Startups & Giants

Climate Tech

8 articles

African entrepreneurs collaborating on climate tech solutions, symbolizing innovation and resilience for a sustainable future on the continent.
Funding

Catalyst Fund raises $30M for African climate tech startups

Catalyst Fund has already deployed capital into 28 climate tech companies across 10 African markets, even as it continues to raise its debut fund towards a $40 million target.

Marcus Havel·July 2, 2026
Futuristic cityscape showcasing integrated sustainable technologies across various industries, powered by clean energy and advanced infrastructure.
Industry Trends

Sustainable Technologies Disrupting Industries in 2026

In 2025, US venture capital poured $29 billion into climate tech, even as over 50 federal actions created significant headwinds for the sector.

Olivia Hartwell·June 21, 2026
Hong Kong startups present cutting-edge AI, climate tech, and other innovations at VivaTech Paris, highlighting global collaboration.
Events & Fairs

Hong Kong startups unveil diverse tech innovations at VivaTech Paris

In June 2026, 24 Hong Kong startups will descend on Paris's VivaTech, pitching innovations from AI to climate tech.

Leo Vance·June 8, 2026
Contrasting imagery of a barren landscape versus a vibrant green city, symbolizing the shift from broad ESG funds to targeted green investments.
Industry Trends

Targeted Green Investments Surge Amid Broader ESG Retreat

Investors pulled $21 billion from US sustainable funds last year, even as broader US mutual funds and ETFs attracted a substantial $760 billion in 2025, according to The Daily Upside .

Olivia Hartwell·April 12, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with clean energy, startups collaborating in a modern accelerator building, showcasing green innovations and technological advancement.
Events & Fairs

Top 10 Climate Tech Accelerators for Startup Success in 2026

With 22 distinct investors and programs actively fueling green technology globally, the market for climate tech startup accelerators is vibrant, yet complex, incubatorlist.

Leo Vance·April 10, 2026
Modern climate-tech building, innovators, and a hidden Trojan horse, subtly overshadowed by an oil derrick, symbolizing big oil's greenwashing.
Startups

Climate-Tech Startups: Big Oil's Trojan Horse or Our Last Best Hope?

The rise of climate-tech startups is hailed as salvation, but many risk becoming greenwashing operations for big oil. This article explores how to spot the signs and the true intent behind these investments.

Leo Vance·April 2, 2026
A vibrant image depicting a modern tech hub in Alaska, showcasing entrepreneurs innovating in climate and sovereign technology amidst a stunning natural backdrop with the aurora borealis.
Startups

Alaska Startup Venture Capital Trends 2026: From Frontier to Proving Ground

Following a foundational $45 million year in 2025, investment activity in Alaska's startup scene surged 15% in H1 2026, signaling a pivotal shift as the state becomes a global laboratory for climate and sovereign tech.

Marcus Havel·April 2, 2026
African entrepreneurs collaborating on sustainable tech projects, symbolizing a $147 million venture fund backed by Japanese investors for early-stage African startups.
Funding

Japanese Investors Back $147M Venture Fund for African Startups

A consortium of Japanese companies has invested $147 million in a new venture capital fund managed by Novastar Ventures, targeting early-stage African startups. This significant capital injection focuses on sustainability and climate technology, providing crucial funding for the continent's rapidly growing tech sector.

Marcus Havel·March 31, 2026