable.
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