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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"

Freya Pratty

3 min read

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. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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