Companies in the sustainability sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 1,322 recently funded sustainability companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
Local Greens is an indoor farming company operating in metropolitan cities to grow healthy, premium quality and delicious vegetables.
SustainCERT is a carbon emissions accounting and verification platform for carbon markets and corporate value chains.
Datia is a data platform for sustainable finance, working with forward-thinking financial institutions to automate their ESG workflows.
Rheaply provides a platform that enables organizations to exchange materials and resources effectively.
Seaborg develops the Compact Molten Salt Reactor - a smal modular reactor based on molten fluoride salt.
Tarnoc is a forward-thinking business that is committed to creating a novel heat pump technology.
Onyx is a national provider of clean energy and decarbonization solutions to businesses, real estate, schools and government agencies.
Ayana Bio is a biotechnology company that produces plant and fungal bioactive ingredients for health and wellness.
DevvStream Holdings helps organizations meet their net zero goals by providing them access to high-quality carbon credits.
Ecohelix is a Swedish greentech company leading the way in sustainable wood-based biopolymer technology
URECA is a climate-tech startup whose mission is to make carbon offsetting accessible to everyone by utilising cutting-edge technology.
Terra AI is a technology company that develops artificial intelligence software for the mining, energy, and subsurface resource sectors.
Refiberd uses AI and hyperspectral imaging systems to enable intelligent sorting in textile-to-textile recycling.
AI-enabled data management platform focused on bringing transparency and accuracy to nature-based asset reporting.
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.
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 1,322 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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