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On November 15, 2025, key developments in climate technology and sustainability include a major $300 million fund launched by the All Aboard Coalition, backed by venture capital firms managing $60 billion in assets, to support climate-tech startups transitioning from pilot to commercial stages. This fund targets rounds of $100–200 million to help build manufacturing, test prototypes, and scale systems, addressing a critical funding gap that has slowed innovation despite a 19% global decline in climate tech investment in H1 2025[1].

In the U.S., climate tech funding reached $15.3 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $11.4 billion in H1 2024, with a notable shift toward later-stage investments (Series C and beyond) and industrial decarbonization, which accounted for 19.3% of total funding, nearly doubling since 2020. Energy generation and grid modernization remain the largest funded sectors at 33.2% of investments, driven by AI demand and infrastructure upgrades[2].

Despite federal cutbacks, incubators like Yale-backed ClimateHaven continue supporting startups with grants and private funding efforts, compensating for lost Department of Energy support. ClimateHaven has helped over 20 startups and recently launched the Planetary Solutions Impact Accelerator, providing $100,000 to $250,000 grants to six climate startups[3].

Notable climate tech startups include Pachama, which raised $79.3 million in Series B funding to use AI and remote sensing for forest carbon capture and carbon credit markets[6]. Additionally, a U.S. biomining startup, Endolith, secured $13.5 million in seed funding to apply AI in metals recovery, reflecting innovation in environmental technologies[8].

Environmental innovation is also supported by platforms like OpenVC, which connects startups with thousands of investors specializing in climate tech, renewable energy, and sustainability, facilitating early-stage fundraising and helping startups raise over $1 billion collectively[4].

In summary, while climate tech funding faces challenges with a shift toward later-stage investments and reduced early-stage deals, significant capital injections, strategic funds, and incubator support are driving progress in clean energy, industrial decarbonization, and carbon capture technologies. These efforts aim to generate gigatons of emissions reductions and substantial economic returns by 2030[1][2][3][6].

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