Climate investors
backing Indian startups
VCs, angels and accelerators actively investing in Climate startups in India. Find the right fit, then request an intro backed by real metrics, not a cold pitch deck.
125+
Investors tracked
299+
Accelerators & incubators
9
Sectors covered
Rainmatter Capital
We look for founders solving real problems in personal finance and climate.
Aavishkaar Capital
Impact capital for founders building climate, fintech and rural-economy businesses.
Ventureast
One of India's earliest venture funds, backing tech and life-sciences founders.
Villgro
Impact incubator backing early-stage social enterprises in health, climate and agriculture.
Avaana Capital
Climate-tech and sustainability focused early-stage fund.
Green Frontier Capital
Climate-focused fund investing in sustainability and clean technology startups in India.
SIDBI
Government development bank funding startups and MSMEs, including via its Fund of Funds.
GROW Agrifoodtech Accelerator
Accelerator for agrifood and sustainability founders operating across Asia.
Theia Ventures
Early-stage climate fund backing decarbonisation and resource-efficiency startups.
IIT Madras Incubation Cell
Deeptech incubator supporting research-led startups out of IIT Madras.
SINE, IIT Bombay
Technology business incubator at IIT Bombay supporting early research-driven ventures.
Venture Center
Science and technology incubator supporting startups in life sciences and materials.
Transition VC
Early-stage fund dedicated to climate technology and the energy transition.
Social Alpha
Incubator and venture platform for science and technology startups solving social and environmental problems.
Shell E4
Shell's energy transition incubator supporting startups in clean energy and decarbonisation.
Alsisar Impact
Impact-focused accelerator backing early-stage founders.
Bethnal Green Ventures
Accelerator backing founders using technology for social and environmental good.
Rockstart
Accelerator and early-stage investor with sector-focused programmes.
build3
Accelerator for founders building startups with a social or climate mission.
Omnivore
Backing founders building for India's farmers and rural economy, from agtech to climate resilience.
Ankur Capital
Early-stage capital for deep-tech and science-led founders solving problems in agriculture, healthcare and education.
Good Capital
Early-stage fund backing impact-driven founders building for underserved Indian markets.
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Common questions
How many Climate investors are listed here?
22 Climate investors: 9 VCs, 6 Incubators, 5 Accelerators, 1 Family Office and 1 Government. Each profile is compiled from public records and shows the sectors and stages that investor backs, so you can shortlist before you reach out.
What stages do these Climate investors back?
Most commonly Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A. Every profile lists the stages that investor has stated, and you can filter the directory by stage to narrow the list.
Where are these Climate investors based?
Mainly Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai. Location matters less than fit for a first cheque, but a nearby investor is usually easier to meet in person.
How do I get an introduction to a Climate investor?
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Is this investor directory free?
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