Companies in the sustainability sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 1,371 recently funded sustainability companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Morus is a food technology firm that specializes in the research and development of sustainable protein and new food alternatives.
Hostess Brands is a packaged food company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods.
Evolved By Nature is a biotech company that focuses on creating Activated Silk technology.
Apeel Sciences develops plant-derived shelf life extension technology for fresh produce that improves quality and reduces food waste.
Keel Labs (formerly AlgiKnit) is a biomaterials company creating ocean-focused materials built from renewable resources.
Project Circleg develops sustainable, low-cost prosthetic legs for amputees, using recycled plastics.
Tibo Energy is an energy management company that offers an Energy Management System to eliminate grid congestion and optimize energy use.
Xilva’s project grading helps investors to decide for the right Nature-based Solution projects.
UK energy reduction specialists. 3,000+ sites served, 166.5M+ kWh saved. Voltage optimisation, solar PV, KBR and energy monitoring.
Wayout offers an environmentally friendly, plug-and-play drinking water system that is locally sourced.
AirCapture develops an on site and modular direct air capture technology.
Eqon is a technology company specialising in intelligent control systems for electrical heating, focus on reducing energy consumption.
Diferente is a food tech aiming to democratize access to organic food while fighting waste.
Coast 4C supports sustainable seaweed supply, combining community, commerce, conservation, and climate benefits.
Eni Plenitude supplies energy for homes and institutions.
pHydrogen is an energy engineering firm that offers electrolyzers with earth-abundant resources using electrolyte engineering.
we operationalise blockchain to support asset identification and frictionless trade
Vienna Textile Lab fabricates organic colors made from naturally occurring bacteria.
Unigrid develops sodium-ion batteries for energy storage and e-mobility applications.
Cella is an energy company that designs a geologic carbon sequestration platform, transforming atmospheric carbon into mineralized rock.
NEXT NEW WORLD is an apparel and cosmetics company with brands that offer sustainable silk products.
ESG Book is a global leader in sustainability data and technology, trusted by many of the world's largest financial organisations.
The sustainability sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Sustainability companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The sustainability sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,371 sustainability companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the sustainability sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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