In this episode of 0100 Impact Talks, we speak with Kelley Luyken, Fund Investor and Impact Lead at Aurum Impact— a family office taking a distinctly open and catalytic approach to impact-driven investing. With experience spanning climate science, sustainable finance, and early-stage venture capital, Kelley brings a holistic perspective on how private capital can be mobilised to address complex social and environmental challenges.
Operating in a space traditionally defined by discretion, Aurum Impact takes a different path. The family office publicly shares its impact frameworks and methodologies, aiming to encourage peers to move from passive or “silent” capital toward more intentional, catalytic strategies. As Kelley explains, transparency isn’t just a value — it’s a lever for change that helps lower the barrier for other families exploring impact investing.
The conversation also explores Aurum Impact’s dual investment model, which combines direct startup investments with fund allocations. Free from the constraints of standard 10-year fund cycles, the team can take a longer-term view — supporting hardware-intensive climate solutions, experimenting with alternative financing structures such as debt, and backing sectors often overlooked by traditional venture capital.
Ahead of her appearance at 0100 DACH in February, Daisy Cai, General Partner at B Capital, reflects on deep tech beyond the label—and where frontier innovation becomes enduring value.
AI is no longer a fringe technology—it is rapidly reshaping entire industries, from climate and energy to industrial operations and enterprise software. Yet as competition intensifies and barriers to entry fall, the question facing venture investors is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how to identify companies capable of generating durable, long-term value. In this interview, Jeremy Brown, Principal & Head of Climate at Anthemis, shares his perspective on evaluating AI businesses beyond the hype, drawing on his experience at the intersection of AI, climate, and complex industrial markets, and setting the stage for a broader discussion with fellow investors on where real opportunity—and real risk—now lies in AI venture capita
he third edition of 0100 International — organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences in partnership with the Milan City Council’s Department of Economic Development and Milano&Partners — brought together the global private markets community for a high-signal, execution-focused gathering held from October 27–29.
