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On November 9, 2025, key developments in climate technology and sustainability include a major new $300 million fund launched by the “All Aboard Coalition,” a group managing $60 billion in assets, aimed at bridging the critical funding gap—known as the “valley of death”—for climate-tech startups transitioning from pilot to commercial scale[1]. This fund targets rounds of $100–200 million to support infrastructure and commercial deployment, addressing a major barrier in clean tech growth.

Climate tech funding trends in 2025 show a cooling market with global investment down to $5.9 billion in Q2 2025, the lowest since 2020, and early-stage funding notably declining, while later-stage deals (Series C and beyond) have increased significantly, reflecting investor focus on technology-ready companies[1][3]. Early- and growth-stage investments totaled $13.2 billion in H1 2025, down 19% year-over-year, with startups raising over $750 million collectively in a competitive landscape[2].

Notable climate tech startups advancing innovation include:

•ZeroAvia (California), which raised $140 million in Series B funding to develop hydrogen-electric powertrains for regional and long-distance flights, targeting aviation’s significant greenhouse gas emissions[4].

•Pachama (San Francisco), with $79.3 million Series B funding, uses AI and remote sensing to verify carbon capture in forests, enabling companies to purchase verified carbon credits[4].

•Brineworks (Amsterdam), recently raised $5.87 million seed funding to scale a patented saltwater electrolysis technology that captures CO2 and produces hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuels and shipping e-fuels, aiming for commercial readiness by end of 2026[5].

In clean energy, investment is shifting toward technologies aligned with AI and data center growth, nuclear, geothermal, and energy storage, while carbon capture technologies gain commercial traction[2].

On the policy front, the U.S. has seen some rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act incentives under the Trump administration, creating headwinds for renewables and electrification, though some incentives remain[2]. Globally, regulatory support continues to grow, with investors noting increased government funding in the U.S. and Europe, especially for later-stage climate tech companies[3][7].

Environmental innovations also include accelerator programs like Venture For ClimateTech, which offers up to $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and hands-on support to early-stage climate tech startups, helping them reach pilot and commercial stages[6].

In summary:

| Aspect | Details |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Funding Initiatives | $300M fund by All Aboard Coalition targeting $100–200M rounds for scaling climate tech[1] |
| Funding Trends | $5.9B Q2 2025 global funding low; early-stage down, later-stage deals up 33.3%[1][3] |
| Notable Startups | ZeroAvia ($140M), Pachama ($79.3M), Brineworks ($5.87M seed) advancing hydrogen, carbon capture, e-fuels[4][5] |
| Clean Energy Focus | AI/data center-aligned tech, nuclear, geothermal, energy storage, carbon capture growth[2] |
| Policy | Partial rollback of U.S. IRA incentives; ongoing regulatory support in U.S. and Europe[2][3] |
| Accelerators | Venture For ClimateTech offers funding and support to early-stage startups[6] |

These developments reflect a maturing climate tech ecosystem focusing on bridging funding gaps, scaling proven technologies, and navigating evolving policy landscapes to drive decarbonization and sustainability.

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