In the rapidly changing ecosystem of startups, climate tech startups are on the rise. According to Economist Impact, the number has “quadrupled since 2010, reaching almost 45,000”. These companies have developed innovative solutions ranging from geospatial data intelligence to a full-service recycling technology system.
Here at Harmonic, we utilized our vast database of over 19 million startups, specifically tracking companies that fell under our climate category with rising headcount growth and web traffic growth over the past six months.
Eloverde is a software solution designed to automate environmental management processes, enhancing the performance of environmental consultancies, industries, transport, and waste disposal. It integrates the waste logistics chain, offering customizable dashboards, standardized waste management, and supplier homologation, ultimately promoting sustainability and reducing environmental costs.
Treefera is an AI platform specializing in analyzing satellite and advanced imagery to uniquely identify and map trees, providing accurate and auditable data for forest management, carbon offset, and nature-positive initiatives. They use AI to automatically identify tree species, assess their health, and calculate carbon capture, while also distributing data through web interfaces and cloud infrastructure for large-scale applications.
Recycletek offers a full-service Recycling Technology System that maximizes efficiency at every step of the supply chain, providing value through rewards, discounts, and consumer data. Their incentive-based programs and advanced metrics enable individuals and corporations to adopt a sustainable lifestyle easily, contributing to closing the loop and building a sustainable world.
Reflora is an environmental startup that enables companies to calculate and offset their CO2 emissions, supporting the transition to a more sustainable business model. The company promotes decarbonization through investment in carbon credits generated by forestry projects, creating environmental, social, and economic impact.
Climformatics offers a climate prediction platform that utilizes continuous modeling, simulation, analysis, and prediction based on state-of-the-art scientifically validated algorithms to help businesses identify future risks, mitigate threats, and discover new opportunities. The platform is designed to provide accurate climate and weather state predictions for long-term timescales at precise geographic locations, using the latest data science and analysis techniques.
Inspectral specializes in innovative geospatial data intelligence for environmental and water bodies monitoring, integrating satellite and drone images with technologies such as multispectral imaging, artificial intelligence, data science, bio-optical modeling, and geoprocessing. Their solutions go beyond visual analysis, offering high-resolution temporal, spatial, and spectral data for precise decision-making in precision agriculture and environmental monitoring.
Rezzi develops IoT devices, such as Smartcan, to provide waste collection industry with real-time data for better waste tracking and route optimization. They aim to help municipalities, commercial entities, and individuals reduce waste generation and optimize waste collection processes.
LicenTIa is an online platform that simplifies and streamlines environmental licensing processes, offering interactive dashboards, automated alerts, and document organization to reduce compliance risks and provide management insights. The system is designed to automate activities, facilitate team workflows, and provide monitoring and management indicators for environmental processes.
Calyx Global provides a carbon credit ratings platform that assesses the integrity and impact of over 450 projects, helping organizations confidently purchase carbon credits. Their rigorous ratings ensure the credibility of credits, enabling customers to make a positive impact on the environment and communities.