State of Climate Tech H1 2026 report is out now!

The Key Players Investing in Water Tech

The Investors Powering the Future of Sustainable Water Management

Water scarcity is no longer a distant threat—it’s a present-day crisis affecting billions. As freshwater demand surges and climate change disrupts global hydrological cycles, investment in next-gen water technologies is essential. Climate Tech innovators are stepping up with solutions for water conservation, treatment, and reuse—but scaling these technologies requires serious capital.   Investors across venture […]

The Investors Fuelling Clean Energy Breakthroughs

Key Investors Fueling Breakthroughs in Clean Energy

As investors ramp up efforts to decarbonize the energy sector, Climate Tech is emerging as a powerful force in transforming how energy is generated, stored, and distributed. From advancements in renewables and energy storage to grid modernization and end-use efficiency, these innovations are reducing emissions and reshaping the entire energy landscape. With over 24,000 energy […]

Clean Transport Funding Activity Ramps up

Decarbonizing transport remains one of the most capital-intensive and complex challenges in the climate transition. As one of the largest contributors to emissions, the transport sector sits at the heart of the climate challenge. From EVs and charging networks to green fuels and smarter logistics, a wave of innovation is redefining how people and goods […]

The Investors Driving Growth in Carbon Removal and Storage

The Investors Driving Growth in Carbon Removal and Storage

Investment in carbon removal and storage is gaining traction as industries face mounting pressure to decarbonize. Since 2020, the share of Climate Tech funding for carbon removal, capture and storage has increased fivefold—from 0.7% to 3.5% in 2024. Yet, this remains far below the estimated $196 billion needed over the next decade to scale global […]

The Investors Supporting Nature-Positive Climate Technologies

The Investors Supporting Technologies to Protect the Natural Environment

Funding for natural environment solutions has declined sharply—from 12.6% of total Climate Tech investment in 2020 to just 4.7% in 2024—despite rising threats to ecosystems and accelerating biodiversity loss.   While capital allocation to innovative start ups in the natural environment has waned in recent years, a growing cohort of investors is actively backing startups […]

The Investors Advancing Emissions Reporting and Control Technologies

Major Investors Advancing Emissions Control and Reporting Technologies

As climate action becomes a global priority, the need for greater transparency and accountability is growing. To ensure that carbon reduction efforts align with ambitious climate targets, more accurate and cost-effective technologies for emissions reporting, control and offsetting are essential. While several tools already exist, innovation is critical to improve precision and lower costs at […]

From Carbon to Clean Heat: 4 Commercial Deals to Watch

As political momentum behind climate policy slows — whether through regulatory delays, diluted targets, or outright rollbacks — the private sector is pushing forward. In just the past two weeks, Net Zero Insights has tracked new commercial agreements advancing carbon removal, geothermal heating, and point-source carbon capture.   From Microsoft deepening its commitments to engineered […]

How Climate Tech Contributes to Better Emissions Reporting

How Climate Tech Helps In More Accurate Emissions Reporting

Climate change remains one of the greatest global challenges, demanding urgent and collective action. To stay on track with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target, nations must cut annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030. This places a significant responsibility on organizations to measure, report on, and reduce their emissions.    This starts with […]