Today, we're making one of our databases public and plan to share several of our internal resources in the coming weeks.

Why?

Because sharing information is key to accelerating learning curves and focusing attention on the innovations with the highest impact potential.

The database we're publishing today lists the 1,500 most recent climate and impact startups that have raised funding.

Here are a few key takeaways:

1. An ultra-dynamic ecosystem

When browsing this resource, one thing stands out:

companies working toward decarbonization are extremely diverse, both in terms of sector and geography. Here's how we use it internally and our tips to help you quickly get up to speed.

2. Mapping initiatives helps capture weak signals

As investors, we use this database on a daily basis.

It's useful to us on several levels.

On one hand, this allows us to verify that we're aware of all the funding rounds happening in the ecosystem.

On the other hand, it helps us identify the latest trends and early weak signals.

This is particularly important for identifying underexploited market opportunities.

If an innovation has broken through in several countries with similar cultures, geographies, and economies, and has successfully crossed the "valley of death," that's generally a good sign.

Put differently, this information allows us to minimize risk and validate the robustness of the innovations we bring to our community.

3. Mapping initiatives helps optimize connections

Every month, we receive an average of 150 decks and invest in a single startup.

We have to say no to dozens of projects with obvious impact potential. And it's heartbreaking.

Until now, we've been directing high-potential initiatives toward more suitable investors.

Today, by opening up our internal database, we encourage all entrepreneurs and investors to use it to:

identify funds that have already invested in companies in the same sector, review round sizes to better value their innovations and ensure the expected valuation is consistent with market practices and industry standards. stay informed about complementary technologies and don't hesitate to develop partnerships.

4. Best practices for getting the most out of the tool

This database is available in read-only mode on the Softr platform.

Originally, Softr.io is a no-code development platform that allows anyone to create custom web and mobile applications without writing a single line of code.

We repurposed it for you.

As such, you already have access to the following information on more than 1,500 companies listed to date.

You'll also have access to all our updates—we add between 50 and 100 new entries every month.

If you don't add any filters, rounds are sorted by date by default.

However, we still recommend using the many filters available.

Filter by 5 industries

When you arrive on the site, you have access to 5 industries:

climate intelligence & analytics, energy & power, transportation & logistics, buildings & cities, agriculture & food

Filter across 107 industry sectors

If you want to be even more specific, you can use the emojis next to the search bar, which cover 107 different sectors!

Filter by round

You can also filter by round: seed, Series A, Series B, or Series C

Filter by country

Finally, you can filter by country using the tag bar on the left.

We have highlighted around ten countries that we consider to be best in class.

Once you've set your filters, you can access the resource cards for each company, which look like this:

As you can see, you'll find all the essential information, including:

the company namethe amount raisedthe country of innovationthe investors, the round (seed, Series A, Series B, Series C)the article announcing the raise

If you'd like more detailed information or clarifications, feel free to send me a private message here.

I'd be happy to tell you more.