San Francisco, CA – On April 22, 2025, the Family Office & Investors Summit, hosted by Atlas Capital during SF Climate Week, brought together trailblazers in advanced nuclear technologies, robotic construction, and climate tech investment.
This premier event showcased how these innovations are fueling the AI revolution, enabling climate-resilient infrastructure, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for family offices and investors.
The Dual Challenge and Opportunity
The world is grappling with two pressing demands: the skyrocketing energy requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) and the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure. AI data centers currently account for 2% of U.S. electricity consumption, a figure projected to double by 2030.
Training a single AI model can emit over 500 metric tons of CO2 when powered by fossil fuels—equivalent to the annual emissions of 110 cars. Simultaneously, the $12 trillion global construction industry generates 40% of global emissions, with rapid urbanization in regions like Southeast Asia exacerbating the issue. Traditional solutions are proving inadequate.
The Family Office & Investors Summit offers a transformative approach: leveraging advanced nuclear energy, robotic construction, and climate tech investment to tackle these challenges while creating lucrative financial prospects.
Event Highlights:
“Nuclear Power in the Age of AI: Fireside Chat between Founders & Investors”
James Tu – Fusion Park
Serial energy entrepreneur and investor; Fusion Park is involved in commercializing fusion energy with early-stage institutional backing.
Bret Kugelmass – Last Energy
Founder of Last Energy, which has raised over $20M and closed multiple international government contracts for modular nuclear reactors.
Brian Riordan – Avalanche
Climate-focused deep tech investor with a portfolio that spans next-gen energy and advanced computing.
Cristian Rabiti – Nucube
CEO of Nucube, an advanced AI-nuclear fusion interface startup currently raising its first institutional round with strong LP interest.
Michael Ginsberg – Tokamak Energy
Leader at one of the most advanced private fusion companies, backed by $250M+ in funding including from the UK government and strategic investors.
Jessie Lam – Alinea Ventures
Managing Partner at Alinea Ventures, an early-stage VC backing hard science founders. Portfolio includes over 30 climate tech startups.
“LP & GP Discussion: Perspectives on Tech, AI, Climate & Adaptation Investments”
Jocelyn Matyas – Cisco Investments
Investment lead managing part of Cisco’s $2B venture and M&A capital pool, with a focus on energy, connectivity, and industrial transformation.
Jim Fournier – Planetwork
Founder of Planetwork and a pioneer in planetary-scale infrastructure, with decades of experience advising LPs and government funds on long-term adaptation capital.
Shunondo Basu – Rockefeller Foundation
Climate and resilience investment expert at Rockefeller Foundation, which manages over $5B in endowment capital and backs global adaptation infrastructure.
Djoann Fal – The Atlas Capital
A New York Times-recognized French entrepreneur and investor shaping Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem for more than a decade. He leads investments in climate tech, AI, and energy to build resilient cities.
“Family Offices & HNWIs: Assets Allocations Amidst Tariffs & the New American Dynamism”
Christine Perry – Sereno Group / Compass
Trusted advisor to Silicon Valley families on real estate and long-term asset positioning in emerging climate-resilient zones.
Peter Relan – Discord (early backer), YouWeb Incubator
Tech entrepreneur and investor with exits exceeding $1B+, including early bets on Discord and other frontier software companies.
Paul Burgon – Exit Ventures
Managing Director advising and investing family office capital in hard tech and profitable climate solutions across the U.S.
Djoann Fal – The Atlas Capital
See above.
“The Built Environment Reimagined: AI & Climate Resilience for Future Cities”
Timothy McCaffery – SCG Ventures
Head of venture investments at SCG, Thailand’s largest conglomerate, deploying $100M+ into industrial decarbonization and smart materials.
Max Gerbut – Haus.me
CEO of Haus.me, creator of off-grid smart homes featured in international media, with over $30M in pre-orders and partnerships with U.S. developers.
Zachary Smith – Zauben
Founder of Zauben, a green infrastructure company backed by VCs and major U.S. property developers to scale floodproof urban architecture.
Sean Truesdale – Truebeck Construction
Co-founder of one of California’s top green builders, working on major adaptive real estate developments across the Bay Area.
Leonardo Banchik – Voyager VCPartner at Voyager VC, a climate-focused fund backing early-stage infrastructure and industrial AI companies, with $75M AUM.
“Investing in Climate Tech: Insights for Success from Seed to Exit”
Rachel Slaybaugh – DCVC
Partner at DCVC, one of Silicon Valley’s most respected deep tech funds with $3B+ under management, backing high-impact climate startups.
Wesley Zheng – Posh
Co-founder of Posh, acquired by Rivian, and previously co-founder of Seeo (acquired by Bosch). Cumulative exits over $150M.
Matthew – Azolla Ventures
Partner at Azolla Ventures, a leading early-stage climate VC that backs hard science startups and manages tens of millions in seed capital.
Kulika Weizman – Creative Ventures
General Partner at Creative Ventures, managing $60M+, focused on investing in overlooked but essential industrial climate innovations.
Nicholas Palaschuk – Climate Insider
Founder of Climate Insider, a fast-growing media and investment platform that connects over 10,000 investors to top climate opportunities.
Why It Matters Now
- Nuclear Energy: Small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors from companies like TerraPower and Oklo (backed by Sam Altman’s $63 million investment) provide clean, reliable power for AI.
- Robotics: COBOD’s 3D-printed projects and Truebeck Construction’s innovations reduce emissions and construction costs.
- Investment Potential: Early investors in COBOD achieved 50x-75x returns, and climate tech is emerging as a high-growth asset class with $22 billion in capital represented on stage.
Family office investing in climate tech and frontier technologies has never been more significant. A 2023 UBS report highlights that 40% of family offices are now investing in climate tech, a sharp rise from 25% in 2020, reflecting a growing recognition of its potential.
The Global Family Office Report 2024 notes that family offices allocate an average of 15% of their portfolios to climate tech investments. Additionally, a Campden Wealth survey reveals that 60% of family offices plan to boost their climate tech investments over the next five years. Events like the Family Office & Investors Summit are perfectly timed to capitalize on this momentum.
“Family offices are stepping up like never before, pouring capital into climate tech and frontier innovations,” said Djoann Fal. “This summit is where they’ll find the next big opportunities to shape a sustainable, profitable future.”
Real-World Impact
- Nuclear-Powered AI: SMRs deliver sustainable energy for power-hungry data centers.
- Robotic Cities: Green construction technologies scale from Thailand to California.
- Investment Wins: Network with LPs and GPs to close funds or secure rounds.
The scale of family office involvement amplifies these impacts. With billions in capital flowing into climate tech, the summit offers a unique platform to align investment strategies with real-world solutions.
What’s Next?
Join us this September at Climate Week NYC for the next Family Office & Investors Summit — where over $22B in capital will converge with breakthrough innovations in climate tech, AI infrastructure, and resilient cities.
This high-impact gathering brings together family offices, VCs, and visionary founders to explore investment opportunities that are reshaping industries, accelerating decarbonization, and building the foundations of a sustainable future. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement defining the next era of private capital and climate innovation.
