Is “Climate Tech” dead? Why the evolution of sustainable investment signals progress

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The whispers are getting louder in venture capital circles: “climate tech” as a term may be falling out of favour. But rather than spelling doom for sustainable investment, this semantic shift reflects something more profound – the maturing of an entire ecosystem.
As a pioneer in European sustainability investing since 2005, we’ve seen cycles come and go. From the cleantech boom and bust of the early 2000s to today’s resilient climate tech wave, one thing remains clear: while terminology evolves, the fundamental opportunity to invest in – and profit from – sustainable innovation only grows stronger.
This shift in language tells a story of an industry coming of age. It’s a story of lessons learned from Cleantech 1.0, of technological breakthroughs, and of a market that has moved beyond moral imperatives to recognise the competitive advantages of sustainable solutions.
In this piece, our Partner Tomer Strikovsky, explores why this evolution signals progress, not retreat, and what it means for the future of sustainable investing…
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