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Opportunities for Climate Tech startups closing by April'25 ⤵ 🌎 Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times, and the entrepreneurs working on solutions need all the support possible. Over the years, we created a list of programs such as incubators, accelerators, bootcamps, and challenges that we wish more people knew about. Here are 8 opportunities coming up with deadlines in March and April 2025: https://lnkd.in/eC2C_33w Cleantech Open, Offshore Wind Innovation Hub, For ClimateTech, Cambridge Cleantech, The Biomimicry Institute, Urban Future Lab

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We're dropping some exciting news tomorrow. 👀 Every two weeks, we deliver the latest data, trends, research, and industry analysis. ✔️ Hot deals and fund announcements. ✔️ Updates on emerging trends and market shifts. ✔️ Key event news to keep you connected. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay tuned: https://lnkd.in/dr6ipMQ8

We tracked over 50 global Climate Tech deals last week. Here are 7 deals to take note of: ⚡US, Berkeley-based Terabase Energy, closed a $130M Series C round from SoftBank Investment Advisers' vision fund to develop software and automation that will reduce the costs of building solar power plants. 🔌Canada, Montreal-based dcbel closed a $55M late VC round from Canada Growth Fund and Idealist Capital to accelerate the commercialization of bidirectional EV charger technology. 🤖US, Vancouver-based Novarc Technologies Inc., secured $50M in a Series B round from Seaspan ULC, Graham Partners, InBC Investment Corp., and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada to commercially launch its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vision system for autonomous welding robots. 🦠Singapore-based CHITOSE Group, raised $49M in a growth equity round from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group, Mizuho, Shiseido, and others to develop various bio-products using microorganisms and cells, and expand its production facility. ♻️US, Texas-based CleanPlanet Chemical, secured $30M in growth equity round from Nuveen, a TIAA company to scale its on-site recycling technology which provides a sustainable alternative to traditional solvent disposal methods. 📊US, San Francisco-based Equilibrium Energy, closed a $28M Series B2 round from GS Energy Corporation and NRG Energy to deepen its EQ Mission Control platform that uses AI capabilities embedded throughout to help power companies and independent power producers unlock the full potential in their energy portfolios. 👕US, Danville-based Circ®, secured $25M in a late VC round from Taranis, Inditex, and Avery Dennison to launch its first industrial-scale blended textile recycling plant. #startups #climatetech #investments #venturecapital #funding #netzeroinsights

Progress is happening, but the challenge is meeting the net-zero timeline.♻️ We spoke with Jan Lozek, founder & managing partner at Future Energy Ventures, about the roadblocks to scaling Climate Tech solutions and the progress being made: “We don't have time to save our planet, but perceptions and priorities are changing. Geopolitical tensions often overshadow Climate Technology. Despite this, we've developed promising solutions for grid management, renewable integration, and economically viable business models that reduce emissions.” 💬 📖The full interview on page p76 of SOCT report: https://lnkd.in/e-r9ajuZ

Join us at the Wall Street Green Summit next week! The event takes place in NYC at the Cornell Club on March 18-19, and it is one of the world’s longest-running sustainable finance events. 📢 Don’t miss our co-founder, Andrea Canepa, as he shares data-driven insights on the State of Climate Tech at the summit. Why attend? ✅ Gain exclusive insights from 40+ experts in sustainable finance ✅ Connect with green banks, hedge funds, corporations, and startups showcasing new financial solutions ✅ Expand your network and explore cutting-edge investment opportunities At Net Zero Insights, we deliver data-driven intelligence on climate innovation, helping decision-makers identify the most impactful startups, technologies, and solutions. Our partnership with the Wall Street Green Summit supports the exchange of ideas and capital that drive real climate impact. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3AnCSN6

💰Launching a Climate Tech venture is as much about finding the right backers as having a great idea. However, fundraising is still a major hurdle for innovators. In our "State of Climate Tech" survey, startup founders revealed the key challenges: 1. Lack of industry-specific investors tops the list, with 75% of Circular Economy innovators struggling most. 2. North American innovators report this challenge far more frequently (58%) than their European counterparts (37%). 3. Long due diligence processes are nearly twice as challenging for North American innovators as for Europeans. 4. Valuation disagreements (26.6%) and regulatory uncertainty (25.3%) also add friction to the process. 🌱What’s next for Climate Tech funding? Explore the full insights on page 62 of our State of Climate Tech report.

