Organization · Venture Capital
Climate VC Fund
Climate VC Fund is New Zealand's first venture capital fund series dedicated to climate-focused investments, targeting high-impact climate-tech companies in New Zealand and Australia. It aims to drive decarbonization while achieving strong financial returns.
Overview
What Climate VC Fund does
What Climate VC Fund is
Climate VC Fund is New Zealand's first venture capital fund series dedicated to climate-focused investments, targeting high-impact climate-tech companies in New Zealand and Australia. It aims to drive decarbonization while achieving strong financial returns.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 30, 2026
Official channels
Find Climate VC Fund elsewhere
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Capability profile
Climate VC Fund as a funder
Investment thesis
Climate VC Fund invests in companies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while achieving venture-scale returns. The fund focuses on businesses that are more efficient and cost-effective than existing market players, aiming to make decarbonization economically attractive.
Focus narrative
CVCF focuses on sectors related to renewable energy, sustainable materials, and innovative technologies that contribute to decarbonization. The fund aims to back high-growth businesses that can materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions while pursuing commercial returns.
Value beyond capital
CVCF adds value to portfolio companies by providing access to a network of industry experts, strategic guidance on scaling operations, and support in navigating the regulatory landscape. The fund emphasizes impact measurement and reporting, ensuring that investments align with significant emissions reduction goals.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Oceania
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 10
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: MGA: Develops breakthrough blocks for thermal energy storage, aiding grid decarbonization. Cleanery: Offers low waste cleaning products that dissolve in water, reducing plastic use. Zincovery: Innovates in carbon-efficient zinc recycling processes. Aplenty: Provides a CO2 capture system converting wood waste into clean CO2 for greenhouses. Liquium: Focuses on clean ammonia production for energy security. NovoLabs: Developed a patented disinfection system for treating challenging liquids. Teiny: Produces oat milk powder that combines dairy nutrition with plant-based sustainability. Dot Ingredients: Innovates sustainable surfactants as alternatives to petrochemicals. Ocean Balance: Developing marine carbon-removal technology.
Common questions
What to know about Climate VC Fund
Upseed classifies Climate VC Fund under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 30, 2026
Known limits
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