UK climate tech outperformed broader Europe in 2025 – why?

Some of the UK-based clean tech founders that raised big rounds in 2025. Names below. Credit: Press photos/Impact Loop mockup
28 nov. 2025
09:24
UK climate tech startups are weathering Europe’s sharp investment downturn, posting a far softer drop in funding than major markets across the continent. Why could that be?

The UK is bucking the wider downturn in climate tech funding with a much softer drop this year than seen in other European countries including Germany, France, and Sweden.

Climate tech funding in Britain has slipped 17% this year, from $2.9bn in 2024 to $2.4bn, according to Dealroom data.

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