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Hero banner illustration for "All3 raises $25M to automate construction with AI and robots"

Climate / Social TechOctober 4, 2026

All3 raises $25M to automate construction with AI and robots

RTP Global leads seed round for UK startup merging AI-powered design with robotic fabrication. Team of 126 targets trillion-dollar construction productivity gap with timber focus.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kanin Energy raises $60M to turn waste heat into power"

Climate / Social TechOctober 4, 2026

Kanin Energy raises $60M to turn waste heat into power

Houston cleantech startup secures Series A from S2G Investments and Canada Growth Fund to scale waste-heat-to-power projects across North America, with investors gaining board control.

Clean TechEnergy Efficiency+2

Hero banner illustration for "Zymofix raises $6.8M to industrialize biomass fermentation"

Climate / Social TechOctober 3, 2026

Zymofix raises $6.8M to industrialize biomass fermentation

Belgian biotech will build its first industrial plant to convert agricultural waste into microbial fertilizers at scale, serving over 15 multinational customers.

BiotechAgtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hop Aero raises $11M to build hypersonic cargo rockets"

Climate / Social TechOctober 2, 2026

Hop Aero raises $11M to build hypersonic cargo rockets

The startup's 'Rook' vehicle promises 250kg deliveries to contested zones in 15 minutes, backed by Initialized Capital and the U.S. Air Force.

AerospaceDefense Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Hertha Metals raises $134M to produce rare-earth magnet iron"

Climate / Social TechOctober 1, 2026

Hertha Metals raises $134M to produce rare-earth magnet iron

Pentagon takes rare equity stake in Texas steelmaker building domestic supply of high-purity iron for EV motors and wind turbines, ending reliance on Chinese imports.

Rare Earth ProcessingDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "IPercept raises $16.5M to bring AI monitoring to CNC machines"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 30, 2026

IPercept raises $16.5M to bring AI monitoring to CNC machines

Swedish startup's controller-independent sensors promise to cut factory downtime 80% across aerospace and automotive giants. Isogon and climate VC 2150 co-lead.

Industrial AiPredictive Maintenance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Spearhead Bio raises $1.62M for TAHITI gene-editing tech"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 29, 2026

Spearhead Bio raises $1.62M for TAHITI gene-editing tech

St. Louis startup's oversubscribed seed will expand its transposable element platform for precise crop genome editing, offering faster trait development than CRISPR alone

Genome EditingAgtech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Daedal Systems raises $4M to build fusion plasma diagnostics"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 29, 2026

Daedal Systems raises $4M to build fusion plasma diagnostics

Toronto startup lands OMERS-led pre-seed to industrialize measurement tools for fusion energy companies. Already secured 8 MOUs including Proxima Fusion and OpenStar.

Nuclear FusionClimate Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Solcoa Industries raises $75M to scale rare earth metal production"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 25, 2026

Solcoa Industries raises $75M to scale rare earth metal production

Alameda startup's novel chemistry eliminates toxic emissions in magnet-grade metal production, targeting EV and defense supply chains with July 2027 Nevada factory.

Rare Earth ProcessingMaterials Science+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mesa Quantum raises $11.8M for chip-scale GPS alternative"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 25, 2026

Mesa Quantum raises $11.8M for chip-scale GPS alternative

The Boulder startup is miniaturizing quantum atomic clocks to chip size, targeting GPS-denied operations for defense and resilient timing for critical infrastructure.

Quantum SensingDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Metris raises $5M for AI-powered energy asset platform"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 23, 2026

Metris raises $5M for AI-powered energy asset platform

London startup launches Metria AI agent to automate renewable energy operations across 10,000+ plants, as AI data centers reshape electricity demand.

Ai AgentsRenewable Energy Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Nexstrom raises $12M to scale 2D semiconductor materials"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 23, 2026

Nexstrom raises $12M to scale 2D semiconductor materials

Singapore startup targets chip industry's biggest bottleneck with first 12-inch platform for single-crystal 2D materials, backed by Temasek-owned Xora.

Semiconductor TechMaterials Science+3

Hero banner illustration for "Eight Knot raises $3M to automate small vessel navigation"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 23, 2026

Eight Knot raises $3M to automate small vessel navigation

Japanese startup's retrofit AI platform brings autonomous navigation to existing boats, targeting crew shortages and safety in North America and Southeast Asia markets.

Maritime TechAutonomous Systems+2

Hero banner illustration for "Lilac Agriculture raises $2.3M for next-gen inoculants"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 23, 2026

Lilac Agriculture raises $2.3M for next-gen inoculants

NDSU spinout's oversubscribed seed round backs genomic approach to nitrogen-fixing bacteria that solves the 'nodule competition' problem plaguing pulse crop yields.

AgtechSeed Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Fluxnium raises $7M to extract uranium from seawater"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 22, 2026

Fluxnium raises $7M to extract uranium from seawater

LA startup emerges from stealth with seed funding to commercialize ocean-based uranium extraction, targeting US nuclear supply chain independence.

Nuclear EnergyOcean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Arcos raises $6.3M to protect Europe's critical infrastructure"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 19, 2026

Arcos raises $6.3M to protect Europe's critical infrastructure

Munich startup's seed round comes as physical threats to substations, railways, and airports surge across Europe. Trident platform unifies alarm, video, and emergency response.

Critical InfrastructureSecurity Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "NUNOS raises $630K to turn farm waste into fertilizer"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 19, 2026

NUNOS raises $630K to turn farm waste into fertilizer

German Aerospace Center spin-off brings biofilter technology from space life-support systems to farms, converting manure into plant-available fertilizer while cutting emissions.

AgtechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Arculus Solutions raises $1.95M to retrofit pipelines for hydrogen"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 19, 2026

Arculus Solutions raises $1.95M to retrofit pipelines for hydrogen

Maryland cleantech startup developing coatings that let existing natural gas infrastructure safely transport hydrogen, unlocking billions in stranded assets.

Green HydrogenClimate Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "LignoSphere raises $1.4M for lignin-based adhesives"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 16, 2026

LignoSphere raises $1.4M for lignin-based adhesives

Finnish startup converts forestry waste into carbon-neutral alternatives to petroleum-based epoxy, backed by Kiillo Ventures, Stephen Industries, and US materials giant Teknor Apex.

BiomaterialsClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rosberg Ventures closes €100M fund backing sustainability VCs"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 12, 2026

Rosberg Ventures closes €100M fund backing sustainability VCs

Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg's fund-of-funds reaches final close at €100M, channeling European family wealth into top-tier climate and tech startups.

Venture CapitalClimate Investing+2

Hero banner illustration for "Furo raises $4M to scale AI battery storage optimization"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 12, 2026

Furo raises $4M to scale AI battery storage optimization

Munich startup's AI platform optimizes battery storage across 6,000+ industrial sites in Europe, cutting electricity costs up to 40% through real-time optimization.

Energy StorageBattery Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Impossible Objects raises $40M for carbon fiber 3D printing"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 12, 2026

Impossible Objects raises $40M for carbon fiber 3D printing

Illinois startup's Series B will scale production of CBAM printers that claim 15x speed advantage, targeting defense drone manufacturing and aerospace applications.

3d PrintingAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bluecore Energy raises $50M to build floating nuclear reactors"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 10, 2026

Bluecore Energy raises $50M to build floating nuclear reactors

The Long Beach startup closed its seed in eight weeks with backing from Silverton Partners, Kevin Hart, and Simu Liu to power ports and AI data centers.

Nuclear EnergyClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "FRYTE Mobility raises $4.1M to coordinate eTruck charging"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 10, 2026

FRYTE Mobility raises $4.1M to coordinate eTruck charging

Munich startup's platform connects electric truck fleets with charging infrastructure across operators, processing 200+ bookings with TRATON, Fraport pilots

Electric VehiclesFleet Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "MCatalysis raises $5M to make low-carbon fuel below fossil cost"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 10, 2026

MCatalysis raises $5M to make low-carbon fuel below fossil cost

Oxford spinout uses microwave-driven catalysts to produce drop-in fuels from waste feedstocks, targeting cost parity with petroleum without subsidies.

BiofuelClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fusionality raises $3.7M for fusion reactor control systems"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 10, 2026

Fusionality raises $3.7M for fusion reactor control systems

Ex-Google DeepMind researchers launch EPFL spinout to build reusable operations infrastructure for magnetic-confinement fusion devices, backed by Founderful and Playfair.

Nuclear FusionEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rebaba raises $4.6M to scale second-life battery storage"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 10, 2026

Rebaba raises $4.6M to scale second-life battery storage

Ex-Northvolt engineers secure Sistafund-led round to turn retired EV batteries into grid storage systems, scaling across Europe from Stockholm hub.

Battery TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Jaipur Robotics raises $5M to automate waste-to-energy plants"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 8, 2026

Jaipur Robotics raises $5M to automate waste-to-energy plants

Swiss startup's AI platform detects hazards and optimizes combustion at waste plants, claiming 80% fewer shutdowns and €1M+ added value per facility.

RoboticsWaste Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Veridue raises $4M to speed energy due diligence with AI"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 8, 2026

Veridue raises $4M to speed energy due diligence with AI

London startup's AI platform cuts renewable energy deal diligence from months to hours, claiming 100x screening capability. Episode 1 Ventures leads the pre-seed.

Renewable Energy InfrastructureAi Automation+2

Hero banner illustration for "ARC Ride raises $33.3M to electrify African mass transit"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 8, 2026

ARC Ride raises $33.3M to electrify African mass transit

Kenya's battery-swap pioneer secures Series A from Novastar and Norrsken22 to scale its 250+ station network across East, West, and Southern Africa.

Africa TechBattery Swapping+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hazen.ai raises $8M to scale AI traffic safety cameras"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 4, 2026

Hazen.ai raises $8M to scale AI traffic safety cameras

Saudi smart-city startup lands Series A from Impact46 to expand edge-AI enforcement cameras already deployed by UK police forces across MENA and Europe

Computer VisionSmart Cities+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sonic Fire Tech raises $15M for sound-based fire suppression"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 3, 2026

Sonic Fire Tech raises $15M for sound-based fire suppression

Former NASA engineers close one of Ohio's largest seed rounds to commercialize infrasound technology that suppresses fires in seconds—no water or chemicals required.

Seed FundingClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ki 13 raises $5M to produce lowest-cost green hydrogen"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 3, 2026

Ki 13 raises $5M to produce lowest-cost green hydrogen

London deeptech converts biomass waste into green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ for sustainable aviation fuel, claiming half the energy cost of water electrolysis.

Green HydrogenSustainable Aviation Fuel+2

Hero banner illustration for "Paleo raises $2.3M to brew animal-free heme for plant meat"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 3, 2026

Paleo raises $2.3M to brew animal-free heme for plant meat

The Belgian biotech will use the funding to finalize U.S. regulatory approval for its fermented myoglobin proteins, which make plant-based meat taste more like real meat.

Alt ProteinPrecision Fermentation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Lazarus Energy raises $16M for CO₂ turbines powering data centers"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 2, 2026

Lazarus Energy raises $16M for CO₂ turbines powering data centers

Anduril alumni launch supercritical CO₂ turbine startup targeting AI data center power crunch with containerized generators that install in weeks, not years.

EnergyData Center Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Physical Superintelligence raises $58M for AI physics lab"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 2, 2026

Physical Superintelligence raises $58M for AI physics lab

Cambridge startup lands massive seed round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures to build 'virtual physicists' that discover new physics and optimize AI data centers.

Seed FundingAi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Gridsight raises $26M to modernize electrical grids with AI"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 1, 2026

Gridsight raises $26M to modernize electrical grids with AI

Australian grid-tech startup lands Insight Partners-led Series B to expand AI platform helping utilities unlock capacity for EVs, data centers, and renewables

Grid OptimizationAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Diffraqtion raises $10M for quantum space cameras"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 1, 2026

Diffraqtion raises $10M for quantum space cameras

Lockheed Martin and Sumitomo back Boston startup's quantum imaging cameras that promise 20× better resolution for satellite surveillance and debris tracking.

Quantum SensingSatellite Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Odyssey Energy raises $74M to expand solar financing platform"

Climate / Social TechSeptember 1, 2026

Odyssey Energy raises $74M to expand solar financing platform

Climate tech startup secures $27M equity and $47M debt to scale distributed renewable energy financing across emerging markets, connecting 6,000+ solar installers with capital.

Solar PowerClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Navion Energy wins $500K grant for sodium-ion batteries"

Climate / Social TechAugust 31, 2026

Navion Energy wins $500K grant for sodium-ion batteries

LA-based startup receives California state funding to develop modular sodium-ion battery systems for data centers and grid backup, amid growing momentum for lithium alternatives.

Battery TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Breedr raises $27M to digitize beef supply chain"

Climate / Social TechAugust 30, 2026

Breedr raises $27M to digitize beef supply chain

Austin-based livestock platform tracks 2M+ cattle, claims to cut methane 20-30% while helping ranchers finish animals faster amid record-high beef prices.

AgtechClimate Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Airbound raises $37M to scale autonomous cargo delivery drones"

Climate / Social TechAugust 30, 2026

Airbound raises $37M to scale autonomous cargo delivery drones

Indian startup's rocket-like vertical takeoff drones target cost parity with trucking while slashing emissions, backed by Greenoaks and DoorDash

Drone TechAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "TerraBlaster raises $12.5M for Mars rover soil tech"

Climate / Social TechAugust 28, 2026

TerraBlaster raises $12.5M for Mars rover soil tech

Ex-Deere VP's startup brings NASA laser tech from Mars rovers to farm fields, promising real-time soil mapping at tractor speed. Commercial launch set for 2027.

