Startups to Watch This Month: July Series Recap 2024

Every week, we feature 5 incredible climate tech startups, companies, or projects that are leading the fight against the climate crisis. Now at the end of this month of June 2024, we provide a recap of the startups to watch in climate tech. 

These startups have covered a range of fast-growing industries such as AI, GHG Capture and monitoring, Energy production and storage, Fintech, Foodtech, Agtech, and much, much more.

The list below is a recap of all the startups we have featured over March with some insight into the innovative work they and their teams are doing. 

We hope you find this resource useful and that you can refer back to it anytime you are looking for companies to support, invest in, work for, or collaborate with.

These startups are all added to our running list, which we have categorized based off of fuel emission sector from the most detailed, recent data SBC could identify from the World Resource Institute 2016. 

Energy Use in Industry and BuildingS

Southern LightsWeek 2

Southern Lights offers a web-based tool for designing, simulating, and conducting techno-economic studies of green hydrogen projects. They aim to replace fossil fuels in heavy industry by enabling green hydrogen at scale.

Cache EnergyWeek 2

Cache Energy offers a scalable long-duration energy storage solution with technology that can store energy for over 100 hours. Using a non-toxic, non-flammable material, Cache Energy provides a safe and easily transportable alternative to fossil fuels, aiming to revolutionize energy storage worldwide.

WATTMOREWeek 2

WATTMORE builds software infrastructure to seamlessly integrate and manage millions of distributed energy resources, simplifying energy storage with advanced technology and extensive renewable energy expertise.

TreehouseWeek 3

Treehouse is an innovative electrical contractor embracing the rapid electrification of energy systems. By integrating trades and software under one roof, Treehouse delivers electrification projects with unmatched speed and precision, accelerating the decarbonization of homes and workplaces.

Waste (Water & Landfills)

Mi TerroWeek 3

Mi Terro is revolutionizing materials science by transforming agricultural waste into high-quality, low-cost, and scalable biomaterials. Their innovative approach aims to eliminate microplastics using patented, USDA Bio-based Certified technologies.

Kadeya – Week 4

Kadeya redefines hydration with high-quality, low-impact drinks. Their network of low waste vending stations provides purified water and flavored drinks in infinite, eco-friendly bottles.

VarunaWeek 4

Varuna empowers water system operators with blindspot insights, ensuring efficient delivery of clean water through advanced analytics and machine learning.

MobiusWeek 4

Mobius is transforming waste into wonder by leveraging industrial organic waste streams to create new materials and chemicals. Their first product is a biodegradable polymer made from lignin, a natural byproduct of the paper and biofuel industries.

Energy use in Transport

Zero AviaWeek 1

ZeroAvia aims to revolutionize aviation with hydrogen-electric, zero-emission powertrains. Their scalable technology targets aircraft from 19-seat regional to over 100-seat long-distance flights, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional engines.

Wright ElectricWeek 2

Wright Electric is developing the world’s first family of zero-emissions commercial aircraft. The Wright Spirit will incorporate Wright’s megawatt-class electric propulsion system and serve the 100-passenger market for one-hour flights by retrofitting BAe 146 aircraft with entry into service in 2026. The Wright 1 will be a 186-seat airliner with an 800-mile range, targeting entry into service in 2030.

LIVAQWeek 3

LIVAQ is pioneering a cultural shift in the off-roading industry by merging clean technology with nature. Their electric off-road vehicles (ORVs) offer unparalleled freedom and adrenaline while promoting environmental sustainability.

SealutionWeek 3

 Sealution pioneers maritime innovation by integrating advanced connectivity technology into ship operations. Their flagship solution, “Connectivity Below Deck,” utilizes Bluetooth technology to provide real-time sensor reporting and data-driven insights.

GHG Capture, Use and Storage

SEE02 EnergyWeek 1

SeeO2 Energy vision is to efficiently convert captured CO2 and/or water to fuels and chemicals using reversible solid oxide fuel cell technology. We provide our customers in the chemicals, metal processing, polymers, and utilities industries with a reliable, onsite and cost competitive industrial feedstocks for their products.

KaraWeek 4

Kara simplifies sustainability compliance for private investors and companies by streamlining climate and ESG reporting, empowering them to build a sustainable future.

Cross-cutting enablers

MykorWeek 1

Mykor is a biotechnology and advanced materials company working on developing sustainable materials for the construction industry as well as providing consultancy services. We work across design, engineering and life sciences to provide building materials with excellent physical properties, functional design and radical sustainability. 

Space ForgeWeek 1

Space Forge is a pioneering global company aiming to lead the clean industrial revolution by harnessing the unique environment of space. Headquartered in the UK with an independent entity in the US, Space Forge is developing fully reusable satellites designed to manufacture next-generation super materials in space. These advanced materials are then returned to Earth to support the transition to low-carbon technologies.

EcothermiQWeek 1

EcothermiQ provides innovative, easy-to-integrate, low-carbon technology that uses passive principles to promote indoor thermal comfort and wellbeing, and improves the energy efficiency of homes.

BMTA&C Week 2

BMTA&C is a deep-tech French startup developing a revolutionary clean refrigeration technology focused on decarbonizing the cooling industry. Their innovation targets road refrigerated transport, where batteries are ineffective, offering a sustainable and cost-competitive solution.

JustAirWeek 3

JustAir empowers communities with accessible air quality data to improve well-being and drive positive, locally-led change. By building trusted partnerships and fostering community-led action, they provide air quality insights that promote healthier environments.

EcothermiQ – Week 4

 EcothermiQ provides innovative, easy-to-integrate, low-carbon technology that uses passive principles to promote indoor thermal comfort and wellbeing, and improves the energy efficiency of homes.

Find out more about each of these startups by reading the full articles below:

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How do these startups fit in with all the others we have looked at?

Check out our running list of the 400+ climate tech startups to watch we have featured. 

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The Startup Basecamp Team

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