9 climate tech unicorns in Europe
With a valuation of over £1bn achieved through equity financing or financial performance, climate tech unicorns are pushing forward across Europe to create a positive impact on the environment. These climate tech unicorns are working on sustainable solutions predominantly in the mobility and energy sector.
Climate technology has grown rapidly over the last four years, with many startups launching in this sector across Europe. Although not all have achieved unicorn status, their mission to tackle carbon emissions and Net Zero welcoming space technology can have a major impact on their status.
Voi is a Swedish mobility company on a mission to provide sustainable and inclusive last-mile mobility solutions. These solutions are to enable their customers to move freely whilst helping cities reach their 2030 climate goals.
Launched in 2009 OVO Energy aims to make energy cheaper, greener and simpler. They’re building a supportive zero carbon community – providing green energy, technology and guidance. They are committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2035.
Sunfire is a global leader for industrial electrolyzers. Utilising innovative and proven solutions, they are addressing a key challenge of today’s energy system: Providing renewable hydrogen and Syngas as substitutes for fossil energy sources.
Ynsect offers an organic, long-term sustainable solution to accelerate consumption of protein and plants. Their activity is carbon negative and meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
Volocopter provides affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. By offering all-electric flights over cities, they make room on the streets. By interconnecting multiple important transport hubs, they help speed up urban endeavors.
Enpal is on a mission to supply one million households with their own solar system by the end of the decade and become one of the largest green energy platforms in Europe. They are helping address the climate crisis by making solar installation and energy storage accessible.
In January 202, TIER Mobility became the first micro-mobility company to be fully climate neutral. They are Europe's leading shared micro-mobility provider, with a mission to Change Mobility for Good.
Octopus Energy is on a mission to transform energy globally, faster and cheaper than anyone imagined. They’re making energy fair, clean, and simple for all using technology. Powering 3 million+ UK homes and businesses with award-winning 100% green electricity. And building the sustainable energy system of tomorrow.
Northvolt is on a mission to build the greenest battery in the world with a minimal carbon foot print and the highest ambitions for recycling to enable the European transition to renewable energy. With a strong vision to accelerate the transition to adecarbonized future, by supplyingsustainable, high-quality batterycells and systems.
