Climate Tech
Coverage of Climate Tech in the Nexus archive.
- Climate tech overtakes fintech as Africa’s top venture funding sector – Report
Climate tech surpassed fintech as Africa’s top venture funding sector in 2025, securing 40% ($1.5 billion) of funding compared to 13% ($206 million) in 2016. The shift is highlighted in a report by Premium Times Nigeria.
- WA skilled workforce will help build the state’s future in climate tech
Washington's skilled workforce is being leveraged to advance the state's future in climate technology. Investors backing projects in Washington are also hiring highly skilled workers.
- The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open
Nuclear startup X-energy has gone public, and geothermal startup Fervo is preparing for its IPO, signaling potential growth for climate tech investments.
- TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
TechCrunch is organizing SusHi Tech 2026 in Tokyo, focusing on AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. The event will feature live demos, software innovation sessions, and discussions on AI's impact across industries.