Climate First Capital
New York, NY·$1M–$10M·$200M AUM
AUM
$200M
Check size
$1M–$10M
Portfolio
28 cos
About
Impact VC investing exclusively in climate, sustainability, and circular economy companies. Seed through Series B checks for carbon reduction, clean energy, regenerative agriculture, and circular materials. Partners work hands-on with founders on enterprise climate buyers, policy, and impact measurement alongside GTM.
Climate-first mandate — portfolio thesis prioritizes measurable environmental outcomes alongside venture returns.
Investment focus
What they look for
- Measurable climate impact — emissions avoided, carbon removed, or resources circularized
- Hard tech or software with a clear path to unit economics at scale
- Founders with domain depth in climate, energy, agriculture, or industrial ops
- Markets large enough to absorb institutional capital (check size $1M–$10M)
- Regulatory tailwinds or enterprise buyers already piloting the product
How to raise with this partner
- 1
1. Apply in FounderWise
Thesis fit note + optional deck — no cold email required.
- 2
2. Partner review
Team screens for sector, stage, and check-size fit.
- 3
3. Intro meeting
Founder pitch, Q&A, and follow-ups with associates or partners.
- 4
4. Diligence & term sheet
If aligned, move to data room, references, and terms.
Founder tip
Lead with impact metrics (tCO₂e avoided, energy saved, waste diverted) next to revenue and pilots. Climate funds underwrite both.
Snapshot
- Type
- VC
- HQ
- New York, NY
- Status
- Active
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