# Climate Tech

The latest news and analysis on Europe’s sustainability startups, including electric vehicles, lab-grown food, clean energy, ESG and the latest sustainability investments.

Gold rush: Why VCs suddenly love mining
Analysis
January 23, 2025
Gold rush: Why VCs suddenly love mining
Earlier this month, California-based mining startup Kobold Metals raised $537m, signalling investors’ growing interest in the category
Freya Pratty
Energy efficiency startup Domna raises £70m in debut funding round
News
January 22, 2025
Energy efficiency startup Domna raises £70m in debut funding round
The UK startup is part of a wider trend of European startups acting like traditional PE buyout firms
Miriam Partington
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed VC takes over management of Sky’s climate fund
News
January 22, 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed VC takes over management of Sky’s climate fund
Both funds have a focus on consumer startups with a climate edge
Freya Pratty
How heat pumps became an image of 'green woke leftist technology'
Analysis
January 16, 2025
How heat pumps became an image of 'green woke leftist technology'
Heat pumps have been politicised by the far-right — but they could be the key to the EU's carbon goals
Mimi Billing
The startups behind the heat pump revolution in Europe
Analysis
January 16, 2025
The startups behind the heat pump revolution in Europe
Sifted lists the heat pump startups leading the shift away from gas and oil
Mimi Billing
How to pitch a climate tech startup to a corporate venture capital fund
Analysis
January 14, 2025
How to pitch a climate tech startup to a corporate venture capital fund
Corporate venture capital funds (CVCs) are becoming more prolific investors in climate tech. Here’s how to stand out from the crowd
Sponsored by: Shell Ventures
'We're fully financed' says Northvolt's sister company Stegra
Analysis
January 9, 2025
'We're fully financed' says Northvolt's sister company Stegra
Stegra, previously known as H2 Green Steel, plans to expand into three new countries
Freya Pratty
Climate tech in 2025: more bankruptcies and less green premium
Analysis
January 2, 2025
Climate tech in 2025: more bankruptcies and less green premium
Investors predict what’s in store for 2025
Freya Pratty
Insolvent flying taxi startup Lilium has found a buyer
News
December 24, 2024
Insolvent flying taxi startup Lilium has found a buyer
The agreement is expected to close in January, allowing the business to resume
Freya Pratty
1Komma5 raises €150m to pave way for IPO
News
December 20, 2024
1Komma5 raises €150m to pave way for IPO
The Hamburg startup had previously said it was targeting a 2025 listing; it's now aiming for 2026
Freya Pratty
RIP 'climate tech'?
Analysis
December 19, 2024
RIP 'climate tech'?
The second wave of sustainability startups is over, some say
Freya Pratty
Three years after cracking cheap solar storage, Hyme plans the world’s largest thermal energy storage system
News
December 19, 2024
Three years after cracking cheap solar storage, Hyme plans the world’s largest thermal energy storage system
The salt storage technology could halve the cost of storing renewable energy
Mimi Billing
Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not
News
December 19, 2024
Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not
The Munich-based startup, which is building an electric microliner for short-haul commercial flights, is today announcing a €14m Series A
Miriam Partington
Nine people who mattered in climate tech in 2024
Analysis
December 12, 2024
Nine people who mattered in climate tech in 2024
It's been a turbulent year for climate tech — here are the people who shaped it
Mimi Billing
A hairdryer for heavy industry and a virtual energy manager: Meet two startups helping industry to decarbonise
Analysis
December 6, 2024
A hairdryer for heavy industry and a virtual energy manager: Meet two startups helping industry to decarbonise
In the fight against climate change, individuals are often encouraged to adopt more sustainable habits, but change is needed at the industry level too.
Sponsored by: New Energy Challenge
Planet A Foods raises $30m Series B, defying a wider cooling in foodtech funding
News
December 6, 2024
Planet A Foods raises $30m Series B, defying a wider cooling in foodtech funding
Expansion to France and the UK is planned for 2025
Freya Pratty
Europe’s 10 fastest-growing climate techs by revenue
Analysis
December 5, 2024
Europe’s 10 fastest-growing climate techs by revenue
The top 10 include heat pump providers, carbon management systems and electric cargo bike makers
Freya Pratty
5 mistakes not to make as a climate tech founder
Opinion
December 4, 2024
5 mistakes not to make as a climate tech founder
Olio cofounder Tessa Clarke shares what not to do
Tessa Clarke
Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies
Analysis
November 29, 2024
Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies
Turning a scientific breakthrough into a viable business isn’t easy — here’s how two companies are scaling their environmental and commercial impact
Sponsored by: Breakthrough Energy
From pioneer to bankruptcy: The rise and fall of Northvolt
Analysis
November 28, 2024
From pioneer to bankruptcy: The rise and fall of Northvolt
After a dramatic week for the Swedish battery maker, we dig through media archives to tackle the burning question: why did Northvolt fail?
Mimi Billing
Galp scraps joint venture with Northvolt to build Europe’s largest lithium refinery
News
November 27, 2024
Galp scraps joint venture with Northvolt to build Europe’s largest lithium refinery
It’s the latest blow to the battery manufacturer, which filed for bankruptcy last week
Freya Pratty
VW, Goldman and pension funds: Who has most on the line in Northvolt bankruptcy?
Analysis
November 22, 2024
VW, Goldman and pension funds: Who has most on the line in Northvolt bankruptcy?
Aside from our warming planet and hopes of European resilience, the biggest losers include Volkswagen and pension funds
Freya Pratty
What’s next for Northvolt after Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Analysis
November 22, 2024
What’s next for Northvolt after Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Chapter 11 means the company can seek new financing and restructure its debts
Freya Pratty
'I take responsibility,' says Peter Carlsson, resigning as Northvolt CEO
News
November 22, 2024
'I take responsibility,' says Peter Carlsson, resigning as Northvolt CEO
Peter Carlsson is stepping down from bankrupt Swedish battery maker Northvolt after the company filed for bankruptcy in the US
Mimi Billing and Freya Pratty

# Climate Tech

Gold rush: Why VCs suddenly love mining

Energy efficiency startup Domna raises £70m in debut funding round

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed VC takes over management of Sky’s climate fund

How heat pumps became an image of 'green woke leftist technology'

The startups behind the heat pump revolution in Europe

How to pitch a climate tech startup to a corporate venture capital fund

'We're fully financed' says Northvolt's sister company Stegra

Climate tech in 2025: more bankruptcies and less green premium

Insolvent flying taxi startup Lilium has found a buyer

1Komma5 raises €150m to pave way for IPO

RIP 'climate tech'?

Three years after cracking cheap solar storage, Hyme plans the world’s largest thermal energy storage system

Is the dream of electric planes over? Munich-based startup Vaeridion thinks not

Nine people who mattered in climate tech in 2024

A hairdryer for heavy industry and a virtual energy manager: Meet two startups helping industry to decarbonise

Planet A Foods raises $30m Series B, defying a wider cooling in foodtech funding

Europe’s 10 fastest-growing climate techs by revenue

5 mistakes not to make as a climate tech founder

Meet two early-stage climate startups scaling breakthrough technologies

From pioneer to bankruptcy: The rise and fall of Northvolt

Galp scraps joint venture with Northvolt to build Europe’s largest lithium refinery

VW, Goldman and pension funds: Who has most on the line in Northvolt bankruptcy?

What’s next for Northvolt after Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

'I take responsibility,' says Peter Carlsson, resigning as Northvolt CEO