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Congratulations to the three #ActivateFellow-founded companies named on MIT Technology Review's 2023 list of 15 Climate Companies to Watch: Twelve (Etosha (Eee-tah-sha) Cave and Kendra Kuhl, Cohort 2015), Sublime Systems (Leah Ellis, Cohort 2020), and Fervo Energy (Tim Latimer and Jack Norbeck, Cohort 2018). This list recognizes companies that have "a promising shot at substantially cutting emissions or counteracting the dangers of climate change, based on the innovations they’ve achieved, their track records in implementing solutions, or both." We're proud of the innovators behind these world-changing technologies and to have supported their journeys to bring them to market. https://lnkd.in/ddjMgciK

Today, I am pleased to share that we have launched our fourth annual State of Climate Tech report.   The development and scale-up of climate technology is an essential part of meeting the climate challenge.    This year's report sees climate tech investment fall 40%, reflective of the wider investment market. However, despite falling in absolute terms, climate tech as a proportion of start-up investments has continued to rise.   There has been a positive shift in the balance of investments towards technologies that can cut emissions the most, but we need to see that shift continue, coupled with an increase in the absolute levels of investment in all technologies that have the potential to cut emissions.   You can explore the full findings here: https://lnkd.in/eh_i8TZ8 #StateOfClimateTech

Excellent report and great mahi Emma Cox tracking >32,000 transactions for >8,000 climate tech startups over 10 years. It is super interesting reading for those of us who consider #ClimateTech to be essential to proactively address the challenge of climate change with capital & innovation 👍 The share of start up funding flowing to climate tech has increased steadily over 4 years from 7% to 10% 👍 New investors continue to join, with 322 unique new investors identified in the last 3 months alone 👍 The gap is closing between emissions footprint and capital flows, indicating the carbon abatement potential is increasingly factored in to investment decisions Seeing 6 quarters of overall declining activity is not a surprise... It is a challenging environment, literally, and in the private capital markets. Climate Technology trends provide some cause for optimism 🙂 there's a lot more to do though....

We've seen a surge in the development of critical climate technologies, yet the speed of progress is not yet adequate to reach the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. To explore solutions, McKinsey hosted the Hyperscaling Green Business Summit in San Francisco, bringing together leading figures in climate tech. Discussions centered around the current state of green business, the importance of ambitious objectives and expedited innovation, and the potential of new ecosystems. Read three key themes from the summit here: https://lnkd.in/eyPzsftn #GBB23 #netzero #McKinseySustainability #LeapByMcKinsey

I am thrilled to announce the launch of MIT Technology Review's brand new annual list, MIT Technology Review's 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch. This initiative aims to highlight the remarkable progress being made in the field of climate technology and recognize the companies and technologies that are leading the charge towards a more sustainable future. Each year, we will carefully select and showcase the top 15 companies that are best positioned to accelerate the necessary changes needed to combat climate change. These companies represent a diverse range of industries and areas of expertise, from renewable energy to carbon capture to innovative sustainable solutions. It is crucial for us to shine a spotlight on these pioneering companies and their breakthrough technologies. By doing so, we hope to inspire others in the industry and create a ripple effect that fosters innovation and collaboration in the fight against climate change. I encourage you to take a look at the inaugural winners of MIT Technology Review's 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch, which can be found [here](https://okt.to/BNzwt4). These companies are driving meaningful change and paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for your dedication to creating a better world. Let's continue to support these companies and empower them to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Together, we can build a brighter and more sustainable future. #ClimateTechCompanies #Sustainability #Innovation

PwC just launched its State of Climate Tech 2023 report. Compelling read, with key findings from this year’s analysis revealing:  - In 2023, investment into climate tech start-ups has fallen back to levels seen five years earlier.  - Climate tech investment has declined by 40.5%, but not quite as much as investment as a whole (50.2%).  - Relatively little investment is going into the sectors that generate the biggest share of global emissions (industrials, food & agriculture, built environment) but some rebalancing has taken place in the past 12 months.  - Some investors see the current dip as a needed recovery from the headier times of 2020-21, which translates to more opportunity for savvy investors.

Excellent as always from PwC A few takes: *Relative to all start up investment, investment in ClimateTech has increased *Funding is underweight in proportion to emissions generated by the Built, Land,Food &Agri and Industrial sectors - all opportunities for increased #innovation and #investment *Encouraging funding increases have been seen in the Industrials sector *Increasing alignment between funding and technologies with high emissions reduction potential eg CCUS, Green Hydrogen and alternative foods, is being seen *Where effective technologies exist the requirement is now capital to pay for a huge increase in technology deployment eg renewables, grids, energy storage Innovation Zero

Our Climate Tech 2023 report in partnership with Founders Forum Group highlights the biggest investment trends, recent raises, most active investors, and more 🌏 You can download the free report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDwmK_rZ #ClimateTech #Climate #Report #ClimateReport

As organizations look for ways to urgently address the current environmental crisis, climate technologies – a diverse range of innovative technologies that includes renewables, batteries, low-carbon hydrogen, carbon capture, and alternative fuels – have emerged as an important means of doing so. In this Capgemini Research Institute report, 'Climate tech: Harnessing the power of technology for a sustainable future', we explore climate technologies in depth, recognizing their importance for addressing climate and ecological issues.  #getthefutureyouwant Florent Andrillon Cyril Garcia Emmanuel Lochon Jerome Buvat Laurent BROMET Valérie Perhirin Marie-Neige Couriaut

Our Climate Tech 2023 report in partnership with Founders Forum Group highlights the biggest investment trends, recent raises, most active investors, and more 🌏 You can download the free report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDwmK_rZ #ClimateTech #Climate #Report #ClimateReport