# Top 50 Climate Tech Startups Founded in 2020 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded climate Tech startups founded in 2020, ranked by total funding raised: $2.7B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/climate-startups-founded-2020 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Scala Data Centers** Scala Data Centers is a scaled hyper-scale data center operator located in Brazil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scala-data-centers) Scala Data Centers is a scaled hyper-scale data center operator located in Brazil. *Founded* 2020 Barueri, Brazil **$804M** last round Jul 2025
- 2 [**1PointFive** 1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1pointfive) 1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$500M** last round Sept 2024
- 3 [**Lunar Energy** Lunar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lunar-energy) Lunar Energy is a renewable energy company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Mountain View, United States **$334M** last round Feb 2026
- 4 [**EVC** EVC's core focus is on providing convenient, practical and reliable 'destination' charging options for its growing customer base](https://millionrounds.com/company/evc) EVC's core focus is on providing convenient, practical and reliable 'destination' charging options for its growing customer base *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$199M** last round Feb 2023
- 5 [**Amogy** Amogy Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amogy) Amogy Inc. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$125M** last round Oct 2026
- 6 [**Kanin Energy** Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanin-energy) Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization. *Founded* 2020 Calgary, Canada **$100M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Applied Carbon** Applied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-carbon) Applied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$73M** last round Nov 2026
- 8 [**LanzaJet** LanzaJet is a private company founded in 2020 that focuses on sustainable fuels technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lanzajet) LanzaJet is a private company founded in 2020 that focuses on sustainable fuels technology. *Founded* 2020 Chicago, United States **$67M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**constellr** constellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/constellr) constellr is a German NewSpace deep-tech company based in Freiburg, with additional offices in Munich. *Founded* 2020 Munich, Germany **$63M** last round Feb 2026
- 10 [**Renaissance Fusion** Renaissance Fusion is a high-temperature superconductor and stellarator company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renaissance-fusion) Renaissance Fusion is a high-temperature superconductor and stellarator company. *Founded* 2020 Grenoble, France **$35M** last round Mar 2025
- 11 [**Elax Energy** Elax Energy is a software firm that installs thermostats in a variety of water heaters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elax-energy) Elax Energy is a software firm that installs thermostats in a variety of water heaters. *Founded* 2020 France **$34M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**pH7** pH7 designs and implements sustainable extraction and refining of strategic metals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ph7) pH7 designs and implements sustainable extraction and refining of strategic metals. *Founded* 2020 Burnaby, Canada **$33M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**StrollMe** Strollme is an online store that provides subscription strollers and children's bikes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strollme) Strollme is an online store that provides subscription strollers and children's bikes. *Founded* 2020 Munich, Germany **$28M** last round Oct 2026
- 14 [**Noya** Noya, also known as Noya Labs, is a climate technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noya) Noya, also known as Noya Labs, is a climate technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$22M** last round Apr 2023
- 15 [**Klim** Klim GmbH is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2020, focusing on climate-tech and agricultural technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klim) Klim GmbH is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2020, focusing on climate-tech and agricultural technology. *Founded* 2020 Berlin, Germany **$22M** last round Nov 2024
- 16 [**Gridcog** Gridcog is a B2B SaaS energy technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridcog) Gridcog is a B2B SaaS energy technology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$18M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**theion** theion GmbH is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup founded in 2020, specializing in sustainable battery technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theion) theion GmbH is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup founded in 2020, specializing in sustainable battery technology. *Founded* 2020 Berlin, Germany **$16M** last round Mar 2025
- 18 [**BatX Energies** BatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh.](https://millionrounds.com/company/batx-energies) BatX Energies is a clean-tech startup based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2020 by Utkarsh Singh and Vikrant Singh. *Founded* 2020 Gurugram, India **$16M** last round Jul 2026
