Taylor Francis, cofounder of Watershed, a carbon emissions tracking startup, highlights the importance of pitching profitability in climate action. Despite a challenging political environment, Watershed raised $100 million in Series C funding in February 2024, achieving a valuation of $1.8 billion. The company has seen substantial growth, marking its best month in January 2025. Francis operates with a philosophy of in-person collaboration and focuses on competing with major players like Salesforce and Microsoft, all while serving a diverse client base that includes 60 Fortune 500 companies.
"We've been here before," Francis said, reflecting on pitching for climate initiatives during a politically challenging environment, emphasizing the profitability of climate action.
He said his clients include 60 of the Fortune 500 companies, highlighting the startup's credibility and impact within the corporate world focused on emissions reduction.
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