The 68 most promising impact startups in Europe, according to investors
THE SO WHAT
A 68-company impact shortlist tells you there’s now enough deal flow for LPs to treat climate and impact as a portfolio, not a side bet. Corporates with net-zero or ESG targets should mine these lists for pilot partners before those startups are locked into exclusive alliances.
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