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New Climate Ventures

North America, Texas, United States, Houston

Description

New Climate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Houston, United States, dedicated to investing in innovative technologies aimed at carbon reduction and avoidance. The firm's core mission revolves around accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy by backing companies developing solutions across various climate technology sectors, including sustainable materials, industrial decarbonization, carbon capture, and energy efficiency. They actively seek out disruptive technologies that offer significant potential for environmental impact and financial returns.

The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, focusing on Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. New Climate Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of industry experts to help portfolio companies scale. Their typical initial investment ranges from $250,000 to $1,000,000, indicating a preference for foundational support in the nascent stages of a company's growth.

New Climate Ventures has demonstrated its commitment to the climate tech space through the successful launch of multiple funds. Their first fund, New Climate Ventures Fund I, closed in 2022 with $10 million in committed capital. Building on this success, the firm announced New Climate Ventures Fund II in 2023, targeting $25 million, bringing their total funds under management to $35 million. This capital base allows them to provide follow-on investments and support their portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases, reinforcing their long-term vision for a decarbonized future.

This structured approach positions New Climate Ventures as a significant player in the climate venture capital landscape, providing crucial early-stage funding to companies at the forefront of addressing global climate challenges. Their clear focus and strategic capital deployment underscore their role in fostering the next generation of climate innovators.

Investor Profile

New Climate Ventures has backed more than 24 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Chemical, Energy.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Angel (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (58%)
  • Israel (17%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • China (8%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Chemical
  • Energy
  • Solar
  • Advanced Materials
  • Biotechnology
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Food Processing
  • Oil And Gas
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does New Climate Ventures frequently co-invest with?

The Engine
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Emerald Technology Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Beni VC
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Lever VC
North America, Connecticut, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 2
Strauss Group
Asia, HaMerkaz, Israel, Petah Tiqva
Co-Investments: 2
UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Harwell
Co-Investments: 2
Green Circle Foodtech Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Collaborative Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Millenium Food-Tech
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 2
Shell Ventures
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Rijswijk
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does New Climate Ventures often collaborate with?

CP
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
VR
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Hyannis
Shared Deals: 1
FS
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1
PB
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Shared Deals: 1
CZ
Europe, Thessaloniki, Greece, Thessaloníki
Shared Deals: 1
NV
North America, Pennsylvania, United States
Shared Deals: 1
GS
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by New Climate Ventures?

Solidec

Houston, Texas, United States

Solidec is the pathway to emission-free compounds, beginning with hydrogen peroxide.

Pre SeedJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Ecolectro

Ithaca, New York, United States

Bringing scalable, low-cost, clean green hydrogen energy to the very near future.

ChemicalManufacturing
Series ANov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,500,000
Copernic Catalysts

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Copernic Catalysts develops sustainable chemical catalysts and processes.

ChemicalChemical EngineeringOil and Gas
SeedNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Coral

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Unlocking access to sustainable building upgrades

Consumer ElectronicsEnergy EfficiencySustainability
SeedOct 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Mantel

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Mantel proposes a method to trap CO2 before it enters the atmosphere.

Environmental Consulting
Series ASep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
MIRICO

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Transformational gas measurement

AgricultureElectronicsInformation TechnologyLaserMachinery ManufacturingOil and Gas
Series UnknownJun 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Active Surfaces

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Active Surfaces offers ultra-thin-film solar technology that can be applied to any surface.

ManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Pre SeedMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
Dimensional Energy

Ithaca, New York, United States

Dimensional Energy uses photochemistry to produce environmentally responsible polymers and chemicals for its industrial partners.

ChemicalEnergyManufacturingSolar
Series ADec 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Osmoses

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Osmoses engages in decarbonizing gas separations to eliminate one gigaton of carbon emissions per year.

GreenTechIndustrial
SeedOct 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
ansā

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

Ansā is a coffee roasting solution that is designed specifically for the workplace.

CoffeeConsumer Electronics
Series AAug 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000