Climate & Clean Energy Startups

Discover climate tech and sustainability startups tackling the biggest challenge of our generation. From clean energy to carbon removal and circular economy solutions, these founders combine impact with innovation.

7
Total Startups
14%
With Revenue
71%
Technical Founders
Carrboro
Top City

Climate & Clean Energy Startups (7)

Torus Nuclear Inc.

by Jon Warner

Launched
Stage: SEED
CLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
ServicesAgency

Regulatory bottlenecks, talent shortages, vendor fragmentation, reputational risk in nuclear projects.

Product BuiltRepeat FounderTechnicalWebsite

neironhub

by Max Ratinov

MVP
Stage: PRE SEED
AI INFRASTRUCTUREAPPLIED AIB2B SAAS+67
SaaSMarketplace

Businesses struggle to deliver AI projects end-to-end (scoping, sourcing and vetting experts, ensuring security/compliance, and managing delivery).

Product BuiltWebsite

Landing Aerial Network Australia (LANA)

by Georgia Potgieter

Prototype

NSW

Stage: SEED
AEROSPACEOPERATIONS INFRALOGISTICS AND SHIPPING+1
SaaSServices

Lack of dedicated landing infrastructure, certified charging/power systems, and a cohesive national network for eVTOL and commercial drone operations in Australia.

Repeat FounderTechnical

RKL Worlds

by Rohan Kumar Bhoi

MVP
Stage: PRE SEED
DTC BRANDSCLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYCONSUMER
E-Commerce

Rural artisans face market barriers, low wages due to middlemen, and traditional leather is environmentally harmful. No large-scale plant-based luxury leather brand in India.

Product BuiltRepeat FounderWebsite

Lukera Energy

by Brian Worfolk

MVP

Carrboro, NC

Stage: PRE SEED
CLEAN ENERGY
HardwareTransactional

Large volumes of flared and vented methane and an energy-intensive, costly methanol production industry; plus increasing maritime regulatory pressure and need for lower-carbon marine fuels.

RevenueTechnicalWebsite

LoomLogic

by Daniel Cantando

MVP
Stage: PRE SEED
RECYCLING CIRCULAR ECONOMY
HardwareSaaS

Recyclers lack the knowledge and automation to capture value from the $250B resale market; rising labor costs are making manual sorting unsustainable.

Repeat FounderTechnical

Dream Light Labs

by Kelano Henry

Prototype

New York, NY

Stage: SEED
CLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYHEALTHCARE SAASIOT+1
SubscriptionTransactional

The proliferation of personal electronic devices and the limitations of grid-dependent charging and unreliable portable power solutions create persistent challenges for individuals and outdoor...

TechnicalWebsite

About Climate & Clean Energy Startups

Our community includes 7 startups in the Climate & Clean Energy space. Funding stages span 4 at PRE SEED, 3 at SEED.

3 startups have built a working product. 1 are generating revenue. 71% have technical co-founders who can build and iterate on product.

Investors interested in Climate & Clean Energy can browse these startups and use our AI-powered matching to find companies that align with their investment thesis, stage preference, and check size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Climate & Clean Energy startups are in this directory?
We currently track 7 Climate & Clean Energy startups in our community. 3 have built a product, and 1 are generating revenue.
What percentage of Climate & Clean Energy startups have technical founders?
71% of Climate & Clean Energy startups in our directory have at least one technical co-founder, which is an important signal for investors evaluating a startup's ability to build and iterate on their product.
How can I invest in Climate & Clean Energy startups?
The Founders' Group connects investors with vetted Climate & Clean Energy startups. Our AI-powered matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, and thesis alignment. Browse our investor directory or contact us to learn more.
What makes a strong Climate & Clean Energy startup?
Top Climate & Clean Energy startups typically demonstrate deep domain expertise, a clear understanding of their target market, defensible technology or IP, and early traction with paying customers or engaged users. Strong unit economics and a realistic go-to-market strategy are also key differentiators.
Where are most Climate & Clean Energy startups located?
The highest concentration of Climate & Clean Energy startups in our community is in Carrboro, New York. However, we work with startups from across the US and internationally.

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