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Climate Tech Startups and Funding

US climate tech funding reached $15.3 billion in H1 2025, up from $11.4 billion in H1 2024, with shifts toward later-stage deals (Series C+ up 33.3%) and sectors like energy infrastructure (33.2% of funding) and industrial decarbonization (19.3%).[2] Key mega-rounds include Fervo Energy's $462 million Series E for next-gen geothermal power plants using oil-industry drilling for 24/7 carbon-free electricity, backed by Bill Gates and with Google as a customer[1]; Base Power's $1 billion Series C for home-battery leasing to build distributed grid storage, led by Addition with Andreessen Horowitz and Google’s CapitalG[1]; and Unconventional AI's $475 million seed for energy-efficient, biologically inspired AI computers[1]. Early- and growth-stage investments totaled $13.2 billion in H1 2025 (down 19% YoY), with lists highlighting 25 startups to watch (all seed/Series A with products and traction in energy, industry, and nature solutions) and Y Combinator's 48 climate startups[4][7].

Clean Energy and Environmental Innovations

Fervo Energy advances geothermal for reliable, baseload carbon-free power amid AI-driven grid demand[1][2]. Renewables.org enables $25 peer-to-peer, no-interest loans for distributed solar in Africa/India, recycling funds over 5 years to cut emissions and expand access; it has raised hundreds of thousands from individuals, with 100% wired to developers[5]. Seattle's Climate Innovation Hub (launched recently) supports startups like Blue Dot Motorworks for decarbonization via investor exposure and resources[6]. Investor lists and platforms like OpenVC aid fundraising for IP-heavy climate tech in renewables and sustainability[3].

ESG Investing and Broader Trends

AI climate tech dominated 2025's largest rounds, with $116 billion to AI startups in H1 alone (exceeding 2024 total), optimizing energy grids and carbon capture; examples include Anthropic ($13B), xAI ($5.3B), and Mistral AI ($2B) in Q3[1]. Seed funding hit records with ~700 US rounds of $10M+ , heavily AI-focused[8]. Dealflow includes Investisseurs & Partenaires' $48M raise for climate-smart goods in emerging markets[9]. No specific new carbon impact metrics or policy details emerged today; funding emphasizes scalable, profitable sustainability over early-stage bets[1][2].

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