Analysis

August 31, 2023

15 climate software startups to watch, according to investors

VCs from World Fund, Norrsken VC, Planet A and SET Ventures share their picks


Alexandra Bacon

7 min read

Planet A's team

In recent years, climate software solutions have attracted attention from fans and critics alike. 

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Jan Christoph Gras, cofounding partner at Planet A
Jan Christoph Gras, cofounding partner at Planet A
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Alexandra Bacon

Alexandra Bacon was an editorial intern at Sifted. Find her on Twitter and LinkedIn

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