October Week 3, 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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Energy use in Transport
1. Circu Li-on
Founded: 2021- Luxemburg, LU
Founders: Dr. Xavier Kohll & Antoine Welter
Elevator Pitch: Circu Li-ion is a European leader in battery upcycling, offering innovative solutions to extend the life of batteries through automated disassembly and cell diagnostics. Their technology enables industries like electric vehicles, micro-mobility, and energy storage to save costs while promoting ecological sustainability.
Problem they solve: Traditional battery recycling is often inefficient and costly. Circu Li-ion addresses this by upcycling batteries, giving them a second life, reducing waste, and minimizing the environmental footprint.
Impact: By upcycling batteries, Circu Li-ion significantly reduces electronic waste and resource consumption, contributing to a circular economy and a more sustainable planet.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Circu Li-on?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch, see here.
Energy use in Transport
2. CLIP
Founded: 2018 – Brooklyn, NY, USA
Founders: Som Ray & Clément De Alcala
Elevator Pitch: CLIP is a clean-mobility startup developing the world’s first portable, instant e-bike upgrade. The device, which delivers 15mph of ride-assist power, requires no tools for installation and is designed for easy transportation and charging, making sustainable commuting more accessible.
Problem they solve: Traditional commuting methods like cars and public transit increase emissions. CLIP offers a sustainable alternative by transforming regular bikes into e-bikes, promoting greener and healthier transportation.
Impact: CLIP’s technology has the potential to reduce NYC commuter emissions by approximately 12,900 MT CO2e annually, as per a study by NYSP2I.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in CLIP?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
Energy use in Transport
3. Cloudline
Founded: 2018 – Cape Town, ZA
Founder: Spencer Horne
Elevator Pitch: Cloudline is revolutionizing autonomous aviation with a network of solar and battery-powered airships, offering zero-emission and cost-effective solutions for goods and services delivery worldwide.
Problem they solve: Current aviation methods like helicopters are carbon-intensive and expensive. Cloudline provides a sustainable, quieter, and safer alternative for transportation, reducing carbon emissions significantly.
Impact: Cloudline’s airships save up to four tonnes of carbon emissions per day compared to helicopters, achieving carbon-free flight operations with a payload capacity of up to 100 kg over long distances.
Stage: Seed.
Want to learn more about Cloudline?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch see here.
Waste (water & landfills)
4. Friendlier
Founded: 2020 – Guelph, CA
Founders: Kayli Dale & Jacqueline Hutchings
Elevator Pitch: Friendlier offers a centralized, easy-to-use system for reusable food packaging, making it accessible for businesses and customers to work together in reducing waste. Their platform includes high-quality reusable containers, a simple app for deposit management, and convenient return locations.
Problem they solve: Single-use food packaging contributes significantly to waste and environmental degradation. Friendlier addresses this by providing an efficient, reusable solution, helping businesses and consumers reduce their ecological footprint.
Impact: By eliminating single-use packaging, Friendlier helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and support a circular economy, promoting sustainability in communities.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Friendlier?
To learn more about this company, see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
5. Gozen
Founded: 2022 – San Francisco, CA, USA
Founder: Ece Gozen
Elevator Pitch: Gozen is a biocreation startup that develops advanced biomaterials, combining ancient techniques with modern technology to create sustainable, earth-centric designs. Their mission is to promote natural connection and balance between innovation and environmental stewardship.
Problem they solve: Conventional materials often harm the environment and rely on non-renewable resources. Gozen addresses this by creating eco-friendly biomaterials that integrate sustainability into the design process.
Impact: Gozen’s biomaterials offer a sustainable alternative, reducing the reliance on harmful materials and promoting a balanced, earth-friendly approach to design and innovation.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Gozen?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
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Check out our running list of the 400+ climate tech startups to watch we have featured.
