Articles about "climate tech"

Partech has closed its €300 million inaugural Partech Impact Fund, aiming to invest in commercially mature, impact-native companies across Europe’s industrial and climate technology sectors. The fund addresses a longstanding gap in scale-up capital for impact-driven businesses poised for international expansion. Early investments include AI-driven and digital platforms focused on sustainability, agriculture, and mobility.

A London-based startup, Tewke, is challenging the conventional light switch with 'Tap'—an AI-powered smart interface that promises to reshape how Europeans manage household energy. By combining familiar hardware with advanced sensors, AI-based energy recommendations, and privacy-centric voice control, Tewke bridges the gap between energy efficiency and practical usability, placing households at the heart of the continent’s transition to clean energy.

Radiant, a pioneering European startup, has secured €2 million and joined Hexa’s Carbon Zero programme to further its innovative solar thermal technology for decarbonising industrial heat—a sector responsible for over 70% of industrial energy consumption. The funding will support the construction of the company’s first demonstrator in Le Mans, accelerating the deployment of clean energy solutions across high-emission industries.

Rainbow Weather, a climate technology startup leveraging artificial intelligence for precise, real-time weather forecasting, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding. The company harnesses data from satellites, radars, weather stations, and smartphones, blending these diverse sources with neural networks for highly accurate atmospheric monitoring. The funding will support expansions into new forecasting features, B2B offerings, and broader environmental intelligence—including wildfire detection—responding to the increasing volatility of the global climate.

Danish-anchored VC firm 2150 has secured €210 million for its second fund, raising its assets under management to €500 million. With this new capital, 2150 is doubling down on supporting startups using technology—including AI and advanced manufacturing—to reduce urban and industrial emissions across Europe and beyond. Their focus is on scalable, sustainable business models in sectors like energy, cooling, and water, underpinned by regulatory compliance and strict environmental accountability.

European tech startups raised over €2.4 billion in seed funding in 2025, with AI and software leading the charge. The largest seed rounds, spanning voice AI, robotics, climate tech, and deeptech, underscore the region’s growing ambition to lead in scalable and impactful innovation.

AtmosZero, a climate-tech startup, is revolutionizing industrial steam production with a new modular electric boiler system that vastly reduces energy use and carbon emissions. By offering a cost-effective, drop-in replacement for traditional combustion boilers, the company seeks to propel a new era in sustainable industry.

A new book from MIT experts offers a comprehensive framework for launching impactful climate and energy ventures. Tailored for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders alike, this resource highlights the unique opportunities and challenges of scaling solutions that address urgent environmental needs—emphasizing policy, finance, and strategic market entry.