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July 5, 2021

Seven sustainability startup ideas VCs want you to pitch

From tackling waste to carbon negative commuting, here are the sustainability solutions VCs want to see more startups pitching.


Connor Bilboe

10 min read

Marguerite de Tavernost

A decade ago, sustainability wasn’t at the forefront of thinking for startups like it is now. Now,  there are over 800 climate tech startups scattered around Europe working to tackle challenges like green energy, sustainable building and smart mobility.

But what kinds of pitches aren’t VCs hearing — and want to hear more of — when they think about sustainability?

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