Most active sustainability investors in the UK right now (free list)
List of UK sustainability angel investors and venture capital firms.
Find your sustainability investor with the full list of UK venture capital investors.
The UK's Sustainability ecosystem includes a growing mix of innovators and technology platforms — many of which can be found on our Sustainability startup watchlist.
Below you'll find a list of Sustainability investors:
Top 209 sustainability investors in the UK
Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)
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 Ada Ventures( ) This venture capital firm focuses on three key investment areas: Climate Equity,... London  | ||||
 AlbionVC( ) AlbionVC focuses on early-stage investments in the UK, specialising in software,... London | ||||
 Anthemis( ) Anthemis Group is a venture capital firm focused on reinventing finance to creat... London | ||||
 Ascension Ventures( ) Ascension is a leading UK venture capital firm focused on empowering tech innova... London | ||||
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 Aviva Ventures( ) Aviva focuses on innovation within the financial services sector, emphasizing ve... London | ||||
 Beringea( ) Beringea is a venture capital firm focused on empowering visionary entrepreneurs... London | ||||
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 Clean Growth Fund( ) This venture capital firm focuses on empowering early-stage entrepreneurs addres... London | ||||
 Climate.vc( ) Climate VC is Europe’s leading climate fund, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage... London | ||||
 Concept Ventures( ) Concept Ventures is the largest dedicated UK pre-seed fund, focusing on reshapin... London | ||||
 Creator Fund( ) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in companies within the technolog... London | ||||
 Eka Ventures( ) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in founders who are creating posi... London | ||||
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What is a sustainability startup?
A sustainability startup is a business that creates innovative solutions to address environmental, social, and economic challenges while ensuring long-term ecological balance. These startups aim to reduce environmental impact, promote social equity, and operate economically sustainably.
Key Features of a Sustainability Startup:
Target Audience
- Eco-conscious consumers seeking sustainable products.
- Businesses aiming to adopt green practices.
- Governments and organisations addressing climate change and sustainability goals.
Products/Services
- Renewable energy systems (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines).
- Eco-friendly consumer goods (e.g., biodegradable packaging, sustainable fashion).
- Software and platforms for tracking carbon footprints or optimising resource use.
Examples of Activities
- Developing technology for water conservation in agriculture.
- Creating marketplaces for recycled or upcycled materials.
- Offering consultancy to help companies achieve net-zero emissions.
Examples of UK Sustainability Startups
Yayzy
A London-based climate fintech startup that developed an application to estimate personal carbon emissions based on consumer behaviour, including purchases and environmental activities. Yayzy also offers this technology to banks and fintech companies as an API, enabling CO₂ tracking, calculation, reduction, and offsetting for their customers.
Skyrora
An Edinburgh-based aerospace company focusing on developing eco-friendly rocket technology. Skyrora has created 'Ecosene,' a rocket fuel derived from non recyclable waste plastic, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of space launches.
Foodsteps
A UK-based food sustainability platform that provides data and insights for the food industry to accurately measure, reduce, and report their environmental impact. Foodsteps has assisted over 150 food businesses, including Tesco and KFC, in improving their sustainability practices.
Material Evolution
A startup based in Wrexham, Wales, developing a low-carbon alternative to cement by processing waste materials from steelmaking. Their innovative approach aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production.
Abatable
A UK and Netherlands-based company providing end-to-end carbon market solutions. Abatable offers innovative climate finance and research solutions to organizations active in the voluntary carbon market, facilitating investments in nature-based carbon removal projects.
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