The next billion-dollar startup? 11 European climate techs set to become unicorns in 2026
7 jan. 2026
06:00
Europe already has over 15 climate tech unicorns, and a new wave of startups is rising. This list ranks 11 of the most promising companies – based on funding speed, team growth, and market traction – that could join them in reaching $1bn valuations in 2026.
Find out:
– The climate tech contenders closest to unicorn status
– Which one is primed to get there first
– And the investors fuelling their rise
Find out:
– The climate tech contenders closest to unicorn status
– Which one is primed to get there first
– And the investors fuelling their rise
Europe already has a healthy herd of climate tech unicorns. They include the likes of Stegra, Vinted, 1KOMMA5°, and – the latest addition – Fuse Energy.
Despite a slowed VC funding environment, many climate tech startups are still raising big rounds at hefty valuations – and growing their revenues – and are on track to enter the unicorn club sometime in the near future. These risers are what some would call “soonicorns.”