Acknowledging leading Climate Tech investors

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Timeline

  • Voting starts
    19th of February, 2025
  • Voting deadline
    1st of April, 2025
  • Final list reveal
    End of April, 2025

Leading Climate Tech Investors

Climate 50 is an annually published list of the top 50 most recognized Climate Tech investors. The 2023 list below represents the most impactful climate investors helping founders realize novel solutions that move us towards a more sustainable energy transition and planet. Started in 2020, where the global momentum around climate change is building towards a crescendo, we ought to not to forget and recognize the world’s most important venture capitalist contributing to this significant journey to net zero.

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Company name: 1.5 Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2021
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Mootral
HQ Country: Germany
Focus Industry: Cleantech
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: 4impact
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2019
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Carbon Equity
HQ Country: Netherlands
Focus Industry: EnergySustainabilityCarbon removal & Emissions managementCircular Economy
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: 360 Capital
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 1997
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Energy Dome, Enspired, Exotec
HQ Country: France
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & Manufacturing
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: 2150
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2021
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Carboncure
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: EnergyFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:EuropeAsia-PacificNorth America
Company name: A/O PropTech
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2019
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Vizcab
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: Built environment
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: ABB Technology Ventures (ATV)
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2010
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Hailo
HQ Country: Switzerland
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportHeavy industry & Manufacturing
Investment Geography:North AmericaAsia-PacificEuropeMiddle East & Africa
Company name: Acario Innovation
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: North America
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2017
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Geli
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportCarbon removal & Emissions management
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: Activate Capital
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2017
Notable Portfolio Company Name: StreetLight Data
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: Active Impact Investments
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2018
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Solstice
HQ Country: Canada
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportFood & AgricultureCircular Economy
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: AENU
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2022
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Monta
HQ Country: Germany
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: Aera VC
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Asia-Pacific
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2016
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Twelve
HQ Country: New Zealand
Focus Industry: EnergyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingFood & Agriculture
Investment Geography:North AmericaAsia-PacificEurope
Company name: Ajax Strategies
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2014
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Lime
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & TransportBuilt environment
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: Aligned Climate Capital
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2021
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Summit Ridge Energy
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: Alliance Ventures
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$1bn
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2018
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Ionic Materials
HQ Country: Netherlands
Focus Industry: Mobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Asia-PacificEuropeMiddle East & AfricaNorth America
Company name: Almi Invest Greentech
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2017
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Renewcell; Corpower Ocean, Maven Wireless
HQ Country: Sweden
Focus Industry: Food & AgricultureCircular EconomyEnergyHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: Amasia
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2013
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Topanga
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: Circular EconomyEnergyFood & AgricultureMobility & TransportSustainabilityHeavy Industry & Manufacturing
Investment Geography:North AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaAsia-Pacific
Company name: Ankur Capital
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Asia-Pacific
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Cropin
HQ Country: India
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Asia-Pacific
Company name: AP Ventures
Investor Type Growth
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2018
Notable Portfolio Company Name: ZeroAvia
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: Energy
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Aramco Ventures
2023
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Middle East & Africa
AUM size >=$1bn
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Form Energy
HQ Country: Saudi Arabia
Focus Industry: EnergyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & Manufacturing
Investment Geography:North AmericaEuropeAsia-PacificMiddle East & Africa
Company name: Arborview Capital
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2008
Notable Portfolio Company Name: TemperPack
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyFood & Agriculture
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: ArcTern Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Palmetto; Sheertex; SPAN
HQ Country: Canada
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportFood & AgricultureCircular Economy
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Artesian
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Asia-Pacific
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2004
Notable Portfolio Company Name: 5B
HQ Country: Australia
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Asia-Pacific
Company name: Astanor Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2017
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Aphea.Bio
HQ Country: Belgium
Focus Industry: Food & Agriculture
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth AmericaAsia-Pacific
Company name: Aster
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2000
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Uber
HQ Country: France
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportHeavy industry & Manufacturing
Investment Geography:Asia-PacificEuropeMiddle East & AfricaNorth America
Company name: At One Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2020
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Ascend Elements
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: Food & AgricultureHeavy industry & ManufacturingEnergyBuilt environmentMobility & TransportSustainability
Investment Geography:North AmericaEuropeMiddle East & AfricaAsia-Pacific
Company name: Atomico
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$1bn
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2006
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Stripe
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportFood & Agriculture
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth America
Company name: Autotech Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2013
Notable Portfolio Company Name: SpotHero
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: Mobility & Transport
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth America
Company name: Avesta Fund
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2020
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Drover AI
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: Food & AgricultureEnergyCircular EconomyBuilt environment
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: AXA Investment Managers
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 1994
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Vedanta Biosciences
HQ Country: France
Focus Industry: SustainabilityBuilt environment
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: Barclays
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2020
Notable Portfolio Company Name:
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific
Company name: Baruch Future Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Fervo Energy
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyFood & Agriculture
Investment Geography:North America
Company name: BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2018
Notable Portfolio Company Name: ZOLAR
HQ Country: Germany
Focus Industry: Energy
Investment Geography:EuropeMiddle East & Africa
Company name: Bethnal Green Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Inhabit
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: Circular EconomySustainabilityMobility & TransportBuilt environment
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: Better Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2010
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Ride Report
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyFood & AgricultureCircular Economy
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Blackhorn Ventures
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2017
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Electriphi; Electric Era
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & TransportBuilt environmentLogistics
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Blue Bear Capital
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2016
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Omnidian
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyCarbon removal & Emissions managementHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth America
Company name: Blume Equity
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2020
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Normative
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: Carbon removal & Emissions managementFood & AgricultureCircular EconomyEnergyRoboticsBuilt environmentMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Europe
Company name: BMW i Ventures
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2011
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Our Next Energy; GaN Systems; CelLink
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt EnvironmentCarbon Removal & Emissions ManagementHeavy Industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Bosch Ventures
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2007
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Graphcore
HQ Country: Germany
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:Asia-PacificEuropeMiddle East & AfricaNorth America
Company name: BP Ventures
Investor Type Corporate
Geography: Europe
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager N/A
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Beyond Limits
HQ Country: United Kingdom
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth America
Company name: Braemar Energy Ventures
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No
Founded: 2003
Notable Portfolio Company Name: GetAround
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:EuropeNorth America
Company name: Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$1bn
Emerging fund manager No
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2015
Notable Portfolio Company Name: QuantumScape
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: Energy
Investment Geography:EuropeMiddle East & AfricaNorth America
Company name: Brinc
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Asia-Pacific
AUM size <$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2014
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Galy
HQ Country: China
Focus Industry: EnergyBuilt environmentFood & AgricultureHeavy industry & ManufacturingMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaAsia-PacificMiddle East & Africa
Company name: Broadscale
Investor Type Growth
Geography: North America
AUM size >=$100m
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives Yes
Founded: 2012
Notable Portfolio Company Name: Proterra
HQ Country: United States
Focus Industry: EnergyMobility & Transport
Investment Geography:North AmericaEurope
Company name: Build Collective
Investor Type Early stage
Geography: Europe
AUM size -
Emerging fund manager Yes
Community Initiatives No