Top Sustainability Startups in 2024

Nodes Advisors is a Zurich-based Corporate finance Life Science firm that work with vital but underfunded companies at the intersection of bio & technology. Our team is made up of entrepreneurs, engineers, product managers, researchers and venture capitalists who share a passion for accelerating the adoption of cutting edge technologies in Biology.

Our mission is to redefine the ownership model and disrupt the fashion industry by providing a market network platform with both resale and rental capabilities.

COP 26, COP 27, COP 40 etc. Really? It's time to ACT! In a money driven system the most important factor for societal impact is MONEY! How much is shifted? How fast? In what direction? and by whom? If you think about it, the connected consumer can shift the most money, the fastest, in a sustainable direction and democratically - right? The connected consumer could impact all stakeholders "overnight" in a sustainable direction. ACT is a mobile marketplace of marketplaces and a data gathering tool that helps all of us gather data so that we can all make a free and informed decision to buy tomato A over tomato B because it is produced in a way that emits the least CO2. ACT is an answer to the craving for action against the climate crisis. Coordinate your and your network's combined purchasing power towards the producers that emits the least CO2 with just a few clicks in the app and join us in the quest against global warming! It's simple and convenient: make a shopping list, optimize it for the environment and/or price (or vegan, organic etc.), navigate inside the shop, pay via mobile and check-out in 3 sec. ACT is a high-tech solution scalable to extreme-scale with no bottlenecks both in terms of data gathering and shop integration, making global collaboration around sustainable shopping a fact. With the ACT app, we can unite and change the course of history - starting today. Join ACT - work with us to market the most hands-on solution to mitigate global warming. Become an ACT developer - develop a high-tech, infinitely scalable, SOA backend and mobile app system. Go to aacctt.org/careers. Invest in ACT - invest in a company with unicorn/decacorn potential in 4-8 years. Reach out to Thomas Jepsen, CEO, linkedin.com/in/thomasjepsen and mention why you reach out.

The fashion industry is responsible for ~10% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and more than 90% of its emissions stem from the supply chain. Most fashion brands and retailers lack actual supply chain data and therefore, struggle to meet environmental impact disclosure regulations. The existing software solutions are generic and lack industry-specific insights like the impacts of recycled and organic materials, manufacturing technologies used across different fabrics & products, and the ability to collect and integrate energy resource consumption data from suppliers. This is why we created Carbon Trail, a software platform tailored to the fashion industry. Leveraging data and AI/ML, our product provides instantaneous product environment footprint (PEF) reports and critical analytics that cover the lifecycle of any fashion product. This helps fashion retailers and brands accurately measure the environmental footprints of their products which can then be used to create digital product passports, get a deeper understanding of their Scope 3 emissions, and identify emission reduction initiatives to meet their net-zero goals. Among our founders, we have experience leading the development of groundbreaking data, IoT, and AI/ML products at Microsoft and other startups. We also have hands-on experience building climate strategies for global clients and implementing clean-energy solutions like solar. We believe climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity and want to dedicate our careers to fighting against it.

Satgana supports entrepreneurs solving the biggest social and environmental challenges of our times with human capital and pre-seed capital. As a Venture Builder, we supercharge founders with operational support and financial support from the very idea-stage. As a globally distributed organization, we work with entrepreneurs wherever they are. As a sustainability-driven investor, we focus on advancing progress towards the UN SDGs.

ASQI is a pioneering company that delivers innovative sustainability and traceability technology solutions tailored to the needs of the FMCG and food processing industries. With a strong focus on enhancing efficiency, quality, and profitability, ASQI combines cutting-edge software and hardware to address the unique challenges faced by these sectors. The company's commitment to driving sustainability and operational excellence has made it a trusted partner for businesses looking to optimize their processes and meet the evolving demands of the global market. Through its advanced technology offerings, ASQI empowers clients to achieve greater transparency, accountability, and growth.

Senvo is a last-mile intelligence solution. We work with logistic data to automate manual processes, optimize logistical set-ups, and help companies reduce their carbon footprint. We are passionate about the digital possibilities in this industry and have a combined 12+ years of industry experience in logistics and tech. Join us in shaping the future of logistics!

Cure By Design is a brand that is on a mission to change the social stigma surrounding one of the most misunderstood plants in India - Cannabis sativa or simply Hemp. With a vision to bring the benefits of Hemp to the masses, Cure By Design is proud to offer India's widest range of Hemp products, including superfoods, cosmetics, and medical cannabis (CBD). Hemp has been classified as a superfood in the Western world, and it has always been a part of our Indian culture. It is one of the five essential plants mentioned in the Vedas, along with Soma and barley. It is part of our medicinal and spiritual culture. However, due to the social stigma around Hemp, its use has been limited in India. Cure By Design aims to change this by promoting the benefits of Hemp and making it more accessible to the masses. At Cure By Design, we work closely with farmers from Uttarakhand to source the highest quality Hemp. Our products are made using only natural ingredients and are free from any harmful chemicals or additives. We believe in the power of nature and its ability to heal and nourish our bodies.