The GreenTech sector is attracting massive investment across several industries, from agriculture to manufacturing.
Among them are agricultural technology company Indigo, which has raised $1.4B, and manufacturing developer Divergent with $1.1B in funding.
Below is our list of 93 GreenTech startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Indigo develops microbial and digital technologies that help farmers improve crop health and profitability. Their agricultural platform connects growers with buyers to build a more sustainable and traceable food system.
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | David Berry, Geoffrey von Maltzahn, Ignacio Martinez, Noubar Afeyan |
| Funding Amount | $1.4B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Google, Activant Capital, Flagship Pioneering, G Squared, FedEx |
Divergent created the Divergent Adaptive Production System, a complete software and hardware platform designed to transform vehicle manufacturing. Their system uses 3D printing to build lighter, more efficient structures for the automotive and aerospace industries.
| Headquarters | Torrance, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Kevin Czinger |
| Funding Amount | $1.1B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Alumni Ventures, Hexagon, Horizon Technology Finance, Hedosophia, MUUS |
PassiveLogic develops a platform for generalized autonomy that creates fully autonomous control systems for buildings. Their technology uses a unique digital twin standard to help buildings operate more efficiently and reduce their environmental impact.
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jeremy Fillingim, John Easterling, Travis Anna Hallstrom, Troy Harvey |
| Funding Amount | $154.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | NVIDIA, NVentures, Addition, RET Ventures, noa |
Climeworks builds and operates direct air capture facilities designed to remove CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. They offer this carbon dioxide removal as a service, enabling businesses and individuals to neutralize their emissions permanently.
| Headquarters | Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Christoph Gebald, Jan Wurzbacher |
| Funding Amount | $946.1M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Partners Group, Zürcher Kantonal Bank, Baillie Gifford, GIC, Global Founders Capital |
Artemis builds an intelligence platform that gives indoor farm operators a complete view of their facilities. The software helps growers increase profitability and consistency by tracking data from seed to sale.
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Allison Kopf, Jason Camp |
| Funding Amount | $12.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Astanor Ventures, Compound, Talis Capital, TechCrunch, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures |
Twelve developed a carbon transformation process that converts captured CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels. Their technology creates everything from sustainable aviation fuel to materials for everyday items, effectively recycling carbon emissions into new products.
| Headquarters | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Etosha Cave, Kendra Kuhl, Nicholas Flanders |
| Funding Amount | $929.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | National Science Foundation, TPG, Techstars, Greycroft, Global Brain Corporation |
Clarity AI builds a sustainability technology platform that uses machine learning to deliver environmental and social insights to investors. Their software helps organizations analyze the impact of their portfolios and manage sustainability reporting.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Rebeca Minguela |
| Funding Amount | $80M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | BlackRock, Founders Fund, Seaya, Fifth Wall, SoftBank Vision Fund |
Bevi builds smart water dispensers that provide customized still, sparkling, and flavored water on demand. Their bottleless system helps offices and other commercial spaces eliminate single-use plastic waste by offering a convenient and sustainable hydration solution.
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Eliza Becton, Frank Lee, Sean Grundy |
| Funding Amount | $130.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Bessemer Venture Partners, Techstars, Right Side Capital Management, Clean Energy Venture Group, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center |
TemperPack manufactures sustainable thermal packaging for companies shipping perishable items like food and medicine. Their patented materials are designed as a high-performance, curbside recyclable alternative to traditional plastic insulators.
| Headquarters | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Brian Powers, Charles Vincent, James McGoff |
| Funding Amount | $218.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Closed Loop Partners, SJF Ventures, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Harbert Growth Partners, Revolution |
Goodvest created a savings platform that directs investments toward companies fighting climate change. The life insurance product provides transparent portfolios so users can align their money with their ethical values.
| Headquarters | Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Antoine Bénéteau, Joseph Choueifaty |
| Funding Amount | $23.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Ring Capital, Crowdcube, Polytechnique Ventures, Serena, Super Capital VC |
83 Additional GreenTech Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer a glimpse into the green technology space. Together, the companies in this next group have raised billions of dollars, with many focused on energy, agriculture, and the environment.
Some of these companies are early in their journey, while others are already scaling up. Here is a look at the other startups that are building a cleaner future.