Founders are returning to climate tech, says angel investor: 'It's really a new wave'

Markus Sudhoff, angel investor and CEO of Climate Founders, in Malmö, Sweden, 2026. Image credit: Siôn Lawrence-Geschwindt
16 Sept 2026
06:00
Markus Sudhoff, an angel investor who runs a climate tech accelerator, says he has seen an increase in new founders entering the space over the last year after a slow period.

The shift comes amid a boom in AI and software startups building tools for industries such as energy, water, and manufacturing.

"It really is a new wave," he tells Impact Loop on the sidelines of The Drop conference in Malmö.

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