18 Series B Climate Tech Investors — 15 Currently Deploying
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Caffeinated offers founders pursuing their life's work an alternative to the hype cycle through long-term thinking, supporting category-defining companies across all sectors that w…
Earthshot Ventures backs technologies defining the next industrial era by focusing on energy, AI, and critical minerals—markets where new inventions unlock outsized returns and pos…
Backing breakout researchers and entrepreneurs emerging from the world's leading research labs and innovation ecosystems, solving the toughest problems across technology and life s…
Invest in early stage technology founders building solutions for a better tomorrow. Help founders build great companies.
Technology will transform all sectors of the world, with the biggest transformations yet to come. Atomico partners with gamechanging entrepreneurs across thematic frontiers includi…
Investing in deeptech and foundational technologies that remove structural constraints to sustainable scale in food, agriculture, and planetary health, with AI as core infrastructu…
Invest in AI-first and frontier-technology companies building scalable solutions across data, infrastructure, productivity, health, energy, and industry, positioned as the foundati…
Early-stage venture firm investing in technical founders solving hard engineering and science problems through the 'Super Evolution' — a non-linear approach to innovation enabled b…
Back companies that make real money slashing CO2 emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere, combining hard science with ambitious technology to reduce emissions, remove leg…
We help founders build a healthier & more sustainable future by investing capital, time & belief to accelerate success. We invest in driven founders building pioneering companies t…
Daphni backs visionary entrepreneurs with deep conviction, supporting startups where vision meets conviction across diverse sectors.
Invest financial and social capital into exceptional ventures led by visionary, values-aligned teams that create a virtuous cycle of wealth and opportunity.
Bridge groundbreaking climate technologies with urgently needed markets to accelerate innovation impact on economies, communities, and the environment.
Long-term partners to audacious entrepreneurs, creating and investing alongside them to develop tomorrow's leaders. Conviction-driven approach guided by values of individual focus,…
Back seed-stage founding teams scaling technologies in established energy, infrastructure, and AI markets to accelerate energy abundance and build high-growth businesses.
Investing in the modern economy through AI-driven business solutions, software-driven hardware, sustainable agriculture, and supply chain. Focus on entrepreneurs early in a company…
Our mission is to identify and support companies that live at the intersection of for-profit & for-good
Investing in mobility and energy technologies that reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
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Frequently asked questions
How many series b climate tech investors are actively deploying right now?
DryPowder tracks 18 series b climate tech funds. Of these, 15 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 series b climate tech VCs write?
Among 18 series b climate tech funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $100K–$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 series b climate tech VC?
A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most series b 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 long does a Series B process take, and how is it different from Series A?
Series B processes typically run 3-6 months and are significantly more diligence-intensive than Series A. Investors will conduct deep cohort analysis, churn reviews, and GTM efficiency audits. Most Series B investors want to lead or co-lead, so you are running a smaller, more targeted process than at earlier stages. Financial modeling and competitive positioning matter as much as the founding narrative at this point.
How many series b 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 15 series b 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 18 series b 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.
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