AgtechAgricultural Robotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "CivilGrid raises $26M to map underground utilities"

Climate / Social TechAugust 28, 2026

CivilGrid raises $26M to map underground utilities

Ex-PG&E engineer's platform consolidates fragmented subsurface data to prevent costly excavation mistakes, saving utilities millions in planning conflicts.

Construction TechGeospatial Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Maglut raises $3.1M to rebuild US rare earth supply chain"

Climate / Social TechAugust 28, 2026

Maglut raises $3.1M to rebuild US rare earth supply chain

Long Beach startup's chromatography platform aims to break China's rare earth monopoly as defense acquisition rules tighten in 2027

Materials ScienceDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hayzel raises $3.6M to turn chillers into power plants"

Climate / Social TechAugust 28, 2026

Hayzel raises $3.6M to turn chillers into power plants

Alameda startup's liquid-vapor expander captures wasted cooling energy to generate electricity, targeting AI-driven data centers with grid constraints.

Energy EfficiencyData Center Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "CubeFabs raises $6.6M to build AI-powered semiconductor fabs"

Climate / Social TechAugust 27, 2026

CubeFabs raises $6.6M to build AI-powered semiconductor fabs

Brooklyn startup combines AI-driven process control with modular fab design to manufacture gallium oxide power chips, targeting EVs and data centers.

Semiconductor TechAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Motion raises $2M to bring humanoid robots to factories"

Climate / Social TechAugust 27, 2026

Motion raises $2M to bring humanoid robots to factories

Brussels-based startup secures pre-seed from climate VCs to scale robots-as-a-service model across European manufacturers facing severe labor shortages.

Humanoid RoboticsManufacturing+3

Hero banner illustration for "CarbonStrong raises $1.3M to decarbonize concrete"

Climate / Social TechAugust 26, 2026

CarbonStrong raises $1.3M to decarbonize concrete

India startup's technology replaces up to 50% of cement with industrial byproducts, tackling an industry responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions.

Climate TechConstruction Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "HexSeed raises $800K to turn CO2 into diamond coatings"

Climate / Social TechAugust 24, 2026

HexSeed raises $800K to turn CO2 into diamond coatings

Scottish climate tech startup secures seed funding to coat data center chips with lab-grown diamonds, tackling AI's energy crisis by converting captured carbon into thermal solutions.

Climate TechSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Terra Industries closes $52M seed for African defense tech"

Climate / Social TechAugust 22, 2026

Terra Industries closes $52M seed for African defense tech

Nigerian startup's record-breaking seed round funds London expansion and manufacturing scale-up as it targets $100M in bookings protecting critical infrastructure.

Africa TechDefense Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Oshen raises $5M to scale hurricane-tested ocean robots"

Climate / Social TechAugust 22, 2026

Oshen raises $5M to scale hurricane-tested ocean robots

The Plymouth startup builds wind-and-solar powered robots that survived Category 5 hurricanes. NOAA and the U.S. Navy are already customers, with 100 units on order.

Ocean TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Apollo Atomics raises $31M for compact nuclear systems"

Climate / Social TechAugust 21, 2026

Apollo Atomics raises $31M for compact nuclear systems

YC-backed nuclear startup emerges from MIT with compact reactors that deploy in 24 months. Former NRC Chair joins advisory board as data centers scramble for clean power.

YcNuclear Energy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Velaura AI raises $110M to slash AI accelerator power use"

Climate / Social TechAugust 19, 2026

Velaura AI raises $110M to slash AI accelerator power use

Silicon Valley startup hits unicorn valuation with technology claiming to cut AI chip power consumption in half, targeting data centers' growing energy crisis.

Ai HardwareEnergy Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Gravis Robotics raises $200M to automate construction sites"

Climate / Social TechAugust 19, 2026

Gravis Robotics raises $200M to automate construction sites

SoftBank leads the largest-ever Series A in construction robotics. The ETH Zurich spinout retrofits excavators and earthmovers with autonomous controls.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "AraBat secures €280K to scale bio-based battery recycling"

Climate / Social TechAugust 18, 2026

AraBat secures €280K to scale bio-based battery recycling

Italian startup wins public funding to build pilot facility for extracting lithium and rare earths from batteries using agricultural waste like orange peels.

Battery RecyclingCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "AgEye raises $5M to automate indoor farming with AI robots"

Climate / Social TechAugust 17, 2026

AgEye raises $5M to automate indoor farming with AI robots

North Carolina startup combines robotics, edge AI, and farm software to cut labor costs in controlled agriculture. GCC expansion targets food security in water-scarce regions.

Agricultural RoboticsAgtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rune raises $7M to turn wasted solar power into AI compute"

Climate / Social TechAugust 15, 2026

Rune raises $7M to turn wasted solar power into AI compute

Startup deploys micro data centers at solar farms to monetize curtailed renewable energy, backed by Lowercarbon Capital and Union Square Ventures.

Solar PowerAi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Uplift Microhome lands a16z for disaster relief homes"

Climate / Social TechAugust 14, 2026

Uplift Microhome lands a16z for disaster relief homes

Austin startup building deployable off-grid microhomes claims backing from Andreessen Horowitz and Valor, targets first paying customers in September 2026.

Disaster ResponseConstruction Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "AGent Energy raises $11M to unlock backup generator capacity"

Climate / Social TechAugust 14, 2026

AGent Energy raises $11M to unlock backup generator capacity

Houston startup turns idle backup generators into grid resources during emergencies, targeting 200 GW of untapped capacity as AI loads strain power networks

EnergyGrid Optimization+2

Hero banner illustration for "COSMOS LAB raises $15.6M for zinc-bromine battery tech"

Climate / Social TechAugust 13, 2026

COSMOS LAB raises $15.6M for zinc-bromine battery tech

Korean startup's water-based batteries eliminate fire risk without lithium or rare minerals, securing Series A to scale production for AI data centers and energy storage.

Battery TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fluxco raises $26M to fix transformer procurement crisis"

Climate / Social TechAugust 13, 2026

Fluxco raises $26M to fix transformer procurement crisis

Austin startup built an AI marketplace solving 5-year lead times for electrical transformers—already processing 1,000+ units for utilities and data centers.

AiMarketplace+3

Hero banner illustration for "RevaTerra raises $1.3M to power data centers with AI biofuel"

Climate / Social TechAugust 12, 2026

RevaTerra raises $1.3M to power data centers with AI biofuel

Georgia startup converts forestry waste into coal-replacement fuel using machine learning, targeting industrial facilities and AI data centers facing power constraints.

BiofuelAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Orbital Arc develops ion thruster with naphthalene fuel"

Climate / Social TechAugust 12, 2026

Orbital Arc develops ion thruster with naphthalene fuel

Techstars-backed Houston startup claims 4x efficiency gains with Gas FEEP technology, but $2M pre-seed round remains unverified as of August 2026.

AerospaceSpace Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Inaara NeoFoods Reportedly Raises $2.2M Seed for AI-Powered Plant Protein"

Climate / Social TechAugust 10, 2026

Inaara NeoFoods Reportedly Raises $2.2M Seed for AI-Powered Plant Protein

Serial agri-entrepreneurs behind Kimaye brand launch new venture combining contract farming, AI-driven formulation, and closed-loop processing for plant-based ingredients.

Alt ProteinAgtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hong Kong's Percepta Systems Raises $1M for AI Assistive Wearables"

Climate / Social TechAugust 10, 2026

Hong Kong's Percepta Systems Raises $1M for AI Assistive Wearables

Seed round led by Verity Ventures will accelerate development of AI-powered wearables helping people with visual impairments navigate independently.

Assistive TechAi Hardware+3

Hero banner illustration for "Yaanendriya Raises $1.7M Seed to Build India's Sensor Ecosystem"

Climate / Social TechAugust 9, 2026

Yaanendriya Raises $1.7M Seed to Build India's Sensor Ecosystem

IISc-incubated startup targets India's import dependence in drone sensors with indigenous navigation systems for autonomous vehicles, robotics and Industry 4.0.

Sensor TechDrone Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "BioScout's AI Disease Sensors Draw Strategic AgTech Investors"

Climate / Social TechAugust 8, 2026

BioScout's AI Disease Sensors Draw Strategic AgTech Investors

Australian agtech startup attracts GrainCorp Ventures, Hort Innovation fund, and North American backers with real-time crop pathogen detection technology tackling food security.

AgtechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ashirase's Foot-Vibration Nav for Blind Users Hits 750+ Sales"

Climate / Social TechAugust 8, 2026

Ashirase's Foot-Vibration Nav for Blind Users Hits 750+ Sales

Honda-backed startup raised ¥715M Series A for haptic device that guides visually impaired users through vibrations in their shoes—hands-free, ears-free navigation now scaling globally.

Assistive TechHaptic Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Solinas Integrity Raises $5.5M Series A for AI Water Robots"

Climate / Social TechAugust 7, 2026

Solinas Integrity Raises $5.5M Series A for AI Water Robots

IIT Madras-incubated startup deploys AI-powered robots across 40+ Indian cities to eliminate manual scavenging and detect pipeline leaks, led by Hero Enterprise.

Water TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mitti Labs Raises $9.5M Series A to Cut Rice Methane Emissions with AI"

Climate / Social TechAugust 6, 2026

Mitti Labs Raises $9.5M Series A to Cut Rice Methane Emissions with AI

Climate-tech startup backed by Aramco Ventures scales AI-powered carbon credit platform across 100,000+ farms in India, targeting rice emissions equal to global aviation.

Climate TechAgtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Quercus Bio Raises $5M to Replace Pesticides with AI-Designed Proteins"

Climate / Social TechAugust 5, 2026

Quercus Bio Raises $5M to Replace Pesticides with AI-Designed Proteins

Madison-based startup applies pharma AI to agriculture, designing mini-proteins for weed control as herbicide resistance mounts. Seed led by Serra Ventures, backed by farmer funds.

AgtechProtein Design+3

Hero banner illustration for "PRO Initiative Mobilizes $140M+ for Water and Nutrition Projects"

Climate / Social TechAugust 5, 2026

PRO Initiative Mobilizes $140M+ for Water and Nutrition Projects

How ex-USAID staffers built a matchmaking platform that's channeled over $140 million in private capital to 90+ cost-effective global health projects after federal aid cuts.

Social ImpactWater Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "FAST Metals Raises Pre-Seed to Extract Defense Minerals from Waste"

Climate / Social TechAugust 4, 2026

FAST Metals Raises Pre-Seed to Extract Defense Minerals from Waste

Connecticut startup secures funding from New Climate Ventures and Connecticut Innovations to turn toxic mining waste into rare earths and critical minerals for defense sector.

Defense TechMining Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ore Energy's Iron-Air Battery Lands 1 GWh Dutch Utility Deal"

Climate / Social TechAugust 4, 2026

Ore Energy's Iron-Air Battery Lands 1 GWh Dutch Utility Deal

Amsterdam battery startup secures major commercial deployment with Budget Thuis, challenging U.S. rival Form Energy in the race for multi-day grid storage.

Battery TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "FAST Metals Secures Funding to Turn Mining Waste Into Defense Minerals"

Climate / Social TechAugust 3, 2026

FAST Metals Secures Funding to Turn Mining Waste Into Defense Minerals

Connecticut startup backed by New Climate Ventures and others is converting toxic bauxite residue into critical metals, addressing both environmental cleanup and supply chain independence.

Mining TechDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Monumental Raises $32M from Khosla for Construction Robots"

Climate / Social TechAugust 2, 2026

Monumental Raises $32M from Khosla for Construction Robots

Amsterdam startup deploying 150+ bricklaying robots across Europe secures Series B to tackle labor shortages and launch in the US, backed by the Palantir alum founders.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: Six Series A Deals in Two Weeks"

Climate / Social TechAugust 2, 2026

The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: Six Series A Deals in Two Weeks

While everyone watches AI labs, smart money is flooding the 'second-order' winners solving AI's power, cooling, and security crises. Six startups raised $150M+ in mid-July alone.

Ai InfrastructureSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "SUIND's Unconfirmed Funding Signals Growth in India's Agri-Drone Sector"

Climate / Social TechJuly 30, 2026

SUIND's Unconfirmed Funding Signals Growth in India's Agri-Drone Sector

Database signals suggest new investors in the autonomous agriculture drone startup, but details remain unannounced. The story reveals India's booming agri-drone market.

Agricultural RoboticsDrone Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Xurya's $21.5M Series A Fueled Indonesia's Solar Revolution"

Climate / Social TechJuly 29, 2026

Xurya's $21.5M Series A Fueled Indonesia's Solar Revolution

How the Jakarta-based startup's 2022 funding round catalyzed no-cost rooftop solar adoption across Southeast Asia's largest economy, now managing 100+ MW.

Solar PowerSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech Beyond Graphite"

Climate / Social TechJuly 28, 2026

AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech Beyond Graphite

Sheffield spin-out's porous silicon anode technology lands pre-seed backing from Clean Growth Fund and Northern Gritstone to challenge China's graphite dominance.

Battery TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "LiveEO Raises €28M to Build Satellites for Infrastructure & Defense"

Climate / Social TechJuly 28, 2026

LiveEO Raises €28M to Build Satellites for Infrastructure & Defense

Berlin startup's first close funds Twinspector constellation, pivoting proven civil AI monitoring into European defense—backed by Helantic, EIC Fund, and b2venture.

