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Climate Capital
Climate Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 in San Francisco, California. It invests in early-stage climate tech startups. Climate Capital has...
Climate Capital
Climate Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 in San Francisco, California. It invests in early-stage climate tech startups. Climate Capital has made 488 investments, including a Series A - II investment in Scalvy on March 26, 2026.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Stanford, Detroit, Mount Pleasant, Irvine, Philadelphia, Boston
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Climate Capital differ from a traditional venture capital firm?
Climate Capital operates primarily through syndicates and special purpose vehicles rather than a single closed-end fund. This structure allows it to deploy smaller checks into a larger number of companies without the multi-year fundraising cycles typical of venture capital. The firm's investors commit capital on a per-deal basis or through rolling fund subscriptions.
What investment stages does Climate Capital target?
The firm writes its first checks almost exclusively at the pre-seed and seed stages. It focuses on companies that have raised under $5 million in total prior financing and often serves as one of the first institutional investors. The strategy is built on the conviction that climate solutions require massive numbers of early experiments.
How does Climate Capital source its deal flow?
Deal flow is driven by founder Michael Luciani's network and the firm's distributed team across multiple US innovation hubs. The firm has built a reputation as a fast decision-maker, which attracts founders seeking a quick first close. Its public syndicate presence on platforms like AngelList has also made it visible to a wide range of climate founders.
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