About ClimateLaunchpad
ClimateLaunchpad, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2014, is based in Delft, Netherlands. With a presence in 70 countries, it has supported around 686 startups in sectors like Food and Agriculture Tech, Environment Tech. As of Oct 2026, ClimateLaunchpad has witnessed 9 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Samsara, EF Polymer and Epishine. The program is backed by a team of 4 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in Greece. Its latest investment was a $11K Grant (prize money) round in LeafyLife on Nov 16, 2019.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2014
Location
Delft, Netherlands
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money)
Locations of Investment
ClimateLaunchpad's List of Top Investments
ClimateLaunchpad has a portfolio of 686 companies. Their most notable investments include Samsara and EF Polymer.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, Switzerland, India and 67 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Environment Tech, High Tech and 37 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money) stage. Here is the list of top investments by ClimateLaunchpad:
1. Samsara
Platform offering AI-powered and cloud-based vehicle tracking solutions for fleet owners. The platform offers solutions that include vehicle telematics, driver safety management, AI dash cams, camera connectors, mobile workflow, compliance management tools, security task management tools, and asset tracking systems. It provides services to FMCG, oil and gas, logistics and transportation, and industrial automotive.
Key facts about Samsara
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jan 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $915M
- Employee Count: 5,792 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Avitas Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 21, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. EF Polymer
Manufacturer of organic super-absorbent hydrogel for sustainable agriculture. This hydrogel, created from eco-waste, retains significant amounts of water, nourishes soil with micronutrients, and improves water retention capacity, boosting crop growth. The product is biodegradable and enhances fertilizer application, reducing water and fertilizer usage. It offers a sustainable solution for farmers seeking improved yields and resource conservation.
Key facts about EF Polymer
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Okinawa (Japan)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28.9M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: THRIVE, Beyond Next Ventures and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 29, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Epishine
Developer and provider of solar modules. The solar cells produced can be printed on recyclable plastic. It offers a tool that converts indoor light into a power source. The solar cells can be integrated into devices and applications, in sectors such as retail, smart buildings, and consumer electronics.
Key facts about Epishine
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Linkoping (Sweden)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.4M
- Employee Count: 57 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: EIC Fund, Swedish Energy Agency and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Twaice
Developer of battery energy storage analytics software for asset management. The software transforms battery data into insights, helping to improve system performance and availability. It also assists in identifying safety-relevant trends and standardizing key performance indicators with dashboards. The software facilitates data centralization and automates reporting.
Key facts about Twaice
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Annual Revenue: €1M - €10M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $71.5M
- Employee Count: 100 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: European Investment Bank, Coatue and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Feb 06, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Meight
Provider of data solutions for trucking optimization. The platform helps in managing truck manifesto operations, and fleet day-to-day operations.
Key facts about Meight
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Evora (Portugal)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $5.6M
- Employee Count: 24 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Cusp Capital, Faber and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 17, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
ClimateLaunchpad's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
ClimateLaunchpad has invested in 686 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in LeafyLife.ClimateLaunchpad's Investments by Stage
ClimateLaunchpad has made 3 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $11K.ClimateLaunchpad's Investments by Sector
ClimateLaunchpad has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Energy, Energy Tech and Environment. Notably, it has invested in 274 Tech companies, 224 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 115 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 95 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Energy | 3 |
Energy Tech | 1 |
Environment | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
ClimateLaunchpad's Investments by Geography
ClimateLaunchpad has made most investments in Greece (1), followed by India where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Greece | 1 |
India | 1 |
Kenya | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
ClimateLaunchpad's recent investments
ClimateLaunchpad has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by ClimateLaunchpad:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 16, 2019 | Kenya | Grant (prize money) | 1600 | - | |
Nov 16, 2019 | India | Grant (prize money) | 3392 | - | |
Nov 05, 2014 | Greece | Grant (prize money) | 7045 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in ClimateLaunchpad's Portfolio
3 of ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio companies have become public. Samsara got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Dec 2021 at marketcap of $11.5B and Nufarm got listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).Here are ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 15, 2021 | - | - | 6392 | |
Nov 10, 1988 | - | - | 7902 | |
- | - | - | 4222 |
Acquired companies in ClimateLaunchpad's Portfolio
6 companies from ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Meight in Nov 2025 by Mondevo Group for $*****.Here are ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 18, 2025 | - | - | 1535 | |
Aug 23, 2024 | - | - | 9333 | |
Jan 18, 2023 | - | - | 3891 | |
Aug 22, 2022 | - | - | 2738 | |
Dec 18, 2020 | - | - | 4273 |
Team profile of ClimateLaunchpad
ClimateLaunchpad has a team of 4 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in Netherlands. ClimateLaunchpad's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in ClimateLaunchpad:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Haarlem | - |
Co-investors of ClimateLaunchpad
Over the past 12 years, 3 investors have co-invested in ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested after ClimateLaunchpad: A total of 3 investors have invested in ClimateLaunchpad's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Climate KIC (1 company) and Maharashtra State Innovation Society (1 company).