Satellite TechDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Former Speedinvest Partner Closes $50M 'Day Zero' Deeptech Fund"

Climate / Social TechJuly 27, 2026

Former Speedinvest Partner Closes $50M 'Day Zero' Deeptech Fund

Rick Hao's Ruya Ventures raised $50M in under a year for pre-seed deeptech investing, capping the oversubscribed fund to maintain focus on ~20 portfolio companies.

DeeptechVenture Capital+2

Hero banner illustration for "Aampere Raises €4.2M to Scale Used EV Marketplace Across Europe"

Climate / Social TechJuly 25, 2026

Aampere Raises €4.2M to Scale Used EV Marketplace Across Europe

Munich-based startup secures late seed from Trind Ventures and Vend Marketplaces with 4x revenue growth, aiming to build circular infrastructure for Europe's EV transition.

Electric VehiclesMarketplace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Furbnow Raises $3.3M Seed to Scale UK Home Energy Retrofit Platform"

Climate / Social TechJuly 25, 2026

Furbnow Raises $3.3M Seed to Scale UK Home Energy Retrofit Platform

Birmingham-based climate tech startup secures funding led by West Midlands Co-Investment Fund to expand independent expert model as UK retrofit demand surges 42% amid policy tailwinds.

Climate TechEnergy Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Andrenam Raises $18M Series A for AI Maritime Sensing Network"

Climate / Social TechJuly 24, 2026

Andrenam Raises $18M Series A for AI Maritime Sensing Network

SpaceX alums' underwater sensing startup secures funding from Upfront Ventures to scale Pearl buoy production after Navy trials. Distributed acoustic network aims to transform ocean intelligence.

Maritime TechOcean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "AgriVision AI Raises $2.1M to Bring Offline AI Crop Advisory to India"

Climate / Social TechJuly 22, 2026

AgriVision AI Raises $2.1M to Bring Offline AI Crop Advisory to India

Bengaluru startup targets 86% of Indian farmers with voice-enabled, multilingual AI that works offline. Claims 95% accuracy and ₹102 CAC through farmer cooperatives.

AgtechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Gritt Exits Stealth with $32.4M to Automate Solar Construction"

Climate / Social TechJuly 22, 2026

Gritt Exits Stealth with $32.4M to Automate Solar Construction

The robotics startup is deploying AI-powered systems on utility-scale solar projects, backed by Obvious Ventures and USV, as renewables buildout accelerates.

Solar PowerConstruction Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Wheel the World's Path from $2M Seed to Accessible Travel Platform"

Climate / Social TechJuly 22, 2026

Wheel the World's Path from $2M Seed to Accessible Travel Platform

How Chilean founders turned a $2M seed round into a $120B market play, building verified accessibility data across 200+ destinations with backing from YouTube's former CEO.

Assistive TechSocial Impact+3

Hero banner illustration for "NeoCem Secures €17M to Scale Cement Decarbonization Technology"

Climate / Social TechJuly 21, 2026

NeoCem Secures €17M to Scale Cement Decarbonization Technology

French startup's flash-calcined clay binders achieve 90% CO2 reduction in €750B cement market. Series A extension follows 2025 production launch addressing 8% of global emissions.

Climate TechIndustrial Decarbonization+3

Hero banner illustration for "UK's Humanoid Raises $150M Series A, Hits Unicorn Status"

Climate / Social TechJuly 20, 2026

UK's Humanoid Raises $150M Series A, Hits Unicorn Status

London-based robotics startup secures $150M at $1.2B valuation with manufacturing deals at Bosch and Schaeffler. Founder invested ~$100M; targeting US IPO by 2030.

Humanoid RoboticsSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "YC-Backed Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M for Orbital Solar Arrays"

Climate / Social TechJuly 18, 2026

YC-Backed Beyond Reach Labs Raises $10M for Orbital Solar Arrays

The space power startup landed $10M led by Interlagos and opened a 16,000 sq ft Brooklyn facility, backed by $342.6M in customer letters of intent as of July 2026.

YcSpace Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "NxLite Closes Oversubscribed $13.1M Series A for Glass Coatings"

Climate / Social TechJuly 18, 2026

NxLite Closes Oversubscribed $13.1M Series A for Glass Coatings

Michigan materials startup lands funding led by Crabtree Lane Alt and adds ex-Tesla exec to board as it scales coatings that cut window energy loss by up to 50%.

Series AEnergy Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Green Hub East Africa: Unverified $12.8M Raise and What's Real"

Climate / Social TechJuly 17, 2026

Green Hub East Africa: Unverified $12.8M Raise and What's Real

Investigating an unconfirmed Series A for Uganda's e-mobility startup amid verified partnerships, pilot operations, and a government push for 300 electric buses by 2027.

Africa TechElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "alqem Raises €8M to Build Rare-Earth-Free Magnets With AI"

Climate / Social TechJuly 17, 2026

alqem Raises €8M to Build Rare-Earth-Free Magnets With AI

Munich-based startup lands pre-seed round from Union Square Ventures and UVC Partners to discover sustainable alternatives to China-dominated magnet supply chain.

AiMaterials Science+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bower Collective's £6.6M Journey: Building Circular Packaging at Scale"

Climate / Social TechJuly 17, 2026

Bower Collective's £6.6M Journey: Building Circular Packaging at Scale

UK startup's reusable packaging system attracts impact investors, from £2.1M seed to latest SWIF backing, as it tackles single-use plastic in consumer goods.

Circular EconomySustainable Packaging+3

Hero banner illustration for "Syntetica Raises $30M to Turn Textile Waste Into Virgin-Quality Nylon"

Climate / Social TechJuly 16, 2026

Syntetica Raises $30M to Turn Textile Waste Into Virgin-Quality Nylon

French cleantech startup secures Series A from lululemon, Bpifrance, and MAS Holdings to build Europe's first commercial facility recycling both Nylon 6 and 6,6 at scale.

Chemical RecyclingCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Switchee Targets 1M Homes After $6.4M Social Housing Round"

Climate / Social TechJuly 16, 2026

Switchee Targets 1M Homes After $6.4M Social Housing Round

The B Corp's 2024 funding from Octopus Ventures and AXA aims to scale smart thermostats across UK social housing, cutting bills 17% while tackling damp and fuel poverty.

Climate TechSocial Impact+3

Hero banner illustration for "BRINC Drones Raises $125M Led by Motorola for 911 Response Systems"

Climate / Social TechJuly 15, 2026

BRINC Drones Raises $125M Led by Motorola for 911 Response Systems

Emergency drone startup backed by Sam Altman secures major funding to deploy automated first-responder drones at 80,000 U.S. police and fire stations nationwide.

Drone TechPublic Safety Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "E3 Electric.Ai Raises $12M Series A for AI-Powered EV Scooters"

Climate / Social TechJuly 15, 2026

E3 Electric.Ai Raises $12M Series A for AI-Powered EV Scooters

Bengaluru startup led by ex-Ampere COO closes INR 100 crore round from BluVenture Holdings to launch intelligent scooters targeting India's surging electric two-wheeler market.

Electric VehiclesAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Skapion Secures $36M Seed for Sub-$10K Drone Interceptor"

Climate / Social TechJuly 14, 2026

Skapion Secures $36M Seed for Sub-$10K Drone Interceptor

Israeli defense veterans emerge from stealth with backing from UP.Partners and Khosla Ventures to build mobile counter-swarm systems at a fraction of current costs.

Defense TechDrone Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Dhruva Space Lands ₹60 Cr from India's First Space-Tech VC Fund"

Climate / Social TechJuly 14, 2026

Dhruva Space Lands ₹60 Cr from India's First Space-Tech VC Fund

Hyderabad spacetech startup becomes maiden investee of government-backed AVCF, marking historic first deployment from India's ₹1,600 crore sovereign space fund.

Space TechSatellite Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Milo Drive Raises $2.4M to Scale EV Fleet Platform in India"

Climate / Social TechJuly 14, 2026

Milo Drive Raises $2.4M to Scale EV Fleet Platform in India

Caret Capital leads seed round for fleet-OS startup targeting India's nascent EV ride-hailing market, projected to reach $4.2B by 2030 as cab electrification lags.

Electric VehiclesFleet Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Gridcog Raises £7M Series A to Scale Net-Zero Energy Modeling"

Climate / Social TechJuly 14, 2026

Gridcog Raises £7M Series A to Scale Net-Zero Energy Modeling

Energy software startup lands strategic backing from ABB, Axpo, DNV, and VERBUND to expand its renewable project simulation platform across Europe and beyond.

Renewable Energy InfrastructureSimulation Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Terra Industries Raises $34M to Build Africa's Defense Tech Future"

Climate / Social TechJuly 13, 2026

Terra Industries Raises $34M to Build Africa's Defense Tech Future

Nigerian drone maker secures mega-round from Lux Capital and 8VC to scale autonomous systems manufacturing across Africa, marking a watershed moment for continental defense innovation.

Defense TechAfrica Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Belgian Chip Startup e-peas Raises $22M for Battery-Free IoT Tech"

Climate / Social TechJuly 12, 2026

Belgian Chip Startup e-peas Raises $22M for Battery-Free IoT Tech

Louvain-la-Neuve-based e-peas secures funding led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation to scale energy-harvesting semiconductors that eliminate batteries from IoT devices.

Iot DevicesSemiconductor Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "HIVE Raises $15M Seed for 'Silicon Brain' Retrofitting Industrial Machines"

Climate / Social TechJuly 12, 2026

HIVE Raises $15M Seed for 'Silicon Brain' Retrofitting Industrial Machines

London-based startup lands one of Europe's largest Physical AI seed rounds, backed by SuperSeed and climate investor Nysnø, with live deployments across Scandinavian construction sites.

Industrial AiEmbodied Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed for Ultra-Compact Laser Terminals"

Climate / Social TechJuly 12, 2026

Ravee Optics Raises $6M Seed for Ultra-Compact Laser Terminals

Vietnam-led round backs Ohio startup building meta-optics satellite terminals 10x smaller than market leaders, with 2028 orbital demo planned as laser communications market nears $13B.

Satellite TechPhotonics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Polysense Raises $10.7M Seed to Cut Food Waste with AI Vision"

Climate / Social TechJuly 11, 2026

Polysense Raises $10.7M Seed to Cut Food Waste with AI Vision

Belgian startup's AI platform automates quality control on food production lines. Felix Capital leads oversubscribed round to scale globally.

Computer VisionFood Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hephae Energy Raises $17.8M to Scale Superhot Geothermal Drilling"

Climate / Social TechJuly 11, 2026

Hephae Energy Raises $17.8M to Scale Superhot Geothermal Drilling

Houston startup closes Series A led by Susquehanna and Underground Ventures to commercialize 210°C drilling tech, as geothermal market heats up post-Fervo IPO.

Geothermal EnergyDrilling Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "UK Carbon Compliance Market Heats Up as 2027 Deadlines Loom"

Climate / Social TechJuly 11, 2026

UK Carbon Compliance Market Heats Up as 2027 Deadlines Loom

New sustainability reporting rules are creating a boom for carbon consultancies, but claims of major funding rounds remain unverified amid growing demand for ESOS and SECR services.

Carbon ManagementRegulatory Compliance+3

Hero banner illustration for "Aardaia Raises €5M Seed to Create Nitrogen-Fixing Protein Tuber"

Climate / Social TechJuly 9, 2026

Aardaia Raises €5M Seed to Create Nitrogen-Fixing Protein Tuber

Point Nine leads Dutch startup's seed round to develop 'Aardaker'—a high-protein tuber crop using accelerated breeding to address EU food security and protein deficit.

AgtechSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Axle Energy Raises $25M Series A to Turn Homes Into Power Plants"

Climate / Social TechJuly 9, 2026

Axle Energy Raises $25M Series A to Turn Homes Into Power Plants

London VPP startup coordinating 300k+ EVs and batteries lands Energize Capital-led round. Company monetizes flexibility to eliminate fossil fuels from the grid.

Virtual Power PlantsElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Arcturus Raises $8M Seed to Infuse Carbon Nanomaterials Into Metals"

Climate / Social TechJuly 7, 2026

Arcturus Raises $8M Seed to Infuse Carbon Nanomaterials Into Metals

LA-based startup emerges from stealth with Initialized-led round to scale laser-fabrication process that could cut grid losses and transform conductor performance.

Materials ScienceGrid Optimization+3

Hero banner illustration for "Signapse's £2M Seed Powers AI Sign Language Translation at Scale"

Climate / Social TechJuly 7, 2026

Signapse's £2M Seed Powers AI Sign Language Translation at Scale

The UK startup is turning two years of seed funding into real-world impact, delivering 5,000 daily BSL train announcements and expanding AI-powered accessibility across transport and streaming.

Assistive TechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech for EVs"

Climate / Social TechJuly 5, 2026

AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech for EVs

Sheffield spin-out secures pre-seed funding from Clean Growth Fund and Northern Gritstone to commercialize low-temperature silicon anode materials that promise higher battery density.

Battery AnalyticsElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Aquaback's $110M Claim: The Truth Behind the Water Tech Funding"

Climate / Social TechJuly 5, 2026

Aquaback's $110M Claim: The Truth Behind the Water Tech Funding

The water purification startup's headline-grabbing commitment isn't a closed Series B—it's a contingent facility awaiting a public listing that hasn't materialized.