- 19 [**Oxyle** OxyleI is a developer of a novel technology to degrade hazardous micropollutants from wastewater, such as pesticides, chemicals etc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxyle) OxyleI is a developer of a novel technology to degrade hazardous micropollutants from wastewater, such as pesticides, chemicals etc. *Founded* 2020 Switzerland **$16M** last round Jan 2025
- 20 [**Hauler Hero** Hauler Hero is a cloud-based software company that provides an all-in-one operating system for waste and recycling haulers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hauler-hero) Hauler Hero is a cloud-based software company that provides an all-in-one operating system for waste and recycling haulers. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$16M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Renewable Metals** Renewable Metals is an Australian technology startup founded in 2020 and based in Welshpool, Western Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renewable-metals) Renewable Metals is an Australian technology startup founded in 2020 and based in Welshpool, Western Australia. *Founded* 2020 Perth, Australia **$14M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**CemVision** Cemvision is a Stockholm-based materials company founded in 2020, dedicated to developing low-carbon, resource-efficient cement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cemvision) Cemvision is a Stockholm-based materials company founded in 2020, dedicated to developing low-carbon, resource-efficient cement. *Founded* 2020 Stockholm, Sweden **$11M**
- 23 [**Highlands Rewilding** Highlands Rewilding's goal is to promote natural recovery and community prosperity through rewilding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highlands-rewilding) Highlands Rewilding's goal is to promote natural recovery and community prosperity through rewilding. *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$11M** last round May 2023
- 24 [**Moss.Earth** MOSS.Earth is a climate tech company founded in 2020 in São Paulo, Brazil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moss-earth) MOSS.Earth is a climate tech company founded in 2020 in São Paulo, Brazil. *Founded* 2020 Sao Paulo, Brazil **$10M** last round Jan 2022
- 25 [**Concretene** Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/concretene) Concretene is a concrete alternative that is designed to provide a viable CO2 reduction technology in the construction industry. *Founded* 2020 Manchester, United Kingdom **$9.9M** last round Oct 2026
- 26 [**Climate Vault** Climate Vault is a non-profit organization that provides environmental services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/climate-vault) Climate Vault is a non-profit organization that provides environmental services. *Founded* 2020 Chicago, United States **$9.4M** last round May 2023
- 27 [**Aigen** Aigen is a robotics company that creates small edge-based robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aigen) Aigen is a robotics company that creates small edge-based robots. *Founded* 2020 Kirkland, United States **$8.7M** last round Aug 2025
- 28 [**Glass Half Full** Glass Half aims to make glass recycling a transparent and accessible procedure that results in a product that can be used in our state.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glass-half-full) Glass Half aims to make glass recycling a transparent and accessible procedure that results in a product that can be used in our state. *Founded* 2020 New Orleans, United States **$6.7M** last round Jun 2026
- 29 [**Carbon Re** Carbon Re is a climate technology company developing artificial intelligence to decarbonize energy-intensive industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbon-re) Carbon Re is a climate technology company developing artificial intelligence to decarbonize energy-intensive industries. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Mar 2024
- 30 [**Watercycle Technologies** Watercycle Technologies specialized in the development of high-yield, low-cost mineral extraction, and water treatment systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/watercycle-technologies) Watercycle Technologies specialized in the development of high-yield, low-cost mineral extraction, and water treatment systems. *Founded* 2020 Manchester, United Kingdom **$5.6M** last round Nov 2024
- 31 [**Neutreeno** Neutreeno is a deep-tech climate software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2020 as a spinout from the University of Cambridge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neutreeno) Neutreeno is a deep-tech climate software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2020 as a spinout from the University of Cambridge. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$5.1M** last round Feb 2026
- 32 [**Purple Elephant Ventures** Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purple-elephant-ventures) Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) is a Nairobi-based venture studio established in 2020, focused on developing Africa-centered tourism technology startups. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$5.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 33 [**Coast 4C** Coast 4C is revolutionizing sustainable seaweed supply.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coast-4c) Coast 4C is revolutionizing sustainable seaweed supply. *Founded* 2020 Sydney, Philippines **$5.0M** last round Jun 2026
- 34 [**Mission Zero Technologies** Mission Zero Technologies is a London-based climate technology company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mission-zero-technologies) Mission Zero Technologies is a London-based climate technology company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$4.9M** last round Feb 2022
