Startups · 2h ago
Cleantech Startup Funding Stabilizes at $15B in H1 2026
Investors poured $15 billion into cleantech, EV, and sustainability startups in the first half of 2026, putting funding on track to slightly exceed last year's total. The 2025 tally was the lowest in several years, indicating a stabilization after a downturn. The data comes from Crunchbase's seed- through growth-stage categories.
Meridian48 take
The stabilization suggests cleantech is finding a floor after a funding slump, but the modest growth signals investors remain cautious despite rising energy demand.
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