Starshot Capital Climate VC Fund Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, at seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
Early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-impact climate tech startups across decarbonization sectors including energy, agriculture, industrials, and transportation. Provides seed and early-stage funding with hands-on founder support for conviction-based climate technology ventures.
About this grant
Starshot Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage climate technology startups. The firm focuses on companies addressing the climate crisis through decarbonization solutions across multiple industries. Starshot invests with conviction in founders building high-impact, high-growth businesses ambitious enough to change the world. The firm's thesis centers on the belief that impact and profits go hand-in-hand, and that every industry is undergoing radical transformation to decarbonize. Portfolio companies work on solutions including EV charging infrastructure, renewables, advanced AI for weather and climate decisions, green hydrogen production, heat pumps, regenerative agriculture, commercial HVAC decarbonization, energy storage, industrial efficiency, and methane reduction. Starshot provides not only capital but active operational support, strategic advice, and valuable introductions to help founders succeed.
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Eligibility
Early-stage climate technology startups building high-impact, high-growth businesses focused on decarbonization solutions. The firm appears to invest in companies at various stages from seed onwards, as evidenced by portfolio companies ranging from seed stage to series A and beyond. No explicit geographic restrictions are stated, though the team and portfolio suggest a focus on innovation-driven companies. No sector restrictions are mentioned beyond the climate technology/decarbonization focus.
How it's scored
Starshot evaluates startups based on the team's conviction in the founders and business model, technical rigor, ambition of vision, and potential for both monumental impact and strong economic returns. The firm considers the innovativeness of the decarbonization approach and the founders' ability to execute. Investment decisions appear to be made by the partnership team rather than through a formal scored rubric.
Key requirements
- ✓High-impact climate technology focus across decarbonization sectors
- ✓Early-stage startup (seed to early Series A)
- ✓Conviction-based investment thesis with hands-on founder support
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- Ecolectro
- Alderbuck Energy
- Harvest Thermal
- Ren
- IMIO
- Rumin8
- Minerva
- Miraterra
Funder contact
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Starshot Capital Climate VC Fund?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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