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Sustainability Startups

Updated July 2026

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.

Total Companies
1,322
Total Funding
$474.8M
Avg Funding
$19.0M
Global Reach
15
countries

Top Cities for Sustainability

New City
London
Toronto
Singapore
Washington
Kecskemét

Recently Funded Companies

Export
New City, United States

Cabinet Health is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from healthcare, starting with everyday medicines.

$17.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Signal AI provides an external intelligence platform that transforms media, social, regulatory, and broadcast data into insights.

$50.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Ulula focuses on improving supply chain transparency and worker engagement and provides digital tools for organizations.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Akila is a digital twin platform that provides portfolio managers with data tool for property management, optimization, and C02 reduction.

$10.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Washington, United States

Optoro is a SaaS returns management system that optimizes the returns lifecycle—from return initiation, return methods, restock, & resale.

$25.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Kecskemét, Hungary

Foliavezerles is a technological development company for plant cultivation.

$766K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Central, Hong Kong

The Venture Platform Bridging Entrepreneurs with Investors–Catalyzing Innovation into Solutions

$30.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Herning, Denmark

Everfuel is a green fuel company that commercializes green hydrogen for mobility and industry.

Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chapel Hill, United States

Premirr Plastics provides a sustainable, and eco-friendly method to chemically recycle polyethylene terephthalate.

$3.9M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bainbridge Island, United States

RipeLocker is an agtech company that develops containers designed to extend the life of perishables.

$345K raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Sage Geosystems develops geothermal and energy storage technologies that use subsurface heat and pressure to generate and store electricity.

$97.0M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

North Sydney, Australia

Sunman Energy develops lightweight solar panels and mounting solutions designed for commercial rooftops with low load capacity.

$111.9M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Greenford, United Kingdom

Borough Broth is a manufacturer and supplier of food and beverages made using water, organic vegetables, and sustainable bone broths.

$9.9M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Riga, Latvia

Fluxy.One is a European Digital Product Passport Provider & Operator delivering RegTech infrastructure for EU sustainability compliance.

$791K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

The EV Solar Car Park Company

$1.6M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Caerfyrddin, United Kingdom

Easy Autofill agent for complex corporate documents

$584K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

England, Germany

Transforming Financial Futures through Generative AI and Real-Time Analytics.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Bpacks developed the first bark packaging technology that integrates easily into existing production streams, replacing plastic materials.

$419K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zug, Switzerland

PLAN-B NET ZERO is a renewable electricity provider with a software platform, enabling customers to optimise their energy consumption

$9.9M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

We guide companies and organisations through every step of their sustainability journey, providing innovative services and technologies.

$3.7M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Econic specializes in renewable energy and sustainability solutions through installing and maintaining heat and energy systems for houses.

$89.6M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Pathzero makes it easy for companies to disclose their carbon emissions and the actions being taken to address them.

$5.9M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ivanovskaya, Russian Federation

Soymintech creates panel flooring that generates electricity from pedestrian footsteps.

$272K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bordeaux, France

We Go GreenR is a B2B SaaS, B2C Marketplace. We bring tourism to the next level : sustainable tourism.

$421K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Banyan Water provides smart water management as a service for commercial and institutional businesses.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Sustainability Startup Ecosystem

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.

Funding Trends in Sustainability

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.

Growth Outlook

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.

Sustainability Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,322 sustainability companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$19.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$474.8M
Countries Represented
15

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sustainability

1.London
2 companies$50.4M
2.New City
1 companies$17.0M
3.Toronto
1 companies$1.5M
4.Singapore
1 companies$10.0M
5.Washington
1 companies$25.0M

Related Industries

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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