Climate, energy and environment investors in the UK
Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 912 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies are in Pulse, and 25 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 912
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,781
- Rounds, 2 years
- 236
- Median round
- £582k
Who is investing
In the last two years 381 funds, firms and family offices and 1,371 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Solar Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 8 companies |
| Elgin Energy Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 6 companies |
| Zero Carbon Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Rab Capital Jersey Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Cape Light Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Rivington Storage Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Universal Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Volta Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 1,781 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 236 funding rounds were raised by climate, energy and environment companies, an estimated £1.04bn, with a median round of about £582k. 25 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Climate, energy and environment compares
Climate, energy and environment companies make up 1% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £582k is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 155 have exited, 96 are at seed, 61 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Rivington Solar Limited, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies?
Pulse found 1,781 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the last two years: 381 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,371 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies raise?
Over the last two years 236 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.04bn in total. The median round was about £582k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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