Microsoft removes 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ via Texas direct air capture facilities, offsetting 120% of emissions. Partnerships with…
Lightsonic Secures €3.3M to Transform Europe’s Aging Infrastructure with AI-Powered Fiber Optics
Lightsonic raises €3.3M seed funding to deploy AI-driven fiber optic sensors for monitoring Europe’s crumbling water and gas infrastructure, aiming…
Climate Tech Funding Crashes 85% in Q1 as AI Captures VC Attention
Climate tech investments plummeted to $2.3B in Q1 2024, an 85% drop from 2023 peaks, as AI attracted 27% of…
Microsoft bets on limestone-based carbon removal in landmark Heirloom deal
Microsoft commits to 50,000 annual tons of carbon removal through Heirloom’s Louisiana DAC facility, part of a diversified strategy combining…
Europe Accelerates Green Data Center Push Amid Asian Tech Dominance
EU data centers adopt Asian-inspired designs and partnerships to meet sustainability targets, while navigating semiconductor reliance and climate monitoring gaps.…
Edinburgh’s CSignum Secures €6.9 Million to Expand Underwater Data Technology
CSignum raises Series A funding led by Archangels and Par Equity to scale its EM-2 wireless system for subsea infrastructure…
Debt Financing Surge in Latin America Fuels Growth for Green Startups
Mombak and Smart Compass secure $17m in debt financing amid a 200% LATAM venture debt boom. Lenders prioritize asset-backed models,…
Carbontech Startups Face Cement Industry Crossroads As Paebbl Scales CO2 Conversion
Paebbl’s Rotterdam plant demonstrates industrial-scale carbon mineralization amid rising climate tech investments and regulatory shifts, testing cement industry’s willingness to…
Venture Capital Surge in Domain-Specific AI Faces Regulatory Crossroads
Venture capital investments in specialized AI language models reached $28 billion between Q3 2023 and Q2 2024, with healthcare and…
DACH Innovators Forge Hybrid Climate Tech Models Bridging Space, Circular Economy
Five DACH-region startups redefine industrial strategy through space-enabled carbon tracking, AI-driven waste recovery, and ESG-compliant fintech solutions backed by €300M+…
Climate Tech Surges as SEC Rules Drive $2.1B Investment in Emissions Tracking Platforms
SEC’s 2024 climate disclosure rules have spurred a 35% YoY surge in climate software investments, reaching $2.1B, with Watershed and…
Berlin’s Revent Launches €100 Million Planetary Health Fund With EU Backing
Revent unveils €100M climate and healthcare fund with EIF and Otto Group support, using proprietary metrics to quantify societal impact…