Water TechFunding Scrutiny+2

Hero banner illustration for "Dominion Dynamics Raises $139M CAD for Arctic Defense Tech"

Climate / Social TechJuly 4, 2026

Dominion Dynamics Raises $139M CAD for Arctic Defense Tech

Ottawa-based startup closes Canada's largest defense Series A, led by Georgian, to scale autonomous aircraft and Arctic surveillance network amid sovereign tech push.

Defense TechAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "BatX Energies Raises $11M Series A for Battery Recycling Tech"

Climate / Social TechJuly 3, 2026

BatX Energies Raises $11M Series A for Battery Recycling Tech

Gurugram-based BatX Energies secured Rs 105 crore Series A led by IvyCap Ventures to expand lithium-ion battery recycling capacity and advance critical minerals recovery.

Battery RecyclingCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fusion Bionic Raises €8.2M to Scale Bio-Inspired Laser Tech"

Climate / Social TechJuly 3, 2026

Fusion Bionic Raises €8.2M to Scale Bio-Inspired Laser Tech

Fraunhofer spin-off secures seed funding to industrialize DLIP surface functionalization, targeting solar panel efficiency and medical device biocompatibility.

Seed FundingSolar Power+3

Hero banner illustration for "Viridys Bio Raises £500K for Biosensors Detecting Crop Disease"

Climate / Social TechJuly 3, 2026

Viridys Bio Raises £500K for Biosensors Detecting Crop Disease

UK agtech startup closes pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to develop microbial biosensors that detect plant stress through VOC emissions, aiming to cut the 40% of crops lost annually.

AgtechBiosecurity+3

Hero banner illustration for "Digiclean Raises €2.5M Seed at Doubled Valuation for AI Cleaning"

Climate / Social TechJuly 2, 2026

Digiclean Raises €2.5M Seed at Doubled Valuation for AI Cleaning

Swedish climate tech startup secures funding co-led by Unconventional Ventures and Almi Invest GreenTech, doubling early investor stakes while cutting industrial chemical use by 60%.

Climate TechAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Alpha Grid's AI Tackles EV Charging's Pricing Problem Amid Grid Crisis"

Climate / Social TechJune 30, 2026

Alpha Grid's AI Tackles EV Charging's Pricing Problem Amid Grid Crisis

Ex-Google X founders raised $2.5M to optimize EV charging revenue as interconnection backlogs slow clean energy rollout. Dynamic pricing gains traction in 2026.

Electric VehiclesDynamic Pricing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Isometric Lands $40M Series A to Expand AI Certification Platform"

Climate / Social TechJune 29, 2026

Isometric Lands $40M Series A to Expand AI Certification Platform

Carbon removal certifier Isometric raises Series A led by AVP to scale AI-powered workflows and enter broader industrial certification, targeting a $300B+ market.

Carbon ManagementClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Longshot Raises $5M Seed to Drop Zeros Off Space Launch Costs"

Climate / Social TechJune 27, 2026

Longshot Raises $5M Seed to Drop Zeros Off Space Launch Costs

Bay Area startup building hypersonic 'space gun' secures South Park Commons backing to reach $20M total, targeting launch costs 600x cheaper than SpaceX rideshare.

Space TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "BLYYD Raises €5M to Scale Electric Yard Tractors Across Europe"

Climate / Social TechJune 26, 2026

BLYYD Raises €5M to Scale Electric Yard Tractors Across Europe

Lyon-based climate tech startup secures Meridiam backing to industrialize next-gen zero-emission logistics equipment, as competition heats up in the $2B+ yard tractor market.

Climate TechElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Wayout Water Raises $2.8M Extension to Scale Plastic-Free Water Tech"

Climate / Social TechJune 26, 2026

Wayout Water Raises $2.8M Extension to Scale Plastic-Free Water Tech

Swedish water tech startup closes oversubscribed Series A extension and taps ex-Nestlé Waters CEO to lead global expansion of decentralized drinking water systems.

Water TechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "AquaPoro Raises $5M Seed for Low-Humidity Water Capture Tech"

Climate / Social TechJune 25, 2026

AquaPoro Raises $5M Seed for Low-Humidity Water Capture Tech

Vista-based startup's ALMA technology can extract industrial-scale water from air at humidity levels where conventional systems fail, targeting 2.2B without safe water access.

Water TechClimate Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Ricult's Fintech Play: Serving 500K+ Smallholder Farmers"

Climate / Social TechJune 24, 2026

Ricult's Fintech Play: Serving 500K+ Smallholder Farmers

MIT-founded social enterprise blends fintech and agtech to bring credit, data tools, and EUDR compliance to smallholder farmers across Pakistan and Thailand.

AgtechFintech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Droppie Raises $4.9M to Scale Gamified Recycling Platform"

Climate / Social TechJune 23, 2026

Droppie Raises $4.9M to Scale Gamified Recycling Platform

Dutch climate-tech startup Droppie secured €4.2M from impact investors to expand its reward-based recycling stores from 13 to 70 locations, serving 72,000 users with AI-driven intake.

Climate TechCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "SuperLight Photonics: The Photonics Startup Rising From Bankruptcy"

Climate / Social TechJune 23, 2026

SuperLight Photonics: The Photonics Startup Rising From Bankruptcy

Dutch laser tech firm emerges from restructuring with new investors and products, but its funding story remains murky amid confusion with similarly named EV startup.

PhotonicsStartup Failures+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kvasir Technologies Raises €10M Series A for Marine Biofuel"

Climate / Social TechJune 20, 2026

Kvasir Technologies Raises €10M Series A for Marine Biofuel

Danish startup secures €10M to scale drop-in marine biofuel from agricultural waste, partnering with European Energy as maritime regulations accelerate decarbonization.

BiofuelMaritime Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Magrathea's $100M+ Mission to Break China's Magnesium Stranglehold"

Climate / Social TechJune 20, 2026

Magrathea's $100M+ Mission to Break China's Magnesium Stranglehold

With backing from DoD, VCs, and a global automaker, the Oakland startup is rebuilding America's defense-critical metal supply chain—one electrolyzer at a time.

Defense TechMaterials Science+3

Hero banner illustration for "SpaceX Veteran Raises $22M to Mass-Produce Geothermal Power Plants"

Climate / Social TechJune 19, 2026

SpaceX Veteran Raises $22M to Mass-Produce Geothermal Power Plants

Critical Energy closes exceptional seed round to build factory-made, containerized turbines that deploy in weeks—targeting the geothermal bottleneck slowing clean baseload energy.

Geothermal EnergyClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Eclipse Energy Turns Depleted Oil Wells Into Hydrogen Factories"

Climate / Social TechJune 17, 2026

Eclipse Energy Turns Depleted Oil Wells Into Hydrogen Factories

Houston startup uses microbes to produce hydrogen from abandoned oil fields at claimed $0.50/kg, backed by Weatherford and Wood partnerships as geologic hydrogen gains momentum.

Natural HydrogenClimate Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Rainbow Crops Raises $11.3M to Engineer Climate-Proof Crops with AI"

Climate / Social TechJune 17, 2026

Rainbow Crops Raises $11.3M to Engineer Climate-Proof Crops with AI

Belgian startup closes oversubscribed seed round led by LIFTT to scale multiplex genome editing platform that targets 50-100 genes simultaneously for drought and heat resilience.

AgtechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "How Propagate Scaled From $10M Series A to $25M in USDA Funding"

Climate / Social TechJune 17, 2026

How Propagate Scaled From $10M Series A to $25M in USDA Funding

The agroforestry platform has grown to 55,000+ acres and 3M+ trees since its 2022 Series A, leveraging climate-smart agriculture partnerships to transform regenerative farming.

AgtechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Anodes for EVs"

Climate / Social TechJune 16, 2026

AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Anodes for EVs

Sheffield spin-out secures pre-seed funding from Clean Growth Fund and Northern Gritstone to industrialize low-temperature silicon anode technology, promising 4× energy density gains over graphite.

Battery AnalyticsElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rekise Marine Raises $9.7M to Build Autonomous Naval Submarines"

Climate / Social TechJune 16, 2026

Rekise Marine Raises $9.7M to Build Autonomous Naval Submarines

Indian marine robotics startup building autonomous underwater vehicles and surface vessels for the Navy raises seed funding from Accel and Zerodha co-founder's firm.

Maritime TechAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "Rylo Raises $85M to Scale AI Communication Tools for Deaf Community"

Climate / Social TechJune 13, 2026

Rylo Raises $85M to Scale AI Communication Tools for Deaf Community

The Israeli-American startup, formerly Nagish, secured growth funding from General Catalyst and Canaan to expand FCC-certified captioning services amid a $500M valuation.

Assistive TechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Petra Power's Fuel Cell Tech Targets 90% Emissions Cut"

Climate / Social TechJune 12, 2026

Petra Power's Fuel Cell Tech Targets 90% Emissions Cut

NASA-licensed startup Petra Power develops next-gen solid oxide fuel cells for data centers and defense, amid surging market demand from Oracle and utilities.

Energy EfficiencyClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Western CAM Lands $2.2M to Onshore Critical Battery Materials"

Climate / Social TechJune 12, 2026

Western CAM Lands $2.2M to Onshore Critical Battery Materials

Maine startup secures seed funding to manufacture LFP and LMFP cathode materials for EV and storage batteries, tackling U.S. dependence on Chinese supply chains.

Seed FundingBattery Analytics+3

Hero banner illustration for "CarbonDrop Raises $19.6M Series A for Seaweed Carbon Capture"

Climate / Social TechJune 12, 2026

CarbonDrop Raises $19.6M Series A for Seaweed Carbon Capture

Benchmark-backed startup engineers macroalgae to sequester CO2 at costs below traditional carbon removal. The Series A closed in May with 18 investors.

Carbon ManagementClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Oscorp Energy Raises A$1.3M for AI-Powered Battery Sorting Tech"

Climate / Social TechJune 12, 2026

Oscorp Energy Raises A$1.3M for AI-Powered Battery Sorting Tech

Sydney-based startup secures pre-seed funding from Atlas SGR and Antler to deploy robotic sorting technology addressing 10,000+ battery fires annually in Australia's waste streams.

Battery RecyclingRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Alt Carbon Raises $12M Seed to Scale Carbon Removal in India"

Climate / Social TechJune 11, 2026

Alt Carbon Raises $12M Seed to Scale Carbon Removal in India

Bengaluru startup secures funding led by ex-Stripe exec Lachy Groom to deploy Enhanced Rock Weathering across 500K hectares of tea estates, targeting 5M tons CO2 removal by 2030.

Carbon ManagementClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cordon Technologies Raises £1M to Cut Vineyard Pesticide Use with AI"

Climate / Social TechJune 11, 2026

Cordon Technologies Raises £1M to Cut Vineyard Pesticide Use with AI

Farmer-founded startup closes first £1M of seed round from British Design Fund to scale precision spraying tech that promises to reduce chemical treatments by 35%.

AgtechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Orbital Raises $5M to Build AI Data Centers in Space"

Climate / Social TechJune 10, 2026

Orbital Raises $5M to Build AI Data Centers in Space

E-scooter founder's new venture secures a16z-led pre-seed to launch GPU satellites, targeting 2027 test flight. Betting on Starship economics to solve AI's power crisis.

Space TechAi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Vulcan Elements Lands $1.4B to Build America's Rare Earth Magnet Hub"

Climate / Social TechJune 10, 2026

Vulcan Elements Lands $1.4B to Build America's Rare Earth Magnet Hub

Stealth startup to $1.4B public-private partnership in 18 months. The North Carolina manufacturer is building the largest US rare earth magnet facility to power clean energy and break China's grip.

Climate TechClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Scale Ocean Cleanup Fleet"

Climate / Social TechJune 9, 2026

Clear Robotics Raises $1.75M to Scale Ocean Cleanup Fleet

Hong Kong-based startup secures Pre-Series A to expand its fleet of 26 autonomous electric vessels tackling waterway pollution across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Ocean TechAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "NewOrbit Raises $18.5M Series A for 'Earth's Last Empty Orbit'"

Climate / Social TechJune 8, 2026

NewOrbit Raises $18.5M Series A for 'Earth's Last Empty Orbit'

UK space startup secures oversubscribed Series A led by Voyager Ventures to commercialize Very Low Earth Orbit (200-300km) with air-breathing propulsion technology.

Space TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Circular11 Raises €2.7M to Turn Plastic Waste Into Building Materials"

Climate / Social TechJune 7, 2026

Circular11 Raises €2.7M to Turn Plastic Waste Into Building Materials

UK startup secures funding from climate investors to scale production of composite lumber from hard-to-recycle plastics, targeting 10,000 tonnes recycled in two years.

Circular EconomyChemical Recycling+3

Hero banner illustration for "Marble Raises $30M Series A for AI-Powered Meat Processing Automation"

Climate / Social TechJune 6, 2026

Marble Raises $30M Series A for AI-Powered Meat Processing Automation

The Nebraska startup, already profitable and processing 3% of U.S. beef daily, secured mostly in-state capital to scale its computer vision systems that cut customer claims 75%.

Computer VisionFood Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fuse Energy Raises $30M Extension at $5B Valuation to Scale UK Model"

Climate / Social TechJune 5, 2026

Fuse Energy Raises $30M Extension at $5B Valuation to Scale UK Model

Ex-Revolut founders' vertically-integrated energy startup adds €25M from 20VC and Collaborative Fund, hitting monthly profitability while scaling to 300K+ UK households.

EnergyClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "GR3N Raises €15.5M Series B for Microwave-Based PET Recycling"

Climate / Social TechJune 4, 2026

GR3N Raises €15.5M Series B for Microwave-Based PET Recycling

Swiss chemical recycling startup secures funding from 360 Capital and VP Textile to build Spain's first industrial-scale plant, backed by €35M EU grant amid sector shakeout.

Chemical RecyclingCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Layup Parts Raises $42M to Make Composite Parts in Days, Not Months"

Climate / Social TechJune 3, 2026

Layup Parts Raises $42M to Make Composite Parts in Days, Not Months

Ex-Anduril engineer's startup promises to deliver aerospace-grade composite parts before competitors can quote—backed by dual-use VCs betting on US manufacturing speed.

AerospaceManufacturing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Observable Space Raises $90M Series A, Wins $94M Space Force Deal"

Climate / Social TechJune 2, 2026

Observable Space Raises $90M Series A, Wins $94M Space Force Deal

LA-based space tech startup secures major funding from Lux Capital and defense contract for laser satellite communications and orbital sensing network spanning 40+ ground sites.

Space TechSatellite Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Endurance Energy Raises $25M for Seafloor Geothermal Technology"

Climate / Social TechJune 2, 2026

Endurance Energy Raises $25M for Seafloor Geothermal Technology

Founders Fund leads seed round for Seattle startup tapping volcanic vents on the ocean floor to generate baseload power, with early deployments already underway in Tonga.

Geothermal EnergyClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "encosa Raises €25M Seed to Bring Battery Storage to Europe's SMEs"

Climate / Social TechJune 1, 2026

encosa Raises €25M Seed to Bring Battery Storage to Europe's SMEs

Munich startup lands major seed round to tackle Germany's sky-high industrial electricity costs with turnkey battery systems that pay back in under 5 years.

Energy StorageSeed Funding+3

Hero banner illustration for "Feldwerke Secures €12M Credit Line for 100 MW Agri-Solar Pipeline"

Climate / Social TechJune 1, 2026

Feldwerke Secures €12M Credit Line for 100 MW Agri-Solar Pipeline

Munich-based developer lands revolving debt facility—not equity—to scale installations combining agriculture and solar energy, with 400+ MW pipeline and Italy expansion.

AgtechSolar Power+3

Hero banner illustration for "D-CRBN Raises €17.5M to Turn Industrial CO2 Into Chemical Gold"

Climate / Social TechMay 27, 2026

D-CRBN Raises €17.5M to Turn Industrial CO2 Into Chemical Gold

Belgian plasma tech startup converts waste carbon into valuable materials for steel and chemicals—backed by Europe's sovereign funds and industrial giants.

Carbon ManagementIndustrial Decarbonization+3

Hero banner illustration for "Capture6 Turns Wastewater Into Fresh Water While Removing CO2"

Climate / Social TechMay 23, 2026

Capture6 Turns Wastewater Into Fresh Water While Removing CO2

After $27.5M Series A, the climate tech startup secured project financing to scale brine-to-freshwater conversion that captures carbon—addressing two crises at once.

Climate TechCarbon Management+3

Hero banner illustration for "Impossible Metals Raises $15M Seed for AI Seabed Mining Robots"

Climate / Social TechMay 23, 2026

Impossible Metals Raises $15M Seed for AI Seabed Mining Robots

YC-backed startup deploys underwater AI robots to selectively harvest battery metals from the ocean floor, targeting sustainable supply chain for EVs amid global mineral shortage.

YcOcean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Former Crypto Quant Raises $3.5M to Trade Energy Like a Hedge Fund"

Climate / Social TechMay 22, 2026

Former Crypto Quant Raises $3.5M to Trade Energy Like a Hedge Fund

Shatterdome Energy emerges from stealth with AI platform that leases batteries and hedges power market volatility—bringing Wall Street tactics to renewable energy trading.

Energy StorageCommodities Trading+3

Hero banner illustration for "AVIAN Raises $2.6M to Prevent Industrial Fires with AI Thermal Cameras"

Climate / Social TechMay 21, 2026

AVIAN Raises $2.6M to Prevent Industrial Fires with AI Thermal Cameras

Swiss startup's thermal monitoring system prevented $50M+ in damages across 50 sites. Now scaling beyond sawmills into recycling, EV charging as insurance crisis deepens.

AiComputer Vision+3

Hero banner illustration for "Greenpixie Raises $6M to Tackle AI-Era Cloud Emissions at Scale"

Climate / Social TechMay 19, 2026

Greenpixie Raises $6M to Tackle AI-Era Cloud Emissions at Scale

London's Greenpixie lands pre-Series A from VERBUND X and Octopus Ventures to expand cloud carbon tracking as data centers hit 6% of US electricity use and AI costs soar.

Carbon ManagementCloud Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Qatar Launches $30M Deep Tech Fund Targeting Climate Impact Startups"

Climate / Social TechMay 17, 2026

Qatar Launches $30M Deep Tech Fund Targeting Climate Impact Startups

Qatar Science & Technology Park unveils venture fund with Global Ventures, White Star Capital, and VentureSouq to co-invest in early-stage AI, cleantech, and biotech startups.

DeeptechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Oxford Spin-Out SugaROx Lands $3.4M to Scale Crop Biostimulant"

Climate / Social TechMay 16, 2026

Oxford Spin-Out SugaROx Lands $3.4M to Scale Crop Biostimulant

Mosaic invests in precision agriculture tech backed by 20+ years of research, targeting 10%+ yield gains and 2027 UK launch for sustainable farming solutions.

AgtechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "GridCARE Raises $64M to Unlock Hidden Power for AI Data Centers"

Climate / Social TechMay 15, 2026

GridCARE Raises $64M to Unlock Hidden Power for AI Data Centers

Stanford spinout backed by early Nvidia investor Sutter Hill and John Doerr uses AI to unlock latent grid capacity, compressing data center power timelines from years to months.

Ai InfrastructurePower Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Durham Spinout H2CHP Raises £1.5M for Fuel-Flexible Generators"

Climate / Social TechMay 15, 2026

Durham Spinout H2CHP Raises £1.5M for Fuel-Flexible Generators

Clean energy startup secures funding from Blackfinch Ventures and regional investors to scale rare-earth-free generator technology targeting data centers and grid-constrained sites.

Clean TechEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Parcel Health's Paper Pill Bottles Land Seed Funding, Major Health Systems"

Climate / Social TechMay 15, 2026

Parcel Health's Paper Pill Bottles Land Seed Funding, Major Health Systems

Pittsburgh startup secures seed backing and hospital adoption for world's first paper prescription bottle, targeting 5 billion plastic vials used annually in US pharmacies.

Seed FundingSustainable Packaging+2

Hero banner illustration for "Space Robotics Startup Raises $6.1M to Tackle ISS Labor Crunch"

Climate / Social TechMay 14, 2026

Space Robotics Startup Raises $6.1M to Tackle ISS Labor Crunch

Icarus Robotics' seed round backs embodied-AI robots that offload routine astronaut tasks, with first ISS demo set for 2027 via Voyager Technologies partnership.

Space TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Star Catcher Raises $65M to Build First Space Power Grid"

Climate / Social TechMay 14, 2026

Star Catcher Raises $65M to Build First Space Power Grid

Jacksonville startup secures Series A to beam solar energy between satellites via lasers, plans first orbital demo in 2026. Seven power purchase agreements already signed.

Space TechSolar Power+3

Hero banner illustration for "Vulcan Elements Raises $65M to Break China's Rare-Earth Magnet Grip"

Climate / Social TechMay 14, 2026

Vulcan Elements Raises $65M to Break China's Rare-Earth Magnet Grip

NC startup's Series A funds domestic magnet production for EVs and drones, followed by $1.4B government partnership to build America's largest facility outside China.

Materials ScienceElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mantle8 Raises €31M Series A to Unlock Natural Hydrogen Reserves"

Climate / Social TechMay 14, 2026

Mantle8 Raises €31M Series A to Unlock Natural Hydrogen Reserves

Grenoble-based startup plans two-year global drilling campaign to prove commercial viability of geologic hydrogen at €0.80/kg, backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Sandwater.

EnergyClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "NASA Warp Drive Physicist Raises $12M for Quantum Energy Chips"

Climate / Social TechMay 13, 2026

NASA Warp Drive Physicist Raises $12M for Quantum Energy Chips

CASIMIR closes oversubscribed seed round for 'battery-free' MicroSparc chips that claim to harvest power from quantum vacuum fields—targeting 2028 commercial launch.

Quantum ComputingEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Dodai Raises $13M Series A to Scale EV Infrastructure in Ethiopia"

Climate / Social TechMay 11, 2026

Dodai Raises $13M Series A to Scale EV Infrastructure in Ethiopia

Ethiopian e-motorbike startup secures funding from Japanese and UK investors to build battery-swapping network, capitalizing on the country's ban on gasoline vehicle imports.

Africa TechElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Fractal Power Raises $9.8M to Build AI-Powered Grid Infrastructure"

Climate / Social TechMay 8, 2026

Fractal Power Raises $9.8M to Build AI-Powered Grid Infrastructure

The New York startup is building utility-scale battery storage across Texas and using algorithms to trade power—a bet on grid volatility and AI optimization.

Energy StorageAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Thiel Leads $140M Round for Wave-Powered Ocean AI Data Centers"

Climate / Social TechMay 7, 2026

Thiel Leads $140M Round for Wave-Powered Ocean AI Data Centers

Panthalassa hits unicorn status with backing from Thiel, Doerr, and Benioff to deploy autonomous floating nodes that harvest ocean energy for AI compute—targeting 2027 launch.

Ocean TechAi Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Enaxiom Raises $1.8M to Slash AI Data Center Water & Energy Use"

Climate / Social TechMay 7, 2026

Enaxiom Raises $1.8M to Slash AI Data Center Water & Energy Use

Sydney-based startup closes seed round for HydroCool technology that recovers water and cuts cooling energy in high-density AI infrastructure, targeting US expansion.

Ai InfrastructureData Center Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Reduciner Raises €3.6M to Turn Industrial CO₂ Into Sustainable Fuels"

Climate / Social TechMay 6, 2026

Reduciner Raises €3.6M to Turn Industrial CO₂ Into Sustainable Fuels

Finnish deep-tech spin-out secures seed funding to build first 1MW pilot converting captured carbon into dual revenue streams: CO-rich syngas and activated carbon.

Carbon ManagementClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "All3 Raises $25M Seed to Automate Construction with AI Robots"

Climate / Social TechMay 2, 2026

All3 Raises $25M Seed to Automate Construction with AI Robots

RTP Global leads round for Swiss startup combining AI design, robotic manufacturing, and legged assembly robots to tackle Europe's housing crisis with sustainable timber.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "YC Backs 19-Year-Old's Cattle Herding Drones With $1.2M Round"

Climate / Social TechMay 2, 2026

YC Backs 19-Year-Old's Cattle Herding Drones With $1.2M Round

Australian teen Sam Rogers secures Y Combinator backing for AI-powered drones that autonomously herd cattle, targeting labor-scarce ranches across two continents.

YcAgtech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Spiral Hydrogen Raises €2.7M for 95%-Efficient Electrolyzer Tech"

Climate / Social TechMay 1, 2026

Spiral Hydrogen Raises €2.7M for 95%-Efficient Electrolyzer Tech

Estonian-Dutch startup's bubble-free design promises order-of-magnitude cost savings. First pilot planned at Port of Rotterdam with SwitcH2 Offshore.

Green HydrogenClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Malta's Thermal Storage Vision: From $60M Series B to Grid Reality"

Climate / Social TechApril 30, 2026

Malta's Thermal Storage Vision: From $60M Series B to Grid Reality

Five years after its breakthrough Series B, the X spinout is finally moving from lab to deployment with molten-salt energy storage that promises 8+ days of duration.

Thermal StorageEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cruz Foam's $18M Series A Journey: From Shrimp Shells to Market"

Climate / Social TechApril 29, 2026

Cruz Foam's $18M Series A Journey: From Shrimp Shells to Market

How Cruz Foam turned 2022's $18M Series A into commercial partnerships with Whirlpool and Rivian, TIME recognition, and a growing challenge to EPS foam dominance.

BiomaterialsCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "STCH Raises $5.5M to Bring AI and Sustainability to Textile Manufacturing"

Climate / Social TechApril 28, 2026

STCH Raises $5.5M to Bring AI and Sustainability to Textile Manufacturing

Bengaluru startup emerges from stealth with Pre-Series A led by Omnivore, targeting fashion's environmental footprint through AI-driven fabric development and supply chain optimization.

AiClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Flox Intelligence Raises €2.5M to Automate Wildlife Compliance Monitoring"

Climate / Social TechApril 27, 2026

Flox Intelligence Raises €2.5M to Automate Wildlife Compliance Monitoring

Swedish startup brings AI-powered wildlife monitoring to US infrastructure projects, targeting desert tortoise protection and compliance automation amid tightening federal enforcement.

AiEnvironmental Monitoring+3

Hero banner illustration for "CargoKite's Unverified $15M Seed: Kite-Powered Ships Face Scrutiny"

Climate / Social TechApril 26, 2026

CargoKite's Unverified $15M Seed: Kite-Powered Ships Face Scrutiny

Munich startup's claimed mega-seed for automated wind cargo ships can't be confirmed, despite impressive tech specs and blue-chip investor logos. What's really happening?

