Best Climate Tech (2026)
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Top 60 Climate Tech, ranked
Ranked by disclosed funding, growth signals and traction. Updated November 2026.
Helion3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 2013Fusion energy startup aiming for commercial power generation.
AggrekoNot ratedFounded 1962Global provider of modular, mobile power, heating, and cooling equipment for temporary industrial needs.
KiewitNot ratedFounded 1884A leading employee-owned construction and engineering company building North America's infrastructure and energy projects.
JacobsNot ratedFounded 1947Global technical professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technology solutions.
EmeraNot ratedFounded 1998A North American energy company.
SolarEdgeNot ratedFounded 2006Global leader in smart energy technology, providing solar inverters, power optimizers, and energy storage systems.
NuScale PowerNot ratedFounded 20076 reviewsDesigns and deploys advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology for clean energy.
Wiliot3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 2017Wiliot provides self-powered IoT Pixels that bring connectivity and intelligence to everyday products.
Group14 Technologies3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 2016Manufacturing advanced silicon-carbon composite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Percepto3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 20145 reviewsPercepto provides an autonomous inspection and monitoring platform for industrial sites using drones and robotics.
RELEXNot ratedFounded 2005AI-powered retail planning and execution platform for supply chain optimization.
Valar AtomicsNot ratedFounded 2023Nuclear energy startup developing small, high-temperature reactors for AI data centers and industrial applications.
Reliance IndustriesNot ratedFounded 1973Indian conglomerate investing heavily in AI infrastructure and services.
Kinder MorganNot ratedFounded 1997North America's largest energy infrastructure company, specializing in pipelines and terminals.
First ReserveNot ratedFounded 1983A global private equity investment firm focused exclusively on energy and infrastructure.
Venture Global LNGNot ratedFounded 2015Developing and operating world-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
Generate CapitalNot ratedFounded 2014Sustainable infrastructure platform providing affordable, reliable resource solutions for companies, communities, and cities.
- APAPR EnergyNot ratedFounded 20046 reviews
Provider of fast, reliable, and mobile power solutions for utilities, governments, and industrial customers, with a focus on data centers and AI workloads.
Key Capture EnergyNot ratedFounded 2011A leading independent power producer focused on developing, constructing, and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
Comerc EnergiaNot ratedFounded 2001Comerc Energia provides comprehensive energy and decarbonization solutions for the free energy market.
Blue FrontierNot ratedFounded 2017Revolutionizing cooling with advanced air conditioning technology that is ultra-efficient and incorporates built-in energy storage.
Enphase EnergyNot ratedFounded 2006Global energy technology company providing microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems and intelligent energy management solutions.
LifeStrawNot ratedPortable water filters and purifiers for safe drinking water on the go.
BYD Co., Ltd.Not ratedFounded 1995Chinese multinational manufacturing conglomerate specializing in automobiles, batteries, electronics, and rail transit.
- TETesla, Inc.Not ratedFounded 2003
Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles, battery energy storage, solar products, and related services.
RadiantNot ratedFounded 2020Building the world's first mass-produced portable nuclear generators for anywhere power delivery.
AssentNot ratedFounded 2010Supply chain sustainability and compliance management solutions for complex manufacturers.
Modo EnergyNot ratedFounded 20192 reviewsAI-powered benchmarking and valuation platform for energy storage and renewable assets, providing insights for bankable decisions.
CrusoeNot ratedFounded 2018Crusoe is an AI factory company providing vertically integrated AI infrastructure and cloud compute powered by clean energy.
GenomaticaNot ratedFounded 2000Industrial biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable chemical and material production processes from renewable feedstocks.
Antora EnergyNot ratedFounded 2018Antora Energy builds and deploys thermal batteries to provide always-on, low-cost, zero-emission heat and power for industrial operations and data centers.
SolarSquareNot ratedFounded 2015A full-stack residential solar platform for households and housing societies.
Ayr EnergyNot ratedFounded 2024Designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment, including transformers and circuit breakers.
