Analysis

January 2, 2025

Climate tech in 2025: more bankruptcies and less green premium

Investors predict what’s in store for 2025


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Heidi Lindvall, partner at Pale Blue Dot

2024 was a turbulent year for Europe’s climate tech ecosystem — the first half saw enormous raises for the industry’s largest companies, battery manufacturer Northvolt and green steel producer Stegra. 

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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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