August Week 4, 2024: In this weekly series, we highlight 5 climate tech startups to watch by featuring the incredible startups, companies, or projects that are leading the fight against the climate crisis.
Each month, we add these startups to our running list, which we have categorized based on fuel emission sector data from the most detailed, recent data SBC could identify from the World Resource Institute in 2016.
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Cross-cutting enablers
1. FutureProof
Founded: 2020- San Diego, CA, USA
Founders: Alisa Valderrama & Alex Gelber
Elevator Pitch: FutureProof is a venture-backed insurtech startup dedicated to creating a climate-smart insurance system. With a mission to correct the mispricing of climate risk, FutureProof is developing technology that aligns insurance pricing with the true cost of climate-related financial risks, incentivizing investment in resilience and adaptation.
Problem they solve: The current financial system fails to accurately reflect climate risks, leading to systemic issues and a lack of incentives for resilience. FutureProof addresses this by integrating climate risk into insurance pricing.
Impact: FutureProof’s solutions aim to drive investment in climate resilience by aligning insurance incentives with the actual risks posed by climate change, fostering a more adaptive and resilient society.
Stage: Early Stage.
Interested in FutureProof?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch, see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
2. SOLARCYCLE
Founded: 2022 – Oakland, CA, USA
Founders: Suvi Sharma, Jesse Simons & Pablo Dias
Elevator Pitch: SOLARCYCLE offers a low-cost, eco-friendly platform for recycling and repurposing solar panels, making solar energy even more sustainable by extending the lifecycle of its materials.
Problem they solve: Solar panels have a long lifespan but eventually need to be retired. Disposing of them poses environmental challenges. SOLARCYCLE addresses this by decommissioning and recycling solar panels, returning valuable materials to the supply chain.
Impact: By extracting up to 95% of a panel’s value for reuse, SOLARCYCLE significantly reduces waste and supports a circular solar economy.
Stage: Series A.
Interested in SOLARCYCLE?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
3. Mojave
Founded: 2022 – Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Leadership: Philip Farese
Elevator Pitch: Mojave is redefining air conditioning by introducing ArctiDry, a patented liquid desiccant system that significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining comfort and reliability. This innovation addresses the growing energy demands of modern buildings by efficiently managing humidity, offering a groundbreaking solution to an age-old problem.
Problem they solve: Traditional air conditioning systems are inefficient at controlling humidity, leading to excessive energy use. Mojave’s ArctiDry system offers a solution that optimizes energy use by focusing on efficient humidity control.
Impact: Mojave’s technology reduces electricity consumption and CO2 emissions associated with air conditioning, contributing to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Stage: Seed.
Want to learn more about Mojave?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
4. Purpose Green
Founded: 2023 – Berlin, DE
Founders: Lucas Christel, Oki Memba & Lennart Christel
Problem they solve: Navigating the complex landscape of energy efficiency and ESG compliance is challenging. Purpose Green simplifies this process, making sustainability economically viable and effective through tailored, actionable solutions.
Impact: Purpose Green accelerates the real estate sector’s transition to sustainability, ensuring buildings meet EU regulations while minimizing environmental footprints.
Stage: Pre-Seed.
Interested in Purpose Green?
To learn more about this company, see here.L
Cross-cutting enablers
5. Voltair
Founded: 2018 – Prague, CZ
Founders: Daniel Helcl
Elevator Pitch: Woltair simplifies the adoption of eco-friendly heating systems and photovoltaic solutions by offering a tailored selection process through its smart calculator. This tool quickly identifies the most efficient system from over 300 devices based on a few home details, ensuring a perfect fit for each customer.
Problem they solve: Choosing the right heating or photovoltaic system can be complex and time-consuming. Woltair streamlines this process by providing quick, accurate, and budget-friendly solutions through a digital platform.
Impact: Woltair accelerates the transition to sustainable energy, making clean heating systems and solar power accessible and easy to implement for everyone.
Stage: Series A.
Interested in Woltair?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
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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.