Crusoe EnergyNot ratedFounded 2018
SunfireNot ratedFounded 2010Industrial electrolysis technology for green hydrogen and e-fuels production.
WindwardNot ratedFounded 2010Windward provides AI-powered maritime predictive intelligence to help clients understand the maritime ecosystem and its impact on security, finance, and business.
- MEMedway Grid Energy Storage System ProjectNot ratedFounded 2022
A 250 MW utility-scale battery energy storage system in Medway, Massachusetts, enhancing grid stability.
ImubitNot ratedFounded 2015AI process optimization for refineries and chemical plants to maximize profit and efficiency.
Prisma PhotonicsNot ratedFounded 2017Quantum leap in utility monitoring for critical infrastructure using fiber optic sensing.
- LILimeNot ratedFounded 2017
A shared electric scooter and bike company.
Aleph FarmsNot ratedFounded 2017Cellular agriculture company producing cultivated meat for sustainable protein production.
WINTNot ratedFounded 2017AI-powered water intelligence solutions for leak prevention and water management.
Serve RoboticsNot ratedFounded 2017Builds autonomous, low-emission robots for last-mile delivery in pedestrian environments.
AnaergiaNot ratedFounded 2003Anaergia is a global leader in anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas solutions.
Rega EnergyNot ratedFounded 2019Develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates biomethane and green hydrogen plants for industrial decarbonization.
South PoleNot ratedFounded 2006Global climate solutions provider helping organizations achieve net-zero emissions.
GradiantNot ratedFounded 2013End-to-end water and wastewater treatment solutions for critical industries.
Seetree.aiNot ratedFounded 2017Leveraging AI and advanced innovations for complete transparency into tree health and production.
Alsym EnergyNot ratedFounded 2015Develops non-flammable, high-performance, low-cost sodium-ion batteries for energy storage.
Heart AerospaceNot ratedFounded 2018Developing hybrid-electric airliners to bring commercial aviation into the electric era, focusing on lower operating costs and cleaner flights.
CrusoeNot ratedFounded 20185 reviewsProvider of AI infrastructure and cloud compute that leverages abundant, underutilized energy sources to power AI workloads.
AmogyNot ratedFounded 2020Amogy unlocks ammonia's potential as a clean energy source with proprietary reforming technology.
Addionics3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 2017Develops advanced rechargeable batteries using a novel 3D metal fabrication method for enhanced performance.
ArtIn EnergyNot ratedFounded 2012Energy technology company focused on innovative solutions.
- IDIdaho Strategic ReportsNot ratedFounded 2021
Provides critical material intelligence and analysis.
- XCXcimer EnergyNot ratedFounded 2021
Fusion startup developing a commercial fusion power plant.
ValidereNot ratedFounded 2015Provides data and analytics solutions for the energy and environmental sectors.
C3 AI3.0 out of 5 (1)Founded 2009Provider of enterprise artificial intelligence software and applications.
VoliroNot ratedFounded 2019Aerial robotics company focused on autonomous inspection robots.
- CHCharge RoboticsNot ratedFounded 2019
Charge Robotics builds robots that construct solar farms, automating labor-intensive tasks to accelerate renewable energy deployment.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Climate Tech in 2026?
Leading Climate Tech tracked by StartupHub.ai include Helion, Aggreko, Kiewit. We rank 60 companies in this category by disclosed funding, growth signals and market traction, refreshed hourly.
What does this Climate Tech ranking include?
This page ranks the top 60 Climate Tech by funding and traction, representing $181.2B in combined disclosed funding. Each entry links to full funding history, team and product details.
Which of these companies has raised the most funding?
Reliance Industries leads the category with $110.0B in disclosed funding.
How is this Climate Tech ranking compiled?
Each company is scored on disclosed funding, team size, growth momentum and profile completeness, then ordered highest first. The list regenerates hourly as new funding rounds, hiring and product launches are detected, so the ranking stays current.