Maritime TechClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Korean Space Startup INTERGRAVITY Raises $5.5M for Orbital Tugs"

Climate / Social TechApril 26, 2026

Korean Space Startup INTERGRAVITY Raises $5.5M for Orbital Tugs

INTERGRAVITY secures pre-Series A led by Stonebridge Ventures to deploy autonomous orbital transfer vehicles, targeting SpaceX launch in Q1 2027 and sustainable space logistics.

Space TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Planetary Raises $24M Series A for Circular Bioeconomy Platform"

Climate / Social TechApril 26, 2026

Planetary Raises $24M Series A for Circular Bioeconomy Platform

Swiss fermentation startup secures CHF 22M to license technology turning sugar byproducts into mycoprotein, targeting sub-$1/kg production costs in emerging markets.

Alt ProteinCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "ATMOS Space Cargo Raises $30.3M Series A for Orbital Return Tech"

Climate / Social TechApril 23, 2026

ATMOS Space Cargo Raises $30.3M Series A for Orbital Return Tech

German startup secures Europe's largest space logistics round to build fleet of reusable cargo return vehicles, establishing first commercial re-entry capability to EU territory.

Space TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "TheStorage Raises €3.6M to Scale Sand-Based Industrial Heat Storage"

Climate / Social TechApril 23, 2026

TheStorage Raises €3.6M to Scale Sand-Based Industrial Heat Storage

Finnish cleantech startup secures seed funding to commercialize 'Sand-in-Motion' thermal storage that promises 70% cost cuts and 90% emission reductions for industrial heat.

Energy StorageClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "22-Year-Old Founder Raises $15M From Benchmark for 'Mutual Friend' AI"

Climate / Social TechApril 22, 2026

22-Year-Old Founder Raises $15M From Benchmark for 'Mutual Friend' AI

Paul Scherer's Eigen lands seed round from top-tier VC to build AI that fights loneliness through shared experiences—not isolated companions like Replika.

AiStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Miros Deploys Cloud Oil Spill Detection Across Brazil Offshore"

Climate / Social TechApril 19, 2026

Miros Deploys Cloud Oil Spill Detection Across Brazil Offshore

Norwegian ocean monitoring pioneer Miros launches secure cloud-based oil spill detection system across multiple Brazilian production assets, setting new benchmark for real-time environmental monitoring.

Ocean TechClimate Monitoring+2

Hero banner illustration for "Atomic Tessellator Raises $11.3M Seed for Materials Discovery Platform"

Climate / Social TechApril 19, 2026

Atomic Tessellator Raises $11.3M Seed for Materials Discovery Platform

Auckland startup's AI-powered simulation platform targets aerospace and energy sectors, debuts rare-earth-free magnet as China dominates 97% of samarium supply.

Materials ScienceAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Tensor Energy Raises $6M to Build Renewable Energy OS for Japan"

Climate / Social TechApril 19, 2026

Tensor Energy Raises $6M to Build Renewable Energy OS for Japan

Fukuoka-based startup closes Series A to scale AI platform managing 800+ solar and battery plants as Japan opens distributed energy markets to small-scale resources.

Solar PowerEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Intrinsic Foundries Raises $1.3M to Turn CO2 into Biochemicals"

Climate / Social TechApril 18, 2026

Intrinsic Foundries Raises $1.3M to Turn CO2 into Biochemicals

India climate tech startup secures seed funding from Transition VC to scale microalgae-based carbon capture systems, riding ₹20,000-crore national CCUS push announced in February 2026.

Climate TechCarbon Management+2

Hero banner illustration for "Sepion Raises $10M Series B to Scale EV Battery Separator Tech"

Climate / Social TechApril 18, 2026

Sepion Raises $10M Series B to Scale EV Battery Separator Tech

Berkeley spinout lands strategic backing from W.L. Gore and Syensqo Ventures to scale polymer coatings that make EV batteries safer and more energy-dense.

Electric VehiclesBattery Analytics+3

Hero banner illustration for "a16z Backs Ulysses' Ocean Drones for Conservation and Defense"

Climate / Social TechApril 17, 2026

a16z Backs Ulysses' Ocean Drones for Conservation and Defense

Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism practice leads Series A for autonomous underwater robotics startup, joined by defense contractor Booz Allen Ventures in dual-use bet.

Ocean TechAutonomous Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "NanoTech Materials Raises $29.4M Series A for Heat Control Technology"

Climate / Social TechApril 17, 2026

NanoTech Materials Raises $29.4M Series A for Heat Control Technology

Texas-based climate tech startup secures major funding to scale thermal coatings that cut building energy use by 50% and protect infrastructure from wildfires reaching 1,800°C.

Climate TechSeries A+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hyfix Raises $15M Seed to Challenge DJI With US-Made Drone Chips"

Climate / Social TechApril 16, 2026

Hyfix Raises $15M Seed to Challenge DJI With US-Made Drone Chips

Santa Clara startup lands outsized seed from Craft Ventures to build autonomous systems chip as FCC restrictions reshape American drone supply chain.

Drone TechSemiconductor Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sygaldry Raises $105M Series A for Quantum-Accelerated AI Servers"

Climate / Social TechApril 15, 2026

Sygaldry Raises $105M Series A for Quantum-Accelerated AI Servers

YC-backed quantum startup lands massive Series A just 7 months after seed, led by Bill Gates' climate fund, to slash AI data center power consumption with in-rack quantum hardware.

YcQuantum Computing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Twilio Founder's Fusion Startup Raises $450M Series A from Bessemer, GV"

Climate / Social TechApril 15, 2026

Twilio Founder's Fusion Startup Raises $450M Series A from Bessemer, GV

Inertia Enterprises closes massive Series A to commercialize laser-driven nuclear fusion, backed by partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and proven ignition physics.

Nuclear FusionSeries A+2

Hero banner illustration for "Hybron Raises $25M Seed Led by Marque for Defense Composites"

Climate / Social TechApril 14, 2026

Hybron Raises $25M Seed Led by Marque for Defense Composites

El Segundo startup lands oversubscribed round for manufacturing tech that makes aerospace composites 100x faster, targeting artillery shells and jet engine parts.

Defense TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hybron Raises $20M Seed for Defense Composites Manufacturing"

Climate / Social TechApril 13, 2026

Hybron Raises $20M Seed for Defense Composites Manufacturing

El Segundo startup secures oversubscribed round led by Marque Ventures to scale 100x-faster composite production for artillery shells and aerospace components.

Defense TechAerospace+3

Hero banner illustration for "Refiant Raises $5M to Cut AI's Energy Footprint by 80%"

Climate / Social TechApril 13, 2026

Refiant Raises $5M to Cut AI's Energy Footprint by 80%

VoLo Earth Ventures leads seed round for startup using nature-inspired compression to run 120B-parameter models on laptops with 95-99% fidelity and massive energy savings.

Ai InfrastructureClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "ECOIL Raises $2.5M Series A to Scale Cooking Oil-to-Biofuel Model"

Climate / Social TechApril 13, 2026

ECOIL Raises $2.5M Series A to Scale Cooking Oil-to-Biofuel Model

Fundalogical Ventures leads round for India-based startup converting restaurant waste oil into biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel amid national B5 blending targets.

Sustainable Aviation FuelCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Argentine Wildfire AI Startup Raises $2.7M to Beat NASA Detection"

Climate / Social TechApril 12, 2026

Argentine Wildfire AI Startup Raises $2.7M to Beat NASA Detection

Climate-tech startup claims 35-minute edge over NASA alerts. Led by Dalus Capital, round fuels U.S. expansion and parametric insurance launch with Aon.

Wildfire DetectionClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "MESH Robotics Raises $3.8M Seed to Automate Construction Rebar"

Climate / Social TechApril 11, 2026

MESH Robotics Raises $3.8M Seed to Automate Construction Rebar

ETH Zurich spin-off secures funding from ABB Robotics Ventures, Sika, and Shimizu to scale rebar automation platform. Already processed 1M+ elements on major infrastructure projects.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "ElectronX Closes $30M Series A, Expands Power Trading to PJM"

Climate / Social TechApril 11, 2026

ElectronX Closes $30M Series A, Expands Power Trading to PJM

CFTC-regulated exchange launched PJM electricity derivatives this week, five months after DCVC-led round. Total raised: $55M across three rounds since 2024.

Series AEnergy+2

Hero banner illustration for "Subra Raises €40M Series A, Acquires THEVA to Scale Superconductors"

Climate / Social TechApril 10, 2026

Subra Raises €40M Series A, Acquires THEVA to Scale Superconductors

Danish deep-tech firm Subra secures €40M led by Novo Holdings and simultaneously acquires German HTS manufacturer THEVA, creating a European superconductor champion for grid and fusion applications.

Series ADeeptech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Hybron's Composites Tech Draws Defense Industry Attention"

Climate / Social TechApril 10, 2026

Hybron's Composites Tech Draws Defense Industry Attention

El Segundo startup claims 100x faster manufacturing for aerospace parts, attracting major pre-orders as it signals significant funding developments ahead.

AerospaceDefense Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Victory Farms Raises $15M to Scale Sustainable Tilapia Across East Africa"

Climate / Social TechApril 10, 2026

Victory Farms Raises $15M to Scale Sustainable Tilapia Across East Africa

Kenyan aquaculture startup secures follow-on investment from AgDevCo to expand cage farming operations in Kenya and Rwanda, targeting 30,000 tons of production in 2026.

AgtechEmerging Markets+2

Hero banner illustration for "MESH Raises $3.8M Seed for Robotic Rebar Construction Tech"

Climate / Social TechApril 9, 2026

MESH Raises $3.8M Seed for Robotic Rebar Construction Tech

ETH Zurich spin-off secures backing from ABB Robotics, Sika, and Shimizu Corporation to scale automation platform that's already processed over 1M rebar elements.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Women-Led Indian Startups Raise $350M, Defying Market Slump"

Climate / Social TechApril 8, 2026

Women-Led Indian Startups Raise $350M, Defying Market Slump

Female founders secured $350M in Q1 2026, up 75% year-over-year, while overall Indian startup funding fell 26%. Inside the surge and what's driving investor appetite.

Women FoundersStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Africa's First Disability Tech Fund Launches with $650K Pilot"

Climate / Social TechApril 8, 2026

Africa's First Disability Tech Fund Launches with $650K Pilot

Kenya's AT4D and Australia's Judith Neilson Foundation launch Momentous Pilot Fund, targeting five assistive-tech startups in a market serving 200M+ people across Africa.

Assistive TechEmerging Markets+2

Hero banner illustration for "SCorp-io Raises €5M to Automate Building Energy Management with AI"

Climate / Social TechApril 8, 2026

SCorp-io Raises €5M to Automate Building Energy Management with AI

Paris-based climate tech startup secures funding from regional decarbonization fund to deploy AI-powered autopilot across 250+ sites, promising up to 40% energy savings for hotels and municipalities.

Building Energy ManagementClimate Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "HYNAERO Raises €117M to Build Next-Gen Wildfire Fighting Aircraft"

Climate / Social TechApril 8, 2026

HYNAERO Raises €117M to Build Next-Gen Wildfire Fighting Aircraft

French startup secures massive Series A to develop Fregate-F100 amphibious water bomber, positioning Europe to replace aging firefighting fleets by 2032.

Climate TechDefense Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bamboo For Life Secures Seed Funding for Wastewater Treatment Tech"

Climate / Social TechApril 8, 2026

Bamboo For Life Secures Seed Funding for Wastewater Treatment Tech

French cleantech startup closes seed round from impact fund InvESS't PACA to scale bamboo-based wastewater treatment offering zero-sludge, biomass production, and carbon sequestration.

Water TechClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "UK Battery Recycler Infiniti Shows Fresh Activity Amid $1.7M Claim"

Climate / Social TechApril 6, 2026

UK Battery Recycler Infiniti Shows Fresh Activity Amid $1.7M Claim

Cambridge-based startup's recent corporate filings signal new capital, but funding amount remains unverified as battery recycling market heats up with billion-dollar rivals.

Battery RecyclingUk Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "SatLeo Labs Raises $2.2M Seed for Thermal Satellite Climate Intel"

Climate / Social TechApril 6, 2026

SatLeo Labs Raises $2.2M Seed for Thermal Satellite Climate Intel

Gujarat space-tech startup secures funding led by Unicorn India Ventures to launch dual-band thermal satellites tracking urban heat, air quality, and climate impacts across India.

Satellite TechClimate Monitoring+3

Hero banner illustration for "Photoncycle Raises €15M for Home Hydrogen Storage Revolution"

Climate / Social TechApril 4, 2026

Photoncycle Raises €15M for Home Hydrogen Storage Revolution

Norwegian startup secures Series A to scale solid-state hydrogen storage systems offering 10,000 kWh capacity per home—targeting Netherlands as net metering ends in 2027.

Hydrogen StorageEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "RIFT Raises $132M to Decarbonize Industry with Iron Fuel Technology"

Climate / Social TechApril 4, 2026

RIFT Raises $132M to Decarbonize Industry with Iron Fuel Technology

Netherlands-based RIFT closed €113.8M in Series B and EU funding to build its first commercial iron fuel facility, targeting 340 GWh of carbon-free heat by 2029.

