We are a Climate Adaptation VC building a portfolio of early-stage companies with technology innovations that help industry & society deal with Hydroclimatic Risk*
What is Hydroclimatic Risk?
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Hydroclimatic risk is the risk of harm to people, the economy, and the environment from too much water, too little water, or impaired surface water- as a result of our changing climate
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Dealing with this growing risk are mainly four broadly-defined sectors: linear assets, coastal infrastructure, the FIRE sector (finance, insurance, real estate), and power generation
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This is 'water' but not the 'water industry”, which refers to water/ wastewater utilities, wells, pipes, and water bills, even though climate impacts also stress these systems
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In short, hydroclimatic risk sits adjacent to the 'water industry' framing water as a source of potential harm rather than simply a resource or utility.
What is
Industry 4.0?
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Measurement drives management — as the saying goes, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” In climate adaptation, this underscores the critical role of monitoring and data in understanding hydroclimatic systems
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Industry 4.0 tools are transforming observation — satellites, in-situ sensors, artificial intelligence, and digital twins enable unprecedented detection of change, anticipation of disruptions, and management of risk across watersheds, infrastructure, and coastal environments
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The coming decade is an opportunity — leveraging these technologies will be essential to strengthen our collective ability to prepare for, adapt to, and ultimately deal with hydroclimatic risk in our new climate reality
In short: Industry 4.0 turns water from an unknown threat into a measurable, manageable risk
We back founders who understand
the role of technology in Climate Adaptation
4 sectors where Hydroclimatic Risk
is causing real pain, and major spend
For investors focused on Climate Adaptation,
Hydroclimatic Risk is by far the biggest vertical
We are in climate-tech, just not decarb
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Central to SDG 13 — hydroclimatic risk underpins the United Nations’ call for urgent climate action, including stronger disaster resilience, integration of climate measures into national policy, and accelerated capacity building
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Rising economic impact — losses from climate-related disasters have increased sevenfold since the 1970s, highlighting the urgent need for proactive risk management
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Commercial solutions matter — Mazarine Climate supports companies that make hydroclimatic resilience scalable and market-driven, recognizing that policy alone cannot solve the challenge
* There is much overlap with SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), as many climate-change-induced water quality risks are effectively public health & safety risks.
