13 Growth Climate Tech Investors — 13 Currently Deploying

Bold, early, impactful ventures with brutal honesty. Believe in world-class teams making contrarian bets on impossibly big ideas, from AI to cleantech to deep tech.

Investing in frontier energy, industrial, and climate technology companies across electrification, materials production, software/AI, built environment, carbon management, and mobi…

Technology will transform all sectors of the world, with the biggest transformations yet to come. Atomico partners with gamechanging entrepreneurs across thematic frontiers includi…

Back the world's most ambitious entrepreneurs capable of building transformative businesses over 20+ years that solve fundamental problems across all sectors and geographies using …

Invest in AI-first and frontier-technology companies building scalable solutions across data, infrastructure, productivity, health, energy, and industry, positioned as the foundati…

Deep tech venture capital backing brilliant entrepreneurs addressing the hardest, highest-stakes problems in the world, using AI to unlock potential across sectors.

Unapologetically invest in underrepresented founders and underserved markets, backing bold technology-driven ideas that deliver value to mass markets. Positioned as 'the Sequoia Ca…

Invest in technology companies at inflection points utilizing transformative technologies to revolutionize traditional industries and build a sustainable future.

Daphni backs visionary entrepreneurs with deep conviction, supporting startups where vision meets conviction across diverse sectors.

A talent and research-driven investment firm that identifies and invests in a small number of entrepreneurs and companies they build, from seed to scale.

Access Industries identifies companies with strong business models and management teams, and optimizes their value through financial backing and expertise across diverse sectors gl…

Experienced investors in private markets seeking technology-enabled businesses across underserved industries, led by proven operators with potential for organic and acquisition-dri…

How many growth climate tech investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 13 growth climate tech funds. Of these, 13 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do growth climate tech VCs write?

Among 13 growth climate tech funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $250K–$100M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a growth climate tech VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most growth climate tech VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

How is growth-stage fundraising different from earlier venture rounds?

Growth-stage processes resemble private equity diligence more than typical venture fundraising. Expect 4-8 months, financial audits, customer reference programs, and engagement at the CFO and board level. Most growth funds require 6-12 months of auditable financials and focus on financial performance, competitive moats, and management team depth rather than founder narrative.

How many growth climate tech investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 13 growth climate tech funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 13 growth climate tech funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.