Private capital is now one of the most powerful forces shaping the global transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. Across private equity, infrastructure funds, private credit, and corporate venture capital, investors are deploying unprecedented levels of capital into climate and sustainability innovation. While private capital operates outside the traditional banking sector, collaboration with banks is increasingly critical to structuring blended financing solutions and supporting clients through every stage of growth.
This session brings together leading investors, banks, and strategic corporates to explore how private capital is enabling climate solutions to move from pilot to commercial scale. The discussion will examine how different forms of capital operate across the climate innovation lifecycle, how investors balance returns with impact, and how partnerships between private capital providers and banks can unlock larger pools of financing, manage risk, and accelerate deployment. It will also explore how corporates with strategic investments are helping to drive adoption and scale in emerging climate markets.