Capital to Climate:
Bridging finance and climate innovation

A new report captures the most impactful insights from the Capital to Climate event series, shedding light on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities involved in mobilising investment at scale to drive the UK’s journey toward Net Zero.

Posted on: 11/09/2025

Delivered in partnership with Climate Connection, the Capital to Climate event series was launched in response to several key challenges identified as critical to accelerating investment in climate innovation:

  • Investor awareness
    Informing investors about the breadth of climate investment opportunities and bridging the gap between current investment levels and the sector’s full potential.
  • Capital engagement
    Raising awareness to unlock new sources of capital and foster meaningful investor engagement.
  • Dealflow generation
    Increasing dealflow by directly connecting investors with promising climate-focused companies to streamline the investment process.
  • Investment readiness
    Supporting climate tech ventures in refining strategies, strengthening operations, and presenting compelling cases to potential investors.
  • Demand & supply alignment
    Addressing challenges on both sides of the innovation landscape, cultivating investor interest while ensuring a robust pipeline of scalable, high-quality technologies.

This impact report presents key findings from the Capital to Climate event series and reflects the collective experience of participants. It offers a snapshot of progress, opportunities, and areas for continued collaboration across the climate investment landscape.

 

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