Industrial DecarbonizationEnergy+2

Hero banner illustration for "Soma Energy Raises $7M to Tackle Data Center Power Crunch with AI"

Climate / Social TechApril 4, 2026

Soma Energy Raises $7M to Tackle Data Center Power Crunch with AI

Ex-AWS team emerges from stealth with AI platform that optimizes renewable energy and battery storage for data centers, addressing the surging power demands of the AI boom.

Ai InfrastructureData Center Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "Starcloud Raises $170M Series A, Becomes Fastest YC Unicorn Ever"

Climate / Social TechApril 3, 2026

Starcloud Raises $170M Series A, Becomes Fastest YC Unicorn Ever

Space data center startup hits $1.1B valuation just 17 months after demo day, setting YC record with orbital AI infrastructure addressing energy crisis.

YcUnicorn+3

Hero image for article: ABB, Sika Back Construction Robotics Startup MESH in Seed Round

Climate / Social TechApril 1, 2026

ABB, Sika Back Construction Robotics Startup MESH in Seed Round

ETH Zurich spin-off raising CHF 2.9M from industrial giants to scale robotic rebar manufacturing. Over 1M elements already processed in Swiss infrastructure projects.

RoboticsConstruction Tech+3

Hero image for article: Sheffield's AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech

Climate / Social TechApril 1, 2026

Sheffield's AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Silicon Battery Tech

University spin-out secures pre-seed funding to commercialize low-cost silicon anode materials, targeting 4× energy density gains for electric vehicles.

Energy StorageElectric Vehicles+3

Hero image for article: Voltify Raises $30M Seed to Retrofit Diesel Trains with Battery Power

Climate / Social TechApril 1, 2026

Voltify Raises $30M Seed to Retrofit Diesel Trains with Battery Power

Philadelphia startup's infrastructure play promises 20%+ energy savings by electrifying freight rail without replacing locomotives—building renewable microgrids along existing tracks.

Climate TechEnergy Storage+3

Hero banner illustration for "Arkadia Space Raises €14.5M to Replace Toxic Rocket Fuel"

Climate / Social TechMarch 31, 2026

Arkadia Space Raises €14.5M to Replace Toxic Rocket Fuel

Spanish space startup secures EIC backing for hydrogen peroxide propulsion systems that eliminate toxic hydrazine, cutting operational costs 60% while cleaning up satellite propulsion.

Space TechSatellite Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "TerraSpark Raises €5M Pre-Seed for Space-Based Solar Power"

Climate / Social TechMarch 30, 2026

TerraSpark Raises €5M Pre-Seed for Space-Based Solar Power

Luxembourg startup led by ex-ESA SOLARIS chief raises substantial pre-seed to beam clean energy from orbit. First space demo planned for early 2027 as competition heats up.

Space TechSolar Power+3

Hero banner illustration for "MESH Robotics Lands ABB, Shimizu Backing in Construction Tech Push"

Climate / Social TechMarch 27, 2026

MESH Robotics Lands ABB, Shimizu Backing in Construction Tech Push

ETH spin-off automating rebar work secures strategic investors as construction robotics funding surges 125%, tackling labor shortages and climate goals.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "CisLunar Industries Raises $2.6M to Scale Space Power Electronics"

Climate / Social TechMarch 27, 2026

CisLunar Industries Raises $2.6M to Scale Space Power Electronics

Colorado-based startup's oversubscribed seed round, led by Colorado ONE Fund, will accelerate production of power processing units for satellites and beyond-Earth missions.

Space TechSatellite Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "PAVE Space Secures $40M Seed to Build European Satellite Kickstage"

Climate / Social TechMarch 26, 2026

PAVE Space Secures $40M Seed to Build European Satellite Kickstage

Swiss startup's exceptional seed round, led by Visionaries Club and Creandum, will fund heavy-lift orbital transfer vehicle capable of moving 4+ ton satellites to final orbit in under 24 hours.

Space TechSatellite Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Miraterra Raises $16M CAD to Scale AI-Powered Soil Measurement"

Climate / Social TechMarch 26, 2026

Miraterra Raises $16M CAD to Scale AI-Powered Soil Measurement

Vancouver-based agtech startup closes oversubscribed seed extension led by At One Ventures, bringing total funding to nearly $40M CAD as it expands beyond soil into food systems.

AgtechAi+3

Hero banner illustration for "Migrate Mate Lands $2.4M for Visa-Sponsorship Job Marketplace"

Climate / Social TechMarch 25, 2026

Migrate Mate Lands $2.4M for Visa-Sponsorship Job Marketplace

Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees build job platform helping 30,000+ immigrants find US employers willing to sponsor work visas, reaching $1.5M ARR in five months.

MarketplaceHr Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Looping Raises $2.1M to Scale Reusable Packaging in Construction"

Climate / Social TechMarch 24, 2026

Looping Raises $2.1M to Scale Reusable Packaging in Construction

Norwegian circular packaging startup Looping secures seed funding to expand reusable transport packaging across Europe, eliminating single-use plastics in modular construction.

Circular EconomySustainable Packaging+2

Hero banner illustration for "India's Pranos Fusion Publishes Tokamak Design Amid Funding Questions"

Climate / Social TechMarch 24, 2026

India's Pranos Fusion Publishes Tokamak Design Amid Funding Questions

Bengaluru fusion startup advances PRAGYA reactor engineering, but claimed $6.8M seed round remains unverified nearly a year after last documented raise.

Nuclear FusionEnergy+2

Hero banner illustration for "Leeds Spinout Hydra Raises £577K for Hybrid Ceramics 3D Printing"

Climate / Social TechMarch 22, 2026

Leeds Spinout Hydra Raises £577K for Hybrid Ceramics 3D Printing

University spinout combines equity and Innovate UK grants to commercialize AI-powered platform that merges additive and subtractive manufacturing for clean tech applications.

Clean TechMaterials Science+3

Hero banner illustration for "Newtrace Raises $6.3M to Scale Green Hydrogen Electrode Tech"

Climate / Social TechMarch 21, 2026

Newtrace Raises $6.3M to Scale Green Hydrogen Electrode Tech

Bengaluru climate-tech startup secures Pre-Series A led by HDFC Bank and MSIVC to commercialize Voltagen electrodes, with pilots at BPCL and ONGC driving enterprise traction.

Climate TechClean Tech+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 21, 2026

Earth Blox Raises ~$7.6M to Turn Nature Data into Enterprise Risk Intel

Edinburgh-based Earth Blox closes combined seed rounds totaling ~$7.6M to help financial institutions turn climate and nature data into actionable compliance insights.

Climate TechB2b Saas+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 20, 2026

Claros Raises $30M to Cut AI Data Center Energy Waste by 30%

General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners co-lead oversubscribed seed round for startup targeting massive power inefficiencies in AI infrastructure with chip-to-grid platform.

Data Center EfficiencyAi Infrastructure+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 19, 2026

Sequestra Scales Carbon Mineralization Tech with €3M+ in Funding

Vienna-based climate startup combines equity and grants to advance industrial CO2 removal technology, targeting 1 ton/hour processing capacity by 2028.

Carbon ManagementClimate Tech+2

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Climate / Social TechMarch 19, 2026

C2i Semiconductors Raises $15M to Fix AI Data Center Power Crisis

Bengaluru startup's 'grid-to-GPU' power delivery system promises 10% efficiency gains as AI compute demand threatens to triple data center electricity use by 2035.

Ai InfrastructureData Center Efficiency+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 19, 2026

Verley Raises $38M Series A for Cow-Free Whey Protein Scale-Up

French precision fermentation startup secures oversubscribed Series A led by Alven to commercialize animal-free dairy proteins in the US market by late 2026.

Alt ProteinSeries A+2

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Climate / Social TechMarch 18, 2026

AI Data Centers' Energy Crisis Spawns New Wave of Power Startups

As AI compute demands threaten to double data center electricity use by 2030, a new generation of startups is racing to solve the industry's power management challenge.

Ai InfrastructureData Center Efficiency+3

Hero banner illustration for "AIRMO Secures €5M Seed to Launch Methane-Tracking Satellites"

Climate / Social TechMarch 17, 2026

AIRMO Secures €5M Seed to Launch Methane-Tracking Satellites

German climate-tech startup plans 2027 satellite launch to monitor methane emissions across 12M energy assets, as EU regulations tighten detection requirements.

Climate MonitoringSatellite Tech+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 17, 2026

India's First GaN Chip Startup Raises $3.5M for 5G, EV Tech

AGNIT Semiconductors, an IISc spin-off, secures seed funding from 3one4 Capital to scale India's indigenous gallium nitride semiconductor production for defense and clean energy.

Semiconductor TechElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Sustainable Silicon Battery Anodes"

Climate / Social TechMarch 14, 2026

AmpliSi Raises £2M to Scale Sustainable Silicon Battery Anodes

Clean Growth Fund and Northern Gritstone back Sheffield spin-out developing drop-in silicon anode materials for EVs using a lower-emission manufacturing process

Energy StorageElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Kinewell Raises £750K Seed to Scale Offshore Wind AI After King's Award"

Climate / Social TechMarch 13, 2026

Kinewell Raises £750K Seed to Scale Offshore Wind AI After King's Award

Newcastle cleantech wins first deal from £35M regional fund and 2025 King's Award. Its AI cuts offshore wind cable costs 20%, with Equinor and SSE Renewables as clients.

Clean TechAi+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 12, 2026

Rasa Legal Raises $5M to Democratize Criminal Record Clearance

Former public defender's legal tech platform secures late seed funding to scale automated expungement services nationwide, targeting 20 states by 2030.

Legal TechAutomation+2

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Climate / Social TechMarch 11, 2026

Telura Raises $5M Pre-Seed for 'Lightning-Based' Drilling Tech

Munich startup exits stealth with electro-impulse drilling to unlock ultra-deep geothermal energy, backed by First Momentum, Nucleus Capital, and German innovation agency SPRIND.

Climate TechEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Photoncycle Raises €15M to Store Summer Sun for Winter Warmth"

Climate / Social TechMarch 8, 2026

Photoncycle Raises €15M to Store Summer Sun for Winter Warmth

Oslo climate-tech startup secures Series A to scale solid-state hydrogen storage for homes, targeting Denmark and Netherlands as gas boilers phase out and net metering ends.

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Climate / Social TechMarch 6, 2026

UFORCE Hits $1B Valuation: Ukraine's First Defense Tech Unicorn

Ukrainian defense startup raises $50M seed round led by Shield Capital and Lakestar, backed by combat-proven drone boats and interceptors deployed in active conflict.

Defense TechDrone Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mycoverse Raises €2.4M to Replace Pesticides with AI-Mined Fungi"

Climate / Social TechMarch 4, 2026

Mycoverse Raises €2.4M to Replace Pesticides with AI-Mined Fungi

DTU spinout secures pre-seed from Future Food Fund and HTGF to commercialize fungal bioactives against potato blight, leveraging 40-year strain library and AI discovery platform.

AgtechArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Litherm Raises €6.5M to Decarbonize Cement with Electric Kilns"

Climate / Social TechMarch 4, 2026

Litherm Raises €6.5M to Decarbonize Cement with Electric Kilns

German climate tech startup tackles 8% of global emissions with fully electric calcination technology. Strategic backing from global lime producers signals industry readiness.

Industrial DecarbonizationClean Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Amatera Raises $7M Seed to Build Climate-Proof Coffee Varieties"

Climate / Social TechMarch 4, 2026

Amatera Raises $7M Seed to Build Climate-Proof Coffee Varieties

French biotech uses AI and cell-stage screening to develop climate-resistant coffee 2x faster and 10x cheaper as suitable growing land faces 50% decline by 2050.

AgtechBiotech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ilion Water Technologies Raises $4.5M for Pressure-Free Desalination"

Climate / Social TechMarch 3, 2026

Ilion Water Technologies Raises $4.5M for Pressure-Free Desalination

French cleantech startup secures seed funding for breakthrough voltage-driven reverse osmosis that eliminates high-pressure pumps, promising cheaper, more efficient water desalination.

Water TechClean Tech+3

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Climate / Social TechMarch 3, 2026

Litherm Secures Seed Funding to Electrify Cement with Zero-Emission Kilns

German climate-tech startup tackles 8% of global emissions with electric fluidized-bed kilns that eliminate fossil fuels and simplify carbon capture in cement and lime production.

Clean TechCarbon Management+2

Hero banner illustration for "Tomorrow.io Raises $175M to Build AI Weather Satellite Network"

Climate / Social TechMarch 3, 2026

Tomorrow.io Raises $175M to Build AI Weather Satellite Network

Boston climate tech unicorn secures funding to deploy DeepSky, an AI-native constellation delivering 60-minute global weather forecasts—validated by NOAA and serving Amazon, BNSF Railway.

Satellite TechArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Frankenburg Technologies Raises €30M for European Missile Production"

Climate / Social TechMarch 2, 2026

Frankenburg Technologies Raises €30M for European Missile Production

Estonian defense startup secures Series A led by Plural and state-backed SmartCap to build mass-production facilities for low-cost counter-drone interceptors across the EU.

Defense TechDrone Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Wayve Lands $1.2B from Mercedes, Nissan, Stellantis for Robotaxis"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 28, 2026

Wayve Lands $1.2B from Mercedes, Nissan, Stellantis for Robotaxis

London-based autonomous driving startup reaches $8.6B valuation with first direct automaker backing since 2017, plans Uber robotaxi launch in 10+ cities by year-end.

