The VC Case For "Boring" Industries

New Waves
New Waves

Why old-school sectors like steel, cement, mining, and logistics may be the best places for climate founders to win (if you can crack GTM and avoid CapEx traps).

Matthew Blain
Oct 31, 2025
29 min
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