Kathryn Meng

From earning a PhD in Geography to deploying capital across energy, industrial decarbonisation, and biotechnology, Kathryn Meng focuses on scaling solutions that heal the planet while delivering healthy profits.

As a Principal on the Planetary Health team at RA Capital Management, a firm with over $10 billion in assets under management, Kathryn invests in companies that underpin critical resource systems and resilient infrastructure. Her portfolio and board work span cutting-edge startups, including AI-driven metal sortation at Sortera Technologies, CapEx-light modular microfactories at Reframe Systems, and advanced microbial genomics at Pluton Biosciences. Throughout her work, she maintains a relentless focus on commercial viability, capital discipline, and long-term market value.

Before joining RA Capital, Kathryn built a formidable track record navigating high-complexity environments. She served as SVP of Strategy at Energetic Insurance, where she targeted regulatory-driven lender limitations to unlock financing for renewable energy. She also led carbon strategic partnerships at Indigo Ag and managed a diverse clean energy portfolio as an Investment Principal at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

For founders and investors looking to understand how to build and fund the next generation of climate, agtech, and industrial solutions, Kathryn's session offers a masterclass in combining environmental impact with serious commercial scale.