Active Climate Venture Capital Firms in 2026
Climate tech is one of the fastest-growing venture categories, spanning energy, industry, food, mobility and carbon removal. This open directory lists active climate investors and climate-tech venture capital firms, with the stage they focus on and a one line thesis for each. Build your target list here, then reach the right partners on Round Funded.
These are firms, not individual angels. This page covers the funds backing climate and decarbonization startups, from seed hardware funds to growth-stage energy investors.
Why Raise From Climate VCs
- Climate-only mandates. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Prelude Ventures and Clean Energy Ventures invest exclusively in climate.
- Deep tech and hardware. DCVC, G2 Venture Partners and At One Ventures back capital-intensive climate hardware.
- Full stage ladder. Congruent Ventures and Powerhouse write seed checks, while Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize carry growth.
How We Picked This List
We curate this directory from firms actively deploying into climate startups in 2026, verified against recent announced rounds. Each entry carries the firm name, a stage tag, and a concise thesis, and refreshes as new funds raise. To turn browsing into outreach, start on Round Funded and filter active investors by stage, sector and check size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top climate investors in 2026?
Leading climate investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Energy Impact Partners, DCVC, Prelude Ventures and Galvanize Climate Solutions. Filter the full active list by your stage on Round Funded.
Which VC firms invest only in climate tech?
Climate-only funds include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Prelude Ventures, Clean Energy Ventures and Congruent Ventures. See who is investing in climate right now on Round Funded.
How do I raise money for a climate startup?
Target investors who fund your climate sector and technology risk, present a clear path to cost and scale, and build a strong data room. A focused list of climate-active funds is the fastest starting point.
Do climate investors fund hardware startups?
Yes. DCVC, At One Ventures, G2 Venture Partners and Breakthrough Energy Ventures specialize in capital-intensive climate hardware. See who is writing climate hardware checks on Round Funded.
Are these climate VC firms investing in 2026?
Yes. We only list firms with recent, verifiable climate deployment activity and refresh the directory as the market moves. For the live view of who invested in the last six months, browse the database on Round Funded.
