Nothing matters if we don’t have a planet.

Meet Climb: sustainability through storytelling.

Our climate is changing. Fast.

Startups are changing, too. There are more climate tech companies than ever before, each aiming for influence over policymakers, investors, customers, and partners. That’s why we built Climb—a communications practice devoted to helping climate tech startups access the best capital, the smartest talent, and the most strategic partners.

By leveraging media relations and digital content marketing, Climb can supercharge your startup, building awareness and credibility with the people who matter.

How we help companies climb the ranks...

Green is the new gold.

We’re partnering with startups and venture capitalists that are good for the planet and good for the bottom line.

Our work.

CASE STUDY: TRANSPORTATION

Ample

We positioned Ample as the leading modular EV battery swapping company in the United States, earning global coverage.

CASE STUDY: CONSUMER / HARDWARE

Molekule

We helped put Molekule on the map with proprietary PECO air purification technology.

CASE STUDY: FINTECH

OpenInvest

We helped OpenInvest position itself uniquely in the ESG market, supporting it from Series A to acquisition to JPMorgan.

CASE STUDY: CONSUMER

Poshmark

We helped Poshmark pioneer the circular economy of fashion while building a powerful brand based on community, love, and entrepreneurship.

CASE STUDY: OCEAN / WIND

Bedrock

We introduced Bedrock's ocean-mapping technology to the world, ushering a new era of wind power to the US.

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Strategy & Media Relations

• Strategic planning

• Brand and narrative development

• Fundraising awareness

• Campaign planning

• PR positioning

• Media relations

• Go-to-market campaigns

• Momentum-building PR

• Executive media training

• Crisis communications

• Event strategies

• Thought leadership and features

• PR Stunts

• Bylines and contributed content

Marketing & Research

• Marketing campaigns

• Research and competitive audit

• Campaign planning

• Competitive media monitoring and benchmarking

• Industry insights and audience analysis

• Data visualizations

• Campaign analysis and optimization

• Consumer acquisition modeling

• Market testing and positioning

Content Creation & Distribution

• Channel segmented content strategy

• End-to-end video script writing and production

• Podcasts-as-a-Service

• Media buying and social strategies

• Content distribution

• Social media content execution

• Amplification and audience building

• Ad campaign management

• Blog and newsletter management

Venture Capital

• A select number of early stage companies may be relevant from our venture fund. To learn more, visit vscventures.com.

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"One of the most creative PR firms in the world."

Eric Rosenblum

Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures

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VSC is not just an agency, they are a strategic partner. They understand what you need, perhaps even better than you. They take that knowledge, build value, shift perception and drive jaw-dropping results.

Brad Oberwager

Founder and CEO, Jyve

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"You could try to do this yourself or hire VSC which can deliver 10X the results."

Trevor Martin

CEO, Mammoth Biosciences

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"Silicon Valley's best."

James Currier

Managing Partner, NFX

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"I've seen them take ideas in a garage and turn them into household brands."

Doug Simpson

Founder, Navdy

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They possess entrepreneurial thinking about how to unlock a brand and catch people's imagination and attention.

Chris Farmer

CEO, Signalfire

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"VSC is by far the smartest and most strategic agency I've ever worked with--and they always deliver."

Bing Chen

Former Head of Creator Development, YouTube

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"The best firm in the business. They are #1 on my list for our companies."

Tim Chang

Managing Director, Mayfield

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"Unparalleled creativity."

Raj Kapoor

Chief Strategy Officer, Lyft

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"This launch dwarfed anything our biggest competitor has ever done."

Charlie Silver

CEO, Mission Bio

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"VSC launched Blue Ocean out of stealth, resulting in $341,000 of qualified sales leads in the first day."

Liza Nebel

Founder and President, Blue Ocean

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"There is no doubt you guys had more impact than any other partner in bringing Osmo to life. Osmo is better positioned than ever to realize its full potential."

Pramod Sharma

CEO, Osmo

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"Team was thrilled with the coverage and your work. Overall things went really well and it made a positive impact on our pipeline and business. Thank you for all of your help. It was so great working with you!"

Nate Matherson

Head of Growth, Numeral

Meet our team.

PARTNER

Maggie Philbin

A 10-year communications veteran, Maggie has led dozens of award-winning engagements for VSC, from Ample to Zume.

PARTNER

Eric Gonzalez

Communications expert with 20 years of experience, Eric currently oversees the NY practice with dozens of exits and a few IPOs under his belt.

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Doug Patterson

Screenwriter, strategist and content creator who’s good at making sense of things and turning them into stories. Doug manages content, video, and digital advertising including audience building and targeting across social media channels.

GENERAL PARTNER

Jay Kapoor

Experienced seed and early-stage VC, with 100+ investments across Techstars, MSG, LaunchCapital, and as an angel investor in tech and consumer startups.

VP, ENTERPRISE STRATEGY

Marta Bulaich

Silicon Valley fire-starter with over two decades of experience in startups and venture funds. Marta helps our brands refine their message and walks them into the room with top investors and healthcare enterprise decision-makers.