- 35 [**DEEP ESG** DEEP ESG is a Brazilian startup founded in 2019 by Paulo Mirada and Arthur Covatti.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deep-esg) DEEP ESG is a Brazilian startup founded in 2019 by Paulo Mirada and Arthur Covatti. *Founded* 2020 Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil **$4.5M** last round Dec 2023
- 36 [**CarbonOrO** CarbonOrO is a Dutch cleantech company founded in 2013, focused on innovative carbon capture solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbonoro) CarbonOrO is a Dutch cleantech company founded in 2013, focused on innovative carbon capture solutions. *Founded* 2020 Naarden, Netherlands **$4.3M** last round Dec 2022
- 37 [**repath** Repath is IT firm that offers digital transformation, marketing automation, consulting, CRM, and process automation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/repath) Repath is IT firm that offers digital transformation, marketing automation, consulting, CRM, and process automation services. *Founded* 2020 Marousi, Germany **$4.0M** last round Sept 2024
- 38 [**SQUAKE** SQUAKE is a Berlin-based climate-tech company founded in 2021, focused on providing a comprehensive carbon management platform for the travel and logistics industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/squake) SQUAKE is a Berlin-based climate-tech company founded in 2021, focused on providing a comprehensive carbon management platform for the travel and logistics industry. *Founded* 2020 Berlin, Germany **$3.8M** last round Jun 2023
- 39 [**Conry Tech** Conry Tech is a Melbourne-based climate tech hardware manufacturer founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conry-tech) Conry Tech is a Melbourne-based climate tech hardware manufacturer founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$3.5M** last round Oct 2025
- 40 [**Wasted*** The Wasted app empowers users to fight plastic pollution by rewarding plastic-free actions with discounts on sustainable products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wasted) The Wasted app empowers users to fight plastic pollution by rewarding plastic-free actions with discounts on sustainable products. *Founded* 2020 United States **$3.2M** last round Apr 2026
- 41 [**Termina** Termina is associated with two distinct platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/termina) Termina is associated with two distinct platforms. *Founded* 2020 Melbourne, Australia **$3.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 42 [**Satellites On Fire** Satellites on Fire is an Argentine climate-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in AI-powered wildfire early detection and alert systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/satellites-on-fire) Satellites on Fire is an Argentine climate-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in AI-powered wildfire early detection and alert systems. *Founded* 2020 Buenos Aires, Argentina **$2.7M** last round Apr 2026
- 43 [**Japan Carbon Cycle Lab** Japan Carbon Cycle Lab is a scientific company that focuses on research and development of technology related to CO2 emissions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/japan-carbon-cycle-lab) Japan Carbon Cycle Lab is a scientific company that focuses on research and development of technology related to CO2 emissions. *Founded* 2020 Nishiku, Japan **$2.7M** last round Oct 2024
- 44 [**Traace** Take control of your carbon footprint.](https://millionrounds.com/company/traace) Take control of your carbon footprint. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$2.6M** last round Jul 2022
- 45 [**Hamelyn** Hamelyn is a Spanish startup founded in 2020 that operates an online platform for buying and selling second-hand cultural products, including used books, films,](https://millionrounds.com/company/hamelyn) Hamelyn is a Spanish startup founded in 2020 that operates an online platform for buying and selling second-hand cultural products, including used books, films, *Founded* 2020 Madrid, Spain **$2.3M** last round Jul 2025
- 46 [**LabCycle** LabCycle is a UK-based cleantech and environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use laboratory and healthcare plastic waste.](https://millionrounds.com/company/labcycle) LabCycle is a UK-based cleantech and environmental services company focused on creating a circular economy for single-use laboratory and healthcare plastic waste. *Founded* 2020 Bath, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Jun 2026
- 47 [**TerraFixing** TerraFixing is a Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrafixing) TerraFixing is a Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company. *Founded* 2020 Ottawa, Canada **$1.8M** last round Aug 2025
- 48 [**Farm to Feed** Farm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/farm-to-feed) Farm to Feed is a women-led agritech startup based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Nairobi, Kenya **$1.7M** last round Nov 2025
- 49 [**Recyclehero** recyclehero is a German-based startup focused on climate-friendly collection services for recyclable materials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recyclehero) recyclehero is a German-based startup focused on climate-friendly collection services for recyclable materials. *Founded* 2020 Hamburg, Germany **$1.6M** last round Sept 2023
- 50 [**Conservio** Marketplace for nature-based travel](https://millionrounds.com/company/conservio) Marketplace for nature-based travel *Founded* 2020 South Africa **$1.5M** last round Mar 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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