Funding for European climate tech fell 71% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, though early-stage investing remains relatively isolated from the drop off.
Analysis
July 10, 2025
Climate funding dips 71% in 2025 as debt frenzy ends
"What we are seeing in the climate space is a shift to quality"
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