Growth-stage climate tech investors in the UK
Growth-stage companies are raising larger rounds to scale, usually led by later-stage funds, with early investors often still holding. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 31 investor-backed growth-stage climate, energy and environment companies are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 157
- Rounds, 2 years
- 54
- Median round
- £1.93m
Who is investing
In the last two years 68 funds, firms and family offices and 87 angels took shares in growth-stage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Investment Bank PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 168 Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| 52africa, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aboretum Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ad Meliora Investments and Consulting Pty | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aerie, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| African Minerals Exploration & Development Fund III Sicar | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ahmad Tea Investment FZ LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 157 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, 54 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage climate, energy and environment companies, an estimated £196.3m, with a median round of about £1.93m. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 24% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Climate, energy and environment compares
Climate, energy and environment companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £1.93m is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Scottish National Investment Bank PLC, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage climate, energy and environment companies?
Pulse found 157 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage climate, energy and environment companies in the last two years: 68 funds, firms and family offices, and 87 angels.
How much do growth-stage climate, energy and environment companies raise?
Over the last two years 54 rounds were raised, an estimated £196.3m in total. The median round was about £1.93m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 24% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.