Cleantech 50 to Watch
Explore early-stage innovators from across the globe, creating groundbreaking solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
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Cleantech 50 to Watch Report
Cut through the noise and discover tomorrow’s gamechangers with the annual Cleantech 50 to Watch, spotlighting early-stage innovators around the globe developing groundbreaking technologies and business models poised to redefine industries.
Methodology
Our nomination process is designed to identify the most impressive early-stage high-impact solutions. We collect insights from our analysts, a global expert panel of early-stage innovation professionals, and public nominations, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive evaluation.
1. Nominations
We partner with a global network of corporates, investors, and advisors who focus on early-stage innovation to gather diverse perspectives and insights.
2. Expert-Led Evaluation
Our analysts assess companies using qualitative and impact filters, weighing all nominations by relevance.
3. A Global Selection
Nominations are supported by real market activity, performance metrics, and innovation milestones across the cleantech ecosystem. It’s not just about ideas; it’s about real-world solutions making a tangible difference.
The Numbers Behind the
2025 Cleantech 50 to Watch
CX
Countries represented on list in 2025
Companies evaluated
Total venture funding raised by 2025 Cleantech 50 to Watch companies on the list
Meet the Expert Panel Helping to Shape the Cleantech 50 to Watch
Laurie Menoud
Founding Partner, At One Ventures
Djoann Fal
General Partner, Atlas Capital
Miki Yokoyama
Managing Director, Aurum Impact
Bennet Barth
Managing Director, RESPOND, BMW Foundation
Ashley Grosh
Vice President, Breakthrough Energy
Iain Meager
Director, Programmes & Innovation, Carbon Trust
Lou Schick
Director of Investments, Clean Energy Ventures
Jason Anderson
President & CEO, Cleantech San Diego
Sara Chamberlain
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Earth Foundry
Tien Nguyen
Founding Partner, Earth Venture Capital
Avina Sugiarto
Partner, East Ventures
Yoachim Haynes
Senior Vice President of Strategy, Europe, Energy Impact Partners
Natharoun Ngo Son
Country Director, EnergyLab Cambodia
Tony Dhaliwal
Director, Acceleration, Foresight Canada
Cathal Hughes
Cleantech Start-Up Manager, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
Cam Ross
CEO, Green Angel Ventures
Scott Bryan
President, Imagine H2O
Tyler Hamilton
Senior Director, Climate, MaRS
Monali Mujumdar
Startup Engagement Lead and Program Operations, NREL
Frederic Clerc
Director, Carbon to Value Initiative and Interim Managing Director, NYU Urban Future Lab
Siti Nurul Narizah M Nizar
Chief Operating Officer, PETRONAS Ventures
Gabriel VanLoozen
Principal, Powerhouse Ventures
Max ter Horst
Managing Partner Energy, Rockstart Venture Capital
Dr. Sabrina Cipullo
Co-Managing Director – Technical Expertise & Operations, Solar Impulse Foundation
Claude-Sébastien Lerbourg
Investment Director, Supernova Invest
Barbara Mehner
Managing Partner, XPRENEURS by UnternehmerTUM
Pippa Gawley
Founding Partner, Zero Carbon Capital
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