Connect with other leaders driving Climate Tech forward in NYC. 🗽 Our Climate Tech Investor & Strategics Cocktail Hour brings together key stakeholders from investment firms, banks, corporations, and utilities dedicated to scaling climate solutions. 📅 March 20, Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT 🍸 What to expect? Engage in high-impact conversations, exchange investment strategies, and build strategic relationships in a relaxed setting. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔗Request to join: https://lu.ma/0y334gq8

We tracked over 70 global Climate Tech deals last week. Here are the top 7 deals to take note of: ⚡Australia, Rivervale-based Zenith Energy secured $1.2B in debt financing from Bank of China, BNP Paribas, Export Finance Australia, and others to deliver reliable and renewable energy solutions for the resources sector, including gold, lithium, rare earths, and nickel. 🔆US, San Jose-based Tandem PV, closed a $50M Series A round from Eclipse, Planetary Technologies, Trellis Climate, and others to construct a commercial-scale manufacturing facility to adopt its perovskite solar panels. 📡US, Campbell-based Atmosic Technologies, secured $40M in a Series D round from Sutter Hill Ventures, Clear Ventures, Quantum Innovation Fund, and others to expand its portfolio of ultra-low-power solutions that empower intelligent sensing and edge computing applications for IoT. ☢️France, Grenoble-based Renaissance Fusion, closed a $34M Series A1 round from Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale and Lowercarbon Capital to accelerate the development of its nuclear fusion reactor and commercialize High Temperature Superconductors (HTS). 🌫️US, Los Alamos-based Spiritus, raised $30M in a Series A round from Aramco Ventures, Khosla Ventures, TDK Ventures, and others to accelerate major facilities for large-scale carbon capture and removal. 🌍Finland, Espoo-based Steady Energy, closed a $23.4M early VC round from 92 Ventures and Lifeline Ventures to accelerate small nuclear reactor technology, which will deliver affordable, zero-emission heat. 🚢Sweden, Stockholm-based Echandia, secured $21.5M in an early VC round from Alantra, Industrifonden, SEB, and others for the global expansion of advanced maritime battery systems. #climatetech #netzeroinsights #climateinnovation #startups #investments #funding #venturecapital

🌍 We’re back for Innovation Zero World 2025! We’re excited to return as a Partner for Innovation Zero World 2025, continuing our collaboration for the second consecutive year. Taking place on 29th & 30th April at Olympia, London, this must-attend congress will bring together 10,000+ policymakers, investors, start-ups, and industry leaders to drive solutions for a low-carbon economy. At Net Zero Insights, we provide data-driven intelligence on climate innovation, helping decision-makers identify the most impactful startups, technologies, and solutions. By partnering with Innovation Zero World again, we’re supporting the exchange of ideas and investment that will accelerate sustainable transformation. Why Attend? ✅ Discover cutting-edge low-carbon solutions – Connect with 300+ innovators offering market-ready technologies and scalable solutions. ✅ Gain exclusive insights – Hear from 500+ expert speakers, including government ministers and sustainability leaders, across 250+ sessions in 14 targeted forums (energy, finance, built environment, transport, FMCG, nature, and more). ✅ Engage in high-value networking – Take part in 1:1 investor-corporate matchmaking, policy discussions, and tailored audience initiatives. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ezpCJfkV This is one of our favourite events every year and we look forward to seeing you there! #ClimateInnovation #GreenEntrepreneurship #LowCarbonFuture #ClimateAction #InnovationZeroWorld2025