Reaction is a venture capital firm that invests in proven leaders with world-changing potential, focusing on sectors such as health technology and climate innovation. The firm's strategy is driven by a mission to improve a billion lives by scaling innovations globally.

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Reaction is a global organization invested in solving the toughest global problems. We were founded by over 200 Stanford alumni executives across 47 countries.

Our mission is to improve a billion lives, within a decade, by thought leadership and scaling innovations that change the world.

Reaction is creating exponential change. Why now?  Because more innovations will be created in more countries and industries over the next decade than in the previous 50 years.  Many that offer the potential to solve pressing global issues will fail to reach the markets that need them the most.

Reaction was founded by a diverse team of global leaders who united to solve this problem. We share a vision for a world where thought leadership and innovation can change more lives in less time.

Last month, Reaction hosted the foremost academic expert on
#venturecapital, Stanford's esteemed Professor Ilya Strebulaev, for an event centered around his groundbreaking book, #TheVentureMindset which offers insights gleaned from two decades of research at Stanford University.

His highly anticipated publication has already received glowing endorsements from Eric Schmidt (former CEO and Chairman of Google), Eric S. Yuan (he / him / his) (founder and CEO of Zoom), and Carlos Brito (former CEO of AB InBev) among others.

And now, the book is finally here! We can attest to its value—#TheVentureMindset is an invaluable resource, providing actionable insights on taking risk, seizing opportunities, and cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit.

Our event, attended by a global community of Stanford alumni and leading investors, highlighted strategies for outperforming in the competitive world of venture capital.

Professor Strebulaev shared his unique perspectives on identifying high-potential startups and leveraging data-driven decision-making to achieve superior returns.

Attendees left with exploitable takeaways and a renewed understanding of the dynamics that drive successful venture investments. 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Strebulaev for his expertise and to all participants for making this event a resounding success. 

Stay tuned for more enriching events designed to empower and connect our exceptional community!


#VentureMindset #StanfordAlumni #VentureCapital #IlyaStrebulaev

Our community keeps growing! 🚀 Please give a warm welcome to Yash Gupta and Jordan Deasy to Reaction! 

Yash and Jordan are joining as Fellows after recently graduating from Stanford University. We are excited and honored to have them onboard! 

Carlos Moreira Jr. Dan Matthies, CFA CAIA Michael Dorsey Charles Froland Ryann Price Sue Cheung, Ph.D. Khalil Alnammari خليل النمري David Suarez Rui Barros Enrico Carbone Natasha Thomas Olga Paxson, Ph.D.

#SEP #stanford #change #global #sustainability #climate #innovation #climatetech

In his legendary Chairman’s Letter to investors, Larry Fink highlighted BlackRock's investment in Reaction portfolio company, Antora Energy, a company that uses cheap and abundant renewable energy to heat up carbon blocks with wind or solar. These "thermal batteries" can reach up to 2,400 degrees Celsius and glow brighter than the sun, providing power to industrial facilities around-the-clock. 

The $150M funding round, led by Decarbonization Partners, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, will help Antora Energy scale up to build and deploy thermal batteries that directly replace fossil fuel combustion, delivering billions of dollars worth of zero-emission energy to industrial customers. 

In addition, Larry highlighted how capital markets are crucial to meeting infrastructure needs. The energy transition, driven by nations representing 90% of the world's GDP, is a major economic trend, with renewable energy sources becoming cheaper and addressing climate change. This shift has created both risks and opportunities for investors, including BlackRock's clients. The energy pragmatism, which includes decarbonization and energy security, is being discussed by regional leaders. The transition will only succeed if it is "fair," with a lower green premium indicating that decarbonization will be more affordable. Countries like Germany and state's like Texas are demonstrating the importance of a fair transition, as they are investing in renewable energy sources to address the climate crisis.

Reaction is catalyzing change towards this outcome and is excited to partner with industry leaders like BlackRock, Temasek and Antora Energy on our journey ahead!

To read Larry's full newsletter please click here:
https://lnkd.in/eeW3FxKC

Jumbotail aims to empower kirana retailers to meet the growing needs of the future generation of Indian consumers. Reaction strengthened its commitment to portfolio company Jumbotail in its latest round, alongside Artel Asia and other investors, in raising Rs 151 crore in the Series C3 equity funding round. Jumbotail, founded by Karthik Venkateswaran and Ashish Jhina, aims to utilize its extensive national network to help more brands reach consumers in the mass market.

Jumbotail leads the industry in both wallet share and monthly purchase frequency amoung small and medium-sized kirana retailers, with over 60% of the market penetration of kiranas in the cities it serves. The company plans to hire world-class teams in various segments to accelerate its pace towards profitability.

Reaction was delighted to host thought leaders from Stanford University, Terradot, and 3Degrees Group, Inc. for a partner event focused on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). 

The fireside chat was moderated by investment partner, Julieta Romero and joined by members from the Stanford community to share their research and perspective. Sarah Dawn Saltzer, Catherine Callas, and Gege Wen have attended Stanford, but come from different academic paths and research providing Interesting perspectives and discussions. 

Carbon capture is critical for mitigating climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes and power generation. It is crucial and could reverse 19% of emissions. It is a vital tool in our efforts to combat climate change and transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. Moreover, billions, likely hundreds of billions, will be allocated by companies and governments to scale its impact.

Terradot and 3Degrees Group, Inc. are proactive and leading our world with innovative solutions. Terradot was founded in the Stanford Soil & Environmental Biogeochemistry lab. CEO James Kanoff spoke about its mission to regenerate Earth by building the most impactful and scalable permanent carbon dioxide removal solution on the planet. BY permanently removing carbon through Enhanced Rock Weathering on tropical farmland. Additionally, Elizabeth Geller, P.E. from 3Degrees explained its strategy to help organizations around the world achieve renewable energy and decarbonization goals. Aids businesses in taking immediate action on their emissions by incorporating carbon credits into GHG reduction strategy and supporting the development of new carbon reduction projects.

We are honored to share that Reaction has invested in Antora Energy’s Series B 🔋💰🚀 Huge congratulations to this mission-driven team led by Andrew Ponec Justin Briggs David Bierman

Antora’s vision is big: to decarbonize heavy industry. To do that, they have built a modular, road-shippable, thermal battery that is ready to be deployed at industrial sites. 

We live in an incredible moment in human history in which for the first time, zero-carbon power from solar and wind is cheaper than fossil fuels in many parts of the world. And thanks to Antora, we can take this clean energy and generate heat and electricity—reliably and cost-effectively—without burning something.

At Reaction, we are excited for what’s ahead for the team! Reach out if you want to be part of this mission!

#climatechange #sustainability #Reaction

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