The funding for Climate-tech saw a significant increase

in the second half of FY2025, rising from $364 million in the July - September quarter to $1,435 million in the October- December quarter. This surge was primarily fueled by a $1 billion investment in Erisha E Mobility in March 2025. When excluding this substantial investment, the Climate-tech sector still experienced a 20% growth over the six months.

• 1435

  Total Funding
  $ Mn

• 71

  No. of Deals

Lemelson Foundation’s Climate Playbook: How Philanthropy Can Accelerate Green Invention

"We use grants and investments towards the same goal, recognizing that both are valuable tools. Grants, from philanthropy, can be an effective tool for reducing the costs of commercialization, not necessarily by granting directly to companies, but by strengthening market channels (e.g. Villgro’s RAIIn facility) to reach markets that have a high cost to access or by supporting solution validation by third parties (e.g. Evergreen Innovation Platform or SELCO Foundation’s SELCAP) whose primary goal is to better meet the needs of an underserved market."

Maggie Flanagan, Senior Program Officer, The Lemelson Foundation

Joel Clement, Senior Program Officer, The Lemelson Foundation

Venture Meets Climate: Inside Peak Ventures’ Strategy for a Sustainable Future

"We are a thesis-driven fund. We understand that sustainability is an extremely complex space, with multiple moving parts and interconnected sectors. We dive deep into specific verticals within sustainability to form a robust, scientific understanding of the macros, technologies, inherent issues, future potential, and a clear idea of the VC play."

Samir Shah, Managing Partner, Peak Sustainability Ventures

Batteries, Bytes, and the Grid: Kazam’s Role in the Clean Mobility Shift

"Decentralized solar and wind-powered microgrids at logistics hubs and depots can reduce dependency on centralized grid infrastructure. Pairing EV charging with renewable generation at the point of consumption minimizes transmission losses and enhances energy security. Encouraging EV operators to procure green energy through open access policies, renewable energy credits (RECs), and power purchase agreements (PPAs) will further drive sustainability in electric trucking. "

Akshay Ingalahalli, Software Product Lead, Kazam

Trucking Towards Net Zero: The Blue Energy Motors Blueprint

"In India’s evolving energy landscape, we see LNG as a long-term, complementary solution rather than just a transitional one specifically for long-haul applications. Electrification is progressing, but for heavy-duty, long-haul trucking, the infrastructure and technology for widespread EV adoption still have a long way to go. The investment in LNG today is not just for the present but also for a future where it integrates with renewable fuels, ensuring a long-term, sustainable freight solution for India."

Anirudh Bhuwalka, CEO, Blue Energy Motors