Our database of more than 1,500 climate/impact startups that have raised funds is freely accessible.  

Today, we are making public one of our databases and intend to share many of our internal resources in the coming weeks. 

Why?

Because sharing information is key to accelerating learning curves and focusing attention on innovations with the greatest potential impact. 

The database we're publishing here today lists the latest 1,500 climate and impact startups to have raised funds.

Here are a few lessons learned: 

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1. An ultra-dynamic ecosystem 

Consulting this resource, we are struck by one thing:

companies working towards decarbonization are extremely diverse, both sectorally and geographically. Here's how we use it internally, and our advice on how to get to grips with it quickly. 

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2. Mapping initiatives helps to identify weak signals

As investors, we use this database on a daily basis.

It is useful to us on several levels.

On the one hand, it allows us to check that we're aware of all the fund-raising activities taking place in the ecosystem. 

On the other hand, it helps us capture the latest trends and early weak signals. 

This is particularly important for identifying under-exploited market opportunities. 

If an innovation has made inroads in several countries with similar cultures, geographies and economies, and has managed to get through the "valley of death", that's a good sign. 

Put another way, this information enables us to minimize risk and validate the robustness of the innovations we propose to our community. 

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3. Mapping initiatives to optimize networking 

Every month, we receive an average of 150 decks and invest in just one startup. 

We have to say no to dozens of projects whose potential impact was obvious. And it's heartbreaking.

Until now, we've been directing high-potential initiatives towards more suitable investors. 

Today, by opening our internal database, we encourage all entrepreneurs and investors to use this database to : 

• identify funds that have already invested in a company in the same sector, 
• find out how much has been raised, so they can better promote their innovations and ensure that the expected return on investment is consistent with industry practice. 
• keep an eye on complementary technologies, and don't hesitate to develop partnerships. 

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4. A few best practices to get the most out of the tool

This database is read-only on the Softr software. 

Softr.io is a no-code development platform that lets anyone create customized web and mobile applications without a single line of code.

We've hijacked it for you. 

You can now access the following information on over 1,500 companies already listed.

You'll also have access to all our updates: we insert between 50 and 100 new entries every month.

If you don't add a filter, the lifts are sorted naturally by date. 

However, we still recommend using the many filters available. 

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Filter by 5 industries 

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When you enter the site, you have access to 5 industries: 

• climate intelligence & analytics, 
• energy & power, 
• transportation & logistics, 
• buildings & cities, 
• agriculture & food

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Filter through 107 business sectors

If you want to be even more specific, you can use the emojis next to the search bar, which lists 107 different business sectors! 

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Filter by turns

You can also filter by table round: seed, series A, series B or series C 

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Filter by country

Finally, you can add a country filter using the tag bar on the left. 

We have highlighted ten or so countries that we consider to be best in class.

Once you have your filters, you have access to the resource sheets for each company, as shown below: 

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As you can see, you'll find all the essential information you need: 

• company name
• the amount raised
• the land of innovation
• investors, 
• round (seed, series A, series B, series C) 
• the article announcing the lifting 

If you need any further information or clarification, please send me a private message here.

I'll be happy to help.

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