July 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. EcothermiQ
Founded: 2024 – London, UK
Founder: Graeme Allen & Flo Mînzat
Elevator Pitch: 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.
Problem they solve: Heating, cooling, and ventilation account for 30% of global energy consumption, and the shift to electrified heating combined with rising temperatures is straining our energy infrastructure. This leads to higher electricity costs due to increased demand and the need for significant upgrades to the energy grid. These factors disrupt the energy balance, making it difficult for many households to afford adequate heating, which in turn can lead to reduced quality of life and increased vulnerability during extreme weather conditions. Without action to address temperature regulation in homes, the frequency and severity of temperature-related health issues are expected to increase significantly in the coming decades.
Impact: EcothermiQ’s technology reduces energy consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes healthier living environments by leveraging passive heating and cooling techniques.
Stage: Early Stage
Interested in EcothermiQ?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch, see here.
Waste (water & landfills)
2. Kadeya
Founded: 2020 – Chicago, USA
Founder: Manuela Zoninsein
Elevator Pitch: 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.
Problem they solve: Kadeya addresses the environmental issue of single-use plastic bottles by creating a circular system using locally sourced, purified water in reusable glass or stainless steel bottles.
Impact: Kadeya’s system reduces carbon emissions and plastic waste, promoting a sustainable, healthier way to stay hydrated. Their advanced filtration process ensures water quality surpasses market standards.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Kadeya?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
Waste (water & landfills)
3. Varuna
Founded: 2018 – Round Rock, USA
Founder : Seyi Fabode
Elevator Pitch: Varuna empowers water system operators with blindspot insights, ensuring efficient delivery of clean water through advanced analytics and machine learning.
Problem they solve: Water systems often face unseen issues that affect water quality and resource allocation. Varuna addresses this by collecting, analyzing, and displaying critical operational and business data for continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Impact: By predicting quality issues and determining resource needs, Varuna helps prevent water contamination and wastage, contributing to the efficient and sustainable management of water resources.
Stage: Seed
Want to learn more about Varuna?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch see here.
GHG Capture, Use, and Storage
4. Kara
Founded: 2022 – New York City, USA
Founder: Miriam Roure
Problem they solve: Sustainability reporting is often fragmented and tedious, relying on data from disparate sources. Kara reimagines this process by integrating the latest climate science with intuitive software, making it easier for investors and companies to track and report their sustainability efforts.
Impact: By facilitating efficient and accurate ESG reporting, Kara helps drive the transition to a Net Zero economy, ensuring that investments contribute to a future where people and the planet can thrive.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Kara?
To learn more about this company, see here.
Waste (water & landfills)
5. Mobius
Founded: 2016 – Lenoir City, USA
Founder: Tony Bova
Elevator Pitch: 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.
Problem they solve: Mobius addresses the massive issue of waste generated by agriculture, forestry, and biorefining industries, which produces over 50 million tons of lignin annually. They turn this waste into valuable, sustainable materials.
Impact: Mobius’ biodegradable polymer reduces reliance on traditional plastics, offering eco-friendly solutions for horticulture, agriculture, and packaging, thereby promoting a circular economy.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Mobius?
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.
