Investor Lists

Cleantech investors in Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a cleantech company in Europe in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 492 →The top 25
492investors on the list+17 this week
8,488cheques in 12 months-14% against the market
$9.1Mmedian round they joined+13% against the market median
86%wrote a cheque in 12 months
52%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10MassChallengeDeploying nowAccelerator · United States984$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11SOSVDeploying nowVC firm · United States951$2.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14FJ LabsDeploying nowVC firm · United States849$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15Right Side Capital ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States834$875Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  16. 16Google for StartupsDeploying nowAccelerator · United States811$1.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17Goldman SachsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States758$73Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  19. 19CrowdcubeDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom715$615Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  20. 20Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Tengxun TouziDeploying nowVC firm · China553$50Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  22. 22Goodwater CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States526$4.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 23EISMEADeploying nowInvestment firm524$2.2Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  24. 24SeedcampDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom519$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
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Quick answers about cleantech investors in Europe

Who are the most active cleantech investors in Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, Techstars, Alumni Ventures, Plug and Play and General Catalyst.

How many cleantech investors in Europe are there?

492 are on record. 86% made an investment in the last 12 months and 52% have led a round.

Which stages do cleantech investors in Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (28%) and Series A (20%).

How big are the rounds cleantech investors in Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $4.3M.

Which sectors do cleantech investors in Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Healthcare.

Which cleantech investors in Europe lead the most rounds?

Accel (103 led), General Catalyst (97 led) and Lightspeed Venture Partners (83 led).

Where are cleantech investors in Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (15), the United Kingdom (4) and France (2).

What have cleantech investors in Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Vensum Power (Series A, Nov 2026, with Lifeline Ventures), Humble Robotics (Series A, Nov 2026, with Energy Impact Partners) and Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with In-Q-Tel).

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