Founders building in climate: here are 40 VC funds investing in climatetech at the early stage

by Manny Larcher

Climate Tech is a rapidly evolving field that is focused on developing and deploying technology solutions to address the challenges of climate change. In recent years, there has been a surge of activity and investment in this space, driven by growing public awareness of the urgent need to address climate change.
Some of the key developments in Climate Tech over the past few years include:
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1. Increased investment: There has been a significant increase in investment in Climate Tech, with venture capital firms, corporate investors, and government agencies all increasing their funding for climate-focused startups and projects. In 2021 alone, global investments in Climate Tech reached a record high of $60 billion.
2. Advancements in renewable energy: There have been significant advancements in renewable energy technologies, particularly in the areas of solar and wind power. The cost of solar and wind energy has decreased dramatically in recent years, making it increasingly competitive with fossil fuels.
3. Carbon capture and storage: Carbon capture and storage technologies are being developed to capture carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and other industrial sources, and store them underground or use them to produce new materials.
4. Electric vehicles: The market for electric vehicles has grown rapidly, with many major automakers investing heavily in the development and production of electric cars and trucks. Advances in battery technology and charging infrastructure are helping to drive this growth.
5. Sustainable agriculture: Sustainable agriculture practices, such as precision farming and regenerative agriculture, are being developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and improve soil health.

Overall, the Climate Tech sector is rapidly evolving, and there is a lot of optimism about its potential to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Early-stage ClimateTech VCs shared by Outset Capital: https://lnkd.in/gC92PiXj

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