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§ Venture Capital · USA
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in climate tech startups, focused on software-first AI/robotics for decarbonization.
Founded in 2021 by former Freestyle Capital co-founder Josh Felser and former Lyft executive Raj Kapoor, Climactic is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with operations in New York City. The firm invests in software-first climate technology and cleantech startups across the enterprise and mobility sectors. They specifically target companies leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics to drive decarbonization and manage climate risk. Operating from a $65 million inaugural fund, the organization typically provides $1,500,000 to $3,000,000 in seed and Series A funding alongside mentorship and strategic guidance from founder-operator partners. Climactic has built an active portfolio of over twenty companies, backing recognizable startups like WeaveGrid, Climate AI, MuonSpace, Copper, NCX, and Lightship. Recent investment activity includes leading a $3,700,000 seed funding round for sustainable hardware developer EDEN in February 2025.
Key people at Climactic.
Climactic has more than 26 tracked investments across 23 companies. The latest tracked deal is $28.0M Other Equity in Channing Street Copper Company in August 2025.
Key people at Climactic.
Climactic VC is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in visionary founders who are addressing climate change, sustainability, and circular economy challenges. Their mission is to back software-first climate tech startups that leverage energy, AI, automation, and robotics to decarbonize the planet and create multi-billion-dollar companies aligned with planetary and societal prosperity. They typically invest $1.5M to $3M in seed and Series A rounds, primarily targeting enterprise and mobility sectors within the USA. Climactic VC supports founders with deep operational experience, bridging general tech scale with climate tech innovation, thus accelerating startup growth and impact in the climate tech ecosystem[2][4][6][9][10].
Climactic VC was founded by Josh Felser, formerly of Freestyle Capital, and Raj Kapoor, an ex-Lyft executive, bringing together seasoned founders, CEOs, operators, and venture capitalists. The firm launched with a $65 million inaugural fund, headquartered in New York City and San Francisco. The idea emerged from their combined experience in tech and climate, recognizing the urgent need to scale climate tech startups with software-driven solutions. Early traction included investments in startups like EDEN, a digital sales enablement platform for home services, which secured $3.7M funding led by Climactic and demonstrated strong market adoption[2][6].
Climactic VC rides the accelerating trend of climate tech innovation driven by urgent global decarbonization goals and the integration of AI and automation in energy and mobility sectors. The timing is critical as regulatory pressure, corporate sustainability commitments, and technological advances converge to create a fertile environment for climate tech startups. By focusing on software-first solutions, Climactic positions itself at the nexus of digital transformation and climate action, influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling startups to scale rapidly and impactfully. Their approach helps bridge the gap between traditional tech venture capital and specialized climate investments, fostering a new wave of impactful companies[2][4][6][8].
Looking ahead, Climactic VC is poised to expand its influence by continuing to back innovative founders who combine software and hardware to tackle climate challenges. Trends such as AI-driven energy optimization, electrification of mobility, and circular economy technologies will shape their investment focus. As climate tech gains mainstream investor interest and policy support intensifies, Climactic’s founder-operator model and community-driven approach will likely enhance its role as a catalyst for scaling transformative climate solutions. Their ongoing commitment to building a climate innovation hub suggests a future where they not only fund but also actively shape the climate tech ecosystem’s growth and impact[2][6][8].