Autonomous SystemsElectric Vehicles+3

Hero banner illustration for "Grevoro Raises $4.7M Seed to Decarbonize Indian Manufacturing"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 28, 2026

Grevoro Raises $4.7M Seed to Decarbonize Indian Manufacturing

Ex-Zetwerk founders build three-in-one climate platform combining emission monitoring, sustainable industrial products, and ESG-linked financing for factories.

Carbon ManagementClimate Monitoring+3

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 28, 2026

ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Space Propulsion Systems

DLR spin-off secures seed funding led by JOIN Capital to commercialize non-toxic satellite propulsion, targeting dozens of systems annually by decade's end.

Space TechSatellite Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Wayve Secures $1.5B to Scale AI-Powered Autonomous Driving"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 27, 2026

Wayve Secures $1.5B to Scale AI-Powered Autonomous Driving

London-based Wayve raises one of Europe's largest AI rounds at $8.6B valuation, backed by NVIDIA, Uber, and three automakers, targeting 2026 robotaxi launch.

Autonomous SystemsArtificial Intelligence+3

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 26, 2026

Zelostech Raises $400M Series B for Autonomous Logistics Fleet

Chinese autonomous delivery startup hits $400M Series B with Ant Group backing, deploys 16,000+ RoboVans globally, and merges with Alibaba's Cainiao in $2B deal.

Autonomous SystemsLogistics Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Remondo Raises $20M Seed for Satellite Imaging Breakthrough"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 24, 2026

Remondo Raises $20M Seed for Satellite Imaging Breakthrough

Israeli startup's PAIS technology promises sub-30cm resolution from compact satellites at fraction of traditional cost, backed by 10D and defense-focused VCs.

Satellite TechSpace Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ubicquia Raises $106M Series D to Scale Smart Infrastructure Platform"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 24, 2026

Ubicquia Raises $106M Series D to Scale Smart Infrastructure Platform

Florida-based startup lands massive Series D from climate-focused investors to expand AI-powered platform across 800+ cities, processing 3.5B daily data points for grid resilience.

Smart CitiesPower Infrastructure+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sophia Space Raises $10M Seed for Orbital AI Data Centers"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 24, 2026

Sophia Space Raises $10M Seed for Orbital AI Data Centers

Pasadena startup lands funding from KDDI Green Partners and Unlock Ventures to build solar-powered, space-cooled compute infrastructure for AI workloads in orbit.

Space TechAi Hardware+3

Hero banner illustration for "Dataro Raises $14.3M Series A for AI-Powered Nonprofit Fundraising"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 23, 2026

Dataro Raises $14.3M Series A for AI-Powered Nonprofit Fundraising

Blueprint Equity leads round for AI platform that overlays existing CRMs to help 300+ charities optimize donor campaigns—amid broader sector shift to predictive tools.

Artificial IntelligenceB2b Saas+3

Hero banner illustration for "LanzaJet Raises $47M at $650M Valuation to Scale Aviation Fuel Tech"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 23, 2026

LanzaJet Raises $47M at $650M Valuation to Scale Aviation Fuel Tech

Sustainable aviation fuel producer closes first tranche of $135M round led by Shell and British Airways parent IAG as commercial plant hits full production.

Clean TechEnergy+2

Hero banner illustration for "ArkeaBio Raises $26.5M for World's First Cattle Methane Vaccine"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 23, 2026

ArkeaBio Raises $26.5M for World's First Cattle Methane Vaccine

Breakthrough Energy Ventures leads Series A for Boston startup tackling agricultural emissions with first proof-of-concept vaccine for cattle, targeting 100 MtCO2e reduction by 2030.

AgtechBiotech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Origen Lands $50M to Fuse AI with Clean Energy in Abu Dhabi"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 22, 2026

Origen Lands $50M to Fuse AI with Clean Energy in Abu Dhabi

BlueFive Capital backs year-old startup building AI platforms for renewable energy, smart cities, and industrial operations—marking Abu Dhabi's bet on sustainable tech.

Clean TechArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "NuCube Raises $13M to Bring Nuclear Microreactors to Data Centers"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 21, 2026

NuCube Raises $13M to Bring Nuclear Microreactors to Data Centers

Bill Gross-backed nuclear startup closes funding round to develop simplified fission technology targeting AI-driven power demand, with partnerships spanning Energy Vault to Shell.

Nuclear EnergyEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "R3 Robotics Raises €20M to Automate EV Battery Recycling"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 21, 2026

R3 Robotics Raises €20M to Automate EV Battery Recycling

Luxembourg startup secures Series A to scale robotic dismantling platform as Europe faces mounting EV waste challenge and stricter recycling mandates.

RoboticsCircular Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "PolyGone Systems Raises $4M to Scale Microplastic Filter Technology"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 20, 2026

PolyGone Systems Raises $4M to Scale Microplastic Filter Technology

Forbes 30 Under 30 founders secure seed funding to deploy municipal systems capturing 98% of microplastics. Three commercial installations planned for 2026.

Water TechClean Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Accelsius Raises $65M Series B for AI Data Center Cooling Tech"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 18, 2026

Accelsius Raises $65M Series B for AI Data Center Cooling Tech

Austin-based startup secures funding from Johnson Controls and Legrand for two-phase cooling technology that cuts energy use 50% while handling 4,500W per GPU socket.

Ai HardwareClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "DG Matrix Raises $60M to Power AI Datacenters with Smart Transformers"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 18, 2026

DG Matrix Raises $60M to Power AI Datacenters with Smart Transformers

North Carolina startup's solid-state transformer technology addresses AI's surging energy demands, attracting strategic backing from ABB, Chevron, and MIT-origin Engine Ventures.

Ai HardwareEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Optiml Raises €8M to Decarbonize Real Estate with AI Decision Platform"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 17, 2026

Optiml Raises €8M to Decarbonize Real Estate with AI Decision Platform

ETH Zurich spin-off lands seed funding from climate VCs to help asset managers optimize retrofit decisions and hit Net Zero targets with decision intelligence platform.

Carbon ManagementProptech+3

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 17, 2026

OPTIMITIVE's Unconfirmed $5.9M Round Signals Industrial AI Opportunity

Spanish climate tech startup's reported Series A highlights growing investor appetite for AI-driven industrial decarbonization, amid confirmed Cemex backing and proven energy savings.

Carbon ManagementEnterprise Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Waymo Raises Record $16B at $126B Valuation for Global Robotaxi Push"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 15, 2026

Waymo Raises Record $16B at $126B Valuation for Global Robotaxi Push

Alphabet's autonomous driving unit closes mega-round led by Sequoia, DST, and Dragoneer to expand to 20+ cities including London and Tokyo, as competitors stumble.

Autonomous SystemsMobility Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "BemAgro Raises $5.8M Series A for AI-Powered Sustainable Agriculture"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 15, 2026

BemAgro Raises $5.8M Series A for AI-Powered Sustainable Agriculture

Brazilian agtech secures funding from agriculture-focused investors including CNH and Suzano to scale computer vision platform reducing herbicide use 70% across 6M+ hectares.

AgtechComputer Vision+3

Hero banner illustration for "Echodyne Scales Radar Production with $40M Manufacturing Expansion"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 14, 2026

Echodyne Scales Radar Production with $40M Manufacturing Expansion

Defense tech startup backed by Bill Gates invests $40M in Washington facility to produce 30,000+ radars annually for autonomous systems, border security, and critical infrastructure.

Autonomous SystemsSecurity Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "MAX Drives to Profitability, Raises $24M for African EV Expansion"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 14, 2026

MAX Drives to Profitability, Raises $24M for African EV Expansion

Nigerian mobility-tech startup MAX achieves profitability while securing $24M to scale electric vehicle financing and battery-swap infrastructure across West Africa.

Electric VehiclesEmerging Markets+3

Hero banner illustration for "tem Raises $75M Series B to Build the 'Stripe of Energy' with AI"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 11, 2026

tem Raises $75M Series B to Build the 'Stripe of Energy' with AI

London-based tem secures $75M led by Lightspeed to scale AI-powered energy infrastructure, cutting costs 30% for 3,000+ UK businesses and expanding to Texas and Australia.

EnergyArtificial Intelligence+3

Hero banner illustration for "Deep Fission Raises $80M to Build Nuclear Reactors Underground"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 11, 2026

Deep Fission Raises $80M to Build Nuclear Reactors Underground

Father-daughter nuclear startup raises $80M to deploy small reactors one mile underground, betting novel approach can slash costs and speed deployment for AI data centers.

EnergyClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Stoke Space Raises $860M to Scale 100% Reusable Rocket Technology"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 11, 2026

Stoke Space Raises $860M to Scale 100% Reusable Rocket Technology

Kent-based startup extends Series D to $860M, bringing total funding to $1.34B for fully reusable launch vehicle with climate-focused propellants and backers.

Space TechClean Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Neara Hits Unicorn Status with $90M Series D for Grid Digital Twins"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 10, 2026

Neara Hits Unicorn Status with $90M Series D for Grid Digital Twins

Australian infrastructure startup raises AUD 90M led by TCV as AI data centers and extreme weather push utilities toward physics-enabled grid modeling and climate resilience.

Digital TwinsEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Constellr Raises €37M Series A for Thermal Satellite Constellation"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 10, 2026

Constellr Raises €37M Series A for Thermal Satellite Constellation

German space startup secures one of Europe's largest space tech Series A rounds to deploy defence-grade thermal intelligence satellites for climate resilience and security.

Space TechSatellite Tech+3

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 9, 2026

Urban SDK Secures $65M Growth Round for Smart City AI Platform

Jacksonville-based Urban SDK raises $65M from Riverwood Capital to scale its geospatial AI platform serving 300+ cities. The profitable GovTech startup doubles down on public safety and disaster response.

GovtechSmart Cities+3

Hero banner illustration for "Varaha Raises $45M Series B to Scale Carbon Removal from Global South"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 8, 2026

Varaha Raises $45M Series B to Scale Carbon Removal from Global South

India's profitable climate startup secures funding led by WestBridge Capital to expand MRV capabilities and biochar projects across Asia, backed by Google and Microsoft deals.

Carbon ManagementClean Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Ecovia Bio Lands Series B for Biodegradable Plastic Alternative"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 7, 2026

Ecovia Bio Lands Series B for Biodegradable Plastic Alternative

Michigan biopolymer maker closes funding round to scale production of γ-PGA, a fermentation-derived material positioned as a biodegradable replacement for petrochemical plastics.

BiomaterialsClean Tech+2

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 7, 2026

TWAICE Secures €24M EIB Venture Debt for Battery Analytics

Munich-based battery intelligence platform secures EU-backed venture debt to scale predictive analytics for Europe's booming energy storage market. Not a grant—here's what matters.

Energy StorageClean Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Planet Labs Secures $500M+ in Major Satellite Imaging Contracts"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 6, 2026

Planet Labs Secures $500M+ in Major Satellite Imaging Contracts

The satellite imaging leader landed landmark deals with Germany, Japan, and U.S. agencies—fueling growth in climate monitoring and defense intelligence infrastructure.

Satellite TechGovernment Contracts+2

Hero banner illustration for "Critical Loop Raises $12M to Deploy Predictive Microgrids in Hours"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 6, 2026

Critical Loop Raises $12M to Deploy Predictive Microgrids in Hours

Startup's rapidly deployable microgrids tackle grid bottlenecks as data centers face multi-year power waits. Already powering San Diego Airport and defense contractors.

EnergyClean Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bedrock Robotics Lands $270M at $1.75B to Automate Construction"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 5, 2026

Bedrock Robotics Lands $270M at $1.75B to Automate Construction

Ex-Waymo founders' autonomous construction startup raises massive Series B from CapitalG and Valor as labor shortages and infrastructure demand collide.

Construction TechRobotics+3

Hero banner illustration for "Lunar Energy Raises $232M to Scale AI Home Batteries and VPP Platform"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 5, 2026

Lunar Energy Raises $232M to Scale AI Home Batteries and VPP Platform

Ex-Tesla exec's home battery startup secures $232M to deploy 100K units by 2028, expand AI-powered virtual power plant software managing 650 MW of distributed energy.

Energy StorageArtificial Intelligence+3

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Climate / Social TechFebruary 5, 2026

Holyvolt Raises $10.8M Seed Led by Wallenberg, Volvo for Solar Tech

Swedish cleantech startup secures backing from industrial giants for nanoparticle coating platform targeting solar cells and batteries with European-made, non-toxic materials.

Clean TechEnergy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Planetary Raises $7.8M Seed to Deploy Ocean Carbon Removal at Scale"

Climate / Social TechFebruary 5, 2026

Planetary Raises $7.8M Seed to Deploy Ocean Carbon Removal at Scale

Nova Scotia startup backed by Altman brothers' Apollo Projects uses alkalinity to turn oceans into carbon sinks, securing Shopify and Stripe as first customers in emerging CDR market.

Carbon ManagementClean Tech+2

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All3 raises $25M to automate construction with AI and robots

Kanin Energy raises $60M to turn waste heat into power

Kanin Energy raises $60M to turn waste heat into power

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Zymofix raises $6.8M to industrialize biomass fermentation

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Hop Aero raises $11M to build hypersonic cargo rockets

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Hertha Metals raises $134M to produce rare-earth magnet iron

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IPercept raises $16.5M to bring AI monitoring to CNC machines

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