Climate Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital platform that backs entrepreneurs who focus on emissions reduction and climate adaptation. Through both a microfund and a syndicate, the firm provides capital alongside strategic guidance, network connections, and limited partner resources. Built by founders for founders, Climate Capital has grown a community of more than 2,000 founders, operators, and climate enthusiasts. The team draws on a blend of business and technical expertise, offering empathy, actionable advice, and wide industry access to accelerate growth. Founders can also tap into resources such as the CC Pod podcast and a bi-weekly newsletter.
The firm focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, deploying checks that range from $10,000 via its microfund to $150,000 through its syndicate vehicle. Each partner brings a track record in sectors such as chemical engineering, product leadership, and strategic finance, combining MBA and doctoral-level credentials. Climate Capital looks for companies with potential to reduce the human carbon footprint and strengthen climate resilience. Investors benefit from a platform approach that spans multiple funds and syndicates, while entrepreneurs gain introductions to talent, customers, strategic partners, and follow-on backers. Peer-to-peer learning is encouraged through community events, office hours, and guest speaker sessions.
Within its clean technology mandate, Climate Capital targets sectors such as clean energy generation, decarbonization processes, and carbon removal methods. The firm’s portfolio highlights include ventures working on advanced energy storage, battery management systems, and long-duration storage solutions to enable reliable integration of renewables. Examples also extend to grid integration platforms and carbon removal firms. Ongoing support extends beyond funding through a newsletter and a podcast, delivering insights on emerging trends and lessons from climate tech